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Consistency isn't one of Nobu's strengths, apparently, which I believe should be a priority if they are going to charge their customers as much as they do. I ordered the cheaper $100 omakase again (which I do believe is a good deal given the amount of food you get) but the quality of fish has gone downhill since my last visit.
The signature hamachi with jalapeno? Devoid of all velvety tenderness. The salmon sashimi? Like chewing a rug. The maguro nigiri? Stringy and tough.
On top of it all, I ventured out and tried the hamachi kama. Not bad, but terrible for $20. In San Diego, you can get the same size hamachi kama with every bite just as, if not more, succulent for $9. There is no excuse, honestly. If you are going to charge me $20, you better make sure not a single sliver of white meat is dry. Half the fish was, but luckily there was dipping sauce to keep the meat from being unbearable to the palate.
Nobu isn't a complete loss, though. Like I stated before, the omakase is a great deal, price wise. It comes with the famed bento dessert, which was even better than I remembered it being last time. We also tried the miso almond cake and edamame ice cream, which was great in that it was unique and creative (the taste, quite honestly, was *salty*), but it all paled in comparison with the flourless chocolate cake crowned in green tea ice cream that is the bento. Never be tempted to order a different dessert here at Nobu. Ever.
Same goes with the black cod. Yes, it's small and yes, it's expensive if you order it a la carte, but it's worth every luscious bite. It should be a must-order if you come here (it comes with the omakase, but it's so good, you should probably just order another).
One item not part of the omakase menu is the uni tempura set. Perhaps the deep frying hides any flaws in the uni, but I could taste that warm sweet flavor that I know is associated with high quality freshness. Gotta love the juicy mushroom and refreshing shiso that comes with it too. The set is also accompanied with a set of delightful salts, all used to enhance in my opinion, what needs no enhancement. Still nice to look at, though, and they make for some good pictures!
I also tried one of the eponymous sakes and was impressed. Can't remember which one, but the price was reasonable. Wonderfully smooth and paired well with the fish. I highly recommend that you get it served hot.
While I maintain an A-OK for Nobu, I doubt I'll be coming back. There are other places to get better Japanese food--and for better prices.
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