Sa'Moto

I loved the vibes of Sa’Moto. Super cute place to go to for date night, girls night, celebration of something or even solo at the bar. The atmosphere just sets an amazing mood. Personally i was not a big fan of the smoked ceviche three ways, not to say the dish is nasty because that’s not the case. I just found the tuna to be unappealing to my taste(which is unfortunate because i love tuna). The yellowtail i slightly enjoyed and the salmon was my favorite i was able to eat majority of the compared to the few bites of the tuna. The sushi rolls came in and saved the day for me! Fresh and flavorful. This was my first time trying soft shell crab tempura (OMG I’ve been missing out).
(Not pictured) but my group also ordered the spicy edamame, very delicious they do not hold back on the spicy lol, as well as the mochi ice cream for dessert which was the perfect ending to our girls night dinner. The service was very quick and our waitress was amazing.
We did go up to the doheny room lounge on the second floor, slightly small but nonetheless still a great vibe, Bomb drinks not too strong but strong enough, and good music it made for The ultimate combo of a good night out.
I love the convenience of valet being offered for $15, or $25 after 10pm.

Probably a great spot for a young gaggle pregaming for the clerbs - but not my jam.

Don't expect much nigiri or any sashimi from the sushi bar. The one non-roll on the sushi menu was the Doheny Combination. Though I don't recall the description on the menu mentioning a roll, it had a very strange one prominently featured and swimming in sweet sauces.

Food, cocktails and the one sake option were generally sweet. Not bad but not great.

Service was good and super friendly.

Vibe is young and upbeat. Loud untz untz music.

Not fine dining. Not what I would have expected from Morimoto.

Totally blown away by Sa’Moto last night. The food and staff were amazing… everything was completely in point. Highly recommend coming with a group and eating family style. Making this a regular spot!

Don't sleep on Sa'Moto at Doheny Room! Excellent presentation and customer service. Cuisine is delicious, everything was tasty. Cant wait to go back to try more. Great ambiance if you're looking for a fun dinner spot. Full bar and separate sushi bar, what else would you need!