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Published April 09, 2007
Even in a city with a virtually limitless array of dining options, some dishes are way
too good to miss—they demand immediate consumption. Every month, our feature Served
Up gives you the lowdown on a standout dish in the city. Dig in.
Once in a while, it's good to loosen up.
Take Nobu. After more than ten years of getting the upscale sushi thing down, they deserve to
have a little fun. So Nobu London recently began paying a culinary tribute to its pub-loving environs,
and that tongue-in-cheek dish has found its way across the pond.
Presenting: Fish and Chips.
Available only to friends, family and those in the know, Fish and Chips is an off-the-menu
item at the 57th Street spot, not to mention Nobu's most casual meal yet. Exec chef Matt Hoyle uses a
tempura batter to gently fry the pieces of Japanese cod called madara, then places them in a
dignified Masu box. The fries, cut long and thin with precise 90-degree angles, are neatly arranged like
Lincoln logs on the plate. For seasoning, you can dunk both the fish and chips in a vinegar-tinged ponzu
sauce, then dab them in one of three spices: Maldon salt, curry salt or shichimi (which packs a
wasabi-like kick).
The result? The cod is delectably crispy, light and fluffy, almost cloud-like. The chips, though golden
brown on the outside, offer a substantial potato middle. Taken together, it's like Portobello Road with
a Tokyo twist.
For a second, you might just forget all about a certain black cod miso.
Served Up Fish and Chips
40 W. 57th St
(between 5th and 6th Aves)
Midtown West
New York, NY 10019
212-757-3000
Served Up Fish and Chips
40 W. 57th St
(between 5th and 6th Aves)
Midtown West
New York, NY 10019
212-757-3000
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