Mori Japanese Bistro

A Spirit of Japanese Cuisine

Chef Mori's personal journey on Japanese cuisine, elevated with a modern touch that galvanizes to something uniquely Mori.

Japanese cuisine is where much of my inspiration begins; the simplicity, precision, subtle balance and respect for the ingredient. But cooking has never been about staying within one set of rules. Along my journey, I’ve been influenced by French cuisine and many other cultures, and those flavours have naturally found their way into my cooking, while keeping tradition.

At Mori, you find the chefs palate. The contrast between something delicate and something rich, the depth of umami, the acidity of citrus, the warmth of spice, and the way different textures can change a dish. Japanese ingredients and techniques form the foundation, but I allow myself to take them somewhere unexpected.

That might mean combining Wagyu with Japanese flavours, bringing truffle or foie gras into a dish, or creating something entirely new from an ingredient that inspires me. The menu is therefore not meant to represent traditional Japanese cuisine—it represents my interpretation of it.

Most importantly, I want the food to be enjoyable. Food that makes you curious, gives you something to talk about, and makes you want to take another bite.

This is Mori: Japanese at its foundation, shaped by everything I’ve tasted, learned and loved along the way.