| Nobu Melbourne is the latest restaurant to open inside | | | | droplets of Miso sauce on the side and a pickled ginger |
| the Crown Casino Complex. Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, | | | | stalk. I have never tasted fish like this. It was succulent |
| know as Nobu, is the Japanese chef behind it along | | | | and sweet and the Miso sauce complemented it |
| with part owner Robert De Niro. | | | | perfectly. It was absolutely divine. |
| The restaurant was opened with a traditional sake | | | | Another amazing dish was on its way... |
| ceremony that included billionaire James Packer who | | | | The Beef Tenderloin came smoking hot in a dish |
| co-owns Crown Casino. The date of the opening was | | | | straight out of the wood fired oven. I was worried it |
| also on De Niro's 64th birthday. | | | | was going to set off the smoke alarms. It was cooked |
| I decided to take my mother along as the rest of my | | | | medium rare. But swirling it through the juices that |
| family was overseas so I thought this would be a | | | | were sizzling on the plate cooked the beef to |
| lovely treat. We were not to be disappointed. | | | | perfection. The flavour is to die for. Absolutely delicious. |
| The décor inside is seductively dark with | | | | The traditional sushi made its way to our table. There |
| twinkling tea lights on the tables. This is only the bar | | | | was a selection that included prawn and scallop, my |
| upstairs. Once our table was ready we were taken | | | | favorite. It came with a sweet surprise. |
| downstairs and were given a wonderful Asian greeting | | | | A small oblong shaped omelette. It was like a sweet |
| and shown our table. | | | | sponge cake. It all worked perfectly together. I wasn't |
| Tamsin our incredibly knowledgeable and delightful | | | | happy that between the layer of fish and rice was a |
| waitress gave us the menu and explained the different | | | | smattering of wasabi. I had to scrape it off. |
| ways we could order our food. | | | | A small black bowel in an octagon shape with a lid |
| The selection and choices were too many so we | | | | was put before us. Opening the lid we found a warm |
| decided upon the Omakase Menu. This is where the | | | | bowl of Miso Soup. We drank it directly from the bowl. |
| chef picks his best eight dishes which are served in | | | | I felt like I was in Asia. It was a wonderful touch. |
| small portions. You don't know what you are getting | | | | Tamsin told us that people start with the soup which is |
| but you know it will be the best. | | | | incorrect. Soup should be left to the end and I agree. |
| While we waited for our feast to begin we were | | | | All the meals came out in perfect order. |
| given a plate of Edamame which are fresh green soy | | | | Finally my favorite dish... dessert! I have a very sweet |
| beans boiled in their pods and lightly salted with Murray | | | | tooth and I was not disappointed. |
| River rock salt. It is a very simple dish but incredibly | | | | I felt like a child at Christmas. The box dessert came in |
| delicious. I tried not to each too much as I knew I had | | | | reminded me of a jewellery box my mother has. It |
| to fit in eight dishes after it. | | | | was a glossy mahogany style box. Upon opening it I |
| Each dish was explained to us as it was brought out | | | | found a delicious chocolate dessert. It was the |
| which I thought was wonderful. | | | | Chocolate Bento Box with Green Tea Ice Cream. |
| The first dish was a selection of three small seafood | | | | The chocolate dessert was warm and crispy on the |
| dishes. The flavour was incredible. It was such a lovely | | | | outside. Yet one spoonful into it allowed the chocolate |
| zesty, fresh flavor. The oils mixed with the lemon juice | | | | sauce to escape. It was like a chocolate sauce |
| and sweet and sourness of the fish was delicious. | | | | pudding. I also love green tea so the ice cream with |
| This was followed up by another two fish dishes that | | | | the chocolate was a decadent delight. |
| were very fresh. One of them being Yellowtail Sashimi | | | | To finish up a warm cup of Green tea was in order. |
| with Jalapeño. They didn't really blow my mind | | | | The meal we had was truly outstanding. Leave it to |
| but they were lovely simple dishes. The best was | | | | the chef to select the best which he did. |
| coming. | | | | The food was superb. It was incredibly fresh, the |
| Tamsin our waitress kept telling me to wait until we | | | | flavours were explosive and the service was |
| tried the Black Cod with Miso which was apparently | | | | impeccable. |
| Nobu's signature dish. It was up next. It came with an | | | | The price tag for the Omakase Menu is $110 but it |
| elegant presentation. | | | | was money well spent. |
| The fish was wrapped in a bamboo leaf with small | | | | |