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| - Nobu? April Fools! Nobu, it's not, but close...and definitely at a MUCH cheaper price.
We got the more expensive Omakase. It was, for the most part, underwhelming: a forgettable sashimi salad, a lackluster lobster salad, and something else that I forgot about.
The black cod "soy" (sound familiar?..hmmm...) was very well done and had tons of flavor. What's more it was topped with a nice fatty piece of foie gras which accentuated the already rich flavors of the miso...OOPS...I mean "soy" glaze. The dish also had a drizzle of wasabi sauce which cut through some of that richness.
The main course was a barely grilled (looked almost poached) filet mignon with a miso dressing. The sauce was good, but the filet lacked seasoning and didn't have much flavor to speak of.
The best part about this place is the nigiri. The fish is, of course, fresh, but the garnishes are so unique and so beautifully executed that I completely forgot about the disappointing previous dishes. Yuzu with garlic, truffle oil and chopped chile, etc. Really good stuff.
A cheap knock off of Nobu is still a compliment in my eyes, but this place is much more than that. Nice work guys. I'll be back soon.
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