Nobu

Nobu, Los Angeles, CA

Wagyu Beef Tacos, Lobster Tacos, Toro Roll, California Roll, Rock Shrimp Tempura

My experience at Nobu was a good one. I heard a lot about this place from celebrity news to a young and hip Japanese lounge hitting the magazines. Nobu is a Japanese and Peruvian fusion restaurant/lounge that serve a la cart style dishes for a group. The key experience here is a family style dining experience with all the trimmings.

My friends and I came here for an early dinner and just ordered our own food rather than sharing in the middle. The drink menu is extensive with lots to choose from. I highly recommend ordering their sake to pair with their food. Their exotic cocktails are made with unique mixes of ingredients and are sure to please you.

I ordered the Wagyu Beef Tacos which were small in size but great in taste. It comes in two; a crispy fried shell with finely chopped beef inside. Each taco can be eaten with a single bite because of the small size. The meat is sweet with a lightly salted coat. The flavor from the meat totally bursts out and resembles sweet pork from Chinese steamed pork buns. This is pricey for $14 but worth the try.

The Toro (bluefin) cut roll sushi was ok. I can taste the fresh fatty taste to the toro and it was great except the portions were too small; 6 small pieces for $16. This roll wasn't anything too special, just the fact that it's the most expensive roll on the sushi menu.

Overall, my experience was nice! The employees here work quick and efficient without giving that "Hurry-up" vibe. As each dish is eaten and finished, a person comes right away to take the plates away. The tables are cleaned fast and ready for the next guest. I also loved how even though this is a high-end restaurant, the ambiance isn't uncomfortable. People are dressed casually and the workers aren't stuck up. This place is worth trying with friends or a small group!

Photo by: Allister de Vera
Nobu, Los Angeles, CA