Nobu Japanese Restaurant Crown Casino
Nobu restaurants sell Atlantic bluefin tuna, an endangered species. 11 12 As a result, from press and campaigning pressure, they offered to add a warning on their menu, but this was considered inadequate by conservationists to help the spiral of demand and market price that leads to overfishing. The Nobu experience is both unique and inspiring. Recognized as one of the top restaurants in the world, its reputation is based on innovative, new-style Japanese cuisine. Decorations are simple yet classy. The view from Nobu is Crown Metropol's outdoor pool. This is as romantic as it can get. For both my anniversary celebrations, we had the degustation menu. Every course has its own specialty, fresh flavours & uniqueness. This is something you might not be able to get at a normal Japanese restaurant.
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Nobu
Crown Casio Complex
8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
9292 7879
On a sunny winter’s afternoon, we stumbled into Nobu for a very late lunch. We turned up without a booking, and there was plenty of space. We got told (in the nicest possible way) that while we could stay as long as we liked, the kitchen was closing soon and we would need to order quickly.
Nobu is no newcomer to Melbourne’s restaurant scene. Described as the poor man’s Koko, it’s more casual than the later. You kind of feel okay showing up in your jeans. Albeit unconsciously, I’ve been ignoring it.
Inside, the decor is warm and welcoming, with neutral autumn tones. A very long bar along one side of the room looks like a great place for pre-drinks. There are also tables, booths, and private rooms for meals.
Unlike Maedaya, there isn’t really that authentic Japanese feeling to the place. When the staff say ‘Arigato’, you don’t quite believe them.
Speaking of the staff, they kind of left a little to be desired. While they were polite, they just seemed to forget we were there most of the time. They brought the wrong drinks once, and it took ten minutes to get someone’s attention to bring us the bill.
We ordered the tempura lunch and the bento box, and shared both dishes between the two of us. I really can’t go anywhere that offers a bento box without ordering it.
The food was good, and there was plenty to eat for the both of us. The tempura was just right. The bento box has a good selection of sushi and sashimi, along with the best miso I’ve had in a while.
Nobu is a great choice for vegetarians, with plenty of choice on the menu. You can also order small serves of most items, so if you feel like a mix to share, it’s easy.
Overall, I enjoyed the meal, and felt it provided good value for money. However, with so many other great Japanese choices in Melbourne, it’s hard to know if I would go back. Maybe if Koko is full.
Originally published 23 June 2020: The first of 14 highly anticipated dining outlets at Crown Sydney has been revealed, with the world-famous Nobu restaurant slated to open at the resort later this year.
Set to open in December 2020, it marks the third Australian restaurant by internationally renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa, who has 42 restaurants and 10 hotels in 40 different cities around the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Tokyo and Milan.
While the Sydney menu is still being finalised, diners can expect Nobu’s famed Japanese fusion cuisine and signature dishes such as black cod miso and yellowtail jalapeño.
Matsuhisa said Nobu will bring “inventive cuisine and unparalleled service” to the new harbourside location.
“Crown Sydney is creating a world-class dining destination that is taking the best of the globe mixed with the very best of Sydney and I can’t wait to do the same with our menu and offering at Nobu,” he said.
“Sydney is one of my favourite cities and the food scene has always impressed me – the quality of the produce is stand out.
“I am looking forward to bringing Nobu to what is already one of the most interesting cities in the world!”
Part-owned by Matsuhisa, Hollywood superstar Robert De Niro, film producer Meir Teper and Crown Resorts, Nobu is known for a combination of signature dishes and new dishes that reflect chef Matsuhisa’s travels and each location’s local flavours and influences.
Crown Sydney chief operating officer Peter Crinis said the arrival of Nobu in Sydney is long-awaited.
“Local foodies have been known to travel to Melbourne or Perth to experience Nobu’s innovative new style Japanese cuisine, but with this new addition to Crown Sydney’s culinary line-up, they will no longer have to travel far to enjoy world class Japanese cuisine,” he said.
“Developing a world-class dining destination has been at the forefront of Crown Sydney. It has taken years of consideration to determine the line-up of our dining precinct.
“This announcement signals a new era of fine dining for Sydney.”
Once complete, Crown Sydney will offer 14 restaurants and bars, plus luxury accommodation and event spaces in Barangaroo.
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