Celebrity chef and “Iron Chef” icon Masaharu Morimoto has officially reinvented Morimoto Las Vegas at MGM Grand, introducing a bold new Japanese dining experience inspired by Tokyo’s late-night energy. The refreshed restaurant is now open, bringing an all-new look, an expanded menu, and a next-level cocktail lineup to one of the Strip’s most popular dining destinations.
This is not just a face-lift — it’s a full transformation.
A Tokyo-Inspired Entrance Sets the Stage
Guests now enter through a glowing tunnel of playful Japanese text — a nod to the neon lights of the Shinjuku District. Inside, the vibe shifts immediately. A backlit sushi bar bursts with magenta, vermillion, and electric violet brushstrokes, while the main dining room blends Tokyo’s rain-soaked street aesthetic with traditional Japanese Yakisugi-style charred wood.
Despite the high-energy design, lantern-lit tables and warm textures keep the atmosphere fun, relaxed, and perfect for dinner before a night out at MGM Grand.
Morimoto’s Vision: Where Las Vegas Meets Tokyo
“The next era of Morimoto at MGM Grand harmonizes the soul of Las Vegas and Tokyo’s electric designs, buzzing streets and our shared love for the art of food,” Chef Morimoto said. “Las Vegas is a palette where I can express my creativity without limits.”
In true Morimoto fashion, the updated menu blends Japanese culinary tradition with Western flavor and technique — the kind of East-meets-West cooking that made him a global star.
The New Menu: Handrolls, Wagyu, Teppan & More
The refreshed Morimoto Las Vegas menu showcases a wide range of dishes, from delicate sashimi to wagyu steaks to teppan-grilled seafood. Highlights include:
⭐ Land & Ocean Roll
A smoked sushi roll packed with wagyu beef, sweet shrimp, crab, and tobiko.
⭐ Chef’s Combination Sushi
Morimoto’s signature “Stained Glass Window” technique, allowing fully customizable sushi combinations with premium fish.
⭐ Pork Sticky Ribs
A longtime fan favorite glazed with sweet chili and hoisin.
⭐ Lobster Bao Bun
Fluffy bao stuffed with lobster tail and spicy aioli.
⭐ Teppanyaki Bar
A live iron-grill station featuring steak, seafood, vegetables, and optional upgrades like foie gras and yakisoba noodles.
A sharable spread including hazelnut tiramisu, strawberry cheesecake, coconut panna cotta, pistachio profiterole, and yuzu meringue tart.
New Cocktail Program: Familiar Classics with a Japanese Twist
The new drink menu reimagines beloved cocktails using Morimoto-approved Japanese spirits, syrups, and juices. Standouts include:
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Emerald Dragon — Peach soju, Midori, yuzu, lime, and yuzu white peach soda
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Morimoto Kofu Old Fashioned — Iwai Japanese whisky, Kuro Aato, and Japanese brown sugar
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That’s The Tea — Haku vodka, ceremonial matcha, lemon, and mint
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Hibis-Kiss — Flecha Azul reposado, hibiscus, orange liqueur, and yuzu
Hours & Reservations
Morimoto Las Vegas is located in The District at MGM Grand and is open:
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Friday–Saturday: 5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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Sunday–Thursday: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Reservations can be made through MGM Grand’s official website.