Nobu, London

Nobu is an extremely popular restaurant, and when you get there you can be certain that it will be packed and brimming with people. This popularity means also there is great demand to eat there and as a result it is essential to book well in advance to get inside.

Located on Old Park Lane in W1, London (nearest tube station hyde park or green park) it serves new japanese sytle cooking. At first impressions it seemed quite welcoming ...
...seemed eager to help and also knowledgable to aid in explaining what was what. Though on occasions it has been said the service can be slightly harassed such was not felt on this occasion.

Anyway, now onto the food, and where to start? The menu which we were presented, with doesn't follow western convention with a starter, main course, desert etc. Uncertain, I asked the waiters for a bit of assistance. The afore mentionned helpfulness ... more

Nobu is an extremely popular restaurant, and when you get there you can be certain that it will be packed and brimming with people. This popularity means also there is great demand to eat there and as a result it is essential to book well in advance to get inside.

Located on Old Park Lane in W1, London (nearest tube station hyde park or green park) it serves new japanese sytle cooking. At first impressions it seemed quite welcoming with a sense of glamour encompassing us, and the staff seemed eager to help and also knowledgable to aid in explaining what was what. Though on occasions it has been said the service can be slightly harassed such was not felt on this occasion.

Anyway, now onto the food, and where to start? The menu which we were presented, with doesn't follow western convention with a starter, main course, desert etc. Uncertain, I asked the waiters for a bit of assistance. The afore mentionned helpfulness and knowledge of the waiters was now put to use and they were willing to help me out. If you would rather just go for a set menu you could go for the omakase menu, which offers a sort of overview as to what is available, with chef's specialities.

Eventually settling on what to eat, I chose black cod with sweet miso sauce, shrimp temura (deep fried basically) with a creamy sauce. Though not a particular fan of raw food, at first I was a bit apprehensive, though after a few wary nibbles, I started to really enjoy it as it offered a very vlean, fresh, crisp taste, which you dont always get with other foods.

The atmosphere whilst eating was quite relaxed and on this occasion we didn't spot anyone famous which I am told is pretty unusual.

Lunch costs about £25 per person and dinner about £50. The restaurant has, i think, 150 seats and remember to book in advance!

 

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