Nobuo At Teeter House

Nobuo at Teeter House is a Japanese restaurant nestled in a late victorian cottage home in historic Heritage Square in Phoenix. This was my fourth visit to this restaurant, and I had to laugh a bit as my guests and I were seated at the same table as our previous visits. Apparently, we seem to be becoming regulars! To start the evening we ordered two add-ons to the $44 prix-fixe menu: Oyster with spicy daikon and ponzu sauce, and Tempura Squash Blossom stuffed with goat cheese, shiitake mushroom, dried shrimp, and chives. The fresh tasting oyster with the spicy daikon and slightly sour ponzu is a delicious amuse. The squash blossom is crisp and tasty, with creamy goat cheese and a slight hint of shrimp. It’s so delicious it makes me want to have another, even though I know I need to save room for the bento box which will soon be at the table. The service is consistent and friendly at Nobou, and they are always willing to explain any menu item questions. The first course was Hassun, a Japanese antipasto of four small adventures in taste and texture; haricot vert in miso-ginger glaze, snap peas with ground sesame and yuzu, roasted brussel sprouts with wasabi, and watermelon radish in a citrus dressing. Delicious and inventive. The second course is offered as a meat or fish three compartment bento box with rice and salad. I chose the meat option which included short rib slowly braised in ponzu with fried baby carrot and red chilli threads, which was perfectly seasoned and prepared, divine! Also included was fried chicken nanban with pickled pepper and egg salad, and braised pork belly bun with pickled mustard and hoisin sauce. The chicken was crispy and delicious and reminiscent of a picnic with the egg salad and pickled pepper. The pork belly bun was also hearty, tasty, and fulfilling. Finally, dessert is served: strawberry cheesecake, albeit, creatively constructed. I felt it was marginally satisfying to my sweet tooth and appropriate to the cuisine. Nobuo at Teeter House has never failed to impress me in artistry, skill, or flavor. Overall, another very enjoyable dining experience, assuring a return visit in the near future.

I am welcomed with warmth as I enter the doorway. Something special is cooking in the back, and I'm intrigued. I ask for a seat and I'm quickly placed in the corner but without a care. I know this music. A jukebox could exist here and it would never stop playin the music that sets the mood. Tonight it's California Soul. Outside crowds gather seeking Phoenix magazine famous pizza but if they only knew what was happening here. It's reasonably busy and the crowds filter in after the Opening day victory by the Dbacks bested the “Sawks” (Boston Accent exaggerated in my mind, like Chief Wigam from the Simpsons.) I'm enveloped in the tasting menu and my night gleefully gets better. The staff run the place like Fitz and Taurasi would, if given the chance to play the same sport. My water stays full and attention to detail is never lost. I'm happy to return any time, any place. “Saif Special”

Three fantastic dishes for lunch. Soft shell crab sandwich the fish and chips and the tofu salad..... all excellent. We tried the shochu flights both grain and potato my favorite the rice buckwheat and purple potato Even the ambiance the music the decorations were tastefully done. The dishes the actual ceramic dishes were extrodinary to look at... I love the place Dessert dark chocolate tofu moose with roasted coconut. Wow