Anyone that cites a .kr (Korean) domain for a sushi restaurant, certainly knows their Japanese cuisine. :upsidedow

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Not saying that some Koreans can't make sushi better than some Japanese can make Kimchee and Korean barbeque, but seriously, you can't compare Geisha Steak House (a garish name for a Sushi bar) to Nobu's...

Maybe because you are eating at cut-rate Korean sushi bar knock-off joints. :winkwink: :2 cents:

If the issue is cheap, fake (imitation), Japanese food, you have me beat, but in terms of epicurean delights, please join me for lunch or dinner some time.

Baddog dissed Nobu, but honestly I have dined there alongside many other GFYers (WEB Cory, JFK, Honez, etc), and they all had favorable reviews.

I've been out with Baddog for fine Italian and Moroccan meals, and he can attest that I do set fairly high standards when it comes to food.

In some ways I live a simple life, but I figure since eating and sleeping take up so much of a person's life, I try to eat the best food and sleep in the most comfortable place every night (most times at home).

ADG

The next time you are in LA, set aside a couple hours and I will introduce you to what I like in sushi.

I brought two people there today. One informed me as we were walking in the door that she did not really care for seafood. The other was more into tempura. By the end of the first roll their attitudes had changed.

I am not sure I could name all the GFYers that I have brought there. It is an extensive list. http://www.pimpspromo.com/persian-ki...addog-go-gu-gu


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The last time I went to Nobu (July) was with Due and Jenni. This was after I introduced them to Gu Gu. Due looked at me after the first bite and said, "I know it isn't as good as Gu Gu, but it is better than what I can get at home."

I guess the point is, it is all relative. I had a girl from Sweden the other day tell me she just had sushi and it sucked for her now because she could only compare it to Gu Gu.

WTF is in that Sushi boat?!?

Well, who can argue with gourmet strip mall sushi?

BTW, Gu Gu literally means "loose material" or "miscellaneous ingredients" in Japanese, which is very unlikely a native Japanese person would name a restaurant.

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I am not a food snob, so I will be glad to eat at Gu Gu the next time I am down your way, and will give it a fair review, however, I stand by my initial claim, that Nobu provides exquisite, albeit expensive, excellent Japanese cuisine.

ADG

You've got a great sense of humor. I almost thought you ere being serious for a minute.

There are dozens of all you can eat sushi bars all around Vegas and both Makiino and Todai are bottom of the barrel type places.

Deej and I have a lunch meeting in Henderson tomorrow. I think we'll check this place out.

Thanks for posting about it.

ummm, the name is not Japanese. I think the guy that opened it is Hungarian or something around that part of Europe. I asked them what Gu Gu meant and it was something they came up with from there. Don't recall the exact story.

As far as strip malls are concerned, I used to be snobbish like that but in the last couple of years I have found that some of the best restaurants I have gone to have been in strip malls. No more paying for a view if I can get better elsewhere.

and I did not say Nobu did not provide good Japanese cuisine, I said their sushi was so-so.

I have nothing against strip mall joints per se - one of my favorite seafood and chop houses in Las Vegas "was" just such a place - Alan Albert's, which I was sadly informed recently closed.

My wife would usually order a 2 lb Maine Lobster, I would get a large cut Prime Rib, and we both ordered a twice baked sour cream potato, and Caesar's salad.

Foodgasm...great wine list, plus the decor was straight out of the Rat Pack. :)

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I shall miss that place...

ADG

If you don't mind strip malls (and Eric doesn't mind the hijack), next time you are in the Valley.

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Pretty sure they're only open for dinner. 4pm on. So make it a late lunch. :)

50 Ways to Say Bon Apetit!!!

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ADG

Just show up

WTF.... are you serious??? whats with all those salads, u ate all that alone?

and I agree with your claim:winkwink:
"I stand by my initial claim, that Nobu provides exquisite, albeit expensive, excellent Japanese cuisine."
if you think Nobu in Vegas is expensive, try the one in London:1orglaugh

given that you are there for the show..

go to musashi which is by the hard rock

or go to osaka which is sahara/valley view

musashi is open till like 4 am, osaka is open till like 2 am

both are 2 of my favorites and I live here

I go here:
http://www.musashilv.com/

Fucking amazing Kobe Beef!

http://www.yelp.com/biz/musashi-japa...ouse-las-vegas

3900 Paradise Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89169

(702) 735-4744

I have to admit, I hate going to a restaurant and ordering the same thing every time, but I make an exception when it comes to the Itzik Hagadol Grill. This appears to be one of their most popular offerings and I understand why.

You get 20 Israeli salads, with falafel for $20, or $7 if you get a skewer of meat with it. You start off with 20 salads in front of you and as soon as you finish one they bring out a replacement. You can eat to your heart's desire, then they will pack the leftovers in really nice plastic containers for you to take home. It is the best value in restaurants that I can think of.

This place is great for bringing groups where some are vegetarian and others are not.

My favorite for sushi places is Sushi On Trop, as has mentioned above. For teppanyaki, I prefer Fukuda on Sunset road by Sunset Station. It's better than benihana and cheaper. Their sushi is pretty good, but not as good as Sushi On Trop. If you do eat at sushi on trop, eat at the sushi bar...faster, better service

if you are still looking eric let me know

my buddy who lives in vegas took me to a spot that is off the strip...it was awesome and well priced.

id have to call him for the name though...lol

some pics from my 05 visit, to Nobu in London, they made me stop taking them after a few :winkwink:

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It's closed? Damn. That kind of place is right up my alley.