wasabi by morimoto - the taj mahal palace

went here for my birthday after a long long wait. it was just perfect wish we could’ve eaten more! the spicy shishito roll recommended by our server was amazing! the best i’ve ever had. we also had the asparagus tempura which wasn’t as good after the shishito but still decent. we also had the wasabi tacos that were nice. they also brought out a delicious mini cake for us

we ordered the perigod roll, which came with an avocado tartar. it tasted fantastic, especially with the crunchy hot tempura. and the ginger tasted very fresh. i am not much of a sushi fan, but after tasting this one, i am definitely trying more. ambience and service was up to the mark. 👍👍👍

recently, we visited this upscale restaurant in taj mahal palace hotel, gateway of india, colaba. located in the cities most luxurious hotel with a menu curated by the famous chef morimoto, this posh restaurant is frequented by celebrities and industrialists.

the interiors were a delight and gave a modern look to the restaurant. if it's your first visit, we recommend you sit by the sushi bar and enjoy as the chef(s) flawlessly curate each dish (a special shout out to chef harpreet singh, for making our experience wonderful).

we tried their omakase or chef's select dishes for a multi-course recommended menu. though daunting at first, the menu is a fine selection of fresh ingredients giving a rich and truly japanese experience. with a lot of it's ingredients, especially wasabi, being flown in from japan, is an icing on the top. usually, we like only the sushi at japanese restaurants, and the main course lets us down. however, here, we loved the main course as well and our favourite was the sushi perigod roll. overall, we enjoyed each course and would recommend you to try it out for sure.
their hospitality is impeccable.
p.s.: this is (probably) the only place in town which serves truly authentic wasabi.

what did the sushi say to the bee?
wasabi!! what we ordered:
mushroom pizza(must have)
crispy cucumber avocado roll(must have)
avocado pizza(must have)
chilly garlic edamame(must have)
garlic sushi(must have)
avocado tartare(must have)
veg tacos(must have)

i had lunch here for my birthday. the place is really cosy & warm, and the staff is extremely courteous. it has a very unique selection of asian food, (loved the miss soup ,try the non veg selection) with a perfect blend of taste and simplicity.
but i think wasabi can do better in providing an overall experience. the ambience doesn't match the food. in simple words, there's a "punch" missing in the ambience. this toned down my overall experience a bit, which was really the important part for me on my birthday.
i'll recommend going here for some casual lunch / dinner and not a special occasion.

horrible experience never going again and would not recommend to anyone
i had gone on 10th september with my wife to celebrate my anniversary and they spoiled my anniversary they did nothing special nor the food was good according to their price the food is not worth it they have over charged their food and not giving service infact i have been to other places and restaurants in their catogery their service and food is much better than them i would never expect taj hotels to be so bad you have lost a customer and several other cause i am going to tell my family and friends about it other places with less price is much better in taste and service after that we went to jia that was much better than your restaurant

came here for a special birthday dinner and found it to be a cosy place with limited tables and a great view. wasabi by morimoto offers authentic japanese treasures by iron chef morimoto, all prepared with ingredients flown in from japan.


what i ordered:

1. perigod roll •

with white asparagus, and truffle topped with avocado.

highlight: all sushis are served with fresh wasabi, where the wasabi rhizome is grated at your table. fresh wasabi lacks the pungent punch of regular wasabi and is much smoother on the palate.
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2. spicy myoga roll •

a combination of myoga, a japanese variety of ginger and shishito tartare, an east asian variety of green pepper.
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3. rock corn tempura •

deep fried corn tempura tossed in a spicy mayo sauce. crispy on the outside with a burst of tanginess as you bite into it - favourite dish of the night
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4. tofu steak yogan yaki with nama shichimi yasai fried rice •

some silken tofu in garlic soy sauce served with this spicy variant of japanese fried rice. nama shichimi - a traditional japanese ingredient - is a blend of seven fresh spices. tossed in sticky rice with chopped carrots and onions, this combination makes for a perfect main course.
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brought in a birthday at wasabi.. courteous and attentive service...crab cakes sushi was excellent and the fresh ground wasabi added to the zing. overall v nice experience..the dessert with lavender ice cream is to die for !! superb ! thank you all...

the gold standard of customer delight and wow factor ... i could go on about the presentation, the texture , the dish ingredients... but then you should not waste your time reading all that ... get out there and let your horse wild

a great place to go. very cosy. the ambience is lovely marred only by the overbearing white street lights which spoil the view. food was excellent barring the miso soup which tasted like burnt water. the desserts were just fabulous. lot of repeat value on the desserts. the staff is courteous and timed the courses well. overall experience was underwhelming since immediate comparison to jia was unavoidable.

mumbai is the dream come true for many people. it's a city of dreams. and, in this city of dreams, is this all the more dreamier place called 'the taj mahal palace'. yes, the name rings a bell. it's the same place that got bombed by the terrorists on 26/11. 

the beauty of this place is incomparable. there are high end shops here like dior, louis vuitton etc.to name a few. amidst these shops is a restaurant called wasabi. wasabi, as the name suggests, is a japanese restaurant. i was ready for my order, in my head. the order details are:-

vodka large with red bull.
mushroom cheese pizza.
spicy prawn tempura sushi.

to be honest, not much of a lover of the mushroom cheese pizza. the portion, as you can see in the picture, is too small to be filling my belly. the taste was okay too.

the sushi was the real deal. i ended up ordering twice. the prawns were crisp, yummy and they were rolled to perfection. the rice was fresh and the sauce was nicely done too. it was a great decision for me to order again.

they do not offer takeaways. that's a big bummer. and your order has to be on a particular time, else that counter closes. well my bill came around 6000/- for just this. at least you guys can increase the portions and offer takeaways for the price we've paid. i'm never coming back here to blow my money unless it's somebody else's party. well, i'm glad i have this place off my bucket list.

finest and exotic japanese restaurant catering to vegetarians
ambience : tiny lift from the harbour bar takes u to the first floor which has just about 7 tables. most of them facing the gateway of india

service : the service is very attentive they keep coming to your table after each dish and ask your feedback and definitely take ur feedback quite seriously for eg i did t like the avocado salad as it was too dry so chef made me a different one.

food : starters :avacado sushi tempura were interesting and so was the wasabi tacos and pizza . their corn chestnut are really good . the curry and rice was ok .avacado salad after was re done was good. they have tasting chef menu for 7500 bucks per person which is set 7 course meal

i expected a mind blowing experience from this super hyped super expensive place. i wasnt impressed at all. the food was good but not extraordinary, for the price that one is paying you expect a lot better. 3 rating is only for good quality ingredient and decent tasting food. i'll give not more that 2 for service, it seemed like the servers were overworked and not interested in helping the guest. the complimentary cake given as dessert was dry. i'll recommend wasabi if you want a decent japanese dinner and dont mind paying a hefty not worthy price for it. if not then there are.many other good japanese places which cost much lesser.

the food is impeccable. you can try the best sushi in the city here. the ambience you expect to be fancy but you’ll be surprised how fancy yet simple and classy it is. truly a classic. 5/5 rating without a doubt

we went twice to very good restaurant and it is very good. right next to the beach. the food was very good, the service was good and price was great.