I always wondered if Nobu was over hyped, but I can honestly say I completely understand the hype. Just starting with the oysters on the Tanoshi (Happy) Hour menu, I felt like their was a party in my mouth with the baked ones, wow! The raw ones were nice and fresh and I thought it was cool it came with other toppings besides cocktails sauce, vinegar, etc. I am not sure why there are available for a short period of time but I'm hoping they change their mind about this and keep this on the menu for longer. Below are the food items we got. Though everything was good, I'd go the A5 Wagyu route over the beef tenderloin of course, dumplings over tacos, and if you could only pick one dessert, I'd go with buttermilk donuts especially because it does come with a really good vanilla bean ice cream. - Yellowtail jalapeño - Seared salmon karashi su miso - Fresh oysters with Nobu sauces - Baked oysters creamy spicy - Black cod butter lettuce - Crispy rice spicy tuna - Spicy shrimp garlic - Beef tenderloin toban yaki - Wagyu tacos - Wagyu dumplings - Japanese A5 Wagyu - Buttermilk donuts - Mochi ice cream Excellent service as well and has a nice dim atmosphere inside. read more

Nobu Washington D.C - Japanese Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

I really wanted to love the Sunday AYCE brunch at Nobu DC, but unfortunately, it just wasn't worth the price. There were a few highlights. The Karage Chicken, miso soup, cucumber salad, and Yellowtail Jalapeño rolls were all enjoyable. The Yellowtail Jalapeño in particular had good flavor, but I really wish there had been more fish in the roll. The biggest disappointment was the sushi selection. There were only about three different varieties of sushi, with different sauces and toppings being used to create some variation. The rolls also had very little fish compared to the amount of rice. The salmon was served seared, which I felt masked the quality of the fish. For a restaurant at Nobu's price point and reputation, I expected better quality and a much more impressive selection. Overall, the food wasn't bad, but the AYCE brunch simply didn't deliver the quality or variety I expected from Nobu. There are some good dishes, but for the price, I wouldn't do the brunch again. read more

Nobu unfortunately did not live up to my expectations. I've found it challenging to find truly great Asian restaurants in DC. Unfortunately, the food was underwhelming and far too expensive for the quality. Having had some incredible Japanese food in Japan, the difference in freshness, quality, and execution was quite noticeable. The ambiance was also a bit strange--it felt more like a nightclub than an upscale Japanese restaurant, which wasn't really my preference. Overall, a disappointing experience. read more

I've been to the Sunday brunch before and always thought it was a special experience, so it was disappointing to feel like it has gone downhill. On my most recent visit, the food did not seem as fresh, polished, or consistent as it had been in the past. The selection was still there, but too many items felt underwhelming, and the overall quality did not match what I expect from Nobu--especially at this price point. Nothing was outright terrible, but the meal lacked the attention to detail and sense of occasion that used to make the brunch feel worth it. The staff, however, remains a real bright spot. Everyone we interacted with was nice, welcoming, and professional, and their attitude helped make the experience more enjoyable. The restaurant itself is also gorgeous. The space feels upscale, stylish, and thoughtfully designed, with an atmosphere that works well for a celebration or a leisurely Sunday meal. Overall, this was a mixed experience. The beautiful setting and friendly staff are still strong reasons to visit, but the food seems to be slipping and is no longer living up to the rest of the experience. I really hope the kitchen can bring the brunch back to its previous level, because this is a place with a lot going for it. For now, though, three stars feels fair. read more

The Sunday AYCE brunch is such a good deal. For $80 a person, you get to enjoy lots of their popular food items. Their sushi selection is fantastic with lots of salmon, tuna, kanpachi nigiri and various rolls. They also have Strip loin (ask for a fork and knife), salmon, their famous Black cod, rock shrimp, cocktail shrimp, noodles, miso soup, and some veggies (Bok Choy, potatoes, brussel sprouts). One of my favorites were the baby spinach salad with yuzu truffle dressing. It was so good. I stuffed myself with lots of sushi, black cod, miso soup, rock shrimp, cucumber salad, strip loin and finally their desserts. I really liked their raspberry panna cotta and chocolate mousse. I had to get seconds! The decor is very nice and they do offer valet parking for $27, but since it was a Sunday, there was plenty of free street parking nearby. Can't believe it's taken me this long to dine at Nobu. I love the Nobu 57 location in NYC and the Vegas locations. Service was fantastic as well. read more

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Nobu is one of those restaurants where you come, enjoy the ambiance and dine on some of the best Japanese sashimi the dc area has to offer. This was my first time here and I can tell you I enjoyed every dish that was served read more

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We were greeted with friendly staff and service was great too. A nice and large restaurant. We sat at the sushi bar and got their Lychee & Elderflower Martini which was delicious. We shared their Black Cod Butter Lettuce which had great flavor and was crispy. The Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna didn't have a lot of flavor to it. Then the Salmon Nigiri, House Special, and Shrimp Tempura were all good. A good sushi spot with some great drinks and friendly staff. read more

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After watching the Nobu documentary and being a huge fan of sushi and Japanese cuisine, I was thrilled to find out one or their locations was only a few bocks away from my hotel. After convincing a coworker who doesn't eat fish to join me to try Nobu, we walked a few blocks in 98F weather and made it to Nobu in Washington, DC The ambience is elegant and modern, dark and moody, dimly lit by those fancy skinny LED lamps all fancy restaurants use nowadays. All staff is dressed in black from head to try trying to give an air of elegance and sophistication. The staff was friendly and made some recommendations on the menu. I was tempted by the omakese, but we didn't have long to dine and I wasn't hungry enough to order the sushi selection. I went with à la carte this time. I was very excited to try their food, however I must say I left quite disappointed. I don't know if I ordered the wrong thing, or what, but I usually judge a sushi place by their most basic dish: the humble nigiri. I ordered two tako nigiri at $8 or $9 dollars a piece (twice as much than I usually get at my local sushi joint in Japantown, for example) and a toro maki roll for $19-$20. Top top it off, I got a lychee grapefruit yuzu drink. As soon as the food arrived, I knew I was going to need more food. The portions were not only small (look at the thin and tiny slice of octopus on the nigiri! and the maki roll had 6 humble slices) , but it was completely unremarkable in every way. I know what you are gonna say: "duh, octopus is tasteless, it's more about texture" and I'll agree partly with you, but the toro was completely forgettable. No marbling or that rich, butteriness you'd expect from a high quality fatty tuna piece. Sure the fish was fresh, but nothing I couldn't have gotten at any other sushi restaurant for much cheaper and way bigger portions. I ordered more food as the first round would be maybe an appetizer, when I was expecting it to be my whole meal. I ordered the Japanese eel nigiri ( which the server promptly corrected me: "it's called Unagi". I obviously know it's called unagi, but their menu calls out the fish by the English name. Anyway, the server really recommended the jalapeño yellowtail, so I got a maki roll of that with higher hopes this time. I was equally disappointed. No spark, no distinguishing characteristics and I could not even taste the hint of jalapeño. I don't need sugary sauces and overly complicated Americanized toppings on my sushi, the fish was tasty, but nothing special unfortunately. I guess the only saving grace was the real wasabi served instead of horse radish with food coloring paste. My coworker ordered some baby corn in spicy oyster sauce as an appetizer which was very unbalanced. The dates was sweet. It nearly tasted like a dessert. Even after squirting the whole lime provided and drenching it in chilli crisp, it was at best average and uninspired. The best dish was the beef tenderloin marinated in sake and grilled with mushrooms and asparagus. It was tender and flavorful and very well balanced. I could taste the sake and char from the grill and the enoki mushrooms and asparagus were a brilliant compliment. Odd that in a sushi restaurant, the beef was the best dish of the night. For dessert I ordered a lychee strawberry panna cotta with ice cream and fresh strawberries which was delicious and playful. My coworker ordered a stuffed chocolate cream puff which was ok. For the price, and all the hype, unfortunately that's exactly what this experience was. Overpriced hype. I'll guess I'll go to some of the Michelin star sushi restaurants a few blocks away instead next time read more

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We went for the Sunday AYCE brunch for a birthday celebration. The restaurant was large and they had plenty of food until closing at 3pm. All of the sushi was excellent. I particularly enjoyed the sliced steak, rock shrimp, and butter lettuce cod. The baby spinach truffle salad was excellent. The desserts were refreshing, light and tasty, not too rich. The main server was average but the assistant was good. Overall, I will be back. read more

Nobu Washington D.C - Steak , butter lettuce cod, fried rock shrimp - Japanese Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

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Service 100% Food quality 100% You can tell by sushi rice! It was sooooo delic and we are coming back every 4-5 months wife said. read more

Nobu Washington D.C - Entrance - Japanese Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

Brunch buffet was amazing! It wasn't huge but the food and the quality was top notch. Friendly staff.

If you're a sushi lover like I am, the brunch at Nobu Washington D.C. is absolutely worth experiencing. The selection was fresh, abundant, and beautifully presented, with plenty of options to satisfy every palate. Whether you want hot, cooked items or traditional sushi, the all you can eat brunch buffet had plenty of options. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance of upscale and inviting, making it an excellent spot to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or any special occasion. We celebrated my daughters graduation. If you're looking for a memorable brunch with exceptional sushi and a luxurious dining experience, Nobu delivers. read more

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We celebrated a lovely birthday dinner here.. The service was attentive and knowledgeable regarding the menu and the specials, and the ambiance was grown and sophisticated. Dining here is an upscale experience, but I'll admit that ordering food for delivery via third party is also quite delectable. The presentation of their food is also a work of culinary art. Overall, I recommend Nobu for dinner, especially for a special occasion. read more

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Great food Friendly service Nice ambience $80 Sunday buffet we'll worth the price. Drinks reasonably priced read more

I've been seeing Nobu's brunch go around on TikTok and was able to snag a reservation for my husbands bday! They offer a selection of nigiri, salads, maki, sides, hot foods, and desserts for their brunch. Drinks are not included. My favs were the torched salmon nigiri and the steak carving station with a truffle teriyaki. I wish there was more variety in their sushi selection because it was mostly tuna and salmon. Unfortunately their famous crispy rice with tuna was overhyped. Not sure if they sit for too long on the brunch buffet but they did not taste that fresh! Staff was super attentive, no complaints there. Overall we enjoyed our meal but felt like it wasn't quite worth the money or drive. read more

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Did the unlimited brunch here and I actually really enjoyed it! It is definitely expensive but depending on how much you eat, you can easily get your moneys worth. They were constantly putting out new food and it all felt fresh. I was able to enjoy the crispy rice tuna dish and the miso cod which are two of their popular dishes. They had plenty of non-sushi items too and dessert. The service could have been a bit better but I know our server probably had a lot of tables. I think I would go back! read more

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I love Nobu and have reached a point when I see one I haven't been I must go. I was immensely delighted to discover I was within walking distance of a Nobu when I was vacationing in DC. My best friend I visited twice - once for lunch and once for dinner. The lunch was impromptu as we passed by and saw a sign advertising they had lunch, so we went in, were seated at the sushi bar, was provided a lunch menu, and rotating servers checked in with us throughout the meal. It was lightly attended with few diners in the restaurant but everything was prompt and the sushi was very tasty! Dinner had been planned two weeks in advance with reservations made on-line. We were seated within minutes of entering and placed at a table that could seat four, which seemed a bit much. Not sure how that happened unless they just didn't have that many two top tables. When we entered it wasn't that busy with a wide variety of diners - a mother with her four young children sat near us, a group of co-workers celebrating a recent success, a young couple who moved to the furthest table from anyone in the restaurant, and a group of friends were about it. Voices easily carried through the space and some tables were more mindful of that fact than others. If only every table had been as courteous as those four children. We opted to order the omakase from our polite and attentive waitress. Every dish was amazing with immaculate presentation. Nobu is Japanese Peruvian fusion and I love the melody of flavors and textures. Nobu is just fantastic. The drinks also were wonderful and tasted exactly as they did when we were in Miami, so the formula was on point. The ambiance was a bit basic compared to other Nobus. It was a louder restaurant with more group tables and wider open spaces. Nothing was bad and nothing was exceptional in that regard. And I guess that may have surprised me the most because there was nothing about this Nobu that made it standout from the others. Every other Nobu to date has "their" touch that makes them a bit different from a unique cocktail to a particular architectural feature. This one was the first I could say was generic Nobu, and that's not a bad thing to be! read more

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I ordered miso cod and it was pretty good! I also enjoyed the drinks I ordered. They offer a good happy hour, would recommend that. The bartender was helpful and attentive. read more

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Came on a Sunday to try Nobu's AYCE brunch after seeing social media posts hyping it up. I made a reservation through opentable at least 3 weeks in advance and waited less than a minute after arriving to get seated. It was my first time coming to Nobu and I didn't realize it was so big inside. It was also quite modern with wooden and Zen touches. There are enough seating for at least 100+ people. It was very busy and the restaurant was full. The food was constantly getting replenished and I knew the food was fresh. 3 to 4 sushi chefs were making nigiri's nonstop. The rice was a bit undercooked and dry. Probably from making such a large portion all at once. The chefs were not very friendly and looked annoyed whenever the sushi serving ran out. The staff didn't replace the dishes promptly when it was empty leading to congestion in the line. There were a few hot food options including Salmon, beef, pork, chicken, and cod. Very basic salad, miso soup, brussel sprouts, potatoes and broccolinis. Miso soup was one of the worst I've ever tasted. It tasted more like shoyu broth (soy sauce broth), than miso. The dessert section was pretty good with the strawberry, raspberry panna cotta taking the spotlight. I think overall, for the price of $80 a person, this is not worth it. You are paying for the Nobu experience, but if Nobu Matsuhisa were to dine here, he would be utterly disappointed by the lack of quality and taste. Street parking available on Sundays for free. read more

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Came for the NOBU EXPERIENCE ayce for Sunday brunch-- sooooooo GOOD! The food choices must be their favorite items because there were probably 5 options per food category, just the right amount to choose from. We walked out full and completely satisfied - when in DC, need to make it a point to eat Nobu for Sunday brunch. Fish was really fresh, their steak super tender and juicy, and desserts were delicate with just the right amount of sweetness! A must try-- 10 out of 10 for me!! We will be back! Enjoy! read more

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Came here for their new all you can eat brunch option and really enjoyed it! Was hard to get a resy but I see notification alerts for OpenTable. For brunch, there were some salads, cold appetizers (sesame noodles and shrimp), warm appetizers, sushi, desserts, and a carving station. My highlights were the brusselsprouts, cod, sushi and desserts. The fish was all fresh, the miso marinated cod was small but flavorful, the vegetables were perfectly cooked and glazed, and the salted caramel chocolate mousse were all highlights! read more

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This review is for the brunch experience only! I had been jealous of Nobu's brunch experience in London for years, so I was so excited to see it become an option in DC! It's Sundays only, and the price is $80 per person, which includes unlimited plates but does not include any beverages. We were seated promptly, and service was excellent throughout brunch- our old plates were cleared quickly, dishes that went empty along the buffet were restocked rapidly, and all of the servers and runners were friendly and attentive. The quality of everything at Nobu is excellent, and brunch was no exception. The back of the restaurant is set up into different areas- there was a "hot" section to the left with a carving station (salmon and I believe prime rib), the famous black miso cod, chicken karaage, and miso soup. On the right were three salad options and all of the sushi options. In the middle, there was a dessert table, a shrimp cocktail table, and a table with three side dishes (fingerling potatoes, broccolini, and brussels sprouts). There was a nice variety available, especially for the sushi- I think there were at least four nigiri options and four rolls, as well as crispy rice with tuna. I was really impressed that there were five sushi chefs behind the buffet constantly making and replenishing the nigiri and rolls. Almost everything we had was fantastic- the sushi has some of the best quality fish you'll have, and the small accompaniments on top of the nigiri went so well with the fish. We really liked getting to try some of the sides, too, like the crispy Brussels sprouts and the soba noodle salad with spicy lemon dressing. The black miso cod is famous for a reason- it was so good! We were also really impressed by the dessert table, there were five different options of mini desserts and all of the ones we tried were great. We loved the buttermilk donuts and the raspberry panna cotta, which was so light and fresh. I will say, the lines get pretty long, particularly for sushi, but they also go pretty quickly. Although we really enjoyed everything, I'm just not sure I would recommend this brunch at the current price point. $80 per person is really steep! This is also one of the higher prices for this experience compared with other cities (which can be around $65 or $70). I think it would've felt more worth it if the price included a glass of bubbly, or even coffee and tea, but everything else is additional (it's nice that the cocktails are at HH prices, but they're still at least $16 each). With tip, it's pretty easy for this to become a $250-300 brunch, and I just can't say it's worth that very high price tag- particularly when a lot of what's available at the brunch buffet is also available at happy hour (now, the happy hour, I'd recommend without a second thought!). We really enjoyed our experience, but likely won't be back to brunch soon at this price point. read more

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I'm giving five stars because it far surpasses the Vegas location. We sat at the counter and that was the best, plus most well lit, experience. The Chefs made us some delicious rolls even though we didn't order the most intricate ones. Primarily because I'm pretty set on the variety of rolls I like. We did live vicariously through some folks next to us who did the "whatever the Chef wants" path and that was neat! We had a great experience for our girls night out! Plus the hosting staff was so kind to have taken some pictures for us without us even needing to ask! read more

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Our first Nobu experience was wonderful. While I'm not sure it was the best sushi I've ever had, the service made it a really stand out meal. Our waiter explained everything on the menu in great detail and helped us pick out dishes from the hot and cold menu. He then brought the plates to us in the order that they suggested and paced it perfectly so that we didn't feel rushed but never felt like we were waiting on something. The attention to detail was wonderful. The nigiri sushi had a really good rice texture and temperature, the melt-in-your-mouth quality you look for. The rolls were average and not worth the price tag. The miso cod was unlike anything I've ever had - really really sweet and succulent. It was so rich that a few bites was plenty for me. The yellowtail jalapeño was really delicious as well in the light yuzu sauce - the perfect start to a meal. Finally, the lychee martini was wonderfully balanced and not too sweet!! Highly recommend that one. In terms of ambiance, everything is very chic and upscale. The restaurant was so large it was difficult to have that authentic sushi restaurant feel but overall it was very nice. If you have one sushi experience in DC - it should be Sushi Nakazawa IMO read more

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dragged my partner out here for their all you can eat on a Sunday because why the hell not. free street parking (on Sundays only) can be found right outside the restaurant if available so you don't even have to pay for parking! we arrived right before they opened and was seated at 11 AM on the dot. our waiter was so friendly and super helpful as soon as we sat down, he immediately greeted us. he gave us his drink recommendations and provided a detailed breakdown on the buffet. drinks are not included in buffet price so we both ordered a cocktail of our choice which one was recommended by our server. we split up and hit the buffet with my partner getting into the sushi line and I went straight for the hot food. we piled it up with a variety of food so we could see what we enjoyed the most. as we were eating, more and more people started to arrive and the restaurant was filling up by the time it was 12 PM. our favorite was the yellowtail roll & pork tenderloin. everything else was ok. dessert is skip worthy. it wasn't that great. for $80 a person, you get a variety of items, but I don't believe the price tag is worth it. service was top notch & they make sure you're well taken care. we definitely left with full bellies. thankfully nobu is located next to Georgetown so we went on a nice stroll afterwards to digest! read more

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5 stars plus! We went for the brunch experience!! I heard mixed reviews about it but we were celebrating my daughters 21st birthday so we decided to give it a try! We were so happy we went! Try for a reservation on Open Table. They have an option to get on a waiting list if they don't have any reservation available. We were able to get our reservation this way. They also have an option of sitting in the lounge without a reservation. Nobu called and texted to make sure we were coming in. Now on to the food!! Amazing!! We started with the sushi bar! Some of our highlights are: tuna and avocado crispy rice! The cucumber salad and the Negri! Every bite was just as good as the last!! We moved on to the veggie table. The Brussel sprouts with jalapeño! A must try! The hot bar highlights were the Miso Cod, crispy shrimp and the salmon. The dessert table offered many desserts. Our favorites were the chocolate mousse, panna cotta and the doughnuts!! The restaurant was lovely. The server kept our water glasses full and was attentive. I highly recommend the brunch experience! It's worth every bite!! The bathrooms needed attention but that was due to the women using them and they were responsive with cleaning them upon request. read more

I had a fabulous dinner here on Saturday for a family birthday. The cocktails and food were all top notch. Our table of 7 shared a number of dishes including the crispy rice with avocado, crispy rice with tuna, seabass, black cod, a sushi selection, tempura shrimp, lobster ceviche, tacos, and wagyu dumplings. The seasonal pumpkin cocktail was lovely with balanced flavors without being too sweet. The wagyu dumplings were our table's favorite. I could usually take or leave dumplings but these ones were juicy and packed full of flavor and meat. The tempura shrimp were fun but not the most unique dish. The black cod was incredible and I'd three of them myself if I could. Service was attentive for the most part but we did need to request water a couple of times when our glasses were empty. What honestly made this a five star instead of four star experience was how they handled my allergic reaction. Our server started out the meal by asking about any allergies. I didn't say anything because my allulose allergy had never been an issue in any restaurant ever, and 95% of people have never even heard of it. Imagine my surprise when I broke out in hives towards the end of our meal. I emailed that evening and called a couple of days later to find out if anything I ate contained allulose. I received a call earlier today that their sushi rice is made with a monk fruit allulose blend. Not only are they adding allulose to their allergens list (totally unnecessary since I'm the only person I know of with the allergy but very thoughtful!), but they are kindly emailing me a gift card to return. Once again, unnecessary but so thoughtful. I look forward to returning for my favorite black cod and wagyu dumplings. I'll skip the rice next time. read more

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Went for brunch and it was a great deal, AYCE quality sushi? Sign me up! I just came back from Japan and was hesitant with trying sushi again after that amazing experience, but this sushi didn't disappoint! Fresh, big pieces. The star of the show was the berry panna cotta though. That was delicious. The salads were surprisingly very well dressed and I got multiple rounds of it. Everyone was friendly and they even gave me a birthday dessert. The restaurant was bigger than I expected and so clean. I loved it and would come back! The ratio on the crispy spicy tuna could've been a little more but other than that, phenomenal! The cod as well, always top tier as well as the yellowtail with the cilantro, that stole the show. read more

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Came for brunch sushi AYCE on the weekend and it was so well worth what we spent! Food was still fresh and just as you get it ala carte. We came at around 1:45pm and had until 3pm to eat given they close at 3pm. We were stuffed!!! Drinks were also really well made and balanced. We sat at the bar since we didn't get a reservation. Bar seating was great and comfortable, still pretty roomy and we had no issues! Def will come back again when we have a big craving for sushi and that miso black cod. read more

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I came right when they opened for happy hour and was seated right away, which was great. The cocktails were all excellent. I had the Lychee Martini, a Yuzu Old Fashioned, and their special Halloween drink, which was a bit sweet but still good. For food, I ordered the spicy tuna, spicy scallop, and a double order of the yellowtail sashimi. Everything was fresh and full of flavor, just what you expect from Nobu. The only downside was the pricing. There are a few different happy hour menus online, and the in-person prices were a bit higher than expected at $16 per item. Still, the quality, service, and drinks made it worth it. I'd definitely come back, but I'll double-check the current menu next time. read more

Nobu Washington D.C - Lychee Martini, Yellowtail Jalapeño (6 pcs)jalapeno - Japanese Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

Honestly a great bottomless brunch for the price! I had never been to nobu so I was excited to find out they offer bottomless sushi brunch on Sundays! All of the food tasted so fresh and their raspberry dessert was amazing. I probably got one of everything by my favorite had to be the salmon nigiri and crispy rice. The cocktail of choice was the lychee elderberry martini and that was also really yummy. The hosts were very nice and accommodating (even though we were late for our res!) Our server was very attentive and the environment was so cute and calm. The perfect atmosphere for a Sunday brunch. I will definitely be back! read more

Nobu Washington D.C - Margarita & lychee elderberry martini - Japanese Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

I love this place, but my wallet absolutely does not -- every visit is a splurge and I make peace with it before I even walk in. The food is amazing from start to finish, apps to entree, with every bite earning its own little "mmmmm." Staff is always extremely nice, and the vibe is the kind of chill you want when you're about to spend a paycheck on dinner. read more

We went for the weekend bottomless brunch. Despite having the last seating of the day, it seemed like all the options were still available and being replenished regularly. The sushi options were all as good as usual. They also offered several cooked options including beef roast, baked salmon, miso cod, and chicken. The dessert table was lackluster, but to be frank, i don't go to sushi restaurants for desserts. read more

Nobu NOBU Nobu! (Future's Voice lol) Birthday reservations to Nobu were such a delight, I love sushi and never been here but oh so glad I was able to experience this spot. The location is oddly placed in the middle of office buildings and away from the true heart of Georgetown. No wonder I never knew this was here sadly, if only this was by the waterfront with a rooftop would be so perfect. ROCK SHRIMP TEMPURA $34 This dish was so delicious and crispy with a perfect amount of sauce. A good amount of shrimp and greens for decor. CRISPY RICE $10 I had to try this, it was so cute and extremely crispy. I think I would get regular rice the next time but I'm glad I tried this. I added sliced avocado and spicy mayo on the side to enhance the experience. NOBU MINI TACOS ($11/12 each) WOW! These tacos were literally bite sized and had to be ordered in quantities of 2. We picked Crab & Lobster but wished it was much bigger. Definitely a mini snack lol. CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS $16 I had to add some veggies so this was perfect, crispy , flavorful and was roasted. I absolutely lover this. BENTO BOX DESSERT $18 Such a beautiful way to end dinner, this bento box dessert came with a perfect round scoop of Imperial Matcha Gelato and Valrhona Dark Chocolate Fondant lava cake along with Chocolate handwritten Happy Birthday and a flower decor. This tasted as good as it looked! The only thing I would've added was a scoop of Coconut Ice cream. There was more food but I didn't want to write all day lol. Customer service was top tier, very welcoming and informative. I just wish all the food came out the same time instead of all separate and 10-15 minutes apart. This place is bit pricey but nice for a special occasion. The food is great but keep in mind, you're building your meal kinda al la cart style. read more

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nobu has gone so downhill. first time in the dc nobu, very dissapointed. the scallops had no sweetness which was so strange to me. the fish was overall unimpressive -- not especially fresh or bright in flavour, the yellowtail is always a nice classic dish, and tried the lychee martini and was delighted. service was as expected and up to par but do feel it's all past it's prime. you can only have miso cod so many times. read more

Nobu Washington D.C - lychee martini, Yellowtail Jalapeño (6 pcs) - Japanese Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

I rarely leave negative reviews because I understand how hard the hospitality industry works. But this experience has been so disappointing that I feel compelled to share it. My husband and I are new parents and don't get out to DC for date nights anymore. Our generous friends gifted us a $250 gift card to Nobu DC so we could enjoy a special evening out. We paid for an expensive Uber into the city and ordered dinner, even adding additional items beyond the gift card amount because we were enjoying ourselves. When it came time to pay, we were told the gift card "wasn't working" and that we would need to use another form of payment. We were confused but didn't want to create a scene, so we paid the $360+ bill with our credit card. After getting home, we contacted our friend, who confirmed she purchased the gift card in person directly from Nobu DC. This was not a third-party retailer purchase. It appears to have been an activation error on the restaurant's end. We called Nobu to resolve the issue and provided proof of purchase. Instead of correcting what was clearly an internal error, we were told their gift cards are handled by a third party and that we needed to contact them ourselves. We did. The third-party representative requested detailed purchase information (what card was used to buy it, where it was purchased, etc.), which we promptly provided. He stated the issue would need to be escalated to Nobu headquarters. Our dinner was on November 22nd. It has now been months with no resolution despite weekly follow-ups. At this point: * Our friend is out $250 * We are out $360+ * Nobu has effectively been paid twice Beyond the financial aspect, it's incredibly disappointing that no one has taken ownership of what appears to be a clear activation mistake at the point of sale. Instead, the burden has fallen entirely on the customer to chase down a resolution. For a restaurant of this caliber and price point, the service recovery has been extremely underwhelming. Until this is resolved, I cannot recommend supporting a business that fails to stand behind its own gift cards. read more

The Sunday Brunch was great! Several food stations to try. Ribeye Carving, Shrimp Tempura, Crispy Rice, Cauliflower, Jalapeño Chicken and Rice, Salad and a delicious dessert table. Excellent service, and cocktails were very tasty. Ambiance was perfect inside! Outdoor patio setup would be nice depending on the weather. One thing that was disappointing was the reservation process. I called for a reservation two weeks in advance, and was told the only time available was 2:00 pm. When we arrived there were several tables open, and then they announced the food stations will close at 3:00 pm. If I knew that we would only get an hour for the food stations then I would not have bothered taking the 2:00 pm time slot or making a reservation at all. Unfortunately, it was a very rushed brunch which put a damper on the day. I would suggest not to accept any late time slots. read more

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Consistently good! You get exactly what you expect when visiting Nobu--great food and great service (at a high price point). The tuna crispy rice and the miso spinach salad are two of my favorite dishes. If you visit, request Zoe as your waitress--she's a pro! read more

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Great service, good ambience and perfect meal portion, excellent recommendation by server read more

Nobu Washington D.C - Japanese Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

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Fabulous Sunday Brunch! Everything fresh & delicious. Black miso cod melted in my mouth! Salmon was so juicy! Sushi was Instagramable in presentation and oh so good!!! read more

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