Is It Worth $125? The 2026 Golden Globes Nobu Menu Debate

Would you pay $125 for a bento box? The 83rd Golden Globes may have ended, but the internet's obsession with its minimalist menu is just heating up. For the first time, fans at home could order the exact same meal served to A-listers, sparking a fierce debate over value and portion size.

The 2026 Golden Globes Nobu Menu Controversy

For the third year in a row, the Golden Globes partnered with Nobu Restaurants and legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa. The Beverly Hilton's guests were treated to high-end dishes including yellowtail jalapeño, miso black cod, and assorted nigiri. While the presentation was flawless, social media was quick to roast the petite portions.

"This is all they let you eat for hours?" questioned one viral comment, referring to the marathon-length ceremony. Many users joked that the food would be gone in under 30 minutes, leaving stars starving before the after-parties even began.

Dinner Delivered: The $125 DoorDash Experiment

What truly set the internet ablaze was the revelation that the same meal was available to the public via DoorDash and Uber Eats for $125. The sleek black box included luxury items like lobster salad and gold-flaked caviar cups. However, real-world reviews were less than stellar.

Taste testers at the Daily Mail described the lobster as "bland" and questioned if the quantity justified the premium price tag. "Your best bet is ordering sushi from your local spot and watching the show," one reviewer noted, echoing the sentiment of many viewers who felt the partnership prioritized branding over culinary satisfaction.

This isn't the first time award show dining has faced scrutiny. At the 2026 Critics' Choice Awards, attendees were famously served what social media dubbed "airplane food"—a snack plate of grapes and crackers that went viral for all the wrong reasons.