Behold, the Morimoto Las Vegas Menu

It's been three years in the making, but all will be forgotten when Morimoto Las Vegas officially debuts on Oct. 21 inside the former Shibuya space at the MGM Grand.

Chef Masaharu Morimoto had once planned to make his Las Vegas debut at the Mirage, but the move further south on the Strip has created a more complementary environment for the international star.

The 5,542-square-foot space has been designed by Yabu Pushelberg and also hosts "exotic photographs" by Yasumichi Morita.

Open for dinner only, daily opening hours will be Sunday to Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. and closing at 10.30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Featuring a sushi bar and teppanyaki, or hibachi tables, meals will be created "before your eyes on a hot iron plate." On the menu, some of the greatest hits from the current Morimoto empire and a unique to Las Vegas vodka and sake cocktail.

Already spreading his infectious spirit around the resort, chef Morimoto can be seen encouraging guests to make money at their blackjack tables and spend it at his restaurant in a new promotional video.

DINNER

APPETIZERS

TORO TARTARE

Wasabi, Nori Paste, Sour Cream, Sturgeon Caviar

TUNA PIZZA

Anchovy Aioli, Olives, Jalapeño

YELLOWTAIL "PASTRAMI"

Togarashi, Gin Creme Fraiche, Candied Olive, Morimoto Grapeseed Oil

OYSTER FOIE GRAS

Market Oysters, Foie Gras, Uni, Teriyaki

SOUPS AND SALADS

PORK CHASHU SALAD

Romaine, Cucumber, Daikon

MIZUHIKI CAESAR SALAD

Local Romaine, Morimoto Caesar Dressing, Seared Tuna, Morimoto Grapeseed Oil

LAKSA NOODLE SOUP

Tonkotsu Broth, Coconut Milk, Ground Pork Red Curry, Sesame Seeds, Egg Noodles

ENTREES

SEARED SNAPPER

Thai Curry, Mussels, Banana, Sea Beans

BRAISED BLACK COD

Ginger-Soy Reduction

DUCK DUCK GOOSE

Duck Meatball Soup, Duck Confit Fried Rice, Gooseberry Compote

ANGRY CHICKEN

Marinated Organic Half Chicken, Roasted Peppers

SIDE DISHES

BLISTERED SHISHITO PEPPERS

Yuzu Soy

SPICY GREEN BEANS

Chinese Barbecue Sauce

EDAMAME

Maldon Salt

DESSERTS

FIERY SALTY CARAMEL CHOCOLATE TARTE

Dark Chocolate Sorbet, Marshmallow, Salty Caramel Ganache, Spiced Rum

COCONUT MANGO

Mango Parfait, Coconut Cake, Coconut Green Tea Sorbet

DOUGHNUT

Yuzu Sugar, Pastry Cream, Whipped Cream

COCKTAILS

WHITE LILY

Shocu, Yuzu, Calpico

LAS VEGAS MEETS JAPAN

Belvedere Vodka, Nigori Sake, Lavender Shrub

MOSHI MOSHI

Morimoto Junmail Sake, Midori, Lemon

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