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Posts Tagged ‘Sushi’

The Legend of Nobu

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

This February, for three consecutive evenings only, Japanese food legend, Nobu Matsuhisa will be flying into Europe to host a unique, intimate dining experience for the countries most intrepid gourmands, in the private dining room of the stunning Nobu Restaurant on Old Park Lane. Those who are unfamiliar with Matsuhisa will almost certainly be aware of his restaurant, Nobu, a celebrity favourite which is considered to be one of the best restaurants in the capital.

Sushi lovers are invited to be audience to Nobu San as he speaks in person about the tradition, design and creation of his world class cuisine, before being invited to sample delights, created by the expert hands of a world class sushi master. The lucky diners will be educated and inspired, as each carefully curated dish leads in the search of umami – the fifth taste. Each course will be expertly paired with carefully chosen Sake to subtly and authentically counterpoint the dish’s flavour.

Umami is said to be a round, savoury taste, which causes the mouth to water with satisfaction. With a menu that includes King Crab Tempura with Amazu Ponzu and Grilled Wagyu Steak with Jerusalem artichokes and a Nameko mushroom and Sansho pepper sauce, you will not be disappointed

For those who want to come away with a taste of Japan, this will be the perfect alternative to traversing the globe as you are personally entertained by the world’s most celebrated Japanese cuisineur.

Spaces are limited to just 60 seats for each evening, and reservations can be made in advance. Tickets for this unique event are priced at £260 per person.

To reserve, please contact Amir Jati, Events and Private Dining Manager at Nobu London on amirj@noburestaurants.com

Aqua Kyoto – The Best Cocktails in Town?

Friday, October 30th, 2009

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Perched on top of the old Dickens and Jones building on Regent Street opposite the Apple Store, Aqua Kyoto is a new Japanese restaurant which is slowly becoming the hottest place to imbibe cocktails and sushi .

Once you’ve set foot into the discrete entrance, two lifts whizz you straight up to the top floor where a sliding set of doors open up to a black circular cocktail bar. A collection of gold-lit booths populate the bar on both sides. A special credit must go to the unnamed mixologist who has created some of the most unique and delicious cocktails in London. Try the ‘Rose & Li’ which arrives in a long flute with Louis Roederer champagne, rose liqueur, lychee and flowering buds or the ‘Violet Flute’ in which a base of Tanqueray Gin with violet liqueur and saffron syrup is topped up by Louis Roederer champagne.

We won’t muse on the food much but will only simply say that Nobu and Zuma have competition on their hands. With a grand sushi bar in the middle of the room next to a glass-fronted private dining room, expect the London’s glittering hordes to descend en-masse.  Tell us what you think of the food below.

240 Regent Street, London, W1 (Entrance via 30 Argyle Street)

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