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| - If anyone knows me I typically don't show face in sushi joints. I have texture issues with anything slimy, mushy or fishy smelling near my mouth or olfactory buds. Joann and I were craving something new and exciting..and guess what Yelp just happens to have a Hot and New category to explore! Yelp is always my go to, embarrassingly I admit even in my hometown of Phoenix. I lived in North Scottsdale for a couple of years and it is still foreign to me when it comes to food, which is a cross I'll bear, there I said it!
So, sushi...let's get to it. I found Nori under the Hot and New category and wowzers we enjoyed ourselves! It's a little hidden gem with a fabulously relaxing and quaint patio complete with bamboo stalks, water feature and breathtaking mountain views (I know, people don't know we are surrounded by mountains in the Valley). Joann and I gussied up to the perfectly set sushi bar next to a Canadian family that was consuming mass amounts of the raw rolled stuff. I am a connoisseur of just sitting in awe at the knife skills of these clearly talented sushi chefs. I applaud those that can wield a sharp object like a surgeon without the anger management issues and produce artful masterpieces that I'm supposed to consume.
The GM Brett talked to us the entire time we were there. He was delightfully engaging, even spilling the ancient Japanese secret to their green tea waffles...nope, I'm not telling you, that's for me and me alone peeps! He told us that there were 3 locations of Nori (Desert Ridge, Hollywood and this is the newest location). He also told us that their green tea waffles were 'Valley renowned', that people would trek near and far for these palate pleasing mind blowing desserts.
So after chitchatting for a bit are hunger pains took over and after perusing the menu, which was not overloaded with run of the mill crap, I decided on Golbi (Korean short ribs) and Joann did not disappoint with her choice of Chilean Sea Bass. It's always a gamble at a new place to go hungry and expect to be satiated when you are done...this was definitely the case! Presentation of our plates was spot on; from the pedestal of beautifully dark and savory forbidden rice that the Chilean Sea Bass was strutting itself on like a new pair of red soled Loubitans to my personal cast iron cauldron full of short ribs that saturated my palate with a dark and stormy sweetness that urged me to gobble them up. Dessert...wow...Brett didn't lie. If it were possible for me to have more kids (which are all Ginger's for those that don't know me well) I would name them Nori after the dessert experience we had. I felt apprehensive about anything green tea flavored, I love actual green tea but gelato and waffles?! Let's start with the delicious aroma that came wafting out of the kitchen when the batter hit the waffle iron. Joann and I looked at each other and we knew that it was gonna satiate our inner fat girl cravings for anything sweet. When they presented our dessert it was masterfully upgraded like Beyonce with her weave...lattice work of some sugary concoctiion under the waffle, green tea macha powder dusted around the Picasso of a waffle and for the ultimate diabetic ending, the green tea gelato on top. It was not overly sweet but the crunch is what had us..yes, I said crunch. Brett just stood there watching us eat it and finally fessed up to the ancient Japanese secret..again, nope, not telling' ya. It had hints of vanilla, and the green tea was most apparent in color but subtle in flavor, it was amazing! I won't lie, I dreamt about that damn thing for several nights..it was that good!
To top off the great conversation, service, and food was the prices. Nori isn't some overpriced place that you can only afford at happy hour (even though that is pretty spectacular as well). This is someplace that you can take the family and enjoy yourselves and not worry about having to send your kids to wash dishes at the end of the service. Relaxed atmosphere, beautiful surroundings...count me in again and again (well when I'm home). Excellent job Nori..thanks Brett for welcoming us and educating us!
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