Wasabi by Morimoto

⭐ 4.8/5 📍 Delhi 🍽️ restaurants

Price For Two

₹12,000-₹18,000 (With Pairings) | Sushi Counter: ₹9,500++ per person

Timings

Lunch: 12:30-2:45PM (Last Order) | Dinner: 7-11:30PM (Full Omakase after 8PM)

Location

Delhi

Overview

Wasabi by Morimoto redefined upscale Japanese dining in India, bringing Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto's Michelin-starred expertise to Delhi's iconic Taj Mahal Hotel. This exclusive 35-seat restaurant served authentic Edomae sushi and artisanal Japanese dishes using daily-flown ingredients from Tokyo's Tsukiji Market, making it Delhi's most coveted destination for omakase dining experiences until its closure.

Ambiance

A zen-like sanctuary featuring imported Japanese design elements - bamboo accents, washi paper screens, and a live sushi counter crafted from 200-year-old hinoki wood.

✓ Chef's Table – 8-seat counter for interactive omakase sessions
✓ Private Dining Nook – Semi-enclosed space with calligraphy artworks
✓ Sake Lounge – Curated selection displayed in temperature-controlled cabinets

Cuisine Highlights

Signature Omakase

Torched Otoro | Uni Spoon (Sea Urchin) | A5 Wagyu Tataki

Sushi Highlights

Bluefin Tuna Zuke | Kinmedai Kobujime | Anago Tempura Roll

Teppanyaki Specials

Lobster Shichimi | Foie Gras Chawanmushi

Sake Pairings

Junmai Daiginjo Flights | Limited Edition Niigata Prefecture

Must Try Dishes

🍽️ Morimoto Sashimi Plate – 12-piece assortment with gold-leaf garnishes
🍽️ Black Cod Den Miso – 72-hour marinated fish with smoked daikon
🍽️ Truffle Tofu Salad – Silken tofu with white truffle oil drizzle
🍽️ Matcha Opera Cake – 7-layer dessert with red bean paste

Why Visit?

✓ Celebrity Chef Legacy – Only Indian outpost of Morimoto's global empire
✓ Rare Ingredients – Seasonal delicacies like fugu (pufferfish) during winter
✓ Archival Experience – Part of Delhi's culinary history (2008-2020)
✓ Design Icon – Featured in Architectural Digest's 'Most Beautiful Restaurants'

Visitor Tips

Best Time To Visit : 7:30PM seating for full omakase experience
Reservations : Required 2+ weeks in advance | Blackout dates during state visits
Dress Code : Business formal | No shorts/flip-flops permitted

Location

Address : The Taj Mahal Hotel, No. 1, Mansingh Road, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi 110011 (Adjacent to Prime Minister's Residence)

Nearest Landmark : 300m from Khan Market | Opposite Rail Bhawan

Parking : Complimentary valet with restaurant validation

Timing : Lunch: 12:30-2:45PM (Last Order) | Dinner: 7-11:30PM (Full Omakase after 8PM)
Price For Two : ₹12,000-₹18,000 (With Pairings) | Sushi Counter: ₹9,500++ per person
Payment : All cards accepted | No cash transactions

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