On the evening of my arrival in Hong Kong, I was lucky enough to have been invited to dine at Nobu Hong Kong. We have our very own Nobu here in Manila but due to the fact that prices were quite steep, I have never able been to try it out. It seems that the first time I get to dine at Nobu, it would be in Hong Kong.
I tried the Nobu Signature Tasting Dinner which cost 1088HKD. The first dish I had was the Salmon Tartar with Caviar on Top and Wasabi with Japanese peach on the side to cleanse the palette. I loved the taste of the salmon and the only downside of this dish was that it was too small. I wish they served more of this.
Next came the Newstyle Oyster Sashimi and Yellowtail Sashimi with Yuzu Sauce. The oyster was pretty huge and if you're not really into oyster, it would be pretty hard to swallow. The yellowtail on the other hand was pretty good.
3rd on the signature tasting menu was the Medium Fatty Tuna, Yellowtail Tuna, Salmon Eggs, and Crispy Rice with Shrimp paste. Honestly, there was nothing outstanding about this 3rd plate.
The 4th plate was the King Crab Tempura with Japanese Vinegar and this was my favorite. I think I even ended up having another one of this because the other people in my party couldn't eat crab. It was really good and the crab was definitely more than bite size.
The Pico Fish was a little weird. I don't know if I just wasn't used to it but it was really just weird.
The Beef Tenderloin with Cauliflower and Mushroom was perfection. Next to the crab, this one is definitely my favorite. I loved the mushroom and I loved the beef. I could have eaten 3 of these without blinking.
The Clam Green Tea Noodle was VERY different. It's definitely unique and new. I've never had green tea as a soup and paired with the soba noodles and golden mushrooms, it gave off quite a different feel.
Finally, the 8th dish of the night is the Panna Cotta with Granita and Strawberry Topping. The strawberry was pretty good and the granita was interesting but I felt that it was lacking a little bit of something something.
What made the night worth it was the view. This was my view while I was having dinner. It's definitely mesmerizing.
If you have money to spare, I would definitely recommend getting the Nobu experience but if money is an issue, there are cheaper ways to get this view with more affordable food to consume.
It's our dream to be able to visit HK with family. I hope this will be realized someday. :)
ReplyDeleteI've been to the Nobu in NYC several times, and my absolute favorite dish is the King Crab Tempura. I would get it To Go for lunch so that I could have two orders. :P
ReplyDeleteMm sushi! My family is a great fan of Japanese food. This sounds like a great place to dine.
ReplyDeleteAll of the food looks amazingly delicious and you can't beat that view! The beef tenderloin sounds perfect - I would definitely love to try that!
ReplyDeletewhoah! your blog made me hungry.... will try this when I go to Hongkong :)
ReplyDeleteThe dishes in Nobu all look appetizing and what an amazing view while you're having dinner. I can have an ordinary meal and still be tremendously happy if I'm granted with that night view. I hope you can elaborate more on cheaper alternatives you have mentioned at the end. :)
ReplyDeleteMy daughter has been begging to travel to Hong Kong. If the flight wasn't so expensive, I would love to take her. This food looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh wow what an interesting place to stop and get some food - those dishes look absolutely delicious and the presentation is lovely. x
ReplyDeletehmmm a bit pricey for me, especially because i am not really into fine dining just yet. will still consider it though when we do go there just as a treat for e and i.
ReplyDeleteNow this is my kind of food. It all looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteYou had me with the tenderloin. That's my dish of choice, but everything from start to finish was plated beautifully and looked so appealing.
ReplyDeleteMy mouth was watering just by looking at those dishes! I'm in love with asian food
ReplyDeleteOh, your post makes me so hungry! I am not really a fan of Asian food but I love a good plated meal. I wish I can travel to HK soon. <3
ReplyDeleteNever been out of the country and your post makes me want to explore more what lies outside PH. I wish I can travel to HK someday. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the close up shots of the food. It makes it more delicious. Some food shots kasi are just taken as it is.
Wow the food here looks so good! Craving for some right nowwww! Hopefully I'll get to visit here soooon, never been to HK!
ReplyDeleteI don't know why but the food doesn't look appetizing to me. And I wonder why their signature dishes are more Japanese with added dishes from other cuisines rather than focusing on HongKong cuisine. Anyway, if I were to go there, I'll definitely go after the view too. -Me-An Clemente of http://yogoandcream.com
ReplyDeleteThe food looks so good. Plating is such an art. I wish I had a paintbrush LOL
ReplyDeleteYou have some nice pictures of food there. A lot of people don't know that Hong Kong's a complete country. And by that I mean when it comes to everything including all sorts of delicious food!
ReplyDeleteWhat a food paradise. Salmon lover here and I do love they present this yummy dish! :)
ReplyDeleteI've heard of Nobu in New York, I'm not sure if this is the same but the food definitely looks so good! You got me feeling hungry with each picture! Thanks for sharing your experience, even the view is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteYummy food! I really love how you describe each dish and makes me wanna visit HK. Hope the Nobu here in the PH has good food also.
ReplyDeleteNobu sounds like a great restaurant, especially when you're into japanese food. The menu you chose looks really delightful and I'm glad you enjoyed most of the dishes! The panna cotta is my kind of dessert!
ReplyDeleteI have never been to Nobu before, what are the veggie dishes like? Sorry to hear about the lacklustre choices although I am glad you enjoyed the beef.
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures of the food and basically everything surrounding you! I loved how you took the time to tell and describe everything! Great post!
ReplyDeleteSuch colorful dishes! I'm sure the taste is just as flavorful as it looks. Which would be your top 3 dishes, if I may ask? Also, which would you recommend to someone with a sensitive stomach? Haha.
ReplyDeleteAll of the food looks delicious and you can't beat that view! The beef tenderloin looks sooooo perfect!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to try Japanese food. Awesome view! I hope someday I could go to HK. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh, I like your food trip in Nobu. I wish we have Nobu in our place. The foods sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteHong Kong seems like such a stunning place! Nobu seems like a lovely place to indulge if you like seafood and sushi. I am not a huge fan, so it probably wouldn't be a great place for me to dine.
ReplyDeleteThe food looks absolutely yummy! I hope top go there when we visit NYC soon.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Hong Kong before. That food looks really good though. I'd love to be able to try any of those out. I bet they all taste great!
ReplyDeleteHong Kong is a nice play to stay. I like the foods from this place, Asian foods are so tasty.
ReplyDeleteWow this food looks so delicious. I have never been to Hong Kong but now you have made me hungry to go!
ReplyDeleteI have been craving sashimi for so long! Only a few more months!
ReplyDeleteThis is my kind of food. it really looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteLove the style on these dishes! Would love to try them all!
ReplyDeleteThe food looks really great, though not something I would indulge in...
ReplyDeleteWow this place looks incredible. I adore the presentation xxx
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