"It was my first time at the famous Nobu. Had to make a reservation 2 weeks in advance for a weekday. Skip the $10 valet, there was enough parking on the street. The dim lighting and wood panelling makes for a good ambience but noticed the table was frayed at one edge. For first timers there?s two ways to go a $200 tasting menu (Omakase) or tell the well trained waiter your tastes and preferences and he?ll recommend a course of dishes. Our waiter was patient and serviced with a smile, which I always appreciate. There?s two lists ?classic? items which you?ll find at every Nobu and dishes tailored to the locale called ?now?. We had Nobu staples the Yellowtail Jalapeño (6 thin slivers of fish in yuzu soy sauce and topped with a slice of jalapeño on top) which was tangy and buttery smooth with a moderate kick; the Miso Cod (great silky texture with a sharp but sweet sauce); Salmon Yuzu Karashi Su Miso (which was six small slices of fish in a tart sauce); and the Golden Eye Snapper nigiri (which I learnt from a Vox interview with Nobu is his favourite). For dessert a bread pudding bites of toasted bread with thyme with strawberries and milk. Spent an hour and a half there. The above won?t fill two of you but will leave you satisfied that you tried Nobu and cost you about $150. I?m glad I went and enjoyed the food, but with the price point I don?t think I?ll go back very frequently."
