Went to Nobu over a year ago... on a whim... on a Thursday or Friday night... both myself and my bf didn't think we'd get into Nobu w/o a reservation.. so we naturally went to Next Door first. We already knew about the extensive wait that would result if we would get in at all.. but since I had never been.. it was important to us to try. Next Door said that they could accomodate us in an hour and a half.. and my bf just casually asked about the wait at regular Nobu and was told that it was full (no surprise there). So, after leaving our cell number with the hostesses, off we went to a bar around the corner to wait... imagine our surprise and delight when an hour later.. they called to apologize that Nobo Next Door's estimated wait looked like it was going to be longer than expected... however, since my bf had inquired about regular Nobu, they had called over and gave us a table there that had been reserved but was a no-show! Now THAT'S great service! The wait staff was just as impressive.. suggesting portion sizes and encouraging orders that might interest us. Great yellowtail... the best I've ever had... as well as rock shrimp tempura to dream about... and the miso cod was great (and for a non-fish lovin' girl...u know it's gotta be good!). Even the pumpkin tempura was fantastic. Don't believe the nay-sayers... it's something u need to experience.
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