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Start your weekend in style with the exquisite brunch that NOBU delivers within our beloved FOUR SEASONS HOTEL DOHA, featuring a wide selection of speciality dishes and muddled beverages.

The Four Seasons brand is synonymous with delivering the very best of the best in style, service, décor, comfort and cuisine. Nobu is housed within one of the most architecturally fascinating buildings that I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. The pontoon upon which it stands in our Arabian Gulf has branches of jetties moored with all manner of vessels and at the end stands the rotunda that is indeed Nobu.

Japanese style and culture is saturated in a love of elements of nature, of wood, of incredulously positioned bamboo and natural materials. The décor at Nobu mirrors this in every area. The terrace set across layers of a wide staircase running around the outside of the building is furnished with chairs and tables which appear to have been fashioned from marble or granite and which envelope those who occupy them. The main dining area is cavernous and suspended from the ceiling are large screens inspired by the bamboo mats used to create rolls of sushi. Large pendulous baubles of light illuminate the space by night but by day the panoramic views afforded by the floor-to-ceiling glazing are resplendent.

It might be a little much to suggest that Nobu should be visited just to take in its position ‘floating’ in the gulf with its phenomenal design and décor, but, it certainly makes for a stunning setting for any occasion. Brunch is served between 12.30 and 4.30 pm every Friday and as a result combines Japanese technique and flavours with more familiar brunch staples. The atmosphere is sophisticated yet convivial and the knowledgeable hosts guide your choices should you require their opinion.

Each table receives a broad selection of ‘bites’ including sushi, spiced broccoli, tiny tacos accompanied by shiny glass noodles and salted edamame beans waiting to pop from their pod. This light introduction with its abundance of flavour and seasonings will bring your taste buds to life and have you craving the next part of this ‘Tabi’ (journey or trip). From here you may wish to indulge in Beef Tenderloin seared to perfection and served with eggs and tantalising tomato salsa, Lobster and Truffle Risotto or Matcha Waffles with Crispy Chicken. The King Crab legs are served with a truffle crust and the Black Cod with Yuzu Miso may be the most beautifully balanced plate of food I have ever seen. The white platter, complete with banana leaf and a deliciously juicy slab of cod topped with a vibrant purple and white pickle, was designed with circular wells to hold the miso sauce. This focus on minutiae is so typically Japanese and incredibly brilliant.

The tropical nature of the infusions and elixirs on offer along with the more expected and accepted brunch drinks provided a broad and exciting choice for diners. Lychee and acai, coconut and yuzu are employed by the mixologists to complement each dish perfectly.

To conclude Nobu offer another abundant selection of sweet treats for brunch diners. Caramelised Vanilla cake, waffles or pancakes paired with matcha and yuzu or house made ice cream and sorbet all hold their own. However, the addition of the quirky Chocolate Bento Box to the menu should not be missed. Traditionally the lacquered wooden box would contain rice and noodles and fish or meat and would provide exactly one portion of home cooked food or a favourite dish to be taken away from a restaurant. Here at Nobu the box delivers an elegant chocolatey end to an elegantly oriental brunch. For quality, minimalist, Japanese brilliance and genuinely awe inspiring décor Nobu should not be missed.

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INTERCONTINENTAL DOHA HOSTED AN EXCLUSIVE EVENT WHERE SELECT INFLUENCERS ENJOYED THE ULTIMATE PAMPERING EXPERIENCE LOCATED AT THE AWARD WINNING SPA INTERCONTINENTAL ALONGSIDE A LAVISH HIGH TEA BY FAUCHON.

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