Nobu

Nobu has managed to remain a 'cool' destination for the glitterati for over a decade. Nobuyuki Matsuhisa has subsequently opened two other restaurants in London (see entry for Nobu Berkeley Street, also in W1, and Ubon by Nobu, E14), and his style is now much copied. Taking up the whole of the first floor of the Metropolitan Hotel, the interior is minimalist, with clean lines accentuated by stylish neutral colours, stark tiled floors, leather banquettes and chairs, while huge windows give fantastic views over Park Lane and Hyde Park. The staff are upbeat when guiding the uninitiated through the lengthy, flexible-styled menu, predominantly aimed at grazing and sharing. The style of Japanese dishes with the occasional South American twist continues to deliver dishes like tuna tataki with ponzu - fresh and zingy, sea urchin tempura in light batter and beef tenderloin tataki.

Located on 1st floor of Metropolitan Hotel
Nearest station: Hyde Park Corner/Green Park

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