Nobu

If you have the chance to splurge big, try the Chef's Surprise - which runs $90-$120 for 7 courses that reminded me of an Iron Chef's showdown. The best courses were the Kobe beef on a sizzling platter and a half lobster. By the time a full plate of sushi came, I had no room for more

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Nobu, a high-end sushi place located inside the Hard Rock Hotel in Downtown San Diego. I went to Nobu with my Girlfriend on saturday night, crowded, loud, and generally a fun environment to go in a crowd.

The Hard Rock hotel is fairly new (built int he last couple of years I believe), and market itself as quite upscale. It was crawling with women in short dresses, and men in casual suits, heading for the nightclubs inside. I didn't see a single 'hard rocker' there, and I wonder if they would even get through the front-door which was guarded by velvet ropes and a bouncer.

Nobu reflects that, and was also crowded by a younger flock. The service was reasonably good, attentive and slightly pushy.

Nobu prouds itself of a wide range of sushi creations. However, the price reflects it. Simple rolls starts at $8-$13, and taste good, but are very very ordinary. The best 'simple' roll is the house-roll at $13. The fancy creations, costs from $13-$25 or so, and are quite good. But not at those prices. The problem is that I can get similar creations at other sushi places, for a much much lower price. It's just not worth it.

I especially remember some taco-rolls, 4 tiny tacos at $20, which was very bland, and bite sized. Good idea to have a local flair to the creation, but add some taste! The taste of the taco itself overpowered any fish inside.

When you go to Nobu, you pay pay pay for location location location. Two people, still hungry afterwards, with 1 drink: $110.

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