[ heirloom tomato / red onion / cucumber / yuzu ]
Chunks of heirloom tomatoes dressed with yuzu was extra-refreshing after the lengthy trip to Tribeca from middle-of-nowhere Queens. Although this was only my second exposure to yuzu, I've already grown impartial to the flavor. Refreshing yet savory, even without the bias.
Chunks of heirloom tomatoes dressed with yuzu was extra-refreshing after the lengthy trip to Tribeca from middle-of-nowhere Queens. Although this was only my second exposure to yuzu, I've already grown impartial to the flavor. Refreshing yet savory, even without the bias.
[ gemstone lettuce / black cod / vermicelli ]
Two bite-sized squares of Nobu's infamous silky miso-marinated black cod topped with fried vermicelli straws made for two delectable lettuce tacos.
[ baby spinach / garlic chips / arctic char ]
The fried baby spinach scattered on top of the flaky fish (whose flavors are comparable to a mild salmon) was delicious; each nutty leaf melted in my mouth like extra-thin nori.
[ shrimp / orange clam / spanish mackerel / white fish / salmon / yellow tail / tuna / tuna roll ]
"Just sushi"- to quote my friend.
But from the little I do know about sushi, I can confidently say that the fish, though unremarkable in presentation, was fresh. The rice could have used a little more acid.
The orange clam's texture, similar to that of scallop, was almost buttery in texture and mild in flavor - undoubtedly the best morsel on the plate.
[ white chocolate mousse/ coconut foam/ pineapple cracklings ]
This "piña colada" dessert was the selection of that day. The mousse was slightly on the sweet side and the foam lacked authentic coconut flavor, so I ended up eating the pineapple cracklings separately.
Nobu (New York)
105 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10013
