Japanese fusion cuisine from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto of New York’s Nobu fame (he was executive chef at Nobu Matsuhisa’s restaurant for six years) pulsates with life and creativity. His Philadelphia outpost, stunningly shaped by local restaurant impresario Stephen Starr, is Morimoto’s first restaurant in the United States. Ceilings undulate, booths change color and the sushi bar at the back never stops bustling. The best way to challenge your taste buds is to select one of Morimoto’s omakase (multicourse tasting) menus.

Morimoto Information:

• Japanese menu. Lunch, dinner. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended.