In search of some luxurious festive magic in London? Look no additional than Nobu Lodge’s Portman Sq. location. A stone’s throw from Hyde Park in attractive Marylebone in addition to Christmas purchasing mecca Oxford Avenue, it’s the right crash pad all 12 months round however particularly for the winter season.
The Nobu model itself has a star-studded historical past. Beginning out as a sole LA restaurant boasting now-iconic chef Nobuyuki ‘Nobu’ Matsuhisa’s fusion of Peruvian and Japanese delicacies, Hollywood star and Nobu fan Robert DeNiro urged that Matsuhisa open a New York restaurant. It took 5 years, however Matsuhisa mentioned sure, and the remainder is restaurant (and, latterly lodge) historical past.
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Whereas conveniently positioned in relation to purchasing and exploring the likes of Soho and Mayfair, Nobu Lodge Portman Sq. is eliminated sufficient from the insanity to offer you a really refreshing keep. Perched on the nook of Portman Sq. itself, which consists of a plethora of quintessentially London townhouses, you may benefit from the leafy, peaceable vibe of upscale Marylebone whereas nonetheless having the ability to attain the livelier areas on foot.
For these on the lookout for an additional stylish New 12 months’s Eve plan (and actually, what’s worse and tougher than developing with a cool NYE itinerary that avoids crowds and cliches), e book in for the lodge restaurant Nobu Restaurant’s seven-course celebration of – you guessed it – Japanese-Peruvian flavours that includes dishes reminiscent of Yellowtail Jalapeño, Grilled Lobster with Spicy Garlic, Grilled Japanese A5 Wagyu, in addition to a collection of indulgent desserts.
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