This is the restaurant that changed the landscape forever. Japanese cuisine in London was almost non-existant and inedible 15 years ago and then Nobu came along and set the standard. It's still one of the best - simple, fresh and minimalist - not fussy. It's not 'fun' or particularly 'trendy' but it serves some of the highest quality sushi in the city. Ask them to deep fry the shrimp heads when you order amai ebi. read more

Underwhelming meal. Four of us ordered both versions of the Omikase dinner. When a sizable piece of plastic wrap was found in one of the sushi rolls, the staff didn't really seem to think much of it. The roll was replaced with a fresh one but the manager never made an appearance to apologize. Presentation nice, service slightly above average but not special. We were hoping for a memorable dinner in London, but left with a pricey souvenir. read more

The first Nobu restaurant in London. Fairly typical Nobu style. Craving for Sushi or Omakase, the place to go! Good selection of sake, professional service, and a relaxing atmosphere! Love it! read more

5 stars for food, 4 stars for ambience, and 4 stars for service. My companions and I had some wonderful food, I initially liked the Namaste greeting but then it got old as I had to hear it a lot during my meal. Theu had cheap wooden chopsticks that you get at any chinese takeaway and had to break up on your own and get wood splinters, c'mon Nobu...I would cut you some slack if I went there for lunch but this is dinner. I asked for real chopsticks and received a puzzled look. My friend asked for a black cloth napkin as she had black slacks on, again..another bewildering look from servers. All that being said, the food was wonderful. We shared some sushi rolls for appys, I had tempura, yum. My friend raved about the black cod. The desert selection was incredible and artistically served. Oh, and the cocktails were delicious too although could have been stronger. All in all a wonderful dining experience. :) Getting a 4 because Nobu Las Vegas was better. You should still check this out :) read more

Nothing more can be said about this place then hasn't been said. Great meal, I brought a party of 6 here and let the waitress just keep bringing us food, nothing was bad, it was all outstanding! read more

This was fantastic. 20 year ago. Now it's seriously overcrowded, the staff think they are too cool to be even remotely polite to non-celebs and the food is not a patch on the much better Nobu Berkeley (the one where the celebs actually go). Thank God I'm teetotal so it was just irritatingly expensive rather than really annoying. read more

One of the best meal I have ever had! Service was outstanding and every dish was unique and fantastic! Definitely a must try

Was at Nobu on 6/2/16. First time. Everything was as expected. Called at the last minute for reservation and they were able to get us in within an hour. Waiter was excellent taking his time to explain and to make sure we did not over order to much food. He actually had us cancel some food we ordered because we were going overboard on the ordering. Sushi was fresh and well presented. Wife had Teriyaki Chicken and it was cooked well. Tempura Shrimp appetizer was just right and dipping sauces were tasty. read more

I went to Nobu a few months ago for lunch with a friend, and we had a lovely experience. We had a seat by the window overlooking Hyde Park, and it was a nice sunny day. We had 3 dishes, some sushi/sashimi, dessert, and a couple of drinks each. The 3 dishes we ordered were - shrimp and lobster with spicy lemon sauce, pan fried dover sole with red chilli salsa, seafood toban yaki. We also ordered a selecton of sashimi - yellowtail, salmon, sea bream, mackerel, sweet shrimp. For dessert, we both had the chocolate bento box. I had a couple of mojitos with the meal, and my friend had a raspberry cooler. Shrimp & lobster with spicy lemon sauce - A salad of fresh leaves and enoki mushrooms, topped with shrimp and chunky lobster pieces, and a tangy lemon sauce. The dish wasn't swimming in sauce, but there was enough to coat everything and it helped to lift the flavours of the shrimp and lobster. This was a perfect way to start the meal, as my tastebuds were now tingling. Pan fried dover sole with red chilli salsa - this came out next, and I was blown away by the presentation. There were 4 fillets of fish, on a frosted glass plate, swimming in a red chilli salsa, and right in the middle, was the head and backbone of the fish, deep fried and curled up into a "C" shape, with the tail suspended in mid-air. The fish was nice and fresh, and again, the sauce was very tasty. Not overpoweringly spicy, but enough to make my tastebuds tingle. We wiped the plate clean. Seafood "toban" yaki - this came out last, and I am glad they left it til the end. It was basically a flat claypot with a lid (the "toban"), and when you opened it, the aroma that came out was unbelievable. It had a lovely savoury, vinegary smell, and inside the toban were clams, shrimp, fish, swimming in a lovely soy/vinegar sauce. The seafood was firm and fresh, and the sauce was the best of the 3 dishes. It was so good, for the remainder of the meal, I kept stopping to savour the smell as other tables had their "toban" yaki delivered to them. I really enjoyed this dish. The sashimi came out next, and by comparison, the "wow" factor wasn't there, compared with the previous 3 dishes. The fish was definitely of good quality, but I suppose there wasn't much difference between Nobu's sashimi and other places I've been to (e.g. Inaho, Yoshino). As before, the fish was firm and fresh, but the sweet shrimp was slightly slimy. To finish, we had the chocolate bento box, and it was a chocolate fondant with a scoop of green tea ice cream in a bento box. The fondant itself was good, nice and warm with a lovely gooey, liquid centre. The ice cream was the best green tea ice cream I've had, it had a lovely deep smokey green tea flavour. A good way to end the meal. I also had the vanilla and apple mojito, and the pear and cinnamon mojito. I enjoyed both, and preferred the apple over the pear, as the apple flavour was more distinct, compared with the pear. The glasses were quite generous, and the vodka was nice and strong. The meal ended up costing over £200, which is quite expensive. I would definitely recommend their special dishes, but wouldn't necessarily go back for the sashimi, as you can get similar quality sashimi at other top japanese restaurants. Worth going to for a treat. read more

I went to Nobu with a coworker and was looking forward to an excellent dinner. To start with, the restaurant is very posh, everyone looks better than you, but at least its dark so you can't quite be sure. I really do like the vibe and the music playing during dinner. We decided to get a few sushi dishes (both nigiri and rolls), some cooked dishes (some tempura calamari, some sort of lobster, etc) and overall the food was just ok. I am from San Francisco and believe we have fresher tasting fish in the bay area. If you plan on going, I would suggest to stick to a variety and ask for waiter recommendations (though ours, to be frank, was not very good at suggestions). Overall, if you remove the ambiance and good looking folks, this place is just mediocre, and I would have to say all hype. read more

I love me some Nobu and this location is one of the easier ones to get a reservation at or a walk in for the sushi bar. We ate here twice last week and as such I can say that the service was good, as was most of the food I ordered. The only downside was that they kept taking my menu from me despite my protests and that they also seemed to be impatient when we were ordering and not offering much help. That aside...I know what I like and had no problem finding a number of tasty dishes to satisfy my hunger. While this location is accessible I recommend the one in Mayfair, its a bit nicer and more upscale. read more

The food was amazing. I mean amazing. Crazy expensive as well, but amazing. The must-try options are the pan seared black cod which is perfectly cooked and full of great flavour, and the yellowtail sashimi in jalapeño sauce. Cocktails are made perfectly and service is perfect, as expected for the price. If you're paying, take the cash for a night out and just buy a month's worth of groceries, but if someone else is buying, prepare yourself by not eating for a few days in advance and order everything on the menu because it's that good. read more

It feels like there's an extensive menu. We tried a little bit of everything, and yet 90% of it was rather unappetizing. What we ordered: - Baby spinach salad with shrimp: 5/5 actually one of the only good things that we ordered that night - Chicken with teriyaki: 3/5 chewy and overly sweet (even for teriyaki!) - Miso cod: 0/5 Oh. My. God. This was inedible. This was supposed to be the star of the show and it was a huge let down. It felt like it was doused in maple syrup. Couldn't taste the fish. Much too sweet and hard to stomach - Toro sashimi: 3/5 the tuna didn't taste like very fresh/high quality fish - Tuna avocado roll: 4/5 eh, very plain but that's just your run of the mill tuna avo roll - Edamame: 5/5 hard to mess up - Sea urchin crispy nori sushi cup: 2/5 I'm usually a big fan of sea urchin but the crispy nori sushi cup felt like burnt/tasteless/cardboard seaweed and it didn't complement the flavour of the sea urchin at all! - Chocolate bento box: 4/5 pretty standard chocolate fondant and the green tea ice cream was also ok The service was really good, our waitress was very attentive, but I would personally never come back here again, especially considering the price for what you get. read more

This is home away from home for me. The service is excellent, you're taken care of from the moment you enter the restaurant until you leave. Everything is delicious and made with the freshest and highest quality ingredients. You have to get the yellowtail sashimi with jalepeno, tuna tataki with ponzu, rock shrimp tempura with creamy spicy sauce, black cod with miso, and the chocolate bento box which is flourless chocolate lava cake with green tea ice cream. These items are just a few of my favorites, you can't go wrong with anything you order. read more

doesn't top the NYC Nobu but does a good job of serving fabulous sushi in London the scene was much more tacky/trashy at this one than I've ever seen in any of the NY locations, but think this is a function of the Eastern European / Middle Eastern focused wealth in London. risk: too much mink with your sushi reward: delicious Nobu staples across the pond read more

What i fantastic experience i had here. Food always taste better when you dine in a stylish and modern place. the staff were pleasant and very helpful. I didnt expect how much the staff try to help you. A great place. Highly recommended. read more

No better sushi ... perhaps my best meals ever are eaten here.

For first class delicious Japanese cuisine this takes some beating. this is where to bring someone you want to impress-the food and service is excellent and the desserts to die for. read more

By far one of the most excellent food I have ever had. Ordered a lot and they brought it all out at perfect timing and it was all amazing. I have been to the one in the Bahamas but this experience was by far better. The service was amazing and the food was amazing. I recommend to everyone if they want some sushi. I loved my experience and I would most definitely come back here any time any day. Thank you Nobu for one of the best meals EVER. LOVED IT. read more

Great, great food. Never thought the dining space was that special and its a nightmare to get a table. But for once, it's one of those in-demand venues that you understand what the fuss is about. The food is outstanding. Sushi fresh and in the main hits the spot. The whole Peru/Japan fusion thing works really well too- I guess cos they're on either side of the Pacific! Everyone raves about the Black Cod. Yes, it is cliched to rate it. But I'm sorry, it IS out of this world. read more

Eaten here a number of times and it has always been very good. Black cod with miso is a must try, but the Dover sole is also excellent. Warm wild mushroom salad is also very nice. The novelty does, however, wear off after seeing the bill so try the Nobu bento box which is great value, has the black cod as a taster within, and at about £20 will not break the bank. Although the majority of the lunchtime guests are dressed very casual it can still seem a very formal restaurant so be prepared as the odd waiter can be a little off guess the friendliest are sent to perform on x factor. Seriously though, a must visit for lunch just to taste some real tasty treats. read more

Nobu had been on my restaurant hit list for quite some time when a friend was rewarded for some sterling work by her boss offering a rare carte blanche for her to dine wherever she liked, with a friend. Lucky for me, I was the friend. We somehow nabbed a Friday night reservation and kicked off with cocktails at the bar before being guided to a lovely table looking across to Hyde Park. Everything on the menu looked great, but when the waiter came to take our order and we looked up with those we can't decide faces, he kindly suggested we select the chef's tasting menu. What the hell! We weren't paying. The miso was delicious, the sushi fresh and sashimi dissolved on the tongue. The famous Nobu miso cod was just as good as we'd heard, with a subtle sweetness lingering after each bite and spicy prawns came sizzling to the table in an oh-so Japanese way. Finished off with the refreshing taste of green tea ice cream. Now Nobu has changed rank to my Restaurants to Hit Again Soon list. Warning - NOT credit crunch friendly unless some kind benefactor donates the cost of dinner here. read more

Good sushi but overpriced. Certainly not worth going to if you're visiting and live somewhere where you can get quality sushi anytime.

Disappointed. This is a great brand and the Honolulu location blew me away twice last year. It could be the crowd, the new staff or both. The food is fine, but the service has slipped a bit and it's not because of lack of people. There were plenty of them standing around. It just doesn't have the energy it used to or of the other locations. Nobu, this one needs some attention. read more

One of the better nobu's I've ever been to. Extremely friendly staff will definitely visit again.

The quality of the food at this well known and respected restaurant can't be faulted. They managed to bring extraordinary flavor and taste to octopus, a difficult task. Every dish was well prepared and elegantly presented. I greatly enjoyed the caviar infused martini but then again I rarely meet a crisp, cold and dry martini I don't like. ( we can talk about dirty martinis later). Here's where I do find fault: while the service was excellent - despite the fact that the place was very busy - management has devised a clever way to add $10 to the bill. They initially offer water and immediately open and provide bottled water. Add that to the bill and the "optional" 15 percent tip and VAT, well you take my point, a fairly substantial bill (worth it) becomes one $13 plus dollars higher. So, if you eat here, and you should, have an extra martini and say: tap water please. You can always drink water at the hotel or at home. You will survive and be happier in the long run. That said, back home soon to barbecue and bourbon but I do sound fancier when I'm in London. read more

I love the Nobu in Manhattan, and this (original) London outpost comes pretty close in terms of food quality. Sushi ranged from good to nearly great, plus a memorable salmon skin salad (though slightly too salty). Sakatinis were reliable and we had a decent onigoroshi sake which was good and not badly priced. Overall, a good place to eat, but be prepared to pay over the odds (just make a reservation for the New York branch instead - better value) and the ambience is somewhat hotel restaurant like. In summary, Nobu London epitomizes London - you get great stuff (food, service etc.) if you are prepared to pay, and pay. All your staff will be foreign (eastern Europe), well dressed and pleasant. I hope they get some of the massive tip revenues the place generates. read more

If you're feeling fancy or want to impress someone, Nobu is your perfect destination. It has the best japanese food I have ever tasted. But the suroundings that you're eating in is the most impressive factor. It has a very clean, sleek feel to the restaurant and the view is one of the best in London, right out on to the beauty of Hyde park and the twinkling lights of Park lane. read more

Pricy but still my absolutely favourite restaurant in the whole world. My favourite dish is the yellowtail sashimi with jalapenos - YUMS! The sushi's great . . . the tempura with the three dipping sauces is divine. Lovely setting - great service, great food . . . what more could you want? read more

I was glad I stopped here for dinner after s long walk about in London. I was hot, tired and hungry. Unfortunately, their air conditioning was not quite up to par. I sat at the sushi bar and had a gat conversation with the Japanese young lady who served me. The sushi was fresh albeit small for my standards. The restaurant was busy and the staff professional and very friendly. Pricey but in line with their quality and level of staff. read more

Always superb and special. Its the elegant high end side of sushi but as a sushi addict, if I could afford to eat here every day I would. cant remember when I 1st went- many moons ago, but if you want to treat someone special (if any of my friends read this review take note!!) then you cant go wrong with Nobu xx read more

Beautifully prepared sushi, a real indulgence, and toro I will not soon forget. No cheap of course, but who'd expect it to be? I certainly don't consider visiting Nobu essential in your search for great sushi but it's definitely worth a visit. read more

Outstanding! Me and my parents went and the waiter offered to make us up a tasting menu. We got to try nearly everything and it was all absolutely amazing! Well worth the price and gives me faith in Michelin stars. read more

My experience here wasn't great. Very bad service, noisy. The food good but very expensive according the general value of the rest. Not really worth the high prices I don't think. Would have been better off going to another restaurant I think! read more

This is my favourite restaurant in London, and probably in the world, along with Nobu Berkley. Yes it is expensive but I went expecting that and it wasn't too much of a shock. It is possible to spend £200 for two people on just food here, if you go for things like the wagyu beef and lobster, but it is also possible to spend £60 going for the cheaper dishes. A must every time for me is the black cod with miso - it just melts in your mouth and the taste is exquisite - well worth the £26 price tag. Definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

I love visiting Nobu at The Met whenever I visit London. My must haves are 1 - 2 portions of the creamy spicy shrimps, black cod and the crab sushi. With a dry cold sake.service is always good, I try to grab a bite when I arrive in London and usually manage to find a space at the bar. It's slightly expensive but well worth the price. Much better (according to me) than Nobu Tokyo. read more

Pretentious, overpriced "japanese" food. I mean seriously, black cod with miso for 42 quid!? You can get this dish in most family style japanese restaurant for MUCH less. The fish here is supplied by Atari- Ya in Bond street, which has some of the cheapest sushi/sashimi to be had in London, so here they decide to pretty much destroy the natural flavour of the raw fish by adding all sorts of crazy sauces... (easy way to cover up if the fish isnt the freshest) "Chocolate Bento Box" is basically the most widely available american dessert-chocolate lava cake. Its put into a bento box with green tea ice cream... pretty much tastes like every other lava cake out there. Save your money and go somewhere else.... ANYWHERE else. You wont see any japanese go anywhere near Nobu, with good reason. read more

My favorite restaurant in London especially for special events. Recently my wife and I brought my brother, sister-in-law, niece and wife's best friend from the US to Nobu. We each ordered one of the omakase tasting menus. The food was outstanding. The black cod is the best I've had anywhere in the world including Japan. You must try this wonderful gem of a restaurant. read more

I've been to a couple Nobu restaurants - Nobu London is my favorite. Sushi is good as expected but the dishes are where Nobu differentiates itself. share / do family style so to try more dishes. Pan Fried Dover Sole with Red Chilli Shiso Salsa was pretty unique. read more

We are all familiar with the Nobu chain, but this one in particular is out of this world. I come back time and time again because I cannot get enough of the great service, great food, and great ambience. I absolutely cannot recommend enough the wagyu tacos, salmon tacos, crispy rice and spicy tuna and the lobster honey tempura. I am getting hungry again just writing this review and I cannot wait to go back as soon as my wallet allows! Yes Nobu is privy, but it is very much worth it. If I had one criticism I'd say that perhaps they could liven up the cocktail mix a little bit. The cocktails are much better at Nobu Berkeley street. read more