Nobu - Paranaque Pilipinas

Nobu Manila- an international brand with an exceptional Filipino service. I had the Omakase menu, which I would recommend to fully enjoy the experience. My husb... read more Nobu Manila- an international brand with an exceptional Filipino service. I had the Omakase menu, which I would recommend to fully enjoy the experience. My husband had the Black cod which is a must! The servers and staff were very knowledgeable of the dishes and were very willing to explain anything if you have any questions or queries about the dishes.

The first course Toro Tartare with Caviar looked simple. The colors were muted. The portion was really small. It looked like a quiet albeit elegant little dish... read more The first course Toro Tartare with Caviar looked simple. The colors were muted. The portion was really small. It looked like a quiet albeit elegant little dish in its bareness . But what it lacked in impact was more than made up for by its humongous flavor. The toro tartare was silky, scrumptious and addicting. The soy-wasabe-dashi combo provided the kick which gave the dish an additional oomph. The cute japanese peach and the sliver of curled red onion was there to give your palate a brief respite from the richness of each spoonful. Everything was well thought of. What an amazing way to start the omakase meal. It heightened my anticipation for the next courses .

Ate here last December with their New Years menu special. It was pricey but who gives a bleep when you’re eating in a Michelin starred restaurant. read more Ate here last December with their New Years menu special. It was pricey but who gives a bleep when you’re eating in a Michelin starred restaurant.

Dining in Nobu is not what I would consider a gastronomic exercise but rather a whole experience. The posh and luxurious interior tells sets the tone of the jou... read more Dining in Nobu is not what I would consider a gastronomic exercise but rather a whole experience. The posh and luxurious interior tells sets the tone of the journey that your palate will go through. The hosts are very attentive and knowledgeable of the cuisine they serve. Think of them like curators of an art museum, They really know their narrative And so the narrative goes. Chapter 1 Appetizers We were served with shitake mushroom.salad with garlic chips in a citrusy vinigrette and yellow fin tuna with jalapeno and cilantro. The Salad was well vinigrette drenched salad with not much fanfare. The yellow tail tuna was divine, the tuna was the smooth dissolves in your mouth type which flavor was enhanced by the jalapeno and cilantro this will leave you wanting more. Chapter 2 The Hot Dishes We ordered the rock shrimp salad that looked like fancy chicken poppers and I must say, if you plan to go to Nobu, order it, immediately because Its otherworldly. The batter coats the the shrimp which was also coated in its own shrimp fat. Deep fried to perfection the dish is 3 different layers of flavor. Its crunchy yet it has that melt in your mouth consistency as if all the layers fused in symphonic melody. Chapter 3 Cold Dishes We ordered the salmon avocado rolls, which was made of the freshest ingredients. The rice was perfect and the salmon melted with the avocado as we consumed it. The japanes rice just sealed the deal for us on this dish. We also ordered Uni which is also really fresh. Ending This Culinary tale of South American/Japanese Gastronomic Matrimony ends with me saying, if you like Japanes food and you can afford dining here, please do, you owe it to yourself to go through the Nobu dining experience, Otherwise try other sushi bars because the dishes are pricey and the serving is not that sizeable.

So Hungry Pants, aint single anymore. **** just got real, just kidding! I have been very busy but I promise to try to get back to writing food reviews again, at... read more So Hungry Pants, aint single anymore. **** just got real, just kidding! I have been very busy but I promise to try to get back to writing food reviews again, at least for the next few months that were still here. Anyway, my husband and I checked-in at Nobu Hotel for three days and two nights (right before we set out for our honeymoon). We got to try their breakfast buffet at Nobu restaurant and to be honest, I was expecting a bit more, probably a more extensive menu. One thing to not miss though is their green tea waffle topped with miso butter and shiso syrup. I enjoyed their rock shrimp tempura, okonomiyaki, veal sausages and umami chicken too. Of course, pancakes, garlic fried rice, bacon and omelets are breakfast staples everyone takes delight in. Dessert section is limited, but enough to fill your sweet tooth craving. Interiors are impressive, my favorite has got to be their outdoor cabana-styled dining terrace situated on an exclusive platform deck with views of Manila Bay. Pretty in all angles, be it in a day or night setting. I think everything was great except that they have to improve on customer relations. For two consecutive mornings that we have experienced dining at Nobu, their wait staff wasn’t too efficient or trained. They tend to be talking amongst themselves out loud (not even in a discreet manner). We dined around 6:30 am the first morning and that’s when we noticed it. The second day, we dined around 8:30 am and the restaurant was full since it was a weekend. The wait staff wasn’t talking among themselves but this time, I can feel that they’re not excited or happy to work, almost grumpy. One even forgot our request for water and coffee. This for a 5-star hotel? Not 5-star service after all. Although points go to the front desk person who has upgraded our room for no extra charge. I’m talking about the people working at Nobu restaurant, although not general, but at least 3 or 4 of them. Verdict: I will still go back for the green tea waffles. I can’t wait to experience dining here at night too. I just hope this time they improve on service. Of course I cannot deny the fact that hotel facilities are superb and I will definitely plan out another time to check-in again for yet another rnr.