Everyone has to try the iconic Nobu at least once in their lives. A very upscale and classy experience. The service was good, but at times we felt like we had to chase down our waiters. It took a long time for us to get our drinks and our orders in. We were recommended some dishes and they were really just alright. The Jalapeno Carpaccio didn't exert any high-qualityness for the price point. We would definitely 100% recommend the black miso cod. That was the star of night. read more

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Wow! After hearing about it for so many years, I finally tried Nobu: Chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa and Robert De Niro's Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant (there's over 55 of them around the world). We went with the Summer Omakase experience to try a variety of unique dishes, each with its own flair, and it was all delicious! The service here is interesting, as you expect a Michelin-level style for the look, feel and quality of the place. Instead, it's relaxed and sometimes overly-rushed; like, they were waiting for me to finish my plate, haha... my fork went down and they took it a second later. Didn't bother me, but plenty out there would be. BONUS: Their gorgeous ice cubes are laser-engraved from *inside* the ice, so the cube is still solid, but with a precise 3D logo (similar to those glass cubes with photos etched inside of them, like they sell at malls). read more

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I stopped here for happy hour. The bar bites were good. I forgot to snap a picture of my margarita, which was delicious. My guest had an old fashion, nice and strong I was told. I'll be back there. The rooftop was nice and the inside was romantic at night. The ambiance was my speed a mix crowd of people. read more

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Had such a fun time at brunch! Savannah was our server, super sweet and took good care of us. It was our first time there for brunch and probably not the last. Food was awesome! Of course the vibe was great too! Music was jammin. I highly recommend getting a cappuccino with dessert. read more

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I was so excited that Chicago got it's own Nobu. My friends and I decided it would be the perfect dining destination before heading to see Beyonce. While Beyonce did not disappoint (seriously, amazing), Nobu was not quite on par with other locations. The food was fine. The cod was definitely the winner of the night, but i thought everything else from the crispy tuna to the sushi was just OK. The real issue was the staff. We were greeted by our waitress when we first sat down and told her right away we had a concert to get to. Our point was that we were in a bit of a hurry. She responded "well good for you!" and walked away. While she took our order and our food came out relatively fast, she was far from friendly...and the rest of the staff delivering the food were the same. Perhaps they didn't love our cowboy outfits for the Beyonce concert, but we weren't the only ones dressed this way in the restaurant. Once we were done we wanted to pay for our meal, but our waitress was nowhere to be found. We politely asked other staff to either find her or bring our check, but they said they couldn't help. It's been a long time since I"ve dined at other Nobu locations, but it used to be one of my favorite restaurants. Hopefully this subpar experience was limited to Chicago and not the new standard for all Nobus, but with so many amazing restaurants in Chicago i'm in no hurry to come backhere. read more

Beautiful rooftop with great happy hour deals. Exceptional sushi and the drinks were amazing. Very professional and attentive staff with a good crowd read more

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I went in with very high expectations after hearing rave reviews. I definitely think everything was good and have no complaints but it lacked the wow factor that I was hoping to get. I think the buffet and all you can eat style lends itself to the less fancy and easier to make options. With that said, I would definitely go back and we had excellent service and did our best to get our moneys worth! read more

Nobu Chicago - My first of many plates! Lots of tuna and salmon options. - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We tried the brunch at Nobu and would rate the overall experience a 3 out of 5. Since we haven't tried the regular menu, this rating is based only on brunch. The ambiance was nice, and our server was attentive without being overbearing. I ordered a cocktail that I really enjoyed. We had a noon reservation but arrived about an hour early and were pleasantly surprised they were able to seat us right away. Going earlier turned out to be a plus -- the restaurant was quieter, there was no wait at the buffet stations, and our plates were cleared quickly throughout. As for the food, our favorite item by far was the bao bun breakfast sandwich -- flavorful, well put together, and something we'd happily eat again. The sushi was also excellent, fresh and well-prepared. On the flip side, the carving station with meat and potatoes felt like an afterthought and didn't match the level of the other offerings. The overall selection was more limited than expected, especially given the $75 per person price tag. All in all, the brunch was good and the experience itself was enjoyable, but given the cost and the limited variety, we likely wouldn't return for brunch. Still, it was worth trying once for the atmosphere and unique offerings. read more

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Came here for the weekend brunch - while the food is good, not sure if it's worth the ~$100 I paid (after tax + tip). The sushi options were more limited, but I enjoyed the other hot food options like bang bang shrimp, miso cod, even the brisket. The breakfast sandwich was pretty dry. The dessert spread was amazing, loved the chocolate espresso tart. We were seated immediately after checking in; service was attentive and friendly. read more

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Everything was so good! We had the Black Miso Cod, Salmon, Albacore Meyer lemon, Ahi Tartare. Service was great. Amazing as always. read more

Nobu Chicago - Yum! - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love love love Nobu restaurants. But this one was a bit underwhelming. Lunch time had no ambiance. It was pretty dead and pretty quiet. Bartender nice and attentive. Food notying compared to other menu. And they didn't have their own specials. We got lollipop wings. Ok. Fresh and fried. Salmon burger. Tasty. Cucumber salad - i did really like the dressing. I ordered yellow tail sashimi but waited forgot. No worries. Still good experience. But. Left you wanting more - more for the menu. Rooftop really nice. But no real views. Nice experience. read more

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Been to Nobu many times. I had tried their Mother's Day brunch and recently there for dinner celebrating my birthday. For dinner I had the Oyster trio dressed in three different flavors that taste amazingly fresh. The black cod miso and the uni nigiri is a must try. Great service both times. Beautifully decorated place during the holiday season. The only downside is that they only do valet if you staying at the hotel. We were told to do valet down the street next door. We end up finding a parking space on the street. read more

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What is there to say about this Nobu? Exceptional fish and quality dishes. Great service and some darn good cocktails. I love the Matsuhisa martini. My only regrets and when I dine here, I can't stop eating. Also, it can become a splurge ver quickly. So good! read more

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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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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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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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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Went there for my birthday. Been wanting to try this place since forever. It was middle of the week during the lunch hour. Place was dead. The waiter was a little snotty, but so am I. Some of us ordered the bento box. That was good and all liked the items. The miso cod was pretty good no lie 5/5. I had some Toro and it was good but nothing special 3.5/5. Spicy tuna roll was ok but I have had better 3.5/5. The yellow tail with jalapeño sashimi was really good 5/5. Wagyu sliders were tasty, but I've had sliders at many places that are just as good if not better 4/5. Valet, 4/5. The decor inside was just OK. Maybe my expectations were too high. Overall experience 3.8/5. I will say that I would like to come back for dinner as the menu offers more items that interest me compared to the lunch. The brunch also sounds interesting. For lunch, there are many other places that are just as good if not better in Chicago. But if you've never been, check it out. read more

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 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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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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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

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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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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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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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

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

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 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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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

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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