Ubon by Nobu

What do Mel C, Prince Andrew and Harrison Ford have in common? They have all eaten at Nobu, London's critically acclaimed sushi restaurant situated in Park Lane. For those of you who would love to sample the exquisite cuisine peerless service of this unique establishment, if only you could get a table, don't despair; there is an alternative to be found in the equally amazing Ubon by Nobu Restaurant to be found perched on the River Thames at Canary Wharf.

It's no accident that the name Ubon is Nobu spelt backwards, since, at the East London branch of this world renowned restaurant group, you will receive the same quality and unique cuisine, which has established it as one of the most innovative, popular restaurants with clients worldwide.

Nobu Restaurant in Park Lane, the first European venture for celebrated Japanese chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, is no stranger to celebrities and publicity, whereas its sister restaurant Ubon, as one of London's best kept secrets, is the ideal retreat for the rich and famous who are looking for an intimate, quiet meal, free of prying eyes.

Set in London's chic Canary Wharf, visitors to Ubon enjoy spectacular views over the river from the floor-to-ceiling glass on three sides of the restaurant and with seating for approximately 120, the entire restaurant can also be hired as an impressive venue in which to hold launches, special functions or wedding receptions.

At Ubon from a kitchen overseen by Nobu's Executive Chef, Mark Edwards, you will experience a cuisine to die for! Having drawn heavily on his classic Japanese training as a sushi chef in Tokyo, as well as on South American influences gained during his extensive travels, Nobu's Japanese-Peruvian founder has lifted Japanese cuisine to a new and exciting level.

The menu at Ubon has signature dishes that include sashimi salad with matsuhisa dressing, yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno, beef toban yaki, the legendary black cod with miso and the Anti-Cucho Peruvian style spicy ribeye steak. To add even more sparkle to the evening, why not try one of the exciting champagne cocktails exclusive to Ubon such as Yamamomo Royal, Vanilla Champagne, New Style Champagne and Ume Shu Champagne.

When you take in to account the amazing cuisine, the light, welcoming surroundings and the first class customer focused service, it's no surprise that the UK Weddings Magazine selected Ubon Restaurant as recipient of the BA Award for Wedding Venue 2004. In fact once you have enjoyed the delights of Ubon cuisine for yourself, you will understand why so many of their clients come back time and time again.

As the final thought, this recent quote made by leading actress Kate Winslet will leave you in no doubt as to the gastronomic experience awaiting you at Ubon. "The food at Nobu can be described in two ways - quite simply heaven on earth and sex on a plate!" For full information, including menus and much more, visit their Website.

At the moment they have a special £55 six course promotional menu of their signature dishes, available at lunch and dinner every day.

Main Image credited to Grant Manunui-Triplow, the other Images to restaurantguides.co.uk.