Nonobubu

NOBU
400 Crescent Ct.
Dallas

Schwanky
Ok. Growing up in California, I have always wanted to go Nobu. For those who aren't familiar with the celeb loved eatery, it is definitely an experience and I was oh so excited!
From the moment we pulled into the parking lot of the Rosewood Crescent Hotel Dallas,  I could feel the level of sophistication and fanciness we had in store for the evening.
Let me tell you, Nobu did not disappoint. It was schwanky in there! Music was bumpin, people were dressed to the nines.. I was hearing Katy Perry singing.. "Last friday night...yeah we danced on table tops.." in my head. I was so happy I went with the blazer and 3 inch booties.. and I was happy that the hubbers was not wearing his standard stretchy track suit. For the record, I love him in all things stretchy just fine:).
Ok, on to the goods... because at the end of the day. It's about the food right? Well..... it really should be! If you want to impress a date or out of town guests who don't really happen to be foodies...Nobu is your place. If you're looking for a hot, hoppin place to be or be seen... Nobu is definitely your place.
If you're looking for a foodgasmic amazing epicurean experience where flavors and textures dance along your taste buds.... Nobu is NOT your place. I know. I was so wanting it to be epic. It just fell flat for me. We ordered several of their top dishes and to be honest, while the seafood was fresh... I was not blown away at all. We ordered the Yellowtail Tartar with Caviar, Seared Salmon Sashimi, Uni Shooter, Rock Shrimp Tempura with a Creamy Spicy Sauce and the Black Cod in Miso.
Nothing stood out. Terrible to say but it all just fell flat for me.:(
Let me say this place is not cheap. It is definitely a splurge. The chefs tasting menu is $125 pp and that would probably be the most economical way to eat here. Say what?. yep.  Now to be clear. As a major foodie... I will and have happily put down some major mula for an epic meal. But when you're asking $125 for Whole Striped Bass... when you can get the same exact thing at Roy's for $36.95.. your food had better be amazing. I'm not asking to reenact Meg Ryan's infamous rant... but I do expect more than mediocre. So...want sushi? Go to Bluefish. Word.

Seared Salmon Sashimi
The Hubbers liked this. I was not blown away. It was fine just not amazing.