Morimoto

Morimoto was the restaurant of choice this month for S and I as we attempt to conquer all of the delicious locations in NYC.

We arrived early when the restaurant was empty. This is wonderful because we were able to fully appreciate the interesting architecture that housed this restaurant. Smooth lines and calm colors occupy the base blending into a ripple affect made by white curtains that covered the ceiling. The overall ambiance was a chic, calm, cool feel.

I drank a gin, soda, shiso, and mint cocktail. It was strong. Definitely worth the price. Our menu went like this (and no, we did not indulge in sushi because we wanted to experience other dishes):
Cold Appetizer - Toro Tartare (Osetra caviar, cereme fraiche, wasabi, dashi-soy) Pictured Left
Hot Appetizer - House Smoked Salmon Ravioli (Japanese sweet yams, salmon roe, yuzu gelee)
- The sweet yams were in the form of foam encompassing the ravioli which I thought was an interesting approach to another form of a sauce. My partner found it nauseating so I was forced to eat her portion too. 
Noodles - Udon (three chilled noodles, fresh grated ginger, sesame, shiso)
- The most difficult dish to eat. Every utensil on the table was used in an attempt to get the noodles on the fork, dipped in the sauce, and into my mouth. Fail.
Main - Roasted Ocean Trout (turnip, miso, truffle, crispy prosciutto)
- We were warned by our waiter that the Ocean Trout resembles salmon (or sarmon). A little on the dry side, but delicious all the same.
Market Vegetable Side - Brussel Sprouts
- Probably our favorite food of the meal.

We shared all 5 dishes and unfortunately did not feel satisfied or full at the conclusion of the meal. Because of this we walked over to Chelsea Market and indulged in a piece of cake and a cookie from Amy's Bread. S and I concluded that we would not return for another meal but perhaps to sit at the long bar in the basement and sip on another strong cocktail. The noise level was not too loud, as the restaurant filled we did not have to yell to hear each other.

We would also return for the bathroom. Each stall has a beautiful backdrop from floor to ceiling of a mirrored piece of art that seems to extend to an unknown point. Ladies, the toilets are, well...traditional Japanese toilets leaving you feeling more refreshed then when you entered.