PHOTOS - Morimoto Asia construction update at Disney Springs

PHOTOS - Morimoto Asia construction update at Disney Springs

DW and I are looking forward to this. We used to be huge original Iron Chef watchers and used to run Iron Fans Online. We dined at Morimoto in Philly shortly after it opened where I had brief visit (eg: Photo op! lol) with Morimoto.

This places looks fabulous though. We're gonna have a bunch of new places to try for sure though in future trips.

Can't wait for this to open up. Based on how The Boathouse has been received/reviewed so far, I can't imagine this will disappoint!

Let's hope so !

didn't realize morimoto was a chain, so much for disney springs being "unique" one of a kind

I wouldn't call it a chain, this will only be the third, and I am not sure if the two existing ones are similar enough to call it a chain.

Pretty sure it's never been sold as all one of kinds...

Do we have a date for opening yet ?

What is unique that is already there? Wolfgang Puck, Splitsville, AMC, Rainforest Cake, Earl of Sandwich are all chain places!

You know, I was always told that if you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all. We really need to give you exploders curmudgeon title. Why is it that NOTHING that Disney has done lately has met with your approval?? Or have I missed a positive comment somewhere? If so, I apologize in advance.

I'm so happy about this. Finally somewhere I'll want to eat at DTD/DS! :D

Photo update as of Friday, April 17. (Additional photos added Sunday, April 19.) As of Thursday, a construction wall was placed across the main walkway to the main entrance to Ragland Road. The temporary entrance (for at least a week) to Ragland Road is now around the side where Cookes of Dublin is located. Heavy equipment was removing the concrete pavement between Ragland Road and the new Morimoto Asia building, in preparation for leveling and new pavement. Also, heavy equipment was digging in the last open space at the side of Ragland Road near the outdoor patio (to the left of the below photo).

In addition, the scaffolding on the front façade of Morimoto Asia building has been removed, revealing an unfinished view to the refurbished building.

Here is the temporary entrance to Ragland Road. Much less dramatic and difficult to find. There are large signs and personnel positioned along the walkway to direct passers-by to this temporary entrance.

An update to Morimoto's Asia restaurant building. As in the concept drawings, a multi-story glass corner for the building.

Here is the Morimoto's Asia façade that overlooks Ragland Road entrance and outdoor patio. The blue/gray material is corrugated sheet metal. Note the new signs on the construction wall courtesy of Ragland Road.

It's not a chain. Morimoto in Philadelphia is a Japanese restaurant. Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs will have cuisine from all over Asia:
http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/morimoto-asia/news/27oct2014-morimoto-asia-coming-to-%27the-landing%27-district-of-disney-springs-in-2015.htm

Celebrity Chef Masaharu Morimoto is co-owner of both restaurants, but his partner in Philly is Steven Starr while at Disney Springs it's Patina Restaurant Group.

Not sure about the rest of Disney Springs, but at least this restaurant will be "unique";)

There is a difference between a chain/franchise and chef/company who own multiple restaurants.

I'm going down this August so I'll be off a month from the opening. But I can't wait for this place to open!!!!!