All reader reviews by AV

Nobu

I'm afraid I have very mixed views and decided to wait a few days to write objectively. I went with with a close friend for a private celebration and just a good night out. We're not into celeb spotting to our choice of restaurant had nothing to do with this link.

I had an open minded expectation as I read the mixed reviews here before I went, yet still went to see for myself.

The good news is that the food in general was really lovely (though in my opinion there are better value for money to be had at for instance Soseki in the City). One of the dishes was incredibly salty (crab jalapeno) and strangely tasteless. We mentioned this to the waiter and he just laughed and shrugged it off with no concern whatsoever. So best avoid this dish.

In general, the pre dinner bar service was efficient and friendly and our waiter too.

The bad news is the vibe & atmosphere. On a Thursday night, 90% of the clientèle were men. This therefore completely changed the vibe and atmosphere. We (two women) felt completely out of place as they looked upon us with disdain. And the conversations at the tables around us were no less than downright rude and disrespectful.

In summary: I'm glad I went but will never go again. There is definitely better to be had in food, service & atmosphere in London.

Thursday, February 19, 2009
Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 2