foodFrom $8 appetisers to $120 mains: I dined at Nobu Singapore and listed below are 5 issues to notice earlier than reserving a meal there

Natalie Portman dines there. The Kardashians have additionally been seen sauntering out and in of this sizzling spot. And now, you will get a style of what they’ve been having fun with.

The famed Japanese restaurant Nobu is lastly right here in Singapore.

Recognized for its Japanese methods and South American flavours, Nobu opened its doorways at 4 Seasons Resort alongside Orchard Boulevard on June 1 and it has been packed ever since.

And earlier than we let you know if it is well worth the hype, listed below are 5 issues you must learn about earlier than making reservations at this new spot on the town.

1. There is not a Singapore-exclusive dish on the menu… simply but

With almost 50 eating places world wide, it will not come as a shock if globetrotting Singaporeans have eaten at one among superstar chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s eating places.

At this new institution, whereas there are fairly a couple of Singapore-exclusive options, there are no Singapore-only dishes simply but. One dish that you will need to order, nevertheless, is the chef’s most well-known dish, Black Cod Miso ($68). 

I’ve tried it as soon as in Nobu Kuala Lumpur and as soon as in Singapore, and it’s all the time performed to perfection with easy flavours that enhances the seafood, not cowl it.

If you’re excited to strive one thing extra unique, maybe wait a month or two earlier than visiting. In keeping with 4 Seasons Resort supervisor Narelle Tham, the Nobu Singapore workforce is at present engaged on bringing in additional native substances, and maybe we would see some locally-inspired dishes on the menu within the subsequent quarter.

2. First personal chef’s desk in all of Nobu

One other first in Nobu’s constellation of eating places: A personal chef’s desk that varieties a part of a non-public eating area.

Considering of a non-public celebration on the restaurant? Aside from the room with the personal chef, there are three different personal eating areas with one sufficiently big to carry as much as 28 company.

A Loopy Wealthy Asians-inspired celebration, anybody?

The restaurant may even have a teppanyaki dinner, one of many few Nobu places on the earth to supply this, and naturally, a multi-course omakase menu (begins from $135).

3. They will cater to your dietary preferences – you would even order off the menu

Allergic to sesame seeds, or not a fan of chilli? Let your servers know and so they’ll be sure to are properly taken care of.

If pan-seared scallops are your factor however truffles aren’t, maybe strive ordering them with a creamy jalapeno sauce as an alternative of those on the menu with yuzu truffle ($36) – we had these and so they have been an umami bomb within the mouth.

Wagyu beef can be performed to your choice right here – take your choose from New Model, Toban Yaki, steak and even tacos.

Cannot resolve? Go for the Anticucho Peruvian Model Rib Eye Steak ($75). Suppose completely seared steaks paired with a Peruvian chilli sauce, lime and guacamole. The stakes have actually been raised.

Drinks-wise, you possibly can’t go flawed with the sake brewed solely for Nobu by Hokusetsu brewery in Niigata prefecture.

4. There is a “greatest seat in the home”

Tips on how to make your first expertise at Nobu Singapore the very best one? First, e book the “greatest seat in the home,” as described by Narelle. 

The nook couch seat has a view of the principle eating corridor, sushi counter, teppanyaki counter, and even the outside Japanese backyard – the one Nobu location on the earth to have this.

5. Reservation is full for the subsequent 2 months, nevertheless it’s well worth the wait

Nobu is definitely open for reservations, however word that there’s a waitlist for the subsequent two months.

And sure, their flaky Black Cod Miso alone is price all of the hype.

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