Earlier this week, on Oct. 8, Nobu marked 30 years as a popular Japanese hot spot, and this weekend, its fans can celebrate with a specially priced five-course omakase menu.

Nobu isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a cultural phenomenon that defines where food and fame intersect.

Nobu’s high prices put it out of range as a regular haunt for most of us — even the valet costs $15, plus a processing fee and a tip — but it does deserve a place on the special-occasions list.