Simply exceptional, from start to finish. We visited Chicago for the weekend. Chicago is a foodie's Disneyland, and yet we kept hearing phenomenal reviews of the Nobu that had recently opened, so we secured reservations in advance for Friday evening. Best decision ever. My wife and I love the simple yet precise dishes Japanese cuisine offers. We could eat good Japanese food for days. And yet so many Japanese-inspired chefs and stations in the states are just plain clunky, not only in substance but in presentation. Oversauced, misproportioned, or lukewarm when a dish demands to be steaming hot or ice cold. Not Nobu Chicago. Here, the restaurant epitomizes the highest level in Japanese cuisine. As with any restaurant comprising more than a single location, the energy and detail of the local team play a critical role in overall success. At Nobu Chicago, from the ambiance to the front of the house to the service to the dish presentations to the bar staff to the rooftop to the Crispy Okra with Butter Ponzu to the Yellowtail Jalapeno to the Black Cod with Miso to the . . . Lord, I could go on, but only to say that each element brought comfort and finesse and made the experience one we will not forget. A hidden gem in Chicago's cocktail scene no longer, the Rooftop at Nobu Hotel Chicago is the place to be any evening. Gorgeous people, expansive and crystal clear skyscape views, and a bar staff personally headed by the one and only JJ. If you know anything about mixology and Japanese-inspired cocktails, then you know JJ is a legend in the making. Ask for him by name next time you visit, and if you're lucky, he'll come greet you with the warmest smile and make suggestions that mesh with your personality and preferences. Ultimately, Nobu Chicago is a destination, an experience that doesn't disappoint. If you want a night out, something really special, an epic chapter in culinary indulgence you won't soon forget, patronize Nobu Chicago, order the cod, get to know JJ, and thank me later. read more

If you wanna feel cool and uppety, go to Nobu. However, the sushi isn't anything to write home about. I've had better sushi at hole in the wall BYOB sushi fronts around the city. However, the atmosphere and vibe at Nobu is perfect for a special occasion, night out, girls dinner, date night. The rooftop in the summer is to die for! You'll have fun here and you'll spend a lot of money. 10/10 still recommend read more

Nobu Chicago - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Definitely an experience worth having! So many delicious items to choose. Food and drinks alike are off the charts! Tacos, cod, sushi....DELICIOUS! read more

Nobu Chicago - Black Cod with Miso...just one of the many delicious delectables that blessed my palette! - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Yep. I'm going to be that person that keeps it real with everyone. It is over hyped. I wanted to looooove Nobu. I was really excited to go. I wanted it to be everything everyone hyped Nobu up to be. But it wasn't. It wasn't wow - it wasn't extraordinary - it wasn't spectacular. The drinks were ok. The crispy spicy tuna was ok and in all honesty it could actually be spicy and add a dash of salt. It was bland AF for $9 PER BITE and we ordered 3 BITES per person based on its reputation alone. The lychee cocktail was good - I don't see myself running back here to get it. The Lilikoi margarita was again, good. Not spectacular. I wish it was but I'd rather go elsewhere with more comfortable seating (with backs on the seating!!) and enjoy it. I will say the service was absolutely fantastic. If I could do 3.5 stars I would and I would credit that to the service. I'm very curious to see if the actual dining room is better than the roof top but I'm not sure I'm willing to test it out at these prices. I wish you would have hooked me in Nobu. I was rooting for you. read more

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The food at nobu is great - they accommodate vegetarians, vegans and kosher - their ambience is pleasant but extra brownie points for the manager Lucas - I spoke to him on the phone and he was very accommodating and friendly - he is definitely an asset. Thank you read more

Great place for drinks on the balcony. Excellent view of Chicago. Pricey but make excellent cocktails and appetizers. Great ambiance and view worth the money. read more

Stayed in Nobu for our wedding night and my husband and i were happy we choose nobu. From The staff to the food everything was perfect. We were greeted by the lovely staff and helped by a wonderful lady named Chataun. She made us feel so comfortable and gave us recommendations and also helped us check in early. Her professionalism was unmatched! When ever we called down to the desk for our needs, everything was handled promptly. Food was food and freah as usual.We will definitely be back thank you Chataun and Nobu for the wonderful experience and our first nobu hotel experience. read more

One of my favorite sushi places in Chicago. Sushi is creative and fresh. Service is friendly and professional.

My husband and I went here for our anniversary. Omg our taste buds were extremely happy!! We started on the rooftop getting the sushi and sliders. The sliders were phenomenal! Sushi, wasn't bad but I wouldn't get it again. Then we went to the restaurant we had black cod miso, so so good! Rock shrimp good but inconsistent in the size of the shrimp, lamb chops were delicious the sauce was perfect and they were so tender. This is a restaurant that we will definitely return to. read more

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The service was top notch. I enjoyed the vibe of the place with the dim lighting and low music. We sat near the big windows facing Randolph for a great view of the nightlife. If you sit further inside the dining room, you'll have a nice view of the well-lit kitchen and the amazing chefs. The restaurant was pristine, from the dining room to the bathrooms. All of our food was plated beautifully and felt as if each ingredient was hand-picked to ensure the highest quality. The crispy rice soup warmed me right up. The salmon was perfectly fatty and felt like butter in my mouth, the wagyu dumplings were absolutely delicious with a nice crunch from the chili oil. I plan to celebrate with Nobu again in the future. Thank you for a beautiful experience! read more

Guilty, Nobus are probably my guilty pleasures. It's the most reliable and convenient place if fine sushi is on your mind. Located at West Loop, inside a Nobu Hotel and midst of a modernized row of shops and restaurants, really gravitate to the fun and progressive audience is a go to place. The set up has all you need, bar, massive modern dining and lounge area. Service is on the spot. read more

Definitely not the place to come to when you're very hungry, but certainly has good selections. For our party of 3 we shared 6 dishes: the yellow tail jalapeño, tiradito, black cod (our favorite), rock shrimp tempura, spicy tuna roll, and the house special. Finished it off with the sticky toffee pudding. You can tell everything is made with fresh and high quality ingredients. read more

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Our experience here was so lovely. The service was excellent and quick, even with our larger party. We did have a preset menu but everything was presented beautifully and tasted amazing. I'm not the biggest fan of seafood and loved everything I tried. The shishito peppers were amazing! I highly recommend treating yourself to a lychee martini and the ambiance at Nobu. read more

Nobu Chicago - SHISHITO PEPPERS EDAMAME - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The lychee cocktails we were recommended are a must try for anyone who comes here, the ambience and decor are world class, and the service top tier. read more

THE WORST! I made reservations online - didn't say ANYTHING about a vaccine mandate. I called multiple times to check and NOBODY will answer! I looked on their website and it only said a mask is required. I walked in and the place was completely empty and they wouldn't seat us for no vaccine cards. The girl at the front wasn't helpful at all! She couldn't even answer the phone when I called multiple times and said it's not her problem. Awful awful awful 0/10 recommend ! This is embarrassing!!!! read more

Nobu Chicago certainly upholds its reputation- sat by the bar and tried the black miso cod, sushi, yellowtail jalapeño, and blueberry sake bavarian. Each dish was memorable and flavorful. Our server was lovely and walked us through the menu while giving her recommendations. I would love to come back and try Nobu's other unique offerings. read more

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Great service great views great food!! The rooftop has a great view of the city and the downstairs dining area has beautiful decor! read more

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Normally I do not write reviews but I was so dissatisfied and disappointed with this restaurant that I felt compelled to write this. I was there for brunch on Saturday and the food was truly atrocious. The portions were minuscule, and so very expensive. It didn't really taste that great either. My chicken was tough and dry and the chirashi was so mayonnaise-y, we didn't even finish. I've never paid so much for such bad food in my life. Never again. The only nice thing was the decor and staff. But the food was truly the worst. read more

Great food, chill ambiance, excellent drinks. Our food came out in a steady stream and our server was very knowledgeable. The black miso cod is my favorite. read more

I've never left a sub-par YELP review. That being said....Meh. $135 Omakase per person. 7 "courses" 4 cold, 2 hot, 1 dessert. 1st course: three very small bites of white fish sashimi (almost ceviche style), course 2: pretty much 2 bites of hamachi with caviar. Course 3: Seaweed salad 3 small bites of possibly mackerel (didn't hear server). Course 4 : nigiri. One piece each of Tamago, Kohada (gizzard shad), Salmon, and Ikura (Salmon Roe). Course 5: Small filet of Black Cod w/ miso. Course 6 Prob 4-5 oz (4 small bites) of Tenderloin in truffle butter. Course 7: Whiskey cappuccino. Overall, it prices out correctly if you order it all on the menu. But a $400+ tab for 2 omakase, 2 beers, and 2 cocktails? Meh. I've had much better omakase elsewhere 10-14 courses and left much more satisfied for the price. Nothing was mind blowing, Cod was the best. First 3 dishes all tasted like ceviche (fairly salty). If I could do it all over again i'd prob order nigiri and some tacos. Courses were fairly spaced out so it took 2 hours for the 7 dishes, so I left still a little hungry. The waitress really pressed for the "premium/chefs choice" menu, but I don't see how it would have been much better. Really wish we would have had a better experience, but I just can't recommend Nobu when there are many better options around town. read more

Come here for the drinks and atmosphere. Otherwise go to Bonefish grille for their cheaper bang bang shrimp (essentially what their shrimp tempura hot dish is) and their fish options. Sure the miso cod is made well but not worth the money. Id take people here id want to impress on a business dinner with a big bill. I wouldnt come here for the quality of food. For that id go to momotaro If i had to do it again id order drinks to get blasted and order the cheapest hand rolls. 2 stars because our server was decent and the drinks were the best part. Won't be back unless someone else is paying. I wish i walked down the street to green street meats instead. read more

There are only a handful of Nobu restaurants in the US, and Chicago happens to be one of these cities. If you're ever in the mood for fresh sushi, Nobu and their share style restaurant should be on your list. For the Chicago location, they have 2 serving styles - 1) You can review their al la carte menu and order as you please or 2) you can describe your food wishes to the server and allow the chef to create special plates for you! Some of our favorite dishes from the night were the: Yellowtail Jalapeño, Wagyu Dumplings, and the House Special Sushi Roll. If you also have time, be sure to visit their rooftop to enjoy a drink and take in the views of the West-Loop neighborhood. read more

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By far the best restaurant experience I've ever had. All eight courses in our Omakase dinner were phenomenal.

So... I've heard the hype. The price speaks for the hype. Uzi speaks for the hype. I was severely disappointed with how salty it all was. Miso soup was almost impossible to down and edamame was too soft. For a place that charges $20 for a starter, you'd think it would be easy to perfect. Moving on to the entrees (family style)... Again, the firecracker shrimp was too saucy and therefore ended up being hard to finish. Presentation was nice but to be honest, I prefer the sushi at HEB. Cute place though (if I have to say something nice) read more

Nobu Chicago - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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There are definitely better Japanese restaurants in Chicago. The food was good, but for the price (we had a custom omakase ~$200/person), I really expected a lot more. There were really only a few stand out dishes: their famous cod, sea bass, and A5 wagyu (which you can't screw up if you tried). The sushi was really lackluster. The uni wasn't the freshest. Also, may just be a result of the circumstances we are living in currently, but the pacing of the meal was quite off. The entire dinner lasted over 3 hours; at times the dishes came out too quickly, and other times we were waiting so long for the next dish to come out. By the end of it we were pretty tired, lol. I had a much, much better experience at the LA location on all fronts- food, pacing, omakase dishes. read more

Well... it's been a while. But I genuinely needed to make a review here. This wasn't my first time going to a Nobu restaurant before, but definitely my first time going to the Chicago location. A really great friend of my parents bought them a $200 certificate for a dinner at Nobu Chicago for their 23rd Anniversary. And initially it was going to be the two of them, but my younger brother who has severe autism said he wanted go and try it. And were a little hesitant at first because Nobu is a really fancy place and we didn't know how the staff would react since he does make a bit of a mess, but since he was a part of the family, we all went together for the first time. Here is how it all went down. *I'm honestly going to have to make some bullet points regarding the food because it will probably take forever and I want to try to make this review as concise as possible* * Sushi/Roll Assortment: 10/10 for everything we ate. (You can check out the pictures for all the specifics on what we ate) My personal favorite was the Toro. It had such a clean umami flavor and it melted instantly in your mouth. Absolutely delicious. 11/10 * Seasonal Fried Vegetables: 10/10. Absolutely delicious again. The vegetables were well cooked without feeling like it was too greasy. The sauces that go along with them compliment them beautifully. * Black Cod with Miso: 10/10. Again. Absolutely delicious. I've had the black cod miso before at the Newport Beach location and it was just as perfect as last time. I still love the *Radish I think. Correct me if I'm wrong* as you see on top of the fish. It clears your palate after having a hearty, umami filled fish. It's wonderful. * Tiradito: 11/10. Honestly one of the best items to get here. The flavors were absolutely immaculate. I've never had such a clean. YET sour. YET spicy. All in one go. An absolute must get when coming to the Chicago location. * Yuzu Strawberry Calpico: 9.5/10. Still great to be quite honest, but definitely gets overshadowed by all the other wonderful things to get here. I do recommend this drink if your in the mood for a non-alcoholic drink or underage, but it wasn't my favorite thing here. * Dessert Bento Box: 12/10. By far a MUST GET. If your in the Chicago area and don't want to break the bank by having such a large meal, then at least get this. It's by far the absolute best thing I've had all night. In fact, this will go down as one of my favorite, if not the best dessert I've ever had. PERIOD. The exceptional green tea ice cream complimented the moist and rich chocolate cake PERFECTLY. It made me stop. And just think about what I just ate. I am absolutely not over exaggerating. You would have to check it for yourself. Do yourself a favor and please try it. At least once. It's perfection incarnate. * Blueberry Sake Bavarian: 11/10. Again. An absolutely delicious dessert. Not as great as the dessert bento, but still. Absolutely delicious. I couldn't try much of it since it was more of my brother and dad's dessert than anything else, but it was still exceptional. Finally. The service. While the food was amazing as always, in this special case, it was the star of show by far. As I said, my special needs younger brother was there with us, and unfortunately he doesn't have the best dining etiquette. He eats with his fingers. Is a picky eater. Doesn't use the utensils properly. And makes quite a mess, especially with rice. And I was honestly a little nervous arriving, because maybe some bystander enjoying their meal will complain or maybe the staff will get offended by him being messy. But to my absolute surprise, they were fine with it. In fact, they were all really patient and kind with him. Cleaning up his messes without an attitude. Just overall really kind. They even made some meal adjustments that fit his needs. One thing I didn't mention is that we ordered the Wagyu Dumpings and asked for a side of white rice, and they were more than happy to add that extra side and he absolutely loved it. My brother usually eats the outside wrapper then the inside. He ate the inside first.. THEN the outside wrapper. He not only loved that, but he loved the dessert and the sushi. Some items we ordered he didn't like, but all things we ordered especially for him, he LOVED. If you want to go to a nice restaurant here in Chicago and you have a loved one that has a disability or special needs. Nobu is perfect for you. They not only accommodate you, but will be more than happy to accommodate your loved one as well. They are so kind and patient and won't judge you in the slightest. I can't recommend this restaurant enough. In the end, we definitely paid more than $200, but the experience was definitely worth it! If your in the mood for fine dining here in this great city, then please come here! If you have a disabled loved one and want to find a special needs friendly restaurant, then I absolutely recommend Nobu Chicago. I hope you have a wonder time here! read more

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My 3 best friends and I went to Nobu in West Loop for a girls night out in Chicago. I was looking forward to this dinner for weeks leading up to it. I had recently been to this location's rooftop for drinks and the Nobu Miami, FL location for lunch a few years back while on vacation, and both experiences were memorable. Unfortunately, this past Saturday night's experience at Nobu was not like the other 2 I've had. If I am spending close to $200/person on dinner, I would expect the service to be better than what we experienced. The service was very slow from the second we walked into the restaurant, which didn't make sense because it was not busy for a Saturday night. There is no reason we should have ended up at this dinner for close to 2.5 hours. We got seated at about 7:15 p.m and didn't leave the restaurant until around 10 p.m. We didn't get the opportunity to order our first round of drinks for at least 20 minutes after being seated. The server was no where in sight for us to order the drinks and appetizers. We had gotten a couple cocktails at a restaurant across the street before heading to dinner, and waiting around like that at the beginning completely killed our buzz from the prior restaurant. We were all dead sober by the time we ordered our first round of drinks at Nobu. Additionally, the server only filled 2 glasses of water for us when there were 4 people at the table, so we had to wait around for water for another 20 minutes. This continued on throughout the night with us wanting to order and having to wait around for quite a bit of time before anyone took down our next round. Despite the slow service, I will say the food at Nobu is fantastic. We ordered a mixture of shared dishes, sushi, and dessert in addition to some of the signature cocktails. I ordered the cocktail of the month with rum that was delicious. The food/drinks I would give 5 stars, while the service no more than 2 stars. If you have no where to be on a Saturday night and are willing to wait around for a dragged out dinner, Nobu in West Loop is the place for you. However, if you have places to be, and are looking for a kick start to a night out in Chicago, I would recommend looking elsewhere before booking a reservation. read more

It's Nobu. Need I say more? Boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary and were mesmerized by the detail and fusion of Peruvian-Japanese flavors. We opted to do their immersive menu approach - gave our waiter a sense of what our palettes preferred, and they centered our menu around what we normally like while also allowing us to be experimental. The blackened miso cod was the best fish I have ever had. If our wallets can take it, we will definitely be coming back. read more

Nobu Chicago - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Worth the hype! I was pleasantly surprised. I got the tasting menu with my girl friends for my birthday. We were served 8 dishes and each one tasted great, with the exception of the crispy rice (the rice tasted old). My favorites were the yellowtail, salmon, and the wagyu steak + crab. I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor and texture of each dish. I was happy I could try a little bit of everything, including the popular cod dish. That was good too, but a little too sweet for my taste. Overall, the presentation was wonderful which is always a plus. The service was great too, was never once wondering where our waiter was. I would definitely come back for a special occasion. read more

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All around incredible meal. We let the server and chef choose our food for us, and it did not disappoint. The cocktails were delicious, the service was amazing (especially our server) and all of the food was great. The desserts added a perfect finish and every single one was amazing (especially the banana). Will definitely be going back soon. Some favorites: Spicy tuna crispy rice Yellow tail jalapeño Black miso cod Oysters Baked crab sushi roll Filet dish read more

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The sushi was great overall but of course expensive. Had them select the dishes for us and they were all very good. If you've been to Nobu before you've probably had many of their dishes before. If you've already had them you can probably skip some like the fried rock shrimp and the miso cod. Service was very good and friendly. You can ask them to speed it up if you wanted. read more

My husband and I recently moved to Chicago and what better way then to celebrate with an infamous Nobu dinner. We made dinner reservations for a week night dinner here and honestly it was not necessary. Our server was very friendly and attentive. He did make some great suggestions for us to try. We started with the yellowtail jalapeño and crispy rice cakes which were both phenomenal. They were by far my favorite dishes of the night. The sushi was delicious but I think overpriced. I've had some equally delicious sushi for half the price. I'd definitely say it was quite the experience everyone should have at least once in their lifetime but not sure if I'd come back again. read more

the ambience and food were amazing! the miso cod and crispy tuna rice were super flavorful and everything was def worth the expenses lol. service was top notch too, our waiter was very friendly and was able to explain the menu to us better! and get the ribeye tacos!! literally one of the best things i've ever eaten read more

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Made reservations online and was served by Tommy, the restaurant upon arrival is very welcoming, staff is very friendly and attentive ensuring you have everything you need. Server was very knowledgeable of menu drinks and everything you can imagine about this place. I had Tha tasting menu with A5 wagyu beef and it was an amazing time to come here. 10/10 reccomend the tasting menu to really enjoy what this place is about. read more

Nobu Chicago - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such a fun place for a birthday! The service was great and the restaurant is so chic and vibey. The food was great and I would highly recommend giving it a try! read more

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Great cocktails, but the bar staff is completely inattentive and will leave you alone for upwards of 20 minutes while they scurry around.

DO NOT USE VALET CAR SERVICE. Nobu Outsource is the service to park your car. You're paying $72 you should be able to get your car within 10 minutes. Room service was very slow last night. Nice room super nice host at the desk. But their actual services are not all that great. If you do decide to use valet service make sure you order your car in advance by 60 minutes. Manager on duty could only say "I understand yourfrustration" she did credit the$72.00 car fee. Even so, I am late for a meeting because of the delay. read more

Very good service (waiter was knowledgeable and friendly), food was timely, food was good, cocktails were tasty, and ambience was perfect. And we got a chance to checkout their rooftop after dinner for some drinks. Lucky that it was a slower weeknight. Need to reserve 30 days in advance but it's worth the wait. read more

Nobu Chicago - NOBU CLASSICS - Dinner for two - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The decor is awesome. The service was great as all staff touch tables and help each other. The food was awesome and beautifully plated. Good energy in the room. Here's the bad- which I have learned over the past weeks and from insiders that wish to remain anonymous-is not the norm. We were not shown a menu, or QR code (allegedly it would only show us a splash screen with company logo, our server said) Instead they pick a menu for you. No pricing was discussed (which I came to learn later on was mandatory for their servers) . All we were asked for was allergies and steak or fish preference throughout courses. What was supposed to be a casual Wednesday dinner ended up costing 750 (that amount includes gratuity) we ate it, we loved it. It's what it cost. And we will tip accordingly. Goodnight Finding out later that there is actually a visible menu and pricing should be discussed, left us feeling a bit played and finessed as we stated it was our first time. Just a warning to future diners who may not be as prepared paying that bill when it surprises them at the end. read more

The food is outstanding and never disappoints. I have been to the New York, Vegas and Bahamas locations. The Chicago location is just as great as the others. Can't wait to go back!! read more