Our 64th Spot:

Nobu Hotel

180 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301

www.nobuhotels.com

Am I retired? Yes.

Am I still going to try out new Tea Spots? Yes.

Will I still write about them? Sure.

Am I going to give you the nitty-gritty like I did before? Prolly not.

Hahahah!

I’ve heard about Nobu. Have always wanted to try it, but never did go. When I heard they started offering an afternoon tea service… Tea, AND SUSHI?? Um, yes please! And it’s garden-side?! Sign me up!

They only had 8 teas to choose from, but I think a good enough variety. They had descriptions of what to expect in flavor, but I wish they would have put the elements used. I don’t know how many would know that Sobacha is a buckwheat tea. I ordered that one by the way (cuz I love me a nutty tea) and it was wonderful! Kinda reminds me of warabimochi, which is one of my favorite Japanese desserts.

I peeked a little at the table’s next to us, and I was so excited to get our Tiers! There were 5 of us: the Huz + I and the Cutie Family. They also allow you to order items from their Brunch Menu to add onto your meal, which we got some good stuff (but not pictured). The Cuties had been there before (but not for Tea) and introduced us to some memorable bites!

So there were some absolute Hits…and then some Misses. I think the tier with the Egg Sando with Ikura, Caviar Taco, and Tai Matsuhisa Temari Sushi were all slammin-and-a-half. I’m pretty sad I ate those first. The other tier with the Umami Chicken Harumaki, Korokke with Chipotle Miso Snow Crab, and Lobster Toast were only okay. Lacking in flavor…and that lobster thing was covered in DILL. The deserts Fruit Sando, Matcha Chiffon Cake, Chestnut Dome, Blood Orange Black Sesame Tart, and Kabocha Mochi Donut were all yummy! And with fun textures. I think I liked the Tart the best.

You already know- I’m not gonna add too many photos of the garden…cuz I want you to see it for yourself in-person.

It was a lovely Tea tho. Tranquil surroundings, a nice warm drink, and sushi + caviar!? What’s not to like? It’s never not fun with you’re with family. We even sat long past our reservation time, just talking. Which the staff was gracious to allow. We’d def come back to try their regular menu. Can’t wait!

Hope you guys check out their Afternoon Tea Service! Thank you always for hanging out with us here on the blog, and for those that donate- you a real one. We have one more Tea to try before the year is over, so join our email list (right there below) and you won’t miss it!