Great place for sushi and drinks!! Let's start off with the drinks...my top 3 are the Watermelon Martini, Lychee Martini, and the Pear and Cinnamon Mojito. I'm all about tasty drinks. The food is sooo tasty! Nobu and Zuma are a must every time I visit London. Must haves are the Rock Shrimp, Spicy Tuna with Crispy Rice, Hamachi (Yellowtail) with Jalapeño Sashimi, and Miso Cod. Overall the staff is nice but they get somewhat unorganized when it gets busy. I'm a big fan :) read more

Nobu - Lychee Martini :) - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

Great food - consistent with Nobu anywhere in the world. Good service. Good bar selection. Although it would be nice if the bar had high stools, or bistro style tables with high stools. While you're waiting on your table or for the rest of your party, you're practically sitting on the floor on the very low stools, which I didn't love as a tall person. Also, the signage to the restrooms are slightly lacking. And if you use them on the way out, expect to get lost when you exit on the floor below and have no idea where you are relative to where you entered, unless you're a regular. Aside from some tuning on the venue, the sushi is good, fresh, tasty, and well plated. It's Nobu - you can't leave feeling too disappointed. read more

I was distracted from the food experience by my fellow diners on a Sunday lunch. Oh look, here comes a Birkin bag, with its friend, the Prada bag. Oh wait! here's another Birkin! Is that ALLIGATOR? and what about this table, 3 dudes about 20 years old, is that one wearing a $25,000 watch? I get the sneaking suspicion people are about 'seeing and being seen' more than culinary experience. as for the food -- had the bento lunch. There was a TON of food (too much, in my opinion). and yeah, that black cod in miso is pretty good. And actually the sushi is among the best I have had. in fact the sushi is why I'm giving this 3 stars instead of two. If you want decent Japanese food I'd suggest looking elsewhere. If you want a Michelin starred lunch, there are better choices in London. If you want to show off your new handbag as you leap out of your Bentley at lunchtime, book a table here. read more

What is the fuss all about? I am now wishing I had read Yelp reviews BEFORE we went. Picked this place to celebrate a friend visiting London, for a big milestone birthday dinner. What a terrible choice. Being from Vancouver and then Toronto, I was spoiled for choice for good sushi. Ever since moving to Europe, I've had a tough time finding something as delicious as my favourite haunts in Toronto. So naturally, I thought Nobu, world famous, name-dropped on shows, etc.etc., must have decent sushi. I had high expectations. The food was...meh. Small portions, expensive, and not that impressive. If you're from Vancouver or Toronto, seriously, that place down the street from you that you think has average food but is cheap does the same thing. Ugh. To add to it, the service was downright awful. A couple of us had set dinners and a few of us shared small plates. Only those of us who declared "sharing" were allowed plates. Other people asked, and were TURNED DOWN. I'm not even kidding you here - "oh no sir, you don't need a plate." As soon as the sharers finished, their plates and chopsticks were whisked away. We protested "but we want to keep our chopsticks so we can try a piece of other people's food!" The server looked at us like we spoke Martian to her. We were a party of 5 - four of us had received what we ordered, finished it all, before the fifth person received his first dish. And he ordered three small dishes. Yes, food comes staggered in a Japanese restaurant, but this was absolutely ridiculous. You couldn't get out a sushi roll for this guy in 30 minutes, but everyone else at the table who ordered sushi got theirs in a timely manner? Just...DON'T DO IT. I'm so upset that my friend's birthday celebration was marred by such a terrible dining experience. Wish I had kept the other reservation I made for that evening instead. read more

I have been to several branches of Nobu and the Mayfair location is my absolute favo(u)rite. My mom and I went and sat at the sushi bar. We ordered the chef's sushi dinner and plenty of saketinis. Everything was fabulous. The fish was as fresh as what I ate in Japan and everything was seasoned perfectly. Coincidentally, this was also my first Nobu experience. Maybe the sentimentality is tainting my perception... Haha. read more

Back in California i would have a craving for sushi about once a week. funny enough though, at my favorite Japanese places, i would always stray more towards the other dishes, because they would just be amazing. such was the case with Nobu. yes the sushi was amazing. fresh, tasteful, gorgeous, all that. but it was the other plates that blew me away. they had this deep fried full fish thing.... holy hell. it was filleted, so the meat was sitting directly in the sauce (the sauce.... hmmm... in my world, everything is just a vehicle for the sauce....) and the bones were fried so you could actually eat them like a crunchy snack. i was skeptical, but it was amazing. funny enough, the food isnt as pricey as it could have been. i'll tell you what gets you: its the cocktails that bump up the bill. amazing drink list. and the servers just know when to show up at your elbow and say "would you like another?" and of course you would, if you *should* or not. my one issue: the decor and space felt very... lacking? cold? corporate? it needed something. yes i know its in a hotel, but really do we need to be reminded of it? at a place like this, the whole thing should be an experience. a change to get away from the ordinary. but anywho. still... sigh. nobu. till we meet again. read more

Food: We ordered the shrimp tempura for our starter (always a great way to start the dinner), the red chilli sole (delicious!) and the poussin truffle (great flavour) for our mains and added in a spicy tuna roll. Drinks: We ordered two glasses of prosecco. Price: 131.10 GBP for two people. It's expensive, but it's Nobu. Ambiance: For a Monday night it was buzzing. There were a lot of business dinners, but also a lot of locals enjoying a night out. Service: Our server was very friendly. They did mess up on the timing of our entrees because my sole came out first and the chicken arrived 20 minutes later. They apologised for the delay, but said "the chicken comes from another kitchen"...not sure if I believe them. Would I go back? Yes. Nobu is a classic and it's much better here in London than in NYC. read more

For such a posh neighbourhood a very mediocre dining experience. I'd been wanting to go to Nobu London for a while as I had tried it in other cities like Miami and found it to be a fashionable and trendy dining experience. Not so in London's Nobu. As a matter of fact it was disappointing from soup to nuts, from hello to goodbye. We arrived, having a confirmed reservation, and well, I found the host a bit off putting and snooty, like he was quite bothered by having to work at all. That was the welcome but I was determined to put that behind us and enjoy the food. The dining room was very noisy and to be honest I can't say too much for the very plain decor which for having the upscale market clientele did not fit. The service too was very sub par. Our waitress really didn't know the menu and when asked questions had to go ask someone else and come back to relay the information, it all just felt 2nd rate. The food too was just OK. Some of our sushi rolls were very basic and uninteresting. Perhaps had we had a waitress who could have made suggestions it might have helped with our selections. We did know our sushi but it might have helped to have tried more of the house specials, that sort of thing. It was all just bland and unexciting. Not to mention the noise in the dining room made it very hard to converse at the table. I was quite ready to leave which is a shame because we were very much looking forward to dining there. To end the whole night out, a quick stop at the toilets resulted in a trek down a back staircase that felt like I was in the back of a nightclub. And the toilets themselves looked like they were from a nightclub. It really highlighted the fact that Nobu is way past its prime. We left looking for someplace else to have dessert. read more

Bottom-line-up-front: it's very solid japanese seafood, but the hype is so overbearing it crushes the place. The surroundings are... not my scene. The vibe is basically that of any of the major Asian carriers' business-class lounges at LAX, but with more 60 year old men with 23 year old women. The waiters are knowledgeable, and the menu is fairly impressive. Advice: stick with the specialty cooked dishes, the sushi is nothing special. trust your waiter. get a view of the people, not the park - the former are infinitely more entertaining. read more

I want to take Nobu behind the middle school and get it pregnant, thats how much I like it. This restaurant is without a doubt my favorite place to eat and drink. It brings japanese fusion and cocktails to a new level that make me feel that other food just isn't worth eating if it isn't as great as the level that Nobu takes cuisine to. I had a japanese mojito as recommended by the waitress, it was a mojito with a hint of vanilla, which turned out to be an absolute gold mine. My friends who I went with has been to every location of Nobu's now and did all of the ordering, so I couldn't tell you exactly which dishes to order, however I doubt that you could go wrong. I recommend the flash fried shrimp and any of the fish dishes. It is rather expensive, but I would dare to say worth the money if your wallet is big enough. read more

Before reviewing Nobu, I should note that I have been to Japan and eaten fresh sushi there. That being said, Nobu is likely the best sushi you can have in London. Our party arrived on time and we were promptly seated. The staff checked our coats and took us to our table. The locale is very trendy with some great lighting centered just above the table. Great for taking photos of your food! Also people watching as you'll see all walks of life inside. I expected the sushi to be the highlight of my dining experience here but instead it was the appetizers, notably the sushi tacos, the baby tiger shrimp tempura, and best of all--the roasted padron peppers. Each order of sushi tacos brings just one delightful little boat with some salted sushi and tasty salsa sauce to go with it. The taco was great with a nice buttery flavor. The baby tiger shrimp tempura stole the show. They were just perfectly fried with a non-excessive helping of creamy spicy sauce. And you'll think I'm crazy for saying this but the shrimp was laid out on the freshest bed of arugula (or rocket, for the Brits) that I've ever had. So fresh that my friend and I finished up all the tasty greens after we finished the shrimp. I was surprised to see the padron peppers on the menu instead of shiso (I suspect they may be the same). These playful peppers are known for their random distribution of spicy. Most of the peppers are not, but occasionally you'll get a really hot one and you won't figure out until you take a bite. These were roasted to perfection and quickly devoured by the members of our party. If these are on the menu (I believe they were a special that night) I suggest you try them. Their taste is pepper-y but distinctly different. More savory than sweet and rarely found in restaurants. The drinks menu is nice an extensive with some traditional offerings plus a lot of nice Japan-inspired drinks involving sake, plum wine, lychee liquor, and shiso pepper leaves. I was between a bourbon based drink and the japanese margarita and ultimately went for the latter which contained red chili infused sake in addition to your margarita fixings. There's a great number of non-alcoholic juice-based options if that is more your style. The lychee beverage was just sweet enough and definitely a nice alternative for those nights you really don't want to spike that alcohol level. Finally, the sushi. The sushi tacos had some of that lovely raw fish served at Nobu but were overpowered by the salsa and taco. The real show is with the sashimi. You order your individual piece and they'll bring them out in a grand serving plate. You get your choice of different tunas--all of which are fantastic and fresh. I had a lovely dining experience with the exception of a couple sashimis whose rice beds fell apart. These were dabbed on the underside with just the right amount of wasabi. Although if you like some more you'll have some of that as well at your table. Ultimately this was a positive experience albeit over priced. This is likely a combination of Nobu being a trendy London restaurant and the steep prices for decent fresh fish in an inland city. As mentioned before, the show stealers were really the tempura shrimp and the padron peppers rather than the raw fish. At the end of the day, the reality is that I had a more satisfying sushi experience at a hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Tokyo than I did at the great Nobu in London. I loved the arugula and padron peppers, but is that really what you should take away from this experience? Just not worth the price tag. read more

Alright, haters! To say that the food at this specific Nobu is bad is CRAZY. The ambiance might be stuck up and unfriendly, the staff is definitely pushing to make you order as much as humanly possible, the decor is not jaw dropping, I will give you that. But the FOOD is amazing, and I can generalize on the subject not only because I have been there a lot of times, but because the last time we went, in 5, we were a little drunk and very late, so we had to just go ahead and order before the kitchen would close, and so we ORDERED. EVERYTHING. TWO of everything. Our check was over 1200 gbp for five people, so you can imagine the sheer amount of comida. ALL good. I am strict and relatively harsh on my reviews, but haters, don't be hatin on NOBU! it's stuck up, pricey and pushy, but you are guaranteed a divine meal. read more

If you have the money, and you want some good sushi, go to Nobu. It's nothing particularly special and the atmosphere is casual and relaxed. PS- Always go to Nobu Berkeley, not this one. read more

It isn't really Japanese. Everyone from the wait staff are Eastern European. I doubt they speak Japanese. I could barely understand their English. The food isn't really Japanese, except they use soy-sauce. Okay food richly decorated. The salmon tar tar is just soak in plain soy-sauce. Yuck! It is loud. One cannot carry on a conversation. Every time a customer walks in all the wait staff will yell out something that could almost be confused with a Japanese greeting (いらっしゃいませ). At least they did it with convictions. I would skip this one if you are look for food instead of an event. read more

We had a great experience, which was defined above all by the food. We loved every dish, full of subtle flavours and presented beautifully. It's certainly not cheap - £80 for the 'set meal' (before the pricey drinks), but they can charge this because they make the food like pieces of artwork. Whilst I'd prefer to give the restaurant 90% rather than 100% (the food was mainly fantastic, but a couple of dishes were only 'really good'), giving an 80% would seem unfair. This is clearly a place for foodies with a sense of style. I won't be back every week, or even every couple of months, but I will plan another visit at some point. It's a place for special occasions. Service was good - polite and friendly. I know some have said the service is mediocre or poor, but we were very happy with the attention we received. The ambience was classy, but not romantic. There was a bit of a buzz, a bit of a vibe, and it felt good to be sitting by a window looking out towards Hyde Park. I bet it would be even better on a summer evening at dusk. Overall, I've given a 5 out of 5, as it's the best dining experience I've had in a long time. I'd highly recommend for those looking for something a bit special. read more

The omakase was amazing (8 or 9 courses of deliciousness, I stopped counting after 4 courses). The fish was sublime and fresh. A couple of courses were ordinary (miso soup, sushi) but the rest of the courses more than made up for this, very creative and different. Mojito's are very good (I had Pear & cinnamon). Tip- do not turn up late if you're ordering the omakase. They are heavily booked and hence very strict with their two hour seatings. Due to a mix-up I was 25 minutes late and the last few courses felt a little rushed. read more

I've been to Nobu in NYC and Vegas and decided on this location, which my wife told me was "less of a scene" than the other London location. I love the food here. Fresh, light, creative and spicy. We started with some sushi, which is always excellent here. We had spicy tuna and a California roll. It was as good as sushi can be in my book. We then chose a selection of small plates as we always do, instead of going with the larger entree portion. Grilled Asparagus with spicy salsa was an exciting opener. The always delectable rock shrimp in vinegary Ponzu sauce followed and reinforced its claim as the best selection at Nobu. Squid "pasta" with asparagus and shitake mushrooms in an oyster sauce has become another dependable selection that we enjoyed. Our last small dish was Peruvian Spicy Chicken skewers, which brought the heat. The staff was helpful with our wine selection and we went with a nice fruity white that balanced the heat of our dishes nicely. They also kept the wine flow perfectly measured with our meal. and it lasted for our entire dinner. We finished with the Fuji apple, which we enjoyed very much. Always the scene, this Nobu location did not disappoint either. There were certainly a few very large tables of glitterati and scenesters and I have never seen dresses and skirts like that outside of Vegas. However, my wife and I were able to have a delicious meal and had no problem hearing each other or being too crowded. The one thing I don't get is what is up with the bar. We arrived on time for our reservation and although the restaurant had just opened and was empty, we were shuffled off to their bar/lounge. I'm here for dinner and am going to put away at least one bottle of wine easy. I guess if cocktails are your thing this probably wouldn't bother you, but I looked at it as a delaying annoyance of padding the bill with overpriced drinks. My wife and I always get a kick out of places that are part club and part restaurant. As the saying goes "a jack of all trades is a master of none." That said, I was here to eat and it lived up to every great memory I have had of dining at Nobu. Excellent food and impeccable service. Enjoy. read more

Ah, Nobu. I'd been looking forward to going to visiting you for so long. Honestly, if I had gone here a few years ago when good food in London was hard to fine, I would have left this dinner with a full stomach and huge smile on my face despite the bill. My 3 star rating here isn't' because the food is bad - because let's be honest, great sushi isn't easy to find in London, but because the value just simple isn't there. I wish I could say I wasn't disappointed but we left Nobu full on tempura, delicious sushi, dessert, cocktails, saki and a 200 quid bill and I couldn't help thinking of all the other places we could have gone and left just as satisfied for half the price. We decided to go to Old Park Lane as it was easier to get a last minute reservation (so no, not Berkley Square!). Though Nobu is indeed right next to the Park, the view isn't what you would want or expect given the status of the restaurant and I was disappointed during a visit to the ladies' room to see how old and not-charming the walk down the stars was. These may seem like petty things to point out, but when you're paying top notch for dinner (and with comparable places now in London) this just didn't do it for me. Sorry, Nobu. Maybe I'll like you better in NYC. read more

Wow wow wow! One of London's best restaurants!!! Amazing quality food, atmosphere and service. read more

Of the two Nobu's in London I prefer this one for the dining experience. The bottom line (lets get this out of the way) .....Yes it is pricey... Whooohooo yes sir it is. But I say worth it. Now unless you are well off enough to eat here on a regular basis without needing to re-mortgage (good luck in this economy) this is ideal for special occasions for the hoi polloi....anniversaries...dates.... celebrations etc Of the four times I have been the food has been spot on. I have always left sated and glad to have been. You cannot ask for more. read more

I've always wanted to come to Nobu in London so when I made reservations, I was looking forward to the experience already. The waiters are very accommodating towards my vegan needs and made sure everything I ordered didn't have fish sauce/butter etc. My avocado tartar was delightful and I have no idea what made their veggie stir fry so delicious. We ordered lovely cocktails too and the entire experience was very lovely. I like how it's an upscale restaurant but you could definitely dress up or down here. I would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for some fancy, Japanese cuisine in London. read more

Nobu - Veggie stir fry - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

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I LOVE Nobu, I have been to 4 locations and plan to go to many more. The highlights Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno- amazing toro sashimi with wasabi sauce(not sure of the name)- thought that i had ordered something else(different menus at different nobus) it was amazing... we ordered another order of it. read more

Disappointing. Went here for a work dinner, so while I did not have to pay, I will still disappointed. I'm always cautious of Japanese restaurants where there are no Japanese patrons. I was here for dinner on a Monday night and did not see a salary-man in sight. Do not get me wrong, there was nothing wrong with the food. There was nothing great about the food either. When you're hawking a 100 pound omakase, I expect to be impressed. I think Nobu was one of the trendsetters for what we now see as the typical western Japanese restaurant. That's exactly how it felt. Like every Japanese restaurant from the 90's. I love gindara miso to death, but the Nobu version was not any better than the 100 imitation restaurants. I would not return unless I absolutely had to. There are other better overpriced Japanese restaurants. read more

Master Nobu, you are the best. I love the place. yes, it is expensive and some dishes are really a little too steep but the place is worth it, if you like fusion Japanese food. I have had the chance of experiencing Nobu in London, Tokyo and Los Angeles (Matsuhisa). They are both excellent and have the same menu. My favorite by far is the LA one as the croud is far less "wannabe" than the London Met Hotel one. Nobu Matsuhisa is a really creative chef and the must tries in my eyes are: black cod with miso, the new style sashimi, Sashimi Salad with Matsuhisa Dressing, Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno, Rock Shrimp Tempura with Creamy Spicy Sauce, any tempura (avocado and sweet potato are my favorites), Beef Toban Yaki... and of course the very very good sake! One of my favorite restaurants in the world. read more

The sushi/sashimi at Nobu's is not the freshest and would make the best sushi chefs cry. But, overall, the chain produces a consistently pleasant dining experience, with some signature dishes that people happily go back for: kelp salad, artichoke salad, rock shrimp tempura, miso black cod, chocolate bento, etc. read more

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Nobu is a reputable brand known for it's quality foods and elegance worldwide, however Nobu London has fallen short in delivering the same quality found in it's American counterpart. I've been told not all Nobu's are the same, especially if you've eaten at their New York or Los Angeles restaurant you'll most likely be disappointed. Location is good, situated in the posh parts of London Old Park Lane, Mayfair. Decor was mediocre; not their usual modern-ellegant 5-star themed interior design. Since it wasn't busy when we went service was good, prompt, & a bit over staffed. Food was reasonable for England, fresh, tasty and it really is the best Japanese food restaurant around just don't go comparing it to the US. Note: Unless you have money to spend (£70-100 per person) or familiar with the Nobu brand then I wouldn't recommend it value for money. read more

of course the food is great - however, I have had food just as great for a third of the price. I was really looking forward to my meal and had high expectations. and although I enjoyed my meal - I couldnt help thinking of all of the things I could have spent that money on and still had a great meal - the decor is nothing special and the wait staff quite rushed. In summary: Great food, over priced in mediocre surroundings. read more

Love the sushi but have had better! Amazing dessert! Location is cute! Staff is sweet, always checking in on you. Overall joyous experience but space is a little tight I feel! Too much people in my bubble haha read more

What can I say about Nobu. First of all, the name carries a lot of weight and you expect nothing but the best when you make the decision to eat at Nobu. They have an international reputation the maintain. I met a friend of mine here for cocktails and dinner on a Friday evening and was not at all surprised to find it very busy. I was on an unexpected visit to England having just returned from Borneo and was very happy that nobu could take a reservation on such short notice. The service was pretty good, not great but it was very busy. The food was as well good but not fantastic. I have had better sushi at a "hole-in-the-wall" in Hawaii and for fraction of the price. The drink menu was on point and their cocktails were quite good. All in all not the best Nobu I've been to and not the best sushi I've ever had but it was pretty much what I expected from Nobu London. I wouldn't make this my first stop next time I'm in London. I'm not saying don't come - just look to other options before you decide. read more

If I could no stars for the head asian hostess I would. Very rude and not welcoming by any means. She needs to be retrained to work at the front. After speaking with many people, apparently they have gotten the same treatment. What a shame for a restaurant to have one person cause so many customers to leave and return their establishment over that type of behavior. The food is slowly going downhill too. It used to be much better! Time to redo the menu. read more

Well...It's Nobu & what that means is pricey. With that out of the way... Food: Fantastic. Quality of sushi was excellent Service was close to perfection. read more

You've been to one nobu and you have been to them all. It's a bit overpriced and over rates at this point.

With the reputation and fame of Nobu, it's hard to think that I haven't heard of it before coming here! I ended up here for dinner almost by accident without any expectation. Decided to take the chef's choice "Omakase" at £95 (add Sake to it and you'll get the most expensive per person meal I ever had)... it was quite a treat to say the least with every plate an experience in itself. A quite unique fusion between Japanese and South American is what you'll get here if you try this option. This clearly a chef's restaurant with innovative dishes, not a traditional sushi place. read more

Excellent food, as you'd come to expect from any Nobu establishment. All the usual favorites are here, including new-style sashimi, crispy rice with sushi, miso black cod, and creamy spicy shrimp. Although not very authentic, all our dishes were fresh and delicious, and presented excellently as well. Service is decently friendly, if a bit unorganized at times (probably due to the fact that you don't have a dedicated server) - we asked to keep a menu for perusing main courses after ordering some appetizers, only to have it whisked away by a passing waiter. Waters were refilled frequently, and new cups of green teas were brought out as soon as the previous ones were finished. Decor leans towards the modern; lots of wood and decent lighting. I do wish they would eliminate the irasshaimase that all the staff shout out at arriving guests - it gets annoying pretty quick, and they all botch the pronunciation anyways. read more

Nobu - Shrimp tempura with creamy spicy sauce - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

I booked this for my partners birthday celebrations. I was initially surprised at the ease of booking a slot and the restaurant was very accommodating. We had been meaning to try this Nobu but had not got round to it. On arrival we were greeted by a cloakroom attendant who checked in our belongings then we moved onto the restaurant. The staff were always polite, courteous and very helpful. I felt for the reputation of the restaurant and location the interior decor felt a bit basic however I tried not to be off put by this. Once seated we asked the waitress to suggest a selection of dishes whilst also highlighting certain ones we wanted to try. Her opinions were very helpful and honest and I would say her choices helped make our meal very enjoyable. We ordered octopus jalapeño, lobster tempura, chicken teriyaki, Californian crab sushi rolls and cocktails. The waitress assessed our order and suggested the order with in which for our food to arrive at our table to maximise the dining experience, which it did. The octopus was very nice however the pieces could of been slightly bigger. The chicken teriyaki was very good as was the sushi. However the absolute favourite was the lobster tempura. It was amazing, although pricey it is well worth the cost and I would of been happy just having that, a man with simple yet expensive taste! Once we had tackled the main and starters we shared a dessert bento box, again with staff accommodating the changes we requested, which in this case was a change of ice cream flavour. Overall the dining experience was amazing, well worth it but I would suggest for a special occasion as it is very pricey. The food is splendid, the staff superb and I would say it is one of my favourite meals I have had. What are you waiting for, go to Nobu! read more

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this place should be a 5 star place. but i feel like its on of those places that has gotten too big too fast, the service actually can't keep up with their reputation. This was the meal we looked forward to when we got to london. in fact, we were shocked when we got a saturday night reservation! Actually, other meals surpassed this., by far. the actual sushi and fish was amazing...probably the freshest I have ever tasted....got the toro, toro-o, yellow tail and salmon. We also got two rolls, the lobster tacos (yay!) and the ceviche...which was ok. The cocktail list was good, the wine list great, but the sake list was small...the reserve premium sakes almost non-existent. Then when the waiter brought our sake he put it in an ice bucket and left. Uh...you are supposed to pour our sake, its tradition. Maybe ill be back to a different nobu...heard they are opening a hotel in vegas. But I won't be back to this one, and i will not choose nobu as a special occasion again... read more

Their raw food's excellent, the rest is only so-so. Came here for lunch on a Sunday and the first things that struck me was the number of children under the age of 10. They ordered the £42 miso black cod without thinking twice and knew the menu by heart. Unreal. The decor's quite minimal with a few japanese flower arrangements on the larger tables and while not unpleasant, having heard so much about this place I thought it'd be grander. Similarly, service could've been better. Given the number of wait staff walking around, nothing much seemed to be happening. They check all the boxes in terms of refilling your glass, taking your order, but something's still lacking--personality. It all seemed quite mechanical, like you'd expect at a chain (which I guess this is). It took quite a while for the food to arrive but the sushi was definitely worth the wait. Very fresh, great selection. The negi toro cut roll was superb and the seaweed was crispy. The scallop sushi was sweet and smooth and they were huge! The mackerel sushi was also really good--oily with some bite. You get two thin slices on the rice instead of one thick slice, which is much more enjoyable texture-wise. We also ordered the snow crab in creamy spicy sauce, which looked a lot like a cheesy pasta bake. On its own the crab was so tasty but there was too much sauce which totally masked the flavour of the crab! :(( The rock shrimp tempura with ponzu sauce were even more disappointing. Although the serving was huge and you could tell the prawns were fresh, you could taste and feel the oil. The ponzu sauce made them so soggy that the batter would peel off as your chopsticks touched it. And you could hardly taste the sauce! When you could, it was delicious, but that rarely happened. I feel like it's the sort of dish that you'd order to keep ravenous teenage boys full on a 'budget'. I probably wouldn't be coming back. The quality of their sushi's top tier but at that price, you can get equally fresh sushi elsewhere in London. No reason to come to this particular restaurant other than to say you've dined at Nobu. read more

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Not a meal for the sustainably minded, that's for sure. Only the popular fish get any attention at this celebrity luncheon spot. And wow this place is expensive! (£60pp for lunch). I will say that the food and drinks were really nice. The bar serves a surprisingly subtle bloody Mary with wasabi and tankatsu sauce. I'll definitely be making this one at home, so thanks for the inspiration! Sadly I couldn't justify spending £32 for their signature black cod with miso. Instead I had a Latin spiced ribeye over rice, which was a delightfully spicy riff on the Japanese meat over rice dishes like katsudon and unagidon. On the more traditional end, my lady had the prixe-fixe sushi lunch, which featured only the highest quality designer fish (like bluefin and wild salmon). The hand rolled maki (the lady called them Japanese tacos) were particularly delicious. The low point for me was cultural... while the excellent service made me feel like I was getting my money's worth, it's make me wiggle when all the servers yell "irashaimase" when customers walk in and there's not a Japanese soul in sight. read more

This is one of those, I must try in my lifetime places based on reputation certainly. One of the only chances I could get was when I got the bento box on a special opentable deal with friends who had organised it recently. Pros: Tuna Sashimi - Wonderful Assorted sushi was very fresh and tasty (3 nigiri and 3 maki rolls). Black Cod was good. Cons: Raspberry cocktail came with deal and it was OK. Nothing special. Not the biggest bento box in size. Didn't think much of the décor and surrounding space at all. Very simple which is fair enough since Japanese style is like that, but it was almost too simple (especially if you were to pay a proper premium price to visit). And seemed to be a lot of staff hanging around. Not bad, but nothing special. read more

I've never been much of a 'fine diner'. My long-term boyfriend is an ex-chef for Gordon Ramsay so often I get Michelin-star food in the comfort of my own home which is a lovely bonus! However, for my 21st birthday my family took us to Nobu - a restaurant I have lusted after (and hinted to my boyfriend about!) for many years. The atmosphere is lively and fairly casual which wasn't what I was expecting but it made the whole experience much more enjoyable as we were all chatting and laughing without any evil glares from the richer patrons. The food, needless to say, was absolutely divine - my favourite dishes which I recommend to EVERYONE are: Yellowtail Tuna Tataki with jalapenos, beef sashimi, wagyu beef, shrimp tempura, black code with miso and Choclate Bento Box to finish. Don't be swayed by anything else on the lengthy dessert menu - I had to send back to Mexican Chocolate Cake as I had massive food envy after seeing my mother and sisters Bento boxes! The food comes all at once and they make it really easy to share dishes (we had plates passing around all 5 of us all evening long) and it's better that way as you get to taste a little bit of everything. Impeccable service, lovely cocktails, great ambience - if I was a millionaire I'd dine here everyday! read more