On a recent trip to Melby, I insisted that we visit Nobu as there was so much hype surrounding this place. Mind you, I haven’t even been to Sydney’s Sokyo so I’d like to compare resto’s in the near future. Sake Restaurant & Bar and Yuki’s at Quay have also caught my eyes (aka stomach).
We were pretty early, considering dinner starts at 6pm and we were invited to the bar, fixated by the ingenious cocktail labels and foreign sake. After waiting what seemed like a long time we were escorted downstairs to the main dining area only to be greeted by caucasians poorly expressing ‘Irasshaimase,’ (Welcome in Jap). Surely, this high end restaurant could’ve hired individuals remotely japanese or of asian descent? It would have been more authentic. Or else, ditch the Irasshaimase because it’s tacky! 
I felt that downstairs was exceptionally dim, blasted with the music… unable to converse or take good lighting photos. :( We chose to ignore the three course menu’s and go for the freedom of picking our own dishes! I recommend this option as the courses don’t contain the best dishes that well represent Nobu.
Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño $23
Rating: ☻☻☻☻☻
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