LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DRG (Disruptive
Restaurant Group), the leading restaurant and nightlife group
devoted to the development of visionary concepts and award-winning
culinary experiences within Founder and CEO Sam Nazarian's global sbe portfolio, has
partnered with internationally acclaimed Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto to open Sa'Moto, a new
pan-Asian fine-dining restaurant concept, within West Hollywood's famed Doheny Room. Opening on
September 2, Sa'Moto will debut in
Los Angeles' culinary scene with
an elevated and experimental Japanese menu that creatively and
seamlessly blends Asian flavors, Japanese techniques, and American
spirit.
Chef Masaharu Morimoto — known to
millions as the star of Iron Chef and Iron Chef
America — has garnered critical and popular acclaim for his
seamless integration of Western and Japanese ingredients. Chef
Morimoto has received numerous accolades for his cuisine and
aesthetic, including several appearances on San Pellegrino's "Top
100 Restaurants in the World" list, a James Beard Foundation
Award, a Michelin Star, and
was named as one of the "Best U.S. Restaurants" by Food &
Wine. He has authored two cookbooks including
Mastering The Art of Japanese Home Cooking, and Morimoto: The
New Art of Japanese Cooking, which won two International
Association of Culinary Professionals awards, including the Julia
Child Award.
"We are thrilled to expand Chef Masaharu Morimoto's presence within DRG by
introducing this new concept and Chef's innovative culinary prowess
to Angeleno's through The Doheny Room," said Sam Nazarian, Founder and CEO of sbe. "With the
Disruptive Restaurant Group, we've always prided ourselves with
being on the cutting edge of culinary cuisine and technique and the
partnership with Chef Morimoto perfectly aligns with our mission.
Chef Morimoto is well known for pushing the boundaries of what food
is supposed to be and we cannot wait to share his bold flavors and
interpretation of Pan-Asian cuisine with Los Angeles."
While rooted in Japanese cuisine and flavors, Chef Morimoto's
"risk taker" reputation is reflected in Sa'Moto's opening menu
through his inspired use of global cuisines, recipes, and
ingredients. Morimoto's interpretation of pan-Asian cuisine
includes disruptive and trend-setting flavor combinations, such as
his use of Gochujang and Raclette, encouraging guests
to be curious diners. Designed to complement The Doheny Room's
stylish reputation, and daily evolution from refined dining
experience into a lively nightclub and dancing destination,
Sa'Moto's soon-to-be signature dishes include items such as
Kushi Age Pork and Laksa Noodle Soup, along
with Sticky Ribs and Bao Sand. At Sa'Moto, no meal is ever the
same, as the menu will regularly evolve and create new dining
experiences for guests. Following the opening, an abbreviated
version of the menu will be available on C3's Go by Citizens app
and C3 platform.
"From my first-time visiting Los
Angeles, I've always been inspired by the city's undeniable
creative energy," Chef Morimoto notes. "When Sam Nazarian and I
started discussing Sa'Moto, we agreed to form a creative
culinary environment that matches the adventurous spirit of the
city by serving delicious food in an energized
environment."
To make reservations and for more information visit
SamotoByMorimoto.com / @SamotoByMorimoto
Media Contacts: The Disruptive Restaurant Group|C/O Bread
& Butter Public Relations | sbe@wearebreadandbutter.com
About DRG, Disruptive Restaurant Group
DRG,
Disruptive Restaurant Group, incubates and operates globally
renowned culinary brands including critically-acclaimed
restaurants, lounges and nightclubs. By partnering with an
impressive roster of internationally renowned culinary talent, DRG
concepts are committed to innovation and setting new industry
standards. Restaurants within the portfolio include Katsuya by Chef
Katsuya Uechi, as well as upcoming
concepts Sa'Moto by Chef Masaharu
Morimoto, Casa Dani by Michelin Chef Dani Garcia and the much-anticipated Hyde Sunset
Kitchen and Cocktails opening this fall at sbe's famed nightclub
Hyde Sunset.
About Iron Chef Masaharu
Morimoto
Chef Masaharu
Morimoto — known to millions as the star of Iron Chef
and Iron Chef America — has garnered critical and popular
acclaim for his seamless integration of Western and Japanese
ingredients. Since 1998, Morimoto has competed on the
Japanese television show, Iron Chef and also appeared on the
Food Network's Iron Chef America. Chef Morimoto
currently has 15 restaurants around the world. His first
cookbook, Morimoto: The New Art of Japanese Cooking (2007),
won two IACP awards (in the "Chef's and Restaurants" category and
the "First Book: The Julia Child Award") and it was nominated for a
James Beard Foundation Award. His second cookbook, Mastering The
Art of Japanese Cooking (2017), introduces readers to the
healthy, flavorful, surprisingly simple dishes favored by Japanese
home cooks. Keep up with Chef Morimoto via
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or
www.ironchefmorimoto.com.
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