Imoto is a sushi restaurant in Palm Beach near Worth Avenue that is just about as good as Nobu! Yes, that's what I said! I had the pleasure of being served by Ashley- one of the best servers/bartenders I have ever come across and she made recommendations for the most delicious and delectable seafood dishes! While I did take a look at their wine and cocktail menu, which is vast and very impressive (for all the wine & cocktail lovers), as a creature of habit, I chose to pair all of my food with hot sake! I enjoyed tuna tataki, hamachi, several yellowtail specialty rolls, a rainbow roll and more! Some of the rolls were seared while some were raw! Definitely take your appetite when you visit Imoto because after your first bite, you will want to try every sushi, sashimi, roll, and just about everything on their menu! It is THAT good. If you are in Palm Beach and love sushi, this is a restaurant NOT to be skipped! The setting and ambiance is perfect at Imoto- very impressive. It is very rare that I would say any sushi restaurant could be as good as Nobu but Imoto could be IT!!! Five stars all the way!! I'd highly recommend you ask for Ashley as your server (she was truly amazing) and be prepared to enter sushi "heaven" when you eat here!! Imoto honestly has made it into one of my top five restaurants in Florida... or possibly the entire U.S.A. This restaurant should be Michelin rated!! read more

Imoto - Yellowtail Galore!! Heaven!! - Japanese Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

Absolutely love the food and service here. Their sushi is out of this world!!! The duck tacos Wow!!

Small intimate place. We could not secure a reservation so we came right at 5pm to get a bar seat and good thing we did. It filled up instantly and stayed full throughout the time we were there. All the food was excellent. We had the lobster potstickers, shrimp tempura, pork belly fried rice (personal fav dish), tuna foie slider, sashimi and chocolate chip cookies. Sally the bartender was awesome. She was busy all night but never made you feel that way. Would highly recommend coming. Already making plans to come back for our next Palm beach visit. read more

Sorry to say but this sibling of Buccan's, is my least favorite. I can't wrap my head around this. I freaking love Buccan. What just happened to the sister though? Did she go rogue after gaining a certain level of notoriety in the palm beach area as "THE BEST sushi" ? Or was she overrated to begin with ? I have no clue. AAAAANNNYWAYYYSSS, let's see. We ordered the most basic of sushi. California roll and eel avocado roll. I get it. I should've ordered something out-of -this-world complicated and elegant, if I was going to a fancy restaurant like this one. In my defense though, we didn't feel like being adventurous that night and it's a small menu, if you can't nail at least one out of 4 items on a small menu then what are you, seriously ? (no offense to teeny tiny menus, I actually prefer them) California roll - 2/5 (To anyone, even your neighborhood sushi buffet would've done equal or better, I appreciate the crab over the Krab though ) Eel and avocado roll - 2/5 same sitch as above said roll Kimchi fried rice appetizer - 1/5. Sorry but what the covfefe was that ? And why are you serving this at a high-end restaurant that shares walls with buccan's exquisiteness ? Just why ? Just because the word "kimchi" is going to make wannabe foodies go nuts over the dish ? No, just no. I don't need to be paying $10 for this. Rock Shrimp tempura appetizer- 3/5. Still, the aioli it was served with, the batter on the shrimp itself, neither was original nor refreshing. $18. Meh, I gave it a 3/5 because I had to somehow justify spending more than a hundred dollars on this disaster of a meal. Drinks: the BF had the Buccan tea, which he was happy with. I got 2 glasses of their Sauvignon blanc, the second glass was mainly to drown in my sorrows of a meal slowly going downhill. Each one of the drinks was about $14-15. Pricey, considering the wine wasn't that exquisite. Taking a point off for that, I give it a 2/5 Ambience- we sat at the sushi bar. The place and lighting was cozy and classy, and the crowd was ranging all ages. 3/5 Service - 'twas alright. I was treated like a princess next door (no prizes for guessing that it was Buccan) so anything less is, perhaps, just alright. 3/5 (note to all hospitality service members: we still tipped her well, we're not savages, alright?) Oh did I mention that this was my birthday dinner ? Oh well, now you know. Taking a point off for just the overall disappointment, I give it a grand 1/5. Once again, writing this review hurts me more than it now hurts your head for having read it. read more

Some menu items were really outstanding and others so-so. Dishes saving this review were the oysters and toro. Additionally, for a small restaurant, one would expect way better service. Buccan suffers from the same poor service issue. Customer attention seems hyper focused on locals only and not those visiting the island. Shocked Imoto (and Buccan) were recommended by the Four Seasons given the lack of attention given to "out of towners". Will definitely be giving them the heads up given the attention to detail the hotel has provided. read more

Come for the chill vibe, stay for the duck tacos - HOLY COW. Everything we ate was delicious, the cocktails and wine were outstanding. A super-fun place with fabulous food. read more

I am shocked at how good this place is. I spent many a year in the Pacific Northwest and this place lives up to those standards. I am happy to find good Asian fare in south Florida read more

Came here Tuesday night for a final PB dinner while on vacation. I was looking forward to some killer sushi, since all the fish I ate in PB was pretty wonderful. However, the best things we ate were non-sushi menu items - and the sushi was less than stellar. Loved the duck tacos and the tempura shrimp (although when did deep frying something, without panko, become equivalent to "tempura"?). The hamachi sashimi was also very good. The sushi selection we ordered - all pieces from the "Special Nigiri" section of the menu - was disappointing. The salmon was chewy, the yellowtail was sorta blah, and the scallops were the biggest letdown of all. They were almost a little stinky. I'm surprised that they would serve scallops of that quality at a place like this. We ordered the mushrooms too, which were prepared nicely but just way too salty. Best thing on the menu was the chocolate peanut butter mousse! To die for :) The service was excellent. Our waiter was attentive and super polite. The table next to us was obnoxiously loud and included a white guy with corn rows, but hey, that's not the restaurant's fault. Overall, the ambiance is lovely. But given the price of the food and the fact that this is first and foremost a sushi joint, the sushi should just be better - and it's not hard to find good fish in PB! read more

This was my one of my all time favorite restaurants until recently. The management used to say hello and acknowledge you now they walk by and ignore you. The nigiri sushi is very mediocre and small. You can't even seat at the bar anymore since the bartenders are reserving it for their preferred customers. Since when do you reserve a seat at a bar? It should be first come first served. And last but not least they let people bring in their dogs and I am not talking about service dogs. I have seen people sit at the bar with their dog. In this day and age of Covid every sanitary precaution should be taken and it is against health code to bring in a dog unless it's a service animal. I really hope Imoto changes back to the great place it once was. read more

Five stars doesn't start to describe this restaurant. The staff was amazing the atmosphere was phenomenal! Best meal I've ever had!

Average sushi (to be kind) at above average prices. Don't know if this place used to be better but it the food quality is uneven at best. Oysters were subpar, a big disappointment. but tuna foie gras slider was fantastic. As was the hamachi crudo, with the ponzu sauce unique and very tasty. It was downhill from there. Sear yellowtail? Poor. 2 rolls -- rainbow and Daimyo were fair to poor. The seaweed wrap on the Daimyo was oddly tough, with a texture that doesn't belong in any decent sushi place. Rainbow was nothing special. PB County not known for great sushi places and this doesn't change that. read more

I have wanted to try Imoto for some time after eating at it's sister restaurant Buccan. I was not disappointed. Imoto is a much smaller place from front to back so I am sure it fills up fast. The quality of sushi is excellent. Great service and excellent menu make it a must visit when in Palm Beach. Warning the restaurant is hard to spot from the street. While the front door is right next to the Buccan entrance there is little to no signage. Again don't miss it. read more

Best sushi and service in town. The sushi literally melts in your mouth and the ambiance is always very pleasant. It is a small venu so I would recommend coming early or making a reservation. Imoto, thank you for consistently making us happy! we can't wait to come back! read more

I tried: Kimchee fried rice Peking duck tacos Tuna Tartare "Yukke" Fluke Sashimi Chipotle and Soy Marinated Chicken Thigh Big Eye Tuna Nigriri The "Bucann" drink Grown up cookies and milk The decor of the restaurant makes it very casual but the service i received was a ten. The place was packed. It's very popular, its a place to be seen. It draws the attention of celebrities in the area, I sat next to Jimmy Buffet. As a sashimi and nigiri lover I was very excited for this dinner. While the quality of the fish was good, it was not as good to some restaurants in LA where I live like Sugar Fish. The orange they bring you between dinner and desert is a good palette cleanser. Kimchee fried rice- the sauce makes the rice jump Peking duck tacos-ORDER, they're great. Quack all the way to your palette Tuna Tartare "Yukke"-this was tuna tartare served with a quail egg. The tuna to quail ratio was far off. Disappointing Fluke Sashimi- loved the truffle ponzu sauce. This restaurant defiantly understood how to incorporate the underlying Palm beach truffle atmosphere into the menu Chipotle and Soy Marinated Chicken Thigh- lettuce wraps, chicken isn't shredded so easier to eat than usual Big Eye Tuna Nigriri- basic The "Bucann" drink-very good. Recommend for a vodka drink Grown up cookies and milk- warm cookies dipped into liqueur-y milk While the service was good in some aspects, the dinner was very rushed. The wait staff does not comprehend leisure. This can be a good or bad thing depending if you're there to relax or get a meal. But as one of the popular restaurants in Palm beach, they gotta get people in and out. read more

We drove a while to get here from our hotel because the reviews were totally hyped up. We wanted to check it out for ourselves. The place had street parking and it's located in a circle/plaza shared by other small establishments. I think this was connected to Buccan because their receipt stated Buccan but their menu was Imoto. It was kind of confusing. Split personality? Anyways, their food was okay. Nothing great about it. Their menu lacked variety, only a very few choices. They were trying to have a fusion of some sort, but I've been to a lot of better Sushi joints in California compared to this place. It's a pricey restaurant. read more

Imoto - Japanese Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

We went with another couple who were raving about their sushi and it did not disappoint. The decor was beautiful and my wife even felt comfortable to wear one of her now growing Palm Beach big hats there. The sushi was presented with the most gorgeous display of a true master artisan who prepared it. Every piece was super fresh and truly delicious. The service was very well done with never a need to wait. Can't wait to go back again. read more

Very disappointed as the Sushi was not as good as it used to be. No taste and very small rolls. Nothing compared to Sushi Jo on Belvedere. Or Echo in Palm Beach. Don't understand how it could have gotten this bad? And way over priced for what you get. Might try again after season? read more

Was taken here on a post valentines day date. The food was absolutely fantastic. We started with the lobster sashimi. The lobster was so fresh and sweet. I was very surprised buy the quality. The edemame was crunchy and flavorful, duck tacos were so yummy. They were my dates favorite thing on the menu. Next we had the rock shrimp, which were like little chunks of heaven! The spicy mayo and soy Sauce were great compliments! Last but certainly not least were the seared tuna and fois gras sliders. These were the MOST PHENOMENAL THINGS I HAVE PUT IN MY MOUTH IN A LONG TIME! The bun was slightly grilled with butter which paired with the buttery fois gras & tuna. honestly that was one of the best things I've ever eaten! We will for sure be back!! read more

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I went in to this restaurant with really high expectations and perhaps set myself up for failure. Part of the problem was that as I was making the reservation for Imoto, I was looking at the posted menu which was actually for their sister restaurant Buccan (which is excellent!). I went in expecting squid ink orchiette and found myself lost. Overall I thought the dishes were good, but overpriced and a tad pretentious. Not much wowed me and that made me a bit sad. One dish I do have to mention is the tuna foie gras slider, which was delicious and the highlight of the evening. Also, for this being a Japanese/sushi restaurant, I thought they had a limited number of sushi rolls to choose from and those that made it on the menu lacked originality. read more

I initially gave this restaurant 3 stars, because it's pretty expensive, and I didn't care for the sushi rolls. That being said, we have gone back several times for a few dishes that we love. The Tuna Foie Gras sliders is one of my favorite dishes in Palm Beach. I also love the Duck Tacos. There is also a tuna sashimi is also delicious. I still can't say I recommend the sushi, but if you stick with the few dishes then this place is a win. previous review: This place had a couple really good dishes, but it's way too expensive to justify going back. This is the little sister restaurant of Buccan. It's a small plates Asian restaurant. We absolutely love Buccan, so we were very excited to try Imoto. It didn't quite live up to our expectations. While we did love the tuna sliders, they were about $13 each. We didn't care for the shortrib sushi roll which they gaves us on the house. Duck Taco's were good. Overall, I'd call it good, but not great enough to warrant the bill. read more

When you first walk in the door you are overcome with an energy. Enter Asia. After we sat down immediately we ordered off the happy hour menu - yellowfin sashimi, tuna sashimi, spicy tuna roll, California roll. All were perfectly handcrafted, delicately presented and the best sushi I've ever had. For the main course I recommend the duck tacos which are a blend of savory, smokey and sweet with a crunch. They were counterbalanced with the tuna slider. This is a must order. For the beverage I recommend the Yuzu Collins. Don't forget when happy hour is over you are charged full price for the drinks. read more

Imoto - Japanese Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

So good my best fish o toro and uni ... just special places have this fish... great ambience and perfect service Love love this place read more

I ate here twice. i am now saving for the 3rd time lol it's palm beach and it aint cheap Daaaling.... Tuna foie gras sliders are beyond...just amazing. lots of great food on the menu... Whisky selection is good and priced right. read more

My fiance and I went to Imoto for date night. We are major sushi lovers so I was so excited to eat at Imoto. We had heard nothing but good things; and we were told we had to try to foie gras tuna slider. I have to say the the foie gras slider was a must to try, as it is really different. However, if I didn't think it was anything special. The atmosphere at Imoto was nice, but I can get tasty sushi at a better price elsewhere. I enjoyed my experience at Imoto, they did have good martinis, but I won't go out of my way to go back. If I were to eat sushi on Palm Beach, I would choose Echo. read more

The atmosphere is intimate and pleasant. Our server Powell was very knowledgeable, everything he recommended was absolutely delicious (duck tacos, Tuna Tataki, seared Yellow tail and spicy tuna roll) all very unique and tasty. Will return in the near future. read more

The food is outstanding! I would give it 5/5 but it was slightly overpriced and there was no music playing, making for an awkward and quiet dining experience. Otherwise, great place! read more

Really cute spot! The spicy little sister and forbidden snow were amazing drinks. Grilled cauliflower, yellowtail roll, and tuna roll are super tasty. We love This place and will definitely make this a regular spot! read more

This is my favorite restaurant in palm beach. The food is excellent and the staff is awesome!

Bar review only: Here's all you need to know: friendly, quiet, and trendy. Great spot for a pre-dinner drink bearing in mind that most of the drinks have a distinctly Asian flair to them. The window overlooks the street which ordinarily wouldn't be very interesting except for the fact that in PB you basically see a parade of lux autos rolling by every few minutes. read more

Need to reconsider if you are looking for fine dining. Food is ok, but the service is hard to deal with.... Not sure why the staff seem to disappear for 30 to 40 mins at a time, but it happens enough to be a focal point of a meal. Do better?!? read more

My husband and I recently ate here when we were visiting Palm Beach. We were in the mood for sushi and Imoto came highly recommended. The space itself is pretty small so it's good to make a reservation. The lighting is intimate and it affords a nice, relaxing atmosphere. For being a sushi place, the roll selection was somewhat limited and the sushi, while good, was not our favorite dishes. We had the cucumber rolls, California roll, and the spicy salmon roll. My husband also had the seared tuna nigiri and the salmon nigiri. The sushi and nigiri were solid--very fresh, beautifully presented, and tasty. The absolute standout of the night was the cauliflower roasted with mint yogurt sauce, cashews, and raisins. The cauliflower was slightly caramelized which created a great smokey flavor. The yogurt added a great creamy element and the raisins offered a sweet note. I would come back just for that dish. SO GOOD! Another surprise was the grilled edamame with sweet soy sauce and scallions. The grilling brought out such a good flavor along with the soy sauce--it was literally finger-licking good. I would definitely come back if I'm in Palm Beach. read more

Ate at Buccan twice in 2 nights on a 1 week trip to Palm Beach for business - but was so impressed that we felt obligated to head to Imoto to see how he did with sushi. The food and service were great; nit-picky-wise the room could have used a little more of Buccan's style - lighting was too dark to see some of the beautiful plates. Food stand-outs were the Duck Tacos, the Tuna Foie Sliders, Seared Salmon Sashimi - and the fish buyer did a great job with every piece of sashimi we sampled (probably 5 types - Hamachi and toro were the stand-outs). Service was great - good timing, attentive conversation, solicitous from the waitress and the sushi chefs (we sat at the bar). Definitely worth a visit. read more

This restores one's faith in French food. What did I order, to go with a glorious Burgundy, in Palm Beach's best restaurant? Raw green pea soup and roast chicken. A farmhouse meal, but made perfect, lyrical, by the finest ingredients and perfect technique. Roast chicken in the mind of God. Green peas dancing at their wedding. My wife had poached halibut. Same perfection. There is no more to say. It would be like piling Kiwi fruit on the chicken. But, polished (for Palm Beach) and very pleasing service. A glorious wine list. This is a worthy son of its august New York parent. Yes, priced accordingly. read more

Great place .. was really busy and service was really slow but the quality of the food was superb . The place is small and inviting . Not enough desserts read more

Sat at the bar with Ashley. What a sweetheart, and attentive to boot! Very personable. They have saporro and sake.. Awesome! Food was terrific. read more

Cute setting. Excellent sushi - the best in palm beach. Really nice selection of appetizers including rock shrimp tempura, galbi marinated beef (cucumber salad is the best). Nice wine and beverage list. Love that they serve Syltbar in season. Service is very good. Highly recommend! read more

One of the best meals I had in the US. Definitely the best sushi in the area. Duck tacos and rock shrimp to die for!

There's a definite problem in SoFlo finding decent sushi. Nothing has changed since my last review. Everything is pure and fresh. They still get their fish from Miami. Love the Hot Mushroom and Asparagus salad. Service is always excellent. There's just no better place in PBC for sushi. read more

Imoto has great food and great people working there. I usually have a great time. However, this time my friend and I left after only 5 minutes because of how rude we were treated. We felt unwelcome, rushed, and really just confused at the short, dismissive treatment. It would have been funny if it didn't ruin our appetite. Go to Imoto, just be ready for either good service or something else. read more

I am at a loss for the words for this place because I don't even know that my words could do this place justice! Phenomenal is an understatement! A friend of mine recommended this place and suggest we make reservations with a waitress named Grace. Her knowledge of the menu, (although limited due to "COVID") was astounding and she made excellent recommendations. We ordered eight different items on the menu and not one was even the slightest bit disappointing. I have traveled all over the world and THIS place is by far number ONE in all of the places I have eaten. We ate each of the following: Florida snapper ceviche-fresh, tangy and savory Steak tartare- the best you will EVER have Tuna Tataki-bursting with fresh flavor like no other Hamachi Sashimi-the perfect textures of fresh ingredients Short Rib Empanadas-melt in your mouth Oysters-From MA, smooth and creamy with the perfect amount of brine Rainbow Roll-Absolute perfection in every way possible Watermelon martini-The most refreshing drink imaginable! (I drank several!) AND THE COOKIES!!! Ugh!!!! Best dessert EVER!!! Grace made many of these suggestions, and Yvonne worked so well helping to prebus tables! I genuinely love seeing teamwork in settings like these! This was the best date night experience I ever could have imagined and I am beyond thankful for the recommendation. The food and the service are outstanding. You won't be disappointed! I can't wait to come back when there is a full menu available! Thank you again! read more