Rock & Rock with Morimoto and Friends was held at the Harvard Club. Iron Chef Morimoto started the event by showing off his knife skills and broke down a large Hamachi Yellowtail. His staff later served the hamachi two-ways, in oil and with greens topped with greens. The event also showcased asian inspired small plates from top chefs in and around the city.

Karaoke started with Morimoto singing a Japanese song. Ming Tsai later joined him – that brought the house down and started the karaoke-thon with Anne Burrell singing until the wee hours.

The Karaoke-thon begins:

Morimoto and Ming Tsai belt out Japanese songs to the delight of an adoring crowd of fans.

Morimoto breaking down a Hamachi Yellowtail:

My Favorites:

1. Morimoto

LEFT: Morimoto’s signature dish since his Nobu days, Hamachi sashimi served in hot oil. RIGHT: Hamachi sashimi served with onion slivers, olive and greens topped with cream.

2. OGA and En Japanese Brasserie

 LEFT: OGA, Salmon Sushi Canape with Snow Crab Salad. RIGHT: En Japanese Brasserie, New Caledonian Blue Shrimp, Kobu Jime Temarizushi.

3. Maturi

Chef Tadashi Ono served a sophisticated Kumamoto Oyster with Yuzu Ice Seaweed Salad with Soy Vinaigrette.

4. Kyotofu

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: At left, Michelle Park, pastry chef at Kyotofu is known for her delicate Japanese pastries. For the event, she made (2) Yuzu Cheesecake, (3) Black Sesame Sweet Tofu with Hoji Tea Syrup and Signature Sweet Tofu with kutomitsu Syrup.

5. Red Rooster Harlem

Chef Marcus Samuelsson served Yellowtail Ceviche Fish Taco.

Morimoto and Ming Tsai @ Karaoke

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