As a die-hard fan of Nobu's two sister restaurants in London, expectations were running high on the night that we finally managed to get a reservation in New York. Initial impressions were...disappointing is the wrong word, but it certainly lacks the class and sense of occasion that it's sophisticated siblings offer. The decor is a tad more kitsch, but it's the overly casual clientelle that lets the side down - one middle-aged diner in shorts and white socks springs to mind. Fortunately though, the food is as superb as ever; the sashimi salad was wonderfully fresh, whilst the black cod was a knock-out as usual. Best of all was the price which was much lower than anticipated - the perfect end to a great meal.
Pros: Black-cod!, In fact, all the food, Reasonably priced
Cons: Overly casual diners, Reservation system
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