Giants of gastronomy: Nobu VS Wakuda

Opened just two months apart, modern Japanese restaurants Wakuda and Nobu have been receiving plenty of attention from food critics and gourmands alike. It’s only natural that the pair are frequently compared, given the fame and international acclaim of their Japanese founders who have amassed numerous accolades over the years.

Both located in five-star hotels boasting modern Japanese interiors and serving a mix of ala carte izakaya-style plates with option for an omakase meal, just how do they stack up against one another? Here’s a quick run-down of what we think.