It's a beautiful spot very chic and modern, and the service was very good. It's just when I spend $500 I don't wanna leave the place and I'm still hungry. The sushi was good but you have higher expectations for the price point. I got to experience it once that's probably enough, 1 and done. read more

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This was my very first time trying nobu after seeing it all over TikTok and loved by celebrities and influencers. I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of food that was offered with the prix fixe menu. I chose the yellowtail jalapeño as my cold dish, the rock shrimp tempura creamy spicy as my hot dish, and the assorted mochi for my dessert. We also ordered a yellowtail jalapeño hand cut roll and a house special. The sushi was so fresh and melted in your mouth. The rock shrimp were so creamy and had just a small amount of spice. The mochi was not my favorite, it was a little crumbly, but overall good! The service staff were friendly, although it did take a long time throughout the dining experience and the restaurant was not busy at all. Inside the restaurant it was very nice and clean. The vibes were great and I would definitely come back to try more rolls next time. I highly recommend the prix fixe for first time guests to experience multiple flavors. read more

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Service deserves 5 stars. Ambiance 5 stars . Some of the Japanese/ Peruvian food was outstanding and other dishes decent but not worth the hefty price tag. Overall 4 stars. Went for a very special occasion dinner. Enjoyed everything overall . A few must haves- yellow tail jalapeño, spicy tuna bites over crispy rice. Liked the spicy seafood soup ( big enough to share ). A few I'd pass on - waygu dumplings , cauliflower ( not bad in the slightest but just nothing special at that price point). Overall a lovely evening in the Fulton market neighborhood- quite the weekend scene and great energy in that neighborhood. read more

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First time here yesterday for happy hour. Amazing spot in the sun with a great city view! Shout out to Maggie for exceptional service! Shout out to Heather for the amazing skinny spicy margarita!! Happy hour menu is 10/10! While the sushi is just OKAYYY- I still enjoyed the selection of options on the happy hour menu. We got the shrimp tempura & the spicy tuna rolls. Both were just kinda mehh. Waygu slider is ahmaazzzinggg! On the smaller side but can't beat the flavor and the bun!!! 12/20 Can't wait to come back! read more

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Nobu Chicago is a three for one stop!! This place has a hotel, a rooftop and a fine dining restaurant. When you walk in, you are greeted by a beautiful corridor that screams elegance. The table set ups are classy and comfortable. The table setting alone speaks to the quality of Sushi that you will experience. I ordered two short rib tacos and had to fight the urge to leave there with 20!! They are mouthwatering! The meat is well seasoned and cooked to perfection. A few people within the group ordered the Truffle Steak, well....they devoured the steak without looking up . When you have the chance to stop in Chicago for a visit, put this in your "must dos" before leaving! read more

Nobu Chicago - Ashley Munson - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Very disappointed in my experience at the brunch buffet. Our reservations was for 1:30 and we didn't get seated until 1:48. In addition, we were not made aware that multiple things within the buffet would stop being replenished after 2:30. Overall, I wouldn't recommend paying over $100 for a rushed experience. read more

We came for the Saturday brunch at Nobu and wow, what a treat! We made reservations well in advance (highly recommend doing so) and it was absolutely worth the planning. I'm not sure when they introduced the buffet format, but at $75 per person, it is honestly a steal for the quality and variety you get. The spread was phenomenal, from fresh sushi and sashimi to breakfast sandwiches, small bites, and beautiful desserts. Personal favorites were the crispy rice and the breakfast sandwiches. The only small piece of feedback: it would be even better if some of the hot items, like the breakfast sandwiches, were kept warm. They were still delicious, but just a bit more heat would have taken them over the top. Check out the photos for more. They speak for themselves. read more

Nobu Chicago - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Review is for brunch which was tasteless and stale. The selection is pretty limited for $75 a person with sushi, small bites, and dessert. Each station only had around 5 options. While the service was good everything else was just so disappointing. Each item we tried was so bland and quite honestly tasted like it had been sitting out for hours. We came around 1 so maybe it's better to come earlier. Save your money this place is a tourist trap. read more

Saw a documentary on Chef Nobu and decided to give it a try for a birthday lunch. We were seated right away. Very big menu but we decided on their lunch specials. Prixe fix you pick one item from each. The salmon was excellent. The sliders were good as well as the truffle fries. We didn't realize the mochi was ice cream and not the normal traditional mochi. One was lactose intolerant. Bento box was good especially the miso butterfish. We will be back to try other things. read more

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I love to go to Nobu restaurants and this one was a vibe also. I was staying at the Nobu hotel so it was nice to just go downstairs and hit the happy hour or for a quick dinner location. I had the yellowtail and a couple rolls. The lychee martini is always a go to favorite!. My service at happy hour my first night was a bit slow but the second night was very attentive and it was a busier time. read more

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Really enjoyed our experience at this Nobu. The wait staff was friendly and personable and the sushi was amazing.

I ordered the maki and lobster tacos both were amazing. We sat on the first floor, which had a slightly different menu than second floor but still delicious options. Overall, we had a really good time and the service was great. read more

Nobu Chicago - I really liked Nobu! I got the maki and the lobster taco both were delicious. The atmosphere was great and I'd definitely come back again - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great brunch cocktail spot! Love the cocktails, Midori is well recommended for matcha lovers! Love the subtle well balanced flavors of the Hojichi! Bloody Mary was meh. However great spot to just be in read more

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First dining of 2025! Brunch experience ($65) Opt in for the brunch experience & it was very underwhelming. Had very high expectations for being Nobu brand and it just fell short from limiting dining options to mediocre customer service. We arrived early for our reservation and was pointed to the bar as the waiting room which is fine but when it was time for us to be seated, the hostess didn't even come to fetch us and I just so happened to walk across to overhear my name being called. Also, I was dining with a toddler neither the waitress or hostess offered a booster or high chair for my child and I had to go to the front to ask for a high chair only to be directed back to the waitress for a booster. When dining with a toddler who is 2 years old, it would be nice to be offered a seat for her and also water in a plastic cup but of course I had to ask for all those things myself. Belgian waffle and French toast were hard, being the first time reservation time slot, I would assume things were fresh and hot but it appears not so not sure how long those items were sitting out. My daughter barely even wanted to eat it because it was too hard for her to chew. Also limited on dining options for a child. I just picked off the fruit toppings for her to nibble on. Ribeye unfortunately was also dry. Husband ordered the iced tea and never arrived but we got billed for the item too. Things that was actually good - - Sushi which was expected as it is Nobu after all. Only thing that was worth really eating - Salad which was surprisingly really tasty! - Cocktail shrimp was jumbo but I wish they didn't layered it with the lemon because then you even tasted the lemon peel after awhile - Dessert for the mango yuzu panna cotta & cream puff For $65, I think more options or even an entree add on would be more of the value worth, overall just a meh experience and it was my first and probably last time at Nobu for awhile. read more

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Came here for dinner with friends and sadly I didn't take any pictures but I love Nobu. The service and the food are always on point. This location, is so ideal. there's so much to do in the fulton market area but for all you foodies, Nobu was a great addition. The vibe is always dark and sexy, we came for dinner and ordered a couple of rolls and the cod and wow. Everything was perfection. I have to and want to come back for happy hour! read more

The ambiance at every Nobu is unmatched. They kniw what they are doing...and do it well. Food is always spectacular and drinks are stellar. Even sitting at the bar on a Saturday night...you'll receive the same service as the dining room, light banter included from the mixology staff read more

My review is in regards to the sushi buffet. For the price it's really reasonable for such a large quantity of high quality meats and fish. The sushi was good and all the other options to choose from were as well. The servers were helpful and the drinks were fun! The chai drink was great and the Bloody Mary was good but had a bit of a strong flavored aftertaste. I would definitely come back for this special. It was a really great experience. read more

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Sat in the rooftop area, definitely a good ambiance and a great view of downtown chicago. The staff was definitely professional very helpful. Service was a little slow even though the were few guests in the space. Great signature cocktails and the food is consistent to the usual Nobu menu. If it's your first time I highly recommend that you try the crispy rice with spicy tuna, wagyu sliders, and or the yellowtail. read more

Nobu Chicago - Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna* (2 pcs min.) - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We came for a celebratory dinner and had spicy tuna and yellowtail and jalapeño rolls, lobster tacos, and lobster and shrimp and lemon sauce. Everything was delicious, and the service was impeccable. Thank you!!! read more

Nobu Chicago - Spicy tuna and yellowtail and jalapeño rolls - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Got to try the fabulous Sunday Brunch special....WOW! Loved the All You Can Eat menu and delicious dessert. Great service, ambience, and perfect sunday brunch feast! read more

Nobu Chicago - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A few years ago, I deemed this restaurant a bad value considering the high quality of Japanese restaurants in the surrounding neighborhood. I returned last night wanting to give Nobu another shot. The prices are still outrageous and, this time, the service was bad. Really, really bad. There were long waits for drinks and every course. There were apologies for pretty much everything and the one forgotten dish was comped after it arrived 20 minutes after I asked about it. The food is still tasty but the portions are minuscule and the concept doesn't feel exciting anymore. I'm afraid Nobu Chicago is now squarely in the tourist trap tier. read more

Amazing experience. It is pricey, but everything was delicious. Loved the ambiance as it was perfect for date night. Sushi was very fresh. Service was a little slow, but staff was friendly and helpful. My favorite was the Passionberry cheesecake desert. It was DELICIOUS. I will 100% come back. read more

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TL; DR: Great view from the rooftop Nobu is a great place to sit and enjoy the view. I am not a huge fish person, so I just sipped on a cocktail. If you are like me, going for 1 drink and enjoying the view was great! If you do like fish, you will enjoy the menu selection too! read more

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This was a nice restaurant to visit while being a tourist. The food was excellent, and the atmosphere was really nice around the food. You can't go wrong with what you pick. Thank you, Nobu. We'll hit you up again when I hit Chicago. read more

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This is the third Nobu restaurant I dined in and it does not disappoint! My friend is a first timer so we decided on a tasting menu so we could try and share different selections. EVERYTHING was delicious from the sashimi to grilled vegetables to the cocktails! I could go on and on about how amazing Nobu is especially the atmosphere, decor, and wait service so just go, order everything, and don't look at the prices! read more

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On Sunday, March 9th, 2025, my boyfriend and I had our first Nobu dining experience with my cousin and her fiance. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance is created by the beautiful environment as dark walls contrast unique light fixtures and gilded leaves float across the ceiling catching the light of the fading evening sun. We were given a warm welcome by the hosts, chefs and waitstaff as service began at 5:00pm, greeting us in unison as we entered the dining room. What followed the next three and a half hours was the best dining experience I've had so far. I could tell you about each dish we had, what was in it and why it was so amazing, but I don't want to do that. Part of what made our experience so fun and delightful was placing trust in the lovely manager who curated a menu for us that wowed our palates from bite to bite. From my very first bite, my very first drink, it felt like the staff really took into account our tastes and tailored a menu that was more of a tasting journey. The contrast between flavors, textures, sauces--it was all amazing and so much fun. With the exception of dessert, we sent back the dishes cleaned off with barely a garnish left--and we were too full to finish by dessert but it was sooo gooooood. My favorite part? You had to truly be present for each bite and each dish, to listen to our awesome waitress as she told us the ingredients, how to eat what we were given, and all through the night, we were given trivia about the history of Nobu and how its philosophy came to be. Our drinks were always replenished, our plates cleared to be clean and ready so following courses would not be mixed with flavors of previous courses. I have often been told that hospitality is about how you make people feel, and that night, Nobu's management, waitstaff, hosts, chefs and cooking staff were peak hospitality because we left feeling spoiled, buzzing from the delightful array of flavors and wonderful conversation and company we had all through the night. We truly enjoyed dining at Nobu Chicago, and can't wait to go back again. I'm not listing the dishes we had because I'm advocating for a curated experience--engage with your servers, set a price limit and let them surprise you if you're up for a foodie adventure. You won't be disappointed. read more

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The sushi brunch buffet was very disappointing. For $80 per person, I expected a much wider selection and better quality. The sushi options were extremely limited and mostly basic rolls, nothing special or creative. The prime rib at the carving station was overdone, and there wasn't much meat available in general. The dessert table was just okay. The atmosphere is trendy, but the music was a bit too loud to comfortably talk. Overall, the experience felt lackluster and definitely not worth the price. I wouldn't return for the brunch buffet and wouldn't recommend it at $80 per person. read more

I went for my anniversary and the ambiance is so beautiful! Perfect date night. When you walk by the sushi chefs they greet you. It's really nice! We decided to the omakase and it was wonderful! We started out with a shrimp ceviche like dish and it got bigger from there. We ended with the Wagyu which was phenomenal. Also not pictured was the miso black cod! Omg! So good! Overall really cool experience! Not the best omakase I've had but I would go back again! read more

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Wonderlful experience not the kind of place where you expect to eat volume but to appreciate quality of new age sushi. The service was excellent and the ambiance was beautiful. Will likely come back and stay at the hotel upstairs! read more

Nobu Chicago - Cucumber salad seafood cervicje new age yellow tail sushi New York strip loin - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

***Caveat: I am most certainly out of my depth here, as a non Chicago Bulls/Liberty/Cubs/etc player, bc this place is pricey and a scene, but a great one :) I went last Sat with my brother & his gf... we had the good fortune of arriving at 4:58p (2 minutes before patio opened) without a reservation and talked (snuck) our way to the front of the line to grab a table with a great view on the outdoor patio on a perfect Chicago Spring afternoon (which has a slightly different menu than the main floor/dining area) - here are a few highlights Sips: 1) Nobu old fashioned - smooth, perfectly square ice cube and finish/feel. My brother and I each opted for 2 of these 2) Qui Espresso: had a sip of this, not typically an espresso martini drinker, but they managed to mask the tequila taste with the pineapple/cilantro/hint of orange, highly recommend for the martini espresso fans among us Bites: 1) Miso soup: brother & gf ordered and they swear by it 2) Edamame: brother inhaled most of this before it being passed around the table, the large crystals of sea salt and delivered still hot seemed to be a plus 3) Yellowtail jalapeno appetizer: fresh, crisp, the bite of the jalapeno not overpowering. Must try 4) Shishito peppers: bathed in some soy/syrupy tasting marinade that escapes me, but very good 5) A5 wagyu with truffle butter: somebody call my cardiologist bc I could eat this everyday Overall, 5/5 on food/service/ambiance and our good luck in catching a nice day to enjoy their amazing patio with sweeping views of downtown from the West Loop location read more

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Food is absolutely delicious, but the portions are dastardly small and the prices are sky high. So the food is definitely 5/5, but the value is just not justified in our opinion. They have a nice happy hour, although the staff at first informed us incorrectly it was not active. We'd maybe return, but I hesitate to recommend it read more

We stopped in for Happy Hour drinks and snacks and were well pleased. Nobu is known for delicious, very expensive, trendy sushi. I like those things but I am also fond of a bargain. We ordered sushi rolls ($3 off) and enjoyed some of the butteriest salmon ever. My cocktail was $12 instead of $19 (!!!) and was delicious. The food was great, the bartender was cool, my drink was good and the savings were present. All boxes checked. read more

Nobu Chicago - HH rolls - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is beautiful. I went in for the happy hour and the bar was completely full. You apparently need to get here EARLY. It was my birthday so I went ahead and splurged on the restaurant side. The hostess was okay. Polite without being friendly. My server was very friendly and looked like she had most of the floor at the time I sat down. The restaurant quickly filled up. After 6 when the happy hour ended, so did the crowd. Two gentleman sat down a couple seats from me and when the larger man sat down on the bench, same as I was on, the entire thing moved back. He didn't realize, but I had to scoot my table towards me. Apparently the seats are connected event though they look seperate. After dinner, when I got up, the seat did the same thing. Dinner itself was excellent. Miso soup was excellent and the quality of the fish was top notch. Not overly embelished, just the natural beauty and freshness standing out. I had to ask if they did anythings for birthdays, which I was celebrating, but when 2+ sat down, they actually asked if they were celebrating anything. read more

I had a special time at Nobu Chicago. Although the bar was slow, one I sat for the real dinner, omakase at the sushi bar in the back... that was a special treat. Nobu ambiance was amazingly boujee in the best way. Our waiter even had a yellow tail jalapeño plate tattooed on his arm. Lol make a rez or go alone like me. You might end up having dinner with a complete stranger that also wanted to experience the magical and infamous Nobu. Yellow tail is a must. Misso cod, a must. A cocktail.. a must. Try as much as you can afford. It's all worth tasting before you die. read more

Nobu Chicago - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went for sushi buffet brunch, very disappointed. Customer service was lacking. Had difficulty getting through the doors with stroller, but none of the staff came to assist and just watched from host stand. Waitress wasn't very friendly or attentive either. Sushi was mediocre at best, some pieces better than others. Limited selection, salmon/tuna/yellow tall nigiri, but also same thing in basic maki form. The brisket was decent, some cuts very tender, came with chimichurri sauce and teriyaki type sauce, both tasted similar with overwhelming cumin flavor. Breakfast sandwiches were sloppy. Cheese not melted and hard, wagyu patty dry and overdone, bun bland. A handful of items were just not flavorful, including ceviche. Pastries. Espresso tart overly bitter. Highlight of the day was banana cake, good balance and nice crunchy texture. Mango crème with pistachio crumbles was enjoyable as well. For $65, quality and customer service wasn't there. First experience with Nobu, very underwhelming and unlikely to return. read more

This was a nice place for a high end dinner. We had a group of 8 so we elected to do the tasting menu. The dishes came out in the right amount of time which made it an enjoyable experience. The sashimi course was good but the reason I dropped it to 4 stars was the fish quality. I was very surprised at the sushi that came out. There are tons of high end sushi spots in Chicago and this place fell very short of what I have had. The fish was of good texture but just didn't have that great flavor you expect when you pay that price. The wagyu was outstanding and the black cod was probably the best piece of fish that I have ever had. I just really wish the sushi, which is what this place is "known" for, would be of higher quality. read more

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This was the second time we came here. We felt a bit put off by the hostess at the front. We came at our reservation time and she wasn't even communicating and just walked off without asking us to follow. Then we asked to move to a different spot which was empty and we got some attitude from the staff, which was not necessary. We were a group of 7 and celebrating a birthday. After that things went well, but the food was a disappointment. We asked for vegetarian options, and were told that the cold dishes could be substituted. So we were told to substitute the cold dishes the yellowtail jalapeno with avocado instead of fish and the tiradito with cucumber. Please tell me how is a plate of sliced avocado with a small jalapeno pepper on top worth $34?! And then just sliced cucumbers with a taijin pepper worth $34? That was completely a terrible substitution and not actual food. The server was in a better mood once she saw we were ordering food and drinks. She also got the chef to make us custom veggie sushi. She was nice at the end and brought us out a dessert for the birthday girl. Definitely didn't feel good paying so much money for food that wasn't even proper food. read more

Nobu had been on my list for ages, and my friend and I decided to celebrate our bdays (three weeks apart) and treat ourselves to Nobu. The food was excellent. We had the cod, wagyu, spinach salad, and some rolls. The wagyu was good but surprisingly our least favorite dish. We loved the cod and the spinach salad with dried miso so much that I found recipes online to recreate both dishes at home! The service started out strong, but our server disappeared for about a half hour mid meal. It would have been nice to have the crumbs taken care of before our mains came out, but the food and cocktails made up for it. It is dark and intimate, a great place for a date or special occasion. We're already looking forward to coming back! read more

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I think this has to be one of my favorite restaurants. I came here with expectations that the prices would be extremely high and the food would be mediocre. But I was sorely wrong. Yes, the prices are high, but I feel they are justified by how unique, fresh, and well executed all the dishes are. My table and I got cocktails to start. I tried the pina martini while my friends tried the lychee & elderflower martini, and grapefruit on the rocks. All of the cocktails were well balanced and tasted fresh of fruit. Not too sweet and the alcohol was not too strong (though there are 2 shots in each!). I haven't found cocktails that I have enjoyed as much as these. For dinner, our server gave us the option of ordering al la carte or them creating a menu specifically for us based on our preferences. We chose the specially crafted menu as it seemed so unique. We also gave our server a price point per person, which she was able to stick to. We were given a variety of dishes to try: yellowtail jalapeño, crispy rice with tuna, black cod miso, wagyu dumplings, umami chicken teriyaki, sushi maki rolls (salmon avocado, tuna, soft shell crab, vegetable). The fish was all so fresh and just melted in our mouths. Truly all of the dishes were so good, we were stunned. I think our least favorite was probably the chicken teriyaki, though that makes sense as this restaurant is more fish forward. The black cod miso was the crowd favorite. Not too sweet or salty and the fish was so soft. To end the meal, we were given the banana soy toban and the bento box. The banana dish was not to our liking but the bento box was filled with a chocolate lava cake and matcha ice cream that was heavenly. I don't have anything but good things to say about our experience here. The food was divine, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was top quality. The glass art piece on the ceiling was just extraordinary. While the price is quite high, I think it is worth it on special occasions for everything that you get here at Nobu. read more

Its ok. Most went to have a good time with friends, but I expected more since I've been to Nobu but in Malibu Pro: -The fish is high quality -The ambiance is nice Con: -Most of the sushi is only yellowtail, salmon, tuna - thats it. Although high quality, these are pretty basic fishes -A lot of the brunch items lack variety and after getting up 2 times it seemed we tried everything already and never felt that we needed to try everything -The breakfast sandwich was really heavy and greasy we felt read more