Morimoto Maui

Morimoto Maui brings the culinary vision of chef Masaharu Morimoto — internationally recognized from Iron Chef and Iron Chef America — to an open-air oceanfront setting at the Andaz Maui resort in Wailea on Maui's sunny south shore. The restaurant occupies a spectacular position adjacent to Mokapu Beach, with the dining room and bar extending outward toward the Pacific so that the ocean becomes an active presence throughout the meal. The design is contemporary and bold, combining natural materials with sleek architectural lines that frame the view rather than compete with it. Morimoto's culinary approach at this location synthesizes Japanese culinary tradition with Hawaiian ingredients and global technique, creating a menu that spans raw preparations, composed cooked dishes, and theatrical presentations designed to reflect the chef's signature showmanship. The poke prepared in Morimoto's style — building on the Hawaiian tradition with Japanese precision and additional flavor complexity — is widely regarded as one of the restaurant's must-try preparations. The sushi and sashimi selections feature local Hawaiian fish alongside premium Japanese and global imports, executed with the knife skill and aesthetic sensibility central to Morimoto's training. Wagyu beef preparations, whole roasted fish served to the table, and omakase options provide a broad range of dining modes. The omakase menu allows the kitchen to set the direction, and it tends to incorporate whatever is freshest from local waters and the day's premium deliveries. The bar program features a strong cocktail list drawing on tropical ingredients alongside a serious sake selection and a wine list suited to Japanese-influenced cuisine. Wailea is a resort community on south Maui, approximately 25 miles from Kahului Airport, and the Andaz Maui property provides a self-contained luxury environment that Morimoto Maui enhances. Reservations are highly recommended, particularly for sunset seating, which books well in advance during peak season between December and April.