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Nobu’s Seafood-Forward Golden Globes 2026 Dinner Draws Viral Praise and Complaints

A New York Times reporter’s photo of the plated meal circulated widely, prompting organizers to note an additional sushi alcove for guests.

Overview

  • The Nobu-curated menu featured yellowtail jalapeño, a caviar cup, lobster salad, a trio of nigiri, and miso black cod, with desserts like white chocolate mousse, pistachio sponge, and ceremonial matcha cake topped with a Golden Nobu coin, paired with Moët & Chandon pours and Saratoga Spring Water.
  • A post on X by the New York Times’s Kyle Buchanan showing the plated dinner and menu helped the offerings trend across social platforms.
  • Social media reactions mixed praise for taste with complaints about small portions plus limited non‑fish or vegan choices, with some users also raising allergy concerns.
  • Reporters clarified there was an alcove near the ballroom supplying additional sushi and snacks for attendees who wanted more.
  • Nobu oversaw the Globes dinner for a third consecutive year and promoted limited Golden Globes to‑go menus at select restaurants, priced at $125 for takeout and $83 for an in‑house special.