Comments on: First night at Nobu hits the mark http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/ The insiders' guide to food and drink in Melbourne. Since 2005. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:40:44 +0000 hourly 1 By: Esoteric Rabbit Blog » Blog Archive » Could It Be? http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/comment-page-1/#comment-43083 Esoteric Rabbit Blog » Blog Archive » Could It Be? Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:53:12 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/#comment-43083 [...] it be that they are competing with social media? I blogged the first night one day after opening on on the Facebook Best Melbourne Restaurants discussion board half a dozen [...] [...] it be that they are competing with social media? I blogged the first night one day after opening on on the Facebook Best Melbourne Restaurants discussion board half a dozen [...]

]]> By: venus http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/comment-page-1/#comment-30878 venus Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:33:01 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/#comment-30878 I loved it! We set at the sushi bar and the chief sushi chef served us it was great! Service was exceptional. Our bill for the 2 of us was just short of $300 but I tell you what we will definitely go back again. It is the atmosphere, service and food you pay for these days. I was very impressed. I loved it! We set at the sushi bar and the chief sushi chef served us it was great! Service was exceptional. Our bill for the 2 of us was just short of $300 but I tell you what we will definitely go back again. It is the atmosphere, service and food you pay for these days. I was very impressed.

]]> By: Ed http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/comment-page-1/#comment-30328 Ed Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:23:40 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/#comment-30328 Thanks Peggy, I've had further good reports from a friend who recebtly went to Nobu Melbourne for a celebration. Unfortunately a recent software upgrade means the onetnt from this original post was somehow lost. Bummer. Thanks Peggy, I’ve had further good reports from a friend who recebtly went to Nobu Melbourne for a celebration. Unfortunately a recent software upgrade means the onetnt from this original post was somehow lost. Bummer.

]]> By: Peggy http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/comment-page-1/#comment-30310 Peggy Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:43:18 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/#comment-30310 I see the reviews are from 2007 so not sure if this will count but, In review to all of the above an in particular to the Nobu story and expensive restaurants in general, I have travelled around the world and eaten in many different top class restaurants, especially in London where i am now based for a few years, Nobu London, Nobu Berkeley(new opening 2005) Ivy, La Manior, Claridges etc and all similar restaurants are small portions for alot of money. The point I would like to make is that it is about the experience of dining in such a venue. When you walk through the door and you are treated as a special VIP guest, The attension to detail, the atmosphere, the service, the flavour of the different foods and fusions of many different ingredients. Back to Nobu and i must say i do love the food and the entire concept, the waiter once explained to me that having a meal in any of the 20 odd restuarants around the world is about sharing. That is how the menu is designed, apparently. it's like a family at home with a super larger platter of Spag bog. and everyone digs in, well the same here except with smaller amounts but more dishes and everyone gets to try everything. We normally have around ten courses including dessert which i must say is to die for. Best thing to do is ask for the Omakase Repeat which is normally for return customers as they would have had the Omakase taster the first time. Yellowtail Sashimi(not sure about the spelling), Black Cod(signature dish) are a must. So if you can afford the bill i would suggest you go, and besides life is too short you can not take your money with you. Have Fun. I see the reviews are from 2007 so not sure if this will count but, In review to all of the above an in particular to the Nobu story and expensive restaurants in general, I have travelled around the world and eaten in many different top class restaurants, especially in London where i am now based for a few years, Nobu London, Nobu Berkeley(new opening 2005) Ivy, La Manior, Claridges etc and all similar restaurants are small portions for alot of money. The point I would like to make is that it is about the experience of dining in such a venue. When you walk through the door and you are treated as a special VIP guest, The attension to detail, the atmosphere, the service, the flavour of the different foods and fusions of many different ingredients. Back to Nobu and i must say i do love the food and the entire concept, the waiter once explained to me that having a meal in any of the 20 odd restuarants around the world is about sharing. That is how the menu is designed, apparently. it’s like a family at home with a super larger platter of Spag bog. and everyone digs in, well the same here except with smaller amounts but more dishes and everyone gets to try everything. We normally have around ten courses including dessert which i must say is to die for. Best thing to do is ask for the Omakase Repeat which is normally for return customers as they would have had the Omakase taster the first time. Yellowtail Sashimi(not sure about the spelling), Black Cod(signature dish) are a must. So if you can afford the bill i would suggest you go, and besides life is too short you can not take your money with you. Have Fun.

]]> By: Are old media reviewers competing with bloggers? | Tomato http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/comment-page-1/#comment-10810 Are old media reviewers competing with bloggers? | Tomato Tue, 14 Aug 2007 02:19:41 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/#comment-10810 [...] it be that they are competing with social media? I blogged the first night one day after opening on on the Facebook Best Melbourne Restaurants discussion board half a dozen [...] [...] it be that they are competing with social media? I blogged the first night one day after opening on on the Facebook Best Melbourne Restaurants discussion board half a dozen [...]

]]> By: Ed http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/comment-page-1/#comment-10260 Ed Wed, 01 Aug 2007 05:26:53 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/#comment-10260 Leena!, enjoy Sydney. look forward to reading about your adventures. Miss J/Thanh, i've spoke to a number of restaurants that do that. I guess the idea is to hook people with great value and migrate them up to real prices when they've worked out all their teething problems (and the real costs). Leena!,
enjoy Sydney. look forward to reading about your adventures.

Miss J/Thanh,
i’ve spoke to a number of restaurants that do that. I guess the idea is to hook people with great value and migrate them up to real prices when they’ve worked out all their teething problems (and the real costs).

]]> By: Thanh http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/comment-page-1/#comment-10244 Thanh Wed, 01 Aug 2007 03:16:17 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/#comment-10244 I didn't know restaurants jacked up their prices either. I guess though if they find an audience and their reputation spreads, its only natural to try and make more money. I think the prices look quite fair in comparison to other restaurants in Melbourne. I guess to answer Lucas' questions, good restaurants in any country will always cost more. You pay for the service, ambience and quality of ingredients. Equally, you can find ultra cheap food in Melbourne and have just as good a meal, in terms of enjoyment, for under $10. But occasionally we all feel like indulging and having a more high class experience and taste something unique. That's my take on things anyway, and I am willing to pay more for a "good" meal if it makes me happy afterwards. I didn’t know restaurants jacked up their prices either. I guess though if they find an audience and their reputation spreads, its only natural to try and make more money.

I think the prices look quite fair in comparison to other restaurants in Melbourne. I guess to answer Lucas’ questions, good restaurants in any country will always cost more. You pay for the service, ambience and quality of ingredients. Equally, you can find ultra cheap food in Melbourne and have just as good a meal, in terms of enjoyment, for under $10. But occasionally we all feel like indulging and having a more high class experience and taste something unique. That’s my take on things anyway, and I am willing to pay more for a “good” meal if it makes me happy afterwards.

]]> By: Miss J http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/comment-page-1/#comment-10209 Miss J Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:40:33 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/#comment-10209 Do many restaurants put their prices up after opening? I understand why, but didn't realise it happens... Do many restaurants put their prices up after opening? I understand why, but didn’t realise it happens…

]]> By: Tomato hype meter for July | Tomato http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/comment-page-1/#comment-10196 Tomato hype meter for July | Tomato Tue, 31 Jul 2007 06:07:26 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/#comment-10196 [...] 20. anthony bourdain gay? 21. molecular cooking 22. gordon ramsay recipes 23. how to cook lamb 24. nobu melbourne opening 25. gingerboy Tagged:MelbournePopularity: 1% [...] [...] 20. anthony bourdain gay? 21. molecular cooking 22. gordon ramsay recipes 23. how to cook lamb 24. nobu melbourne opening 25. gingerboy Tagged:MelbournePopularity: 1% [...]

]]> By: Leena! http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/comment-page-1/#comment-10143 Leena! Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:06:39 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/07/605/#comment-10143 Yes! Plenty!! Thanks for the range of price options, too. Tetsuya's may have to wait for another trip, but Billy Kwong's is definitely on our to-do list! Thanks, Ed! Yes! Plenty!! Thanks for the range of price options, too. Tetsuya’s may have to wait for another trip, but Billy Kwong’s is definitely on our to-do list! Thanks, Ed!

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