Moody Tongue Sushi at Hilton West Palm Beach earns second straight MICHELIN Selection

By AI, Created 5:36 PM UTC, May 29, 2026, /AGP/ – Moody Tongue Sushi at Hilton West Palm Beach was named a MICHELIN Selection in the 2026 Florida MICHELIN Guide, its second consecutive year on the list. The recognition underscores the restaurant’s growing role in Palm Beach County’s dining scene and adds to Moody Tongue’s expanding MICHELIN-recognized portfolio.

Why it matters: - The MICHELIN Selection reinforces Moody Tongue Sushi’s place among Florida’s notable dining rooms and gives Hilton West Palm Beach another high-end draw for hotel guests and local diners. - The award also extends Moody Tongue’s MICHELIN momentum beyond Chicago and New York City.

What happened: - Moody Tongue Sushi West Palm Beach at Hilton West Palm Beach earned a MICHELIN Selection in the 2026 Florida MICHELIN Guide. - The honor marks the restaurant’s second consecutive year receiving the distinction. - MICHELIN announced the recognition as part of its statewide Florida guide. - The restaurant opened in January 2025. - Moody Tongue Sushi West Palm Beach is the third concept in the Moody Tongue group to receive a MICHELIN accolade.

The details: - The restaurant offers a 13-course omakase experience built around hyper-seasonal ingredients from Executive Sushi Chef Hiromi Iwakiri. - Moody Tongue pairs the menu with curated artisanal beers. - Seasonal pairings include Corn Ikura with white asparagus and chives, matched with a Yuzu Lager. - Another pairing features Shima Aji with charred corn and pineapple, matched with an Orange Blossom Belgian Blonde. - A Torched A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Hand Roll with shishito pepper and garlic is paired with a Piquette Cerise. - Rotating beer pairings include a Grapefruit Gose made with Florida Ruby Red Grapefruit, a Daidai Lager brewed with Japanese bitter orange, and the Juiced Lychee IPA. - Rouben also created a West Palm Beach Pilsner for Hilton West Palm Beach to mark the restaurant’s 2025 opening. - The beverage list includes Japanese whiskeys, wines, and sakes. - Moody Tongue Sushi is open Wednesday through Saturday from 5:00 to 10:00 PM. - Reservations must be made in advance through OpenTable.

Between the lines: - The recognition suggests Moody Tongue is positioning West Palm Beach as more than a satellite location; the restaurant is part of a broader strategy built around chef-driven beer pairings and tasting menus. - Hilton West Palm Beach is using the restaurant to sharpen its identity as a dining and lifestyle destination, not just a hotel. - Jared Rouben said the team felt humbled by the recognition and said the property has received a warm welcome since opening its first permanent Florida location. - Chris Inman said the restaurant has become a standout part of the guest experience and a strong asset to the hotel.

What’s next: - Moody Tongue Sushi will continue serving its omakase format and rotating beer pairings in West Palm Beach. - The restaurant’s MICHELIN status may help sustain demand as Hilton West Palm Beach leans into its expanded dining footprint. - Moody Tongue now operates four dining concepts in Chicago and New York City, alongside the West Palm Beach restaurant. - Moody Tongue’s Chicago location has received MICHELIN stars in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. - More information is available on the company’s website.