Excellent service and selections for a varied group of guests. Thank you for a great dinner setting! read more

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I was here 6/28 to celebrate my birthday with friends. The experience I would say overall was mediocre. I am someone that values service and at this price point, the experience was truly a comedy of errors. I am not sure why our party was treated so differently than others but it was apparent from the moment we were not allowed to be seated until our entire party was there, yet watched others not be given that same instruction and allowed to sit while their friends trickled in. The positives: the food is truly very good. We ate downstairs not the rooftop. Delicious food. Came out hot. The general manager was kind and the bus boys as well were more attentive than our waiter. The negatives: the service we received from John F was truly abysmal. He started off his interaction unable to give us recommendations and appeared annoyed from the start. After a poor attempt at upselling us, he appeared once to take our order and then we didn't see him again. The bus boys knocked over a flute of champagne and glass went everywhere. He was apologetic and cleared most of our plates and glasses (in case of wayward shards) but I had to ask for mine to be cleared as I guess he just sort of forgot about my stuff. After clearing plates he also spilled water all over the table and had to replace our stuff AGAIN. He was appropriately apologetic and was actually the only person who saw us regularly so when we needed more water or new napkins we couldn't ask our waiter. Because our waiter ignored us. We watched our waiter go out of his way to be attentive to the two parties surrounding us while ignoring us the entire night. Furthermore, after all that commotion nobody came by to ask if we were alright or to replace the champagne flute that was toppled over and spilled. And when we asked about the flute, the only time our waiter showed up was to say "well the champagne is gone so buy another bottle if you want the glass replaced." Now to be fair, we responded "well we will leave that to your discretion." And the flute was replaced, though it certainly wasn't our waiter that came by to replace it. After having to ask the busboy twice to get our waiter for the check, he finally came by and asked if we needed anything else. And when I said no he said "good!" Not to mention that we had to ask to speak to manager twice before we even could, the payment portals being non operational it was an extremely disappointing service experience for a restaurant that wants you to pay $60 for a 7 oz filet of cod. I wouldn't recommend it. Though it wasn't offered to us as excellent service would suggest it should be, after asking we were comped about 120 off the bill by the GM who as I said was kind. I won't be back. I wouldn't recommend it. There are plenty of sushi restaurants with equally as delicious food and better service for 300-400 less. A disappointing experience for my birthday. read more

I don't know for how much everyone raves about this place, I wasn't sold. Came here with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday. Parking per usual in the area is really hard to come by so valet is convenient. They charge $40 for valet and then they advertise that you can pay for it online. Disclaimer: balloons are not allowed in their restaurant so don't bring them. Also, I would highly recommend doing coat check because depending on where you are seated, there really is no place for coats at the table. We were seated almost immediately and the waiter came by and showed us the drink menu. His demeanor completely changed towards us when we asked for the non- alcoholic menu. I guess I would be disappointed too if the waiters are used to people ordering wine that costs upwards of +$90-$300 and here we are ordering mocktails that are +$15. He didn't even bother bringing us the actual food menu after we ordered our drinks- we had to ask for it. My friend and I ordered the Lyke Liar, and my other two friends ordered the como la flor and a strawberry one but I can't recall the name of it (it's also not listed on the Nobu website online fyi). The lyke liar was so good, the perfect amount of coconut and sweetness- I would just have asked to go a little easier on the ice cubes. My friends drinks were really good as well, so fruity and delicious. Credits to whoever came up with the amazing variety of non- alcoholic drinks, probably one of the best mock-tails I've ever had! Only complaint about drinks is that my friend had to ask twice where her coke was. I wasn't a fan of the presentation of the menu- or perhaps the waiter didnt do a great job presenting it but I was so confused where the appetizers were and what is an actual entree. I was confused because the menu lists appetizers as shuko- snacks. XzFirst we ordered the wagyu tacos which ($18 per taco and minimum of 2). We ordered three wagyu tacos and two lobsters. These wagyu tacos were out of this world- the meat was soft, easy to chew, filled with flavor and just perfect in every way. Downside, the taco is one bite, two if you're savoring every bite. The lobster taco was equally as good, the waiter told us that the lobster is cooked but it didn't taste fried so I assume it's boiled because it still maintained juiciness to it. We also had the Edamame, Shishito Peppers and Roasted Baby Corn as starters. The edamame was as good as edamame could get. The shishito peppers really surprised me- I was expecting something spicy but this was really flavorful and savory. The baby roasted baby corn was different in all the right ways. We also tried the Yellowtail Jalapeño, seafood Ceviche, Shrimp and Lobster Spicy Lemon Sauce, Ribeye Truffle Butter, Shrimp Tempura and tuna sushi. The yellowtail jalapeño is so overrated in my opinion- it's okay compared to what everyone rates it as being the item to get on the menu. The seafood ceviche is good as well. The ribeye truffle butter was my favorite and I would come here daily for it how good it was- the ribeye is slathered in a butter sauce with crispy onions on top. It isn't a large serving but it's enough to make you second guess yourself if you should order more, so good! The sushi was good as well, I prefer the shrimp over the tuna any day! The food was good but the service was lacking. There was a bus boy who came around to pick up dishes from our table but he wasn't attentive because if he was, he would have noticed my friend still wasn't done with her drink. He didn't ask may I take that, he just took the empty plates and what he thought was an empty drink. We didn't say anything but the table behind us also had the same thing happen to them with their alcoholic drink and they were very expressive- don't blame them for the price they are paying! Our waiter was not attentive- I observed the way they interacted with others and they didn't interact with us that way. They also didn't communicate with the servers because the server bought out the ribeye, we ate it and 13 mins later our waiter came and said, "we're still waiting on the rib eye to come out" but in fact it wasn't the rib eye we were waiting on, it was our shrimp tempura which he had forgotten about. In addition, my friend asked for hot sauce twice and it was brought out after she ate the main entrees. When I think of Japanese fine dining, I think of Elegance, sophistication, unique but grounded flavors and grace. There was a server, Minu, who brought out our food and he would so calmly explain what the food was and he would also note if it had anything any one of us was allergic to in it. He was so genuine. He made my dining experience a million times better, his mannerism, presentation and good demeanor stood out to us. Thank you Minu, we really appreciate your service! Overall, check it out for yourselves. Every dining experience is different but whatever you do, do not leave without trying their flourless chocolate cake. Too die for! read more

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I hear about Nobu everytime I travel. I passed by one in Chicago at lunchtime and had to try. The service was great and cocktails were very good. I was expecting a larger sushi selection rather than just a few basic rolls. It was definitely worth saying I've been to one of the locations and tried their sushi, because it was delicious! However it was about $70 for 2 cocktails and a 6 piece salmon roll to share, so I would only plan to go if you are willing to treat yourself and prepare to spend closer to $200 for two people if you are really looking to have a meal. Along those lines, I also would recommend this place for big sushi fans, more knowledgeable of different cuts of fish and willing to try new things. There atmosphere was lovely and I'm sure a full house in the evening heightens the vibe. We were there with only a few lunch goers. read more

Nobu Chicago - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Dined in the hotel's beautiful first floor restaurant this past morning (for their brunch buffet)! It was, overall, a GREAT experience; I will definitely be coming back to Nobu Chicago! I already dined at their Nobu Rooftop Restaurant about 2 or 3 years ago and had a great experience there, so, I was so very pleased by the fantastic brunch buffet I had today (Sun. 12/14/2025)--loved the variety and freshness of the various sashimi, nigiri and maki selections, plus Nobu's delicious , miniature versions of fried chicken & waffles, breakfast sandwiches and the like! I sat at the bar first (because I thought my aunt - who was apparently running about 20 minutes late - was going to bail on me, but thankfully showed up, which made my day)! The hostess who guided my aunt to me, seated us at a more comfortable and roomy window table in the bar area which had a big mini couch and 2 chairs! The bar tender who took care of me earlier was very professional and efficient! The server who took care of my aunt and me, was pleasant, professional and attentive/efficient-- she made sure I always had fresh, filled-up glasses of orange juice and Coke the whole time! Last, my aunt and I loved the modern, airy and hip vibe of the high ceilinged main dining room. I particularly also loved the large and diverse number of Millennial / Gen Z diners here, plus, the very cool 90s R&B, Pop, Dance and Alternative tunes playing overhead! When I heard Janet Jackson's All for You playing overhead when I first walked in, then hearing the Smashing Pumpkins song, Today, play next -- I knew I had come home! I had dined at Nobu's Tribeca, New York restaurant ages ago (the month before 9/11)--and always had very fond memories of that night! That same night, my family and I saw Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David seated a few tables away from us! Plus, we had a ton of the best sushi and wine that night, too! (Our tab that night was over $3,000!) Anyway, I do plan on returning to Nobu Chicago! Great food, service, ambience and neighborhood!! read more

Perfection. Food, cocktails and service are top notch. Must haves: Lychee Martini, Jalapeño Yellowtail, Miso Cod and Waygu potstickers. This is a very expensive meal, but worth it for a special occasion. read more

Nobu Chicago - Jalapeño Yellowtail - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Sushi rolls and some wine came to about $300+ including tip for the two of us. We have had much better for less money. There was nothing special about the sushi rolls. We had a lot of questions because the menu doesn't really explain what is in the rolls. We could not hear our waiter because the music was so loud. read more

Stopped in for drinks on a Saturday night and was able to get a spot for the three of us at a High Top! So let's just appreciate that #1! Waitress moved fast and was friendly! Loved the lychee martini here! Fresh and delicious! I could have had several but they are strong so be careful! The DJ or maybe it's just a playlist, it was fabulous! We all ( diverse group) loved the music! We were all jamming, enjoying each other and the overall Vibe of this place! I'll be back to see what's to the roof top and possibly dine in! This is a must! read more

Nobu Chicago - LYCHEE MARTINI'S - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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First time at Nobu. We enjoyed the Saturday brunch. I was pleasantly surprised based on some of the reviews I saw. It was delicious! Everything on the menu I wanted to try was on the buffet. Black cod and blistered shishito peppers. Sushi was fresh, wait staff attentive, buffet was clean and food was changed out frequently. Don't miss the desserts! Reason for the four star- drinks overpriced. Tiny mimosa $18, Diet Coke no refills $5 both were underwhelming. Food was great though! read more

Nobu Chicago - Entry - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I very thoroughly enjoyed our date night dinner here. I had never been to any Nobu location before and I saw beforehand that the Chicago location had mostly great reviews, some lower/mixed experiences as well. With a brand as big and far-reaching as Nobu, I can only imagine how hard it is to live up to the hype, so I went in not expecting it to be amazing, but expecting it to be good. It was a solid 4/5. The best dishes were the vegetarian ones, and the cocktails were to die for! Ambience and decor was 5/5. My partner is not vegetarian, so he enjoyed all the seafood and meat dishes. He rated them kind of average and actually was stealing my veggie sushi by the end of the night! He said they weren't bad, but just not spectacular or mind-blowing like you would expect for the price. Favorites: shishito peppers, roasted baby corn, veggie sushi maki hand rolls (2 vegetarian options on the menu, we got both). Average: edamame, toro tartare with caviar, lobster tempura, wagyu nigiri Overall it's a swanky fun date night spot! Be ready to shell out some cash but it's a nice anniversary treat. read more

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My bf and I came to Nobu for our anniversary. You have to make reservations. Make sure your reservation is booked for either the restaurant/ rooftop (depending on where you want to go) because they are two different things. The staff told us there's a bug that might confuse your reso too, so call to make sure! We had the chef selection omakase. Everything was super fresh and delicious. We got to try a variety of seafood, sushi, and even the A5 waygu. We ended up ordering some lamb chops too because they smelled so good when others' orders would pass by us. We also got the fruity junmai sake and a pina martini. Both were very refreshing. Overall, the ambiance was very romantic and boujee vibes. For the price of everything and food wise, we'd give it a 4/5. read more

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Went for a work lunch. Everything was delicious. I recommended going on a company credit card :) read more

Nobu is the place you go for the vibes but you may leave hungry. I love that Nobu is located in a popular neighborhood so the outside is bustling. They offer valet parking if you opt to drive. I arrived at Nobu a little before my reservation but they could not locate the reservation under my friend's name. While I waited I had a chance to sit at the bar and grab a drink. The drink prices are what you expect for a popular Franchise restaurant in Fulton Market. When more people from my party arrived I went back to the hostess to try to locate our reservation again. They still couldn't find it under the name but once I started describing the time and number of people they realized it was under the wrong name. The restaurant itself is large and packed with as many tables they can comfortably fit in. It's dimly lit and very much date night place. The waiter that serviced my table was friendly and very patient with us since it was a larger group. He was able to take the first round of our order and luckily the food came out as it was ready instead of all at once. I am allergic to shellfish so my options on the menu were more limited but they still had a nice selection of items. I opted for a basic sushi dish and the tacos. I don't think they can even really call it a taco because they are unbelievably small. I cannot properly put in words how small these tacos were, you have to see them for yourself. The sushi was good but for the price I ultimately paid for my experience while still leaving hungry made the visit not worth it. I did get to check out the rooftop after dinner and it was nice. Unfortunately I believe it closes around 11pm so I didn't get to stay too long. The rooftop has a more limited menu but you get the views so it is worth checking out. I don't think I would visit Nobu again because I could go to other places similarly priced and leave full. It is a great place to go just to check off your bucket list. read more

Just came with my bff while she came to town and we caught up here. We started with the lychee martini - the perfect cocktail to kick things off. We then had one of the specials - the wagyu beef sliders that had this honey aioli that made the slider perfect! It was the perfect compliment to the rock shrimp tempura with the spicy aioli. Our waitress was attentive and explained things to a t. We then moved to some sushi - the spicy tuna and the salmon avocado. I've came to yelp prior to check out the restaurant and honestly the pictures do t do it justice - it was soo chic and had small booths to sit with your friends. We came at lunch so it wasn't too crowded or even noisy for that matter. read more

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Finally tried Nobu! We started off with some warm sake. They have limited vegetarian options but the server was great and suggested off menu items to us which mainly consisted of taking the on menu dishes and making them vegetarian. The ambience is very classy and chic. The food turned out to be great, especially the spicy creamy tofu. The eggplant spicy miso was very interesting and is one of their most popular dishes. The tomato new style was an interesting take, but we weren't super impressed. The dessert was great! We tried the warm date cake and they included a candle and a happy birthday message as well. I am taking a star off because the service was really slow. It took about 15 mins just to get our sake, which was strange. Not sure if I will visit because I wasn't really blown away, but it's a one time visit for sure. read more

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Now, if you're contemplating going to Nobu you already know what to expect essentially. For me, this is a special occasion spot or when I want to feel a little ~bougie~. The Nobu rooftop is stunning +the views, and the reason I would go here. The food was....okay. Nothing honestly spectacular. The yellowtail jalapeño sashimi was the highlight of what I got along with the lamb chops. Everything else was good, but nothing that justifies the price tag. Again, would go for the views & experience of being at Nobu; but wouldn't make this a go-to spot when I'm craving sushi. read more

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As someone who has eaten at multiple Nobu restaurants around the world as well as Matsuhisa's I was eager to try this one closest to my home. Came on a weekday for lunch with a colleague and yes we made reservations just in case although it never actually got full. It was an absolute delight to have lunch here the service was incredible and the food was as usual spectacular. Only downfall I would say was that I could not order the tuna and crispy rice as it is only reserved and prepared for dinner meals. Further for some reason on this day the hostess had absolutely no energy or enthusiasm for her job. To add to it she definitely did not look like she was dressed appropriately rather she look like she rolled out of bed. Would definitely come back for lunch and obviously for dinner where I'm sure it is quite busy. Next time I'm here I will definitely check out the rooftop which unfortunately only opens at 4 PM. I think this is a missed opportunity for a lunch crowd to come specially during summer and enjoy lunch on the rooftop outside. read more

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Nobu Chicago is amazing. Such a great space, my family and I come here for every big celebration. The food is so fresh and delicious, very expensive but honestly worth the price. The crispy rice spicy tuna is to die for. The yellowtail jalapeño is my brothers favorite. The white fish is also amazing. Honestly you can't go wrong on this menu. Service is always outstanding. read more

Nobu Chicago - Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna (2 pc) - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had an amazing time here for my Anniversary. Will be back. Certain food portions were small but there were very yummy. read more

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Last night I had the best birthday dinner of my life. We were turned away from the place we had reserved for being just 9 minutes late, and we walked up the street, looking for a place nice enough not to feel overdressed. Nobu seemed lovely, and tho I had never heard of it, our daughter had and assured us we would get a good meal. (She was flabbergasted we were seated right away and said it must be a sign the cosmos wanted me to have a happy birthday.) Did we ever. The decor was gorgeous, and the food was exquisite, Japanese with a Peruvian accent. And our server, Bishop, did an extraordinary job. Amiable, informative, and humorous, he guided us through the menu and enabled us to choose dishes we could share and enjoy. When you're in Chicago and want a memorable culinary experience, you won't be sorry if you give Nobu a try. read more

Nobu Chicago - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had a reservation at 1:15PM for a big group and weren't seated until almost 2PM - completely unacceptable. The only reason we were waiting is because the group of people at our table were taking pictures for a birthday and just wouldn't leave. I do not fault them tho, the hostesses did absolutely nothing to get them going so our table could be ready. A time limit is clearly stated when you make a reservation so why the hell was it not enforced by the hostesses? Instead they just made us wait about 45 minutes. (I went up to the hostesses twice and politely asked when we would be seated, and all they said was they were waiting on the table and did nothing about the loitering group). We also had out of towners with us so the wait especially sucked. Another big group came in well after us and were seated before us, the hostess said they also had the same reservation time - not sure how that makes sense to seat them first when we got there before them, so that was maddening. As for the buffet, if you're not into sushi, it's not worth it. The only reason it tops ayce sushi places is because there's no clean your plate rule. The sushi and dessert were the highlights but not worth it overall, especially with the shit service (the do nothing hostesses, our waiter was great). Our bill was charged for one less person but they never told us they comped it, so not sure if that was just human error - definitely wasn't going to point it out after the shitty start and it was the least they could do after the wait. Overall would never come back. Do better and tell your useless hostesses to do their job or change your seating / reservation policies. read more

Meh. Average. Plenty of other better sushi places in the city. We had omakase and we're not impressed.

Average...the buffet food was not very good. Very bad steak and the sushi tasted old. Low selection and not worth the price. There were 5 of us and we were all disappointed. Too bad as we had really looked forward to the Nobu experience. read more

This might be a good place if you're not a huge fan of fish. The black cod with miso was good but the miso is so sweet that it really masks the fish flavor. Yellowtail jalapeño were good (and better than the scallops). The sauce really makes the dish. The steak was a good size. We liked the crispy onions on top the most. Dessert was just meh. Sushi Dokku does better green tea ice cream and the lava cake wasn't exceptional. Service here is great and they do try to help you with ordering since they have hot plates and cold plates. read more

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Wow. I have never been to a nobu restaurant, and this first experience was incredible. The service was excellent and so friendly, and the omakase was incredible. The market margarita was deliciously refreshing, and I was on cloud nine the entire meal. It was so filling too. Our first course was a kombucha, which was refreshing. Then we had some sashimi ceviche tasters- these were so fresh. The next course was a delicious sashimi salad to set the meal. We then had some more nigiri, and these were melt in the mouth! We were getting so full and had to ask for less courses. So then we got a delicious cooked cod - it was crispy but tender in the middle with amazing flavors. The truffle filet as the last course was absolutely divine. Finally, the whiskey dessert was exquisite. This was the best birthday dinner a girl could ask for! I loved this experience and look forward to going to the rooftop or another nobu location soon! read more

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Janet our server was the BEST we could have hoped for! Unsure what to expect, we came in and checked the menu. She asked if she could "curate" the dinner for us. Never heard about it so we were all ears. After a few questions about what we like and don't like, she set the menu for a seven course meal. Three cold option, two hot and sushi to follow with dessert. She did VERY well! All the dishes were amazing! The flavors, the rich tastes, the drinks! Impeccable! This was an experience to say the least and again, Janet nailed it! Way to go! The vibe is upper shelf but fun! A classy look to impress anyone in attendance! Would we come back? Hell yes! read more

Nobu Chicago - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nobu is cute BUT their rooftop is cuterrr! Such stunning views of our city. You can do al la carte or your server will work with a chef and design a menu for you. Or sum like that lol Well we did al la carte. Drinks: -Pina martini (soooo frikin good!!) no cheap pineapple juice detected. -Lychee martini (another sooo frikin good!!) no cheap lychee juice detected. -Espresso martini (not good. The coffee was hella bitter and acidic and tasted stale. #sorrynotsorry ) -Smoke & mirrors (VERY GOOD!!) idk how to describe it but if you like rum you'll love it. Foods: -Yellowtail jalapeño - DELICIOUS FRESH AHHMAZING -Tuna on crispy rice - idk the name but very good! Got a nice cronch to it! -Uni shooters - first time having uni. Taste like the sea. Idk if I hate it or like. Would have to try uni on something else! -Waygu dumplings - BOMB DOT COM JUICY -Black cod wraps - decent. Would try something else. -Spicy king crab- idk if that's the name but not good. The whole top is mayo and it's not spicy. Try something else unless you like raw dogging spicy mayo. -yellowtail jalapeño sushi-decent. If you had the reg yellowtail don't get the sushi it's better on its own. Probs would dine in and check out that special menu thingy. BUT DAT ROOFTOP DOE I'll be back for that and a lychee tini! read more

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Nobu has some of the most excellent sushi and seafood I've ever had. Every single item I've tried on their menu has been absolutely incredible. I'm usually really reserved in ordering chicken out in general, let alone at a restaurant that's known for their seafood, but I was blown away by it. It was so well cooked and juicy, I was floored. I would definitely recommend trying Nobu at least once, You won't be disappointed. read more

Nobu Chicago - Umami Chicken - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for dinner with a couple friends. Our server was really nice and made good recommendations. We ordered tons of food and everything was on par with the other Nobu locations that i've tried. We ordered an assortment of tacos (lobster, waygu, crab), lobster tempura, vegetable tempura, waygu dumplings and miso cod. I didnt care too much for the tacos. They are served cold and we werent a fan of that. However, we loved everything else. For drinks we got various martini's. My fav was the Lychee martini. We all left overly stuffed but we paid for it. Be prepared to spend about $150/per person for a filling meal. Still highly recommended for a splurge meal. read more

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Dinner here last night. When it's just me and my husband out for dinner here, we prefer to sit at the bar (drinks, not sushi bar). We usually make a reservation for the bar area and hope that seats are available, and more often than not we luck out. The bar staff is so great and half of the time we chat it up with our neighbors/ or they with us. Plus it's a great area for people watching- tourists living it up, girls out on a ladies night, influencers being obnoxious .. endless amusement. Drinks: he usually gets their old fashioned - it's one of his favorites in the city. I'm trying to cut back on alcohol, so I only had one drink- the Chi town cooler. It's refreshing, pretty boozy, slightly sweet/ slightly bitter. I had a spicy lemonade mock-tail after. It is a great option for those not drinking. My partner and I share all food, we got: Their Yellowtail jalapeño is the best. The fish is of exceptional quality and everything is in balance: the yuzu- soy sauce isn't too acidic. Their sushi is also buttery soft and so fresh. It's straightforward fish on rice- not dressed sushi. If that is what you're going for check out Sushi Dokku across the street Shojin tempura- it's one piece of most vegetables offered, perfectly battered and crisp. The sauce was a ginger carrot I think? It was ok. I had the prime tenderloin miso ponzu for my pick- holy smokes was it good. It's like the perfect piece of meat, cooked perfectly, sitting on a bed of an appropriately seasoned sauce. The tomatoes and truffles don't add much to the dish, but they look nice. I would definitely recommend. I've had the other steak option previously and it too is fantastic. We always get the rock shrimp, it's so creamy and flavorful. The salad underneath is bright and a great contrast to the mayo based sauce on the shrimp. Their desserts are worth the calories. Passion fruit and dark chocolate go so well together. Their parfait has so many flavors and textures. I'm glad it was my last bite of the meal. Husband opted for the ribeye and lobster tacos as his. It's expensive but worth it! read more

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By far the best sushi I've had in my life. My boyfriend and I took a quick trip to Chicago recently and decided that eating here was a must. We don't go to upscale restaurants like this often, so we really wanted to experience it to the fullest. The service is top-notch and our waitress took great care in explaining how the menu works and giving us her own recommendations. The food came out in waves and while I normally don't prefer this style of service, I think it worked well here. We started with a few pieces of the crispy rice with spicy tuna. I didn't even get a picture because we were that excited to try it! If you're going to get anything here, you have to get this dish. The flavor and texture of each piece is to die for. None of the restaurants back home offer anything like this -- which is such a bummer! We ordered a lineup of sushi: spicy scallop and masago, salmon skin, eel and cucumber, and a salmon avocado roll. The seafood was all so fresh and the flavor was amazing for each roll. I highly recommend the spicy scallop roll especially -- the scallop melts like butter in your mouth. We ended with one hot dish, the scallops in wasabi pepper sauce. They came with seasonal vegetables which was a nice touch. I shouldn't have to say this, but the sauce is VERY hot -- but our waitress told us the other sauce option (spicy garlic) was even hotter, which is so crazy because the wasabi absolutely knocked us back. I can't imagine it could get spicier than that! It's definitely expensive here, but I think it's well worth it for a special occasion or a once in a blue moon type meal. Nobu has locations in other large cities across the U.S., so if you ever have the opportunity to try it out, I strongly urge you to do so. read more

Nobu Chicago - Various sushi rolls! - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Out of all the famous high end chain restaurants Nobu is definitely one of the best. The food is amazing and although expensive, definitely worth it. The service is amazing and the ambiance of the place is awesome. Theres not a single dish I don't recommend, just keep in mind portions are small so you're going to have to order multiple dishes. The only issue I have about this place is the price! For 4 people don't expect to walk out paying under 700! Although what am I supposed to expect, it's no read more

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Great ambiance! Food tasted really fresh but lacked seasoning. Parking is valet Service was not bad. Loved the French sunset cocktail read more

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Came here for lunch on a Saturday with a reservation and was seated promptly. My boyfriend and I both ordered the bento box which was a great deal for lunch. We got to try a variety of their signature dishes as part of the box. I would highly recommend getting this if you're there for lunch! A little pricey than if normally like to spend dining out but it's absolutely great quality and worth it for a special occasion. Make sure to make a reservation ahead of time too. Parking can be difficult in this area if venturing over by car but it's not far from the Morgan L stop if taking transit. read more

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100/10! The food was absolutely delicious. I can't get over the incredible feeling I had taste wise. We ordered the ribeye tacos, salmon nigiri, spicy tuna hand roll, and another sushi roll. Great service also. read more

Hearing all the lore about Nobu... I wasn't so sure what to expect. Overall, I enjoyed my experience. We tried a variety of dishes from the ceviche to the popcorn rock shrimp (delicious). We had the house special sushi roll, which was a rainbow roll of sorts, and it wasn't anything amazing. I don't think the "specialty" of Nobu comes from its sushi, and I would definitely avoid next time or again, only get one roll. Our waitress was very friendly and the atmosphere is great. I love restaurants with open kitchens where you can see the chefs doing their thing. read more

Visited on April 4, 2025. The food was exceptional; however, the service left much to be desired. My friend and I visited for happy hour, which was advertised online as running from 5PM to 7PM. We arrived at the bar around 6:20PM and were greeted, rather coldly, about seven minutes later by the bartender/server, Daniel, despite the bar not being crowded. He informed us that happy hour had ended at 6 PM, but we decided to stay and order drinks and food. Unfortunately, he checked on us only once during our entire visit and did not return to close out our tab. While the food is definitely worth trying, I would recommend ordering takeout instead. read more

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Food: The food is prepared to be fresh and the sashimi was well served with the richness in fatty but tender. The miso cod lettuce had a crunch coating which at first is an interesting texture but the cod was delicious with sweet savory buttery flavor. Service: our server was so sweet, she made sure we were warm and had great photos to take for our first time visiting. She just had a friendly demeanor than all the services we had this weekend visiting Ambiance: it's high end experience that I feel most people have raved about and I can see why. It's a rather intimate feeling to sit and have an higher quality experience. The rooftop was amazing to see the view of the city lights and be warmed up by the lamp as the night goes Location accommodation: it's nearby the Fulton market which is convenient to walk by read more

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We've been to Nobu twice before and had great memories of the food / service. Yesterday (2/15) was a completely different story. The yellowtail jalapeño was very salty, the fried rock shrimp was bland and soggy, and the sauces were very salty, no flavor. The wagyu dumplings took 40 minutes to receive. Not sure what happened, perhaps new management, but I will not go back. read more

Nobu. Does. Not. Miss. PERIOD! This was our second visit to a Nobu location. We absolutely loved our selections. Honorable mention to the waygu tacos - small but they pack a punch and the flavor is AMAZING. The king crab tacos were good BUT not as tasty as the waygu. The yuzu strawberry calpico drink is an excellent non alcoholic beverage choice. I typically opt for wine at Nobu but am not drinking due to pregnancy at this time. As usual the rock tempura shrimp is phenomenal. We actually did a double order which helped fill us up. All in all, this is yet another 5 star review for Nobu from me. I can't wait to check out more locations. read more

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