Holland America Refreshes Morimoto by Sea Menu

Holland America Line has announced that the company and Chef Masaharu Morimoto, its global fresh fish ambassador, are refreshing the Morimoto by Sea menu with new dishes and updated favorites.

The menu debut comes ahead of Chef Morimoto hosting a cruise to Alaska in 2027 and will begin rolling out across the fleet this month, ahead of his May 8, 2027, sailing aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam.

The refreshed menu builds on Chef Morimoto's signature Japanese-inspired cuisine while continuing to showcase his passion for fresh fish and high-quality ingredients, the company stated in a press release.

Among the additions are Chef Morimoto's:

• Shokupan Bread Service
• Tan Tan Noodles
• Miso Lamb Chop
• Lobster Miso Soup, and
• An updated Morimoto Sushi Mori inspired by the popular pop-up experience.

The new menu will be featured at the Morimoto by Sea standalone restaurant on the Nieuw Amsterdam and as a pop-up experience on the remainder of the fleet.

It will roll out this fall, and it is expected to be on all 11 ships by mid-November, the company added.

The dining experience begins with Chef Morimoto's Shokupan Bread Service, his personal take on Japanese milk bread, alongside a selection of new and returning appetizers.

New appetizers include Popcorn Shrimp with Morimoto-style gochujang, Vegetable Wonton with Asian sesame garlic chili sauce, and Lobster Miso Soup with white miso broth.

Returning favorites include Pork Gyoza, Taco Two Ways and Sticky Ribs.

New main dishes include:

• Tan Tan Noodles served in a red curry broth with miso-infused ground chicken
• Miso Lamb Chop with kombu-braised daikon and gochujang-infused lamb jus, and
• Butter-poached lobster tail with warm yuzu butter.

Returning favorites include Japanese Curry and Morimoto Buri-Bop, Chef Morimoto's iconic dish from "Iron Chef Japan."

Rounding out the new offerings is an updated Morimoto Sushi Mori, a chef-selected assortment of sushi inspired by the popular Morimoto by Sea pop-up experience.

During the Culinary Ambassador cruise, Chef Morimoto will connect with guests through special onboard experiences that offer a closer look at his approach to food and the inspiration behind his cuisine.