There are some meals you never forget.
And not just because you ave to take out a second mortgage to pay for them.
On our last night in Vegas we had the best meal. Nobu in Caesar’s Palace. It blows my mind that food so good exists inside a casino/hotel.
Lucie and I were actually being lazy and didn’t feel like leaving the hotel for dinner… never mind the fact that our “hotel” was the size of a small city. It was the best lazy decision I’ve ever made.
Chef Nobu’s Japanese food has a bit of a South American flare. It’s incredible. We were forced to try a bit of everything.
Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño
Mixed Seafood Ceviche, Lobster Taco, and Tuna Taco
The above was just to start. The “taco” shells were actually fried wontons. They were the perfect mini bite!
The server then directed us to the hot dishes. We were debating between several things, but she all but forced us to order the Miso Black Cod. I am so very glad she did – I took one bite and sat back in my seat and laughed. It was so good… I had a full on foodgasm. (Yes, that’s an annoying word… but there’s just not another way to describe it.)
Miso Black Cod
You can find the recipe for the cod here. I’ll be making it at home for sure. The pink and white thing is the middle is a sort of ginger. You eat the white part before the cod to cleanse the palate.
The next hot dish was kushiyaki (grilled skewers). We ordered chicken and scallops and had teriyaki and anticucho sauces. It was fine. The scallops were excellent, actually… but that cod though.
Kushiyaki at Nobu
We ended with the sushi course. It turns out that sushi for dessert is an excellent idea. This is actually the order that the server suggested. Sushi is traditionally eaten at the end of a meal.
I’m going to try to remember what all we had. The sushi roll on the left was a lobster roll; it had some slightly spicy crunchy things in the middle that made of an amazing texture contrast. The bottom right is barracuda nigiri with a garlic chip on top. Above that is yellow tail belly nigiri with leek. Then there was shrimp nigiri (yes, raw shrimp) with cilantro and a tiny dot of a spicy red chili paste.
The last one was sweet shrimp with a fried head… you do eat the whole thing. Rather, we almost did but neither of us could choke down the eyeballs. It was tasty though!
When Vegas arrived we had more mini tacos, skewers, and a tempura fried Rock Shrimp dish was was so good we miiiiight have “helped” her finish it.
It wasn’t cheap, but good lawd it was good. If you’re ever in Las Vegas, at least go sit at their bar and have one or two dishes. I can’t recommend it enough!
This WIAW is significantly less awesome than the meal above. No groceries. I just didn’t care after all the Vegas deliciousness.
Read on for my eats, and then check out Jenn’s blog for everyone else’s delicious creations!
Breakfast:
I had the usual morning cocktail and morning sludge.
No food in the house almost always means yogurt breakfast. Greek yogurt, a peach, and about half a jar a reasonable amount of the granola Meghan brought Lucie and me when she visited last week.
Lunch:
We had another visitor this week! Gina drove down to San Diego to have lunch with Lucie and me. (Mostly Lucie… people never came when it was just me – haha!)
I showed up nice and sweaty from the gym. I’m learning to just own being the smelly kid.
We ate a a new place in Hillcrest called Fresh Catch. You choose your fish from the counter and the will prepare it basically anyway you like – grilled, cajun, etc. Then you can decide to have it over salad, as a sandwich, in a taco, or plated with rice and veggies.
I got the yellow tail grilled over a salad. Extra sriracha.
Dinner-ish:
I should be ashamed… I had a margarita for dinner. I’d snacked on more of Meghan’s granola and Lucie and I went to get our nail done… then there was a delicious looking margarita bar… we did have some chips and salsa too at least!
Mine was a #strangebutgood kiwi-jalapeno margarita rimmed with bacon salt. Lucie had the Watermelon Cucumber Margarita. Practically a health drink.
So fancy.
Dessert:
I did eat a more legitimate meal when we got home. A yogurt bowl (again) with cinnamon and peanut butter protein powder. Topped with chocolate fluff (coca powder + coconut flour + stevia + milk), True Whip, and Rice Krispies.
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We made a pit stop at Sprouts on the way home. I swear to eat like a civilized human being tomorrow.
Have you ever had a foodgasm?
What’s the most embarrassing dinner you’ve ever had? We needed a margarita dinner after the day we had!
Ahhh that Nobu meal looks SO yum- you’re right about it not being cheap but so so worth it! If we are ever in London at the same time, I’ll take you to another Japanese restaurant (Sumosan) that makes even more delicious black cod- yes it’s possible!!!
OH I HAVE NOT BEEN THERE IN EEEEOOOONNNNNS
Like since it first opened.
I need to get me back there
STAT.
Yeah you do! And let me know when – I’ll meet you there!
I have always wanted to go to Nobu and more so now! It just looks divine!
And any margarita with bacon salt on the rim is more worthy than an actual dinner in my book – and I always say you could make a meal out of margs, chips and guac anyway!
You HAVE to go. It’s unreal good.
And yeah – margaritas and guac should totally count as a meal!
You are officially killing me here! We also ate at Nobu while staying at Caesar’s (actually IN the Nobu tower so we kind of had to) and it was hands-down the best food eva, eva, eva!!!!! The only other place I love more then Nobu in Vegas is Japonase in the Mirage.
*booking flight to Vegas*
Ohhhh… next time I’m there I’ll check out Japonase.
Nobu is a bucket list item for me. There literally is a part of thing of a dish that you showed that I don’t want to dive into and get lost forever.
I will need someone to pay for this. Time to harpoon me a whale….
Definitely bucket list-worthy!
Most perfect dinner out, wow to everything! I had no idea sushi was eaten at the end of the meal, love learning little tidbits like that. I’m curious if I’d be able to eat the eyeballs!
That cod sounds amazing! I may have to try making it as well. Good food, good times!
We should all do it on the same night!
We should! That’s an awesome idea!
oh heeeeey ridiculously good looking sushi!!
I’ve been to Nobu in London and it’s freaking amazing! And I love the word foodgasm… and moist! haha
I didn’t even know there was one there! I should try to go to every city…
Pretty much every kind of fridge (full, half-empty, barren but for a yogurt and a lemon) means a Greek yogurt morning for me!
OMG that restaurant is seafood heaven! The miso black cod looks especially AMAZING. It tastes like seabass doesn’t it?
It totally does! So decadent and delicious.
I have definitely had a few foodgasms in my life! The last being at a place in Kiawah at Jasmine’s Porch… their pan seared flounder was to die for. I can’t get that dinner out of my mind.
Don’t you love those dinners? Adding Jasmine’s to my list…
It’s been a long time since I’ve been out to a restaurant that simply made me drool. Love all of your adventures my friend. It makes me smile!
Thank you Heather! If you ever make it out this way we’ll take you to an amazing restaurant!
I don’t know which I’m more impressed by, the Nobu meal or the margarita rimmed with bacon salt. Both sound heavenly. The Nobu meal sounds like a real experience maybe I need to check Vegas out!
Oh yes – even if you don’t gamble there is something for everyone in Vegas! It surprised me!
I know shrimp with the heads on is supposed to be amazing and a huge delicacy, but I just can’t do it. I once got scolded by a waiter for cutting them off, since apparently that’s the most flavorful part!
I know! It’s a lot… those eyeballs… 😛
Oh my gosh girl you USE that word, “foodgasm.” Sometimes there’s just no other way to describe it! I’m the same way — great food evokes so much emotion for me. Laughing is totally acceptable! All that food looks so good — lobster tacos, get in my belly. And aren’t margaritas the best?I really have to start making simpler ones, though, because the sugar bombs I usually have are going to catch up with me one day. I’m glad you and Lucie had such a great time! It looks like it was a blast 🙂
THIS ENTIRE POST IS DROOL-WORTHY. I love japanese food (after trying it once…it was enough to fully win me over!), and that whole meal looks heavenly.
The Fresh Catch lunch is also making me jealous.
And AHA – BACON MARGARITA (sorry, it required all-caps). That’s a dinner I fully support.
Thanks Vanessa! We’re really lucky to have places like Fresh Catch all over here… and margaritas. 😉
Gah that all sounds amazing. I’m going to Vegas for the first time in November so I will definitely take your suggestion to at least grab a few snacks from the bar!
You have to let me know if you do! It’s unreal. Also check out Giada’s. I thought it might be hype but it was incredible too!
I found your blog last week when you hosted WIAW and love it– had to come back for more! Since I was pregnant for what felt like a thousand years I didn’t eat sushi and I didn’t want to waste it on just any sushi meal– so we are waiting for the perfect summer evening to go to Nobu New York- your post reminded me how awesome it will be!! Great post!
Thank you for coming back by Luna! I’d love to hear how you like Nobu NY. Well-deserved treat for you, no doubt!!!
That vegas food. WOW. < CRAZY!
Apparently I really gotta go to Vegas now that all looks sooo yum!!! Annddd I gotta make it out to the SD too. And how cool all u ladies getting together lol! And yup sometimes I’m the smelly kid too lol! That’s me on the regular grocery shopping after the gym hahaha. IDGAF HAHAHA!! Priorities ya know lol
Yeah you do – on both counts! 🙂 Hope you’re having a blast a Blend!
I think I stared at that pick of yellowtail sashimi for about 45 seconds without blinking. The whole meal sounds phenomenal, and now I’m seriously craving sushi!
SO jealous. Would love to go to Nobu. Also, miso black cod is one of my very favorite foods. I’ve made it at home but it’s never as good as the stuff in the restaurants, it just melts.
You absolutely have to go one day. You’d have died of happiness.
i’m thinking we do blend in vegas next year. whatcha think? gambling and blogging and NOBU?? haha
Ummmm… YES. The city wouldn’t know what hit it!
I have a friend who went to Vegas thinking she didn’t like sushi. Nobu changed her mind forever.
I don’t know how anyone could turn their nose up at Chef Nobu’s sushi!
I think I had a foodgasm just looking and reading about the food. YUM! And looking up the cod recipe stat!
It really was unreal. Let me know if you try the cod – I’m going to when I get back in town!
This looks AMAZING!! And only a week before I expect you’re going to be eating more ridiculous food in another country. I am jealous. And ready for a vacation. And to see my friend. 🙂
I wish you could have been there – we’d have torn t he place apart! 🙂 Miss you… we need to plan a reunion soon.
This makes me happy but so envious. Come visit soon xx
And vice versa. You’ve been eating well. Miss your face.
You are living the life!!! 🙂 Are you working anymore? Seems like you are always having fun! 🙂
LOL! I am… those pics aren’t as much fun to post. 🙂
Every Nobu experience I’ve ever had has been wonderful. The best was mu first. New York in the 1990s! God I’m old. GREG
I’m ashamed of how picky I was in the 90s…
jazz hands!!!! NOBU!!!! ahhhhh yes magical to say the least. sublime. okay you totally reminded me of the one and only meal i’ve had at the very same Nobu in Vegas (teehee vegas, lol) at Caesar’s…. it was MAGICAL. sigh. it was the best very best part of that trip – several years ago – and i still remember how happy my tastebuds were. seriously, isn’t that place like a fairy tale or something? do you think they put shroom juice or shroom tea in their food???? i mean, how do they get it to taste that good and have you feel that happy??? shroom sake? sorry i’m still in a stupor 🙂
It is like a fairytale! Vegas is like another universe. I’m going to be hard-pressed not to go back to Nobu every time I go. And I think you’re on to something with the ‘shroom sake… 😉
…”(Mostly Lucie… people never came when it was just me – haha!)
I will come when it’s just you.
TWSS.