After dining at several Nobu locations in Vegas and New York
the visit to the Dallas location was much anticipated. With a strong
recommendation from the folks at Vollmer Public Relations and no pulling of our
arms and legs to go check out the difference in the atmosphere of this location
located inside of the luxurious Crescent Court Hotel, we found something that
everyone craving the best Asian flare in Dallas will certainly enjoy time after
time.
When you walk inside of Nobu Dallas, you will see that this
location is a little larger than the Vegas locations and the crowd seems to
make it a little more upbeat than the location in New York. Perhaps it is the
ambient light inside creating a soft glow for the perfect romantic setting or
maybe it was the carved wood throughout that transforms your dining experience
into something like nothing else well before the entrees even hit the table.
While most come here for the excellent Sushi, NOBU has
several options from their hot and cold menu that is sure to delight the best
in food connoisseurs. We will detail a few of the best selections from the
menu, ones they consider that should not be missed.
Sushi
and Appetizers—
If you are looking to get your “roll on” then we suggest
starting with the Shrimp Tempura rolls, cut and filled with fresh large pieces
of shrimp. Two orders will be more than enough to share and are an excellent
value at $7 rolled and $11 cut. Two cut orders will give you six pieces and
will be enough for an entrée for some.
California Rolls—everyone’s new favorite, okay so they have
been ours for a long time and certainly will delight.
If you want a little Mexican Flare with your Asian Flare
then we recommend trying their Shrimp and Lobster Tacos with a little bit of Avocado
on top. Great way to enjoy some of the best tacos to be found in Dallas
Entrees—
One of the best entrees is their Teriyaki Salmon.
Prepared Medium Rare with the skin on and
served with a light teriyaki on the plate, this simply falls right off the skin
and onto the chop sticks or fork if you so choose.
Beef—
If you chose to go to a steakhouse you may have one option
for one Kobe Beef, but at NOBU you have the choice of three. The “WAGYU” Beef is
the most expensive on the menu at $145, but if you are going to spoil yourself,
this is the right one to do so with. It is a beef so tender that money can
barely even buy it and it certainly is worth trying at least once in a
lifetime. NOBU’s other Kobe’s range from $85 to $100 and are just as powerful
when it comes to delivering a powerful taste punch. Order with a side of
Teriyaki Sauce and this will be a steak you will tell at least 10 of your
friends about.
Either one of these three
is worth bragging about. All of the beef is cooked tableside and is served with
seasonable vegetables and dipping sauces for your delight.
Dessert—
If you somehow left room for desert, Nobu offers 12
different selections for you to choose from. The best choices on the menu are
the Carrot Pineapple cake. This is one of the most unique Carrot Cakes you will
ever taste with Tourgarashi Texas Pecans, Cream Cheese Ice Cream and Caramel
Soy Sauce.
All for a great price of $8.
After Dinner Drinks---
I will have to admit I have never been a huge fan of Saki,
warm or cold, but when they decided to bring out the Pineapple flavored Saki;
the mind state changed 360 degrees to a delightful and warm ending.
There is at least one warning, the pineapple
juice taste of the Saki is highly addicting and could have you leaving a little
bit on the tipsy side.. I definitely had to check myself before I wrecked
myself (or the rental car) before leaving. A great way to leave after two
servings. Luckily the cabs are a plentiful outside the Crescent.
I must say this Nobu experience was toned down from the last
one in Vegas, that is more of a loud bustling restaurant, Nobu Dallas is a true
dining delight and a way to escape the ordinary when it comes to excellent
service and a great dining experience.
Nobu Dallas is located in the Rosewood Crescent Hotel in
Dallas’ Uptown Arts District at the corner of McKinney and Maple Streets and is
open for dinner nightly.
Reservations
are available by calling 214.252.7000 from 10:00 am until closing, or online at
the link below. We book one month to the date in advance.
When you walk inside of Nobu Dallas, you will see that this
location is a little larger than the Vegas locations and the crowd seems to
make it a little more upbeat than the location in New York. Perhaps it is the
ambient light inside creating a soft glow for the perfect romantic setting or
maybe it was the carved wood throughout that transforms your dining experience
into something like nothing else well before the entrees even hit the table.
California Rolls—everyone’s new favorite, okay so they have
been ours for a long time and certainly will delight.
I will have to admit I have never been a huge fan of Saki,
warm or cold, but when they decided to bring out the Pineapple flavored Saki;
the mind state changed 360 degrees to a delightful and warm ending.
