LA Star-Dining Diary | Morihiro 🌟 A Disappointing Experience 💣

Since this one-Michelin-star Japanese restaurant has pretty average reviews online, I didn’t have high expectations to begin with. But after the meal, I ended up feeling even more let down. 😤 For a Michelin-starred omakase priced at 250/400 per person (the photos are from the $250 menu), you’d expect much more—but surprisingly, all the fish-based dishes tasted bland, and the ingredients felt very ordinary. Kanpachi, kinmedai, bluefin tuna—even the uni was underwhelming. The fish and shrimp lacked shine and didn’t look appetizing at all. 🐟🦐 On the brighter side, the cold starters and simmered dishes were slightly better. The first course—tofu—was rich and delicious, definitely worth praising! The eggplant tempura with a dashi-based sauce was also a pleasant surprise! And the tamagoyaki at the end had a soufflé-like, cake-like texture—moist, soft, and easily in my top 3 tamagoyaki experiences! For dessert, the melon was sweet, and the coffee pudding, though small, was tasty. Overall, this is a Japanese restaurant I won’t be returning to. And honestly, I’m still puzzled how it has held a Michelin star for so many years… (Just my personal taste!) Have you been to Morihiro? What’s your take—do you agree, or did you have a better experience? Share your thoughts below! 👇🍣 #JapaneseCuisine #LAEats #LosAngelesFood #LAJapaneseFood #LAFoodReview #MichelinJapanese #MichelinRestaurant #LALifestyle #FoodDiary #FoodExploration #Omakase #EateryReview #DiningExperience #MichelinStar #FoodCritic #EatLA #SushiLA #FineDining #TastingMenu #DisappointingMeal