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IN PHOTOS: Chef Masaharu Morimoto returns to Mumbai after five years to serve authentic Japanese food

Updated On: 08 September, 2023 01:54 PM IST | Editor

19 years since he set up the iconic Wasabi by Morimoto, the iron chef returns for a special event curating an exclusive Omakase menu on the occasion

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Chef Masaharu Morimoto is also known as the iron chef in Japan
Chef Masaharu Morimoto is also known as the iron chef in Japan
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Since he switched to the kitchen after an injury hampered his fledgling baseball career, Chef Masaharu Morimoto has been at the forefront of taking Japanese culinary styles and cooking to the global stage. In photo: Chef Morimoto during a session

Since he switched to the kitchen after an injury hampered his fledgling baseball career, Chef Masaharu Morimoto has been at the forefront of taking Japanese culinary styles and cooking to the global stage. In photo: Chef Morimoto during a session

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In 2004, he set up Wasabi by Morimoto at The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Colaba to introduce the city to the intricacies of Japanese cuisine. In photo: Interiors of Wasabi by Morimoto

In 2004, he set up Wasabi by Morimoto at The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Colaba to introduce the city to the intricacies of Japanese cuisine. In photo: Interiors of Wasabi by Morimoto

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Now, 19 years since the founding of the restaurant, and five years since his last visit, he returns to Mumbai on Saturday with a presentation that highlights his repertoire of Japanese cuisine. In photo: Sushi moriawase from Morimoto Napa 

Now, 19 years since the founding of the restaurant, and five years since his last visit, he returns to Mumbai on Saturday with a presentation that highlights his repertoire of Japanese cuisine. In photo: Sushi moriawase from Morimoto Napa 

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A part of the event will be an exclusive omakase menu curated by Morimoto for the evening. In photo: Grilled lamb chop with gochujang sauce 

A part of the event will be an exclusive omakase menu curated by Morimoto for the evening. In photo: Grilled lamb chop with gochujang sauce 

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Omakase refers to the practice of patrons leaving the choice of the menu up to the chefs. In photo: Sashimi moriawase from Morimoto Napa     

Omakase refers to the practice of patrons leaving the choice of the menu up to the chefs. In photo: Sashimi moriawase from Morimoto Napa     

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