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Published June 26, 2006
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Words that Chef Nobu Matsuhisa has lived by, considering he has never
officially added a new dish to his core Nobu menu since opening—and no one's complaining.
But even the greatest have to mix things up every decade or so. This week Nobu-san unveils five new items
you can now order on any New York Nobu menu...or should we say off the menu. After all, broke or
not broke, the best things are always left a little undiscovered.
Black Pepper Black Cod
Move
over, miso, it's time for the pepper. This perfectly flaky chunk of black cod is completely dusted with
ground black pepper and served with a sweet balsamic teriyaki so good you'll wish it came with a
straw.
Scallop With Jalapeno Salsa
Yes, it's a single
scallop, but it's one damn thick, juicy flavorful scallop, sautéed to golden perfection, topped with
a surreal jalapeno salsa and served on a bed of brussel sprouts so buttery good they taste like...well,
butter.
Arctic Char Belly
Forget about
toro, the belly of the tuna, go for this belly instead—arctic char. This fatty and tender slab of fish
is seared and served with tomatoes, jalapenos and tosazu sauce, a nice smoky soy and vinegar sauce with
bonito flakes. Now that's some belly for your belly.
Curry Anago Tempura
This isn't your average finger
food app. These chunks of sea eel (not to be confused with its less hard core cousin unagi, or freshwater
eel) are battered in a light tempura and topped off with some coarse curry salt for a kick (after all,
what's eel without kick).
Fluke Sashimi With Dried Miso
This is sure to be Nobu-san's next signature
sashimi dish. The fluke is sheet-thin and magnificent, the dried miso melts in your mouth, and the small
garlic chips with yuzu juice and olive oil all spell out simple perfection.
Off the Menu at Nobu
105 Hudson
(at Franklin)
Tribeca
New York, NY 10013
212-219-0500
Off the Menu at Nobu
105 Hudson
(at Franklin)
Tribeca
New York, NY 10013
212-219-0500
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