Nobu Dinner Experience

Two weeks ago, I was lucky enough to have been invited by Ms. Charisse Chuidian to a special dinner, welcoming back to Manila, Chef Nobu Matshuhisa. 

The whole crew. 

Thank you so much City of Dreams for having me be a part of this delicious dining experience. 

Nobu Brunch Buffet!

As a birthday gift from Ms. Charisse Chuidian and her team, not only was I able to try the Nobu brunch buffet, I was able to spend quality time with Daddy-O. We were both quite excited one Sunday morning, maybe a bit too excited that we were there even before the restaurant opened. 

I must tell you that my Dad is quite the food critique. He is very hard to please when it comes to dining out because he himself is a great cook. I think all Kapangpangans are. 

But take a look at this spread. How can anyone complain? The seafood were fresh, beautifully plated and most importantly, delicious. 

The buffet inclues free local beers and mocktails. Please try the Virgin Mojito. That's all you need to drink. I had about 3 glasses.

Nobu Adobo. I die. 

Aside from the food on the buffet table, servers would come out with small plates carrying the most delicious bites straight from the kitchen. This is their version of tempura and I could have had 10 servings. It's that good. 

Alaskan sea bass. 

My dad's ultimate favorite is the Sea bass Jalapeno. 

For dessert.....

I hardly give a 5 star rating but everything about this day was ultimately perfect. 

Thank you so much Charisse and Nobu for the unforgettable brunch and Daddy for being the perfect date. 

NOBU

Nobu Hotel, City of Dreams

(02) 6912882

Nobu Manila Unfolds.

The food was simple and delicious. 

I swear I could have had three servings of the Signature Sashimi Trio (tuna tataki cilantro, yellowtail jalapeno, white fish dry miso). Make sure you order these when dining in Nobu.

The most popular Black Cod with Nasu Miso and paper thin vegetables. (Wish I had a better photo)

Wagyu Short Ribs and Crispy Mushroom Salad. 

Miso Banana Bar for dessert. 

The event would not have been as successful as it was without these two. 

Director of the show, Robby Carmona and the host, Iza Calzado. So proud of you guys. 

Jarlath Lynch was my GM when I was assigned in our shop in EDSA Shangri-la Hotel. I am so glad to have reconnected with him. 

Love how Grace Ang wears her Jul B. Dizon diamond and lapiz lazuli tassel earrings. Always happy to see you and honey.

Charisse Chuidian, Mia Borromeo and yours truly. 

As for Robert de Niro? Well, Every single person was trying to get a photo with him and I kinda felt bad that he had no space to breath so this is the closest I got to him. I am sure he is used to it and I envy those who have photos with him...

...but I think that this event is more about Chef Nobu more than Uncle Bobby.  I am happy he had a moment to have a photo with me.

Special thanks to Dennis Lustico for my purple dress and to Ivarluski Aseron for my hair (yup, you read right, Ivar did my hair for the night). 

Thank you Charisse and Erika for always thinking of me!

CONGRATULATIONS NOBU HOTEL, MANILA!

Nobu, I Shall Return!!!

It has only been two weeks since I started to blog again after being away for months and months. I don't know why I stopped. I think I was occupied with other matters and knew that I could always go back to being Candifier when I was ready. 

So since I got back, I noticed that I have post way too many food/restaurant stories. I have been extremely busy lately trying new places and while being surrounded by my wonderful friends and family. 

About 4 days before the grand opening of City of Dreams, I was invited to try out Nobu. I brought along two foodies that love to eat good food, just like me.  It doesn't hurt that they are super good looking people too. Ok ok, they are also nice. Hahaha. 

Iza Calzado and your bloggerina. 

Mr. Ben Wintle

Nobu at Nobu Hotel. 

Mabolo does their flowers. KLAZZZ. 

Cucumber Lychee Martini

Whitefish with dry miso.

Yellowtail Jalapeno

King Crab, Pork and Wagyu beef tacos

Field Greens

Kelp Salad

Rock Shrimp Tempura with Creamy Spicy Sauce

Black Cod with Den Miso

Beef Tobanyaki

Free Range Chicken with 3 sauces: Anticucho, Wasabi Pepper and Sweet Teriyaki

Cabbage Truffle

Here's Iza trying to hold back her excitement!

Soft Shell Crab Roll, Salmon Skin Roll, Eel with Avocado, Tasmanian Ocean Trout Sashimi

Kanji

Miso Cappuccino 

Guru-Berii

Absolutely love the outdoors! Perfect to dine out especially while the weather has been great! 

Casper Khamphouy (Food and Beverage Manager), Charisse Chuidian (Vice President, Public Relations), yours truly, Executive Chef Zachary Hillberry, Iza Calzado, Erika Aquino (Director of Public Relations) and Ben Wintle. 

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to City of Dreams for such a wonderful dinner. 

Click below to learn more about:

NOBU RESTAURANT

691-2882

It will take a LOT to get a 5 star rating from me so Nobu will be hard to beat. 

Get ready for some serious spending though. It's not easy on the wallet.