Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs Launches Street Food Concept

Chef Masaharu Morimoto opens his restaurant to the street with takeaway concept offering unique variations of popular Asian street food

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 9, 2016) — Morimoto Asia, the first pan-Asian dining experience created by Japanese Master Chef Masaharu Morimoto — is “taking it to the street,” offering delectable street food selections from a new to-go concept, beginning Sunday, May 15.

The new extension of the dazzling, multi-level restaurant at Disney Springs makes it possible for on-the-go guests to choose from a cross-section of popular, good-value menu items reflecting the range of flavors from across the Asian continent. Menu items are broken down into sections and include the following:

– “Snacks” including takoyaki (octopus, nori, okonomiyaki sauce), Morimoto sticky ribs, curry rice croquette, taiyaki (snapper shaped sweet pancake filled with sweet adzuki red bean paste) and pork egg roll (pork, cabbage).

– “Bao Tacos” including kalbi (kimchi, scallions), chicken teriyaki (spicy mayo, cucumber, lettuce, teriyaki) and pork (spicy mayo, cucumber, lettuce)

– “Donburi” (rice bowls) in a variety of styles including Japanese beef curry, char-siu don (braised pork belly, scallions, pickled ginger) and chicken teriyaki don (braised chicken, carrots, broccoli).

– “Sushi (rito) and Onigiri” including California roll (guacamole), shrimp tempura roll (lettuce, cucumber), orange chicken roll (lettuce, sesame, orange glaze), vegetable roll (cucumber, lettuce, carrots, guacamole), sake onigiri (grilled flaked salmon, Morimoto premium white rice) and edamame & shiso onigiri (Morimoto premium white rice).

“Street food holds memories of my childhood. It reminds me of the local festivals and events of my hometown,” said Chef Morimoto. “I am excited that our new street food will transport guests to Asia and the marvelous cuisines that inspired my menu creations.”

Located in the heart of Disney Springs in a neighborhood called The Landing, Morimoto Asia is the exciting collaboration of the chef with Patina Restaurant Group, a bicoastal leader in the premium segment of the hospitality industry. Fronted by a dramatic, three-story glass entryway, Morimoto Asia is an eye-filling showplace of dining spaces, open terraces, an intimate 14-seat sushi bar, Forbidden Lounge cocktail and late-night dining hotspot and an exhibition kitchen that allows diners a glimpse of the culinary action.