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Padre Nobu İstanbul

The New York restaurant Nobu, in which Robert De Niro and
Nobu Matsuhisa are partners, is a gastronomic phenomenon
that has spread throughout the world. You no longer need to
jump on a plane to experience Nobu delicacies, you can ex-
perience this privilege in Istanbul. Interpreting Japanese and
Peruvian cuisine together, celebrity chef Matsuhisa’s signa-
ture dishes achieve the same quality everywhere, so that each
new city where Nobu will open goes through a long prepara-
tion period.

The menu, prepared for Istanbul by the brand’s corporate
chef Hervé Courtot, includes both Nobu classics and new fla-
vors interpreted with local ingredients. From hot dishes, black
cod miso (380 TL) is a chef’s speciality. Cod made with Miso
sauce is now famous worldwide thanks to this dish. If you want
to taste crispy shrimp on the outside, you can experience rock
shrimp tempura (180 TL) with ponzu sauce or spicy cream.
From cold dishes, yellowtail jalapeno (190 TL) is served with
yellowtail fish and jalapeno peppers prepared like carpaccio.
Nobu also has a rich sushi menu, where you can find both
nigiri and sashimi options, and flavors prepared using only
vegetables for vegetarians. A feature that will make Nobu in
Istanbul different from other branches is the panoramic view
of the restaurant. Guests can access the restaurant through
two separate entrances, both the Ritz-Carlton Istanbul and
Süzer Plaza. The use of wood in space design gives the space
a calmness unique to Asia. The refreshment of the turquoise
tones of the Bosphorus has also not been forgotten. Another
thing that will not be forgotten is the taste of the dinner you
will eat here.
Address: Askerocağı Caddesi 6, Süzer Plaza, Elmadağ
İstanbul

The three co-founders behind the Padres have successful and
versatile careers. Bülent Ilgaz is one of the founders of Candan
and Yelken restaurants. Selim Sefada, one of the founders of
Ultraslan, is a leading figure in both the pharmaceutical and
entertainment industry. Yağız Izgül, author of the book ’Tek
Gecelik Yemekler’, broadcasts cooking programs on Instagram
and YouTube. With such a visionary and experienced team at
the back, success was not delayed, and people began to wait in
line for the tastes of the Padres. Padre’s place in Arnavutköy,
which also has a branch in Levent, was formerly the home of the
pastor of the church opposite. The name of the restaurant refers
to him. Sauces such as Roquefort, cherry barbecue, pickled on-
ions and tomato jam, which you see when reviewing the menu at
the place that interprets street food, whet your appetite.

Address: Meltem Sokak, İş Bankası Kuleleri, 3. İş Kule, 14/56,
Levent.