I wish I could give this place 3.5 stars. That said, 3 stars will have to do. First off: I love the Nobu experience. I've been to Nobu in Malibu, Miami, and Las Vegas. All were outstanding experiences. Nobu D.C. feels different fro the rest, however. Through no fault of its own, the building seems a bit dated and the atmosphere was therefore lacking. Compared to the other Nobus, which feel very chic and hip, the D.C. location feels more "business-y" and a bit dated. Also, the fish did not feel as succulent and fresh as I was expecting. Nobu D.C. is a solid enough experience, especially if you are already in the neighborhood and looking for a good place to execute a business lunch. However, if you are looking for high-end sushi or a sexy date night, I'd have to recommend another location (such as Sushi Taro, my current favorite). read more

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I've been to this restaurant numerous times over the past years but tonight the experience was unacceptable. To start , the wine by the glass was poured a quarter full of the glass at about $20 each. Totally price gouging customers because after 3 sips the glass is empty. Then the waiter suggested I substitute a fish for the Tiradito dish without telling me that was an up charge of $15 on top the $33 price. I will never return to this Nobu. read more

Here I present Nobu! Open up the door to a world of ambiance and Japanese/Fusion cuisine with literally all the vibes!!!! Nobu did not disappoint! We had an amazing experience; from the food, drinks, atmosphere, and the waiter nothing short of amazing. We were lucky enough to have Zoe as our waitress and she is extremely knowledgeable about the menu and efficient. She was amazing. So we ordered many different food options and shared, I believe this is the best way to dine here! I'll review each item below... Rock Shrimp Tempura with Creamy Spicy Sauce 5/5: very good choice, tempura was light and crispy as it should be, and the sauce was flavored well... it's not too spicy if that's a concern of yours Yellowtail Jalapeño 5/5: a classic dish per our waitress, and it was amazing! You must order...Need I say more! Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna 5/5 (or more): this was one of my favorites because I absolutely love tuna tartare, the spicy tuna was somewhat similar. The crispy rice comes on a stick form and you dip the sauce and then spread the spicy tuna, it's interactive, fun, and taste very good so definitely order. Lobster Nobu Tacos 4/5: very good buttt dare I say almost so fresh tasting the lobster was so fresh along with the toppings it was kind of hard to taste, nevertheless it was good. Shishito peppers 5/5: surprisingly these are not spicy, I wasn't sure what I was getting into but I wanted to try and these did not disappoint. Wagyu Dumplings 5/5: so I thought the flavor with these was very good, however I only ate one as it was rich! The Wagyu was well seasoned but very soft/tender, and the accompanying sauce has a bit of a sweetness to it. Various Sushi's 5/5: very good sushi options here, everything was extremely fresh! And the drinks, so I ordered a couple of Lychee Martini's because that's my thing, and my friend ordered a couple of sidecars which he enjoyed! And the Lychee Martini's were very good as I'm a connoisseur of those at this point! Next time I want to try a few other dishes, their menu is pretty large and they have so many options to try. Everything served within the surrounding tables looked so delicious! Highly recommended read more

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Heard good things about Nobu in New York and Vegas, so definitely want to check the one in DC to see if it lives up to its name. Although the restaurant opens at 5:00PM, the host won't allow you sit at the sushi bar or other parts of the restaurant until 6:00PM, so you have to wait by the bar area if you want to be seated on the restaurant side. Instead of waiting for an hour, I decided to just sit by the bar side and ordered the Chef's Omakase. The good: The food looked was displayed beautifully and it made the dish look delicious! I enjoyed the nigiris, salmon with caviar, and the desserts. The sweet ebi had a good sweetness to it, and the head was crunchy. The nigiri pieces were soft and tasty, and didn't have a lot of rice. The salmon with caviar was delicious. The Panna Cotta dessert was delicious! I would definitely return to order the Panna Cotta. The bad: Most of the food was salty. Even though it looked delicious, it failed to meet my standard of taste. For the price of Omakase, I was expecting it to exceed expectations considering it's a well known chain. I wouldn't recommend ordering the Omakase. Service was really slow, since we asked multiple waiters for tea, and it took 10 - 15 minutes for it to arrive. Overall, the presentation is beautiful, but the taste is subpar. Even if the Omakase wasn't pricey, it is not worth ordering. The highlight was the Panna Cotta! read more

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Our favorite sushi place when we want to have a nice date night. Since our first visit, we always ask to sit in Kitt's section. The best there! We normally order the passion fruit martini, edamame and shishito peppers, yellowtail jalapeño, crispy rice with tuna, new style sashimi, rock shrimp, wagyu dumplings, and then yellowtail jalapeño again! So good! For dessert, we always order the bento box. Can't wait until our next visit! read more

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Wonderful ambiance, very sexy mood lighting and music. I love the seating options. They are intimate and comfortable. You can sit close together on a love seat or in chairs. They had great social distancing. I felt far away from any other party. I made a reservation and my table was ready right away. It was most of my parties first time so we asked the waiter many questions. She suggested we give her our budget and she would create a menu for us. This was a perfect way to get a taste of lots of menu items. The first few courses took a while to arrive and we were hungry. However once they started coming we were more than satisfied in the end. I enjoyed every item. We also enjoyed the mixed drinks as well. The only reason i wouldn't give 5 stars is because while everything was delicious, I've had delicious food for a more reasonable price at other restaurants. Here you pay for the name and the experience. I would visit as a special occasion spot. read more

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Great time at Nobu DC celebrating a friends bday. Ordered the teriyaki chicken, lots of sushi, sashimi, and a couple apps I can not remember the name of. Staff was friendly and service was speedy but serving time was nicely spread out. Decor was beautiful but I felt like I was in a cave or oddly lit basement bc of the lighting, haha. Would def recommend but make sure to check out the menu ahead of time. Menu isn't very large and prices are $$$. I'd say that's to be expected with name brand restaurants. read more

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Nobu will forever be the standard when it comes to fresh sushi! So far it cant be topped. Dope vibes for date night or anniversaries. The service was good and my server knew that menu like he wrote it himself !! read more

We celebrated our daughter's birthday here. Very competent staff recommended menu items that were excellent. The server explained each item as he served it and the food was excellent. Quiet atmosphere and very enjoyable meal. read more

Amazing food! Very nice environment and kind staff. Super pricy but worth it, definitely an experience! I loved it. read more

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I had high expectations given the price. However, Rolls had lots of rice and very little, very disappointing

I'm sure everyone knows about Nobu and how popular it is. I've only come during happy hour so my experience might differ from others. I ordered tacos, salmon, maki rolls and a chocolate lava cake dessert. The food is delicious! They also have really good happy hour deals. read more

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My girlfriend took me to Nobu for my birthday recently which was an experience. You hear about Nobu in different songs which set a high expectations on quality of food. I assure you they did not disappoint. First, the music playlist for the evening was a blend of Afro Caribbean Artists and pop. I enjoyed it. The food was very flavorful. The serving sizes were moderate but the quality was high. read more

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I hate to leave negative reviews, but my recent experience at Nobu warrants an update to my prior rating. I visited in December with my husband; this was our second time coming to this location. Last year, we enjoyed it and were content to write off disappointing elements of the experience as "one offs". Our visit this year confirmed that they're unfortunately not one-offs and there are some serious underlying issues. First off, we were stuck in some terrible traffic due to an accident in the city. We tried calling the restaurant 4 times, to let them know we were running a few minutes late (still within the customary 15 minute grace period), but no one ever answered the phone. We were on hold in the call queue for almost 20 minutes until we just gave up. When we arrived, the hostess seemed irritated that we were a little late and then told us that the phone number listed for them goes to a call center. Ok, what good is that? Irritating, but I didn't want to let that ruin our evening. The main problem with our experience was that the service was incredibly slow and inconsistent. On a personal level, everyone we interacted with was very nice, helpful, and did genuinely seem like they were trying to offer good service. This is not a knock on any individual, but it's a major problem with how the restaurant is run overall. Either they are severely short staffed or their floor system is horribly inefficient. Either way, it leads to long wait times, forgotten items, and chaotic pacing. We were seated quickly and then waited 20 minutes before even being offered water. My husband ordered sake that took 30 minutes to come out, and then only after we asked about it twice. We had the chef's omakase and it was not paced at all. Some courses were rushed out, and others languished and took 30 minutes to come out. I understand things happen in restaurant kitchens, but when you're paying for a certain kind of experience, it's frustrating to feel ignored and like your meal is an afterthought. The food itself was good, but 3.5 hours and $700+ later, we both left feeling frustrated and disappointed. I hate to say it but we won't be returning. read more

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Im giving this a 4 star due to the service we received. Our waiter was very nice and made sure we got everything we needed. Honestly nobu is very overpriced but I will say i enjoyed the uni, i have had it before and it was possibly spoiled. The sushi was good but it wasnt anything to die over, mostly I can give it 4 starts because the ingredients seemed fresh. They were out of the wagyu dumpling which was a bummer. I wouldnt go back but grateful for the experience. Its unfortunate to spend a ton of money only to be hungry soon afterwards. read more

Nobu is the kind of spot that really just leaves you wanting more. The service is great but I needed more for the price. I was not impressed with any of my food choices. The sushi was good but not filling enough for me to justify leaving VA for a quality Japanese meal. The tuna tartare was fancy, but i wasn't wowed. The black cod was the best dish, but again, I've had better in VA. The environment was cool overall, just a little too dark. Overall, it was ok. I tried nobu in CA, and it was just a better experience. For Nobu DC, I walk away underwhelmed. read more

I've been here a few times, I found the staff a little cold-- the menu is the same as all other NOBU locations & the style of the restaurant reminds me of the London locations with wood accents everywhere. read more

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Wen to Nobu for a romantic date and it went wonderful. The ambience is romantic and not "loud", food was interesting and delicious, cocktails were very tasty. We had a great time and I would love to go back. One minor thing, service was not bad but I wished our server recommended dishes and told us more about them. read more

Nobu Washington D.C - Tuna Bluefin Toro Tartare with Caviar - Japanese Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

I had to come back and try the omakase and the sushi. I'm not sure how they make the best sushi rice I've ever tasted but good LORD, so buttery and smooth!! I am officially hooked on wagyu beef too-- thanks Nobu!!! This go round, I sat at the sushi bar and Man (chef) held it down for me like a champ!! Ziggy was my server and he made sure that I was well taken care of as well. There was no stone left unturned and for that, I am forever in love with Nobu and I can't wait to try my next city and while someone made the comment of Nobu being a chain restaurant... they do a damn good job as such! Okay time rant over lol! The place was pretty quiet which was by design for me since I tend to go at the start of dinner, enjoy myself and then roll out. Can I just insert here a comment about how marvelous the bathroom smells... OMG, what a joy! Immediately upon being seated, I started my omakase, added a few things in and I truly enjoyed myself from top to bottom!! Overall, I'm still head over hills for you Nobu and I can't wait til our next encounter. Don't be afraid to try it y'all-- I have yet to be disappointed!!! read more

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Nobu in D.C. Well it finally came. A London and LA feel in our city. What is different? Well, this location is not like the LA market or the London market. This is more low key. As we walk in there is a partition that separated a back area to the front area. Attire is normal, all sorts of attire. I was shocked to see jeans and so much casual business wear. I suppose because people come from the city from work? I'm not sure but the upscale feel isn't quite there. If you're used to London or LA you can tone it down. They do have valet and made it a point to park my Porsche out front. Not sure if it was to gain attention of other patrons but it was convenient to have my car right out front. The crowd. It is a fairly mixed. Lots of different nationalities in here. Love that DC is such a melting pot. Saw a lot of younger customers! Kuddos to them! If you haven't been before Nobu is pretty expensive. Not too expensive if you stick to a few dishes. We were a party of two and our bill was a good $280 and that was because we tried so much from the menu! Everything was delicious. Who doesn't love Nobu! Not sure it has attracted the who's who of DC but perhaps the partition secured the celebrities from the commons. Eh, the only difference is, in LA and London everyone is one. Celebrities sit near you. It's just the way it is. Definitely a date night spot! The only reason for the 4 stars is that customer service was okay. A manager never came by. The waiter was nice but given this establishment you have to have premium service. So service was what it should be nothing over the top. Enjoy! read more

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This was first time and I was not disappointed. Food was good, portions are fair. Good service. Bring your wallet, but I definitely come back. Love the vibe too! read more

Flying down from Canada, visiting families & friends for Thanksgiving, and my sister took me to this place with friends which I've never been before. First impression, very please. We were greeted with courtesy for our reservation. The ambience was intimate and sexy. Definitely a cool, intimate place for any dates rather is with couples, families or friends. We ordered abundance foods and drinks. Every selections were mouth watering, smooth, and tastefully fantastic. My favorite dish of the night was King Salmon Sashimi with sweet onion. It melted in your mouth like soft butter and the sweet onion just brought it all together flavor wise. So good! It was pricing but it was worth enjoying yourself with friends. I will definitely come back again. read more

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Overpriced and overhyped. Sad because I've been to Nobus in NYC and had great experiences. I was excited to try a Nobu in my hometown and was very disappointed afterwards. We had some tacos - which were delicious but tiny. We had some wagyu there...the steak came out barely lukewarm. Half of it was cold, like they forgot to bring it out after it was cooked. Service was OK, they were pretty busy. One time here is more than enough for me. I would much rather spend my money at the many other way better Japanese restaurants in the city. read more

This was my first time going to Nobu. When we entered we had a short wait until we were able to get seated. We were seated close to the entrance and the bar, but I wish we were sat somewhere more intimate and private. Vodka Cranberry & Sapporo - Good, nothing special. Miso Soup: Very small portion but very good! Wagyu Dumplings - Boyfriend hated them and didn't end up finishing. Pretty disappointing considering the price. He personally thought they had an odd taste. Salmon and Avocado Roll & California Roll - Good, nothing special in comparison to your local sushi spot. Rock Shrimp Tempura with Ponzu - Very good! The shrimp was very crunchy and the sauce added some sweet, sour, and salty flavor! Lobster Tempora - Pretty good especially with the Ponzu Sauce. It brought a good balance! Btw I believe the lobster tail was just plate decor. The service was pretty good. Had to flag our waiter and even other waiters to get water refills and get soy sauce as the one at our table was empty. Besides this, he was very professional and nice! I would come back to try other foods but I personally didn't think it was worth the price because I believe I could find similar food for a much more affordable price! Total ended up being around $170 read more

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3.0 star rating When I arrived there was a valet, Valet was $20 bucks not to be late for my reservation I paid it but where he parked me, merely 2 steps away from the door I could have saved my $20 and parked myself. Th vibe was nice overall. I did enjoy how spaced out the tables were. The AC must have been out as it was HOTTER INSIDE then it was outside which made for an uncomfortable visit. We ordered a few sushi rolls, the spicy garlic veggies and teriyaki salmon which was pretty tasty. overall the experience was just okay. nothing to rave about. read more

Nobu Washington D.C - sushi and mixed veggies - Japanese Near Me - Washington Dc, District of Columbia

Nobu is just overrated. It's not bad but it's certainly not amazing especially for this excessive price point. We came for the $55 3 Course DC restaurant week and the ambiance is of a hotel lobby. Meh. +$20 for 2 rolls Spicy Tuna: pretty solid roll, only item I would get again Salmon Avocado: more avocado than salmon Appetizer trio included their 2 pieces of infamous yellowtail Jalapeno which was the best part of the trio. The white fish had no flavor and the king crab taco was forgettable. I couldn't taste any crab just a cold concoction in a tiny crispy taco. Black Cod with Miso *skin was EXXXtremely slimy (gag) and unappetizing, cod was very mushy Tenderloin Anticucho *cooked medium, fairly chewy and flavorless Dessert was 2 pieces of mochi - really? For $55 I expected a real dessert. Service was consistent but our tickets somehow got lost and we sat for nearly 40 minutes waiting for our entree. They were nice enough to comp our second round of drinks but I'm 100% certain I got a cheaper blanco level tequila than the one I originally ordered which was a Casamigos Reposado. A very disappointing experience for date night for nearly $200. read more

I understand why the Kardashians love Nobu so much now!! Came to Nobu with the intentions of enjoying the Restaurant Week menu except it wasn't really to my friends and I liking. So instead we decided to just order from the regular menu and there were no regrets. Let's just say I am still dreaming about the food! The Creamy Spicy Crab was top tier. I could literally eat that over and over again. We also enjoyed the Shrimp & Lobster Spicy Lemon Sauce, Rock Shrimp Tempura, Shrimp Spicy Garlic, and the Beef Toban Yaki. Literally everything was super tasty. For drinks, we had the Lychee Martini, Mango and Passion Martini, and a bottle of Prosecco. I was definitely nervous about the Lychee Martini because vodka sucks but it was actually really really amazing. The service was also top tier. All staff took appropriate safety measures, were super friendly, kind, and genuine. Nonetheless, Nobu will definitely be seeing me again! read more

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Came here for a celebratory work event. The staff were definitely accommodating, especially with some dietary restrictions. We definitely had a fancy night, with strong drinks, fresh fish, and a unique dessert section to conclude. It was fun to check Nobu off my bucket list, but I don't know if I'll be coming back. This is definitely the type of place you go with you want to be seen or if you're an influencer. The prices are high, but the portions are small. In my opinion, there are better sushi spots for the quantity and quality of food, but the is still a fun and glamorous restaurant for a special event. read more

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

I enjoyed a special 'retirement' dinner at Nobu . Zoe and her staff took care of 12 of us with wonderful food and incredible service. If you are in the mood for special, Nobu is it! read more

Nobu was amazing from start to finish. I parked easily with valet and caught their happy hour specials right at 6:45 pm (everything is around $10). I Enjoyed yellowtail, shrimp and octopus pasta. Try the cucumber martini! I will return for happy hour and/or dinner. Con-The decor was the only turn off. It just wasn't sexy. No real mood lighting or music. read more

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

I have been to a couple of Nobu spots in the past and this location just lacks some of the vibes. Stopped by recently with family and we had the seared salmon, Alaskan black cod, mushroom toban yaki with truffle, Yellowtail Jalapeno, Whitefish Dry Miso, King Crab Taco, Organic greens with seared tuna and salmon sashimi, and the beef tenderloin. The cod here is amazing just like I've had in the past. The fish and skin were cooked perfectly. The beef tenderloin was so tender and buttery. The mushrooms with truffle were surprisingly amazing. Overall, food here is great just can't justify the price. Fish quality wise its the same as other top sushi spots in the area. Don't believe the hype when you break the bank here expect to still leave hungry. read more

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My friends love Nobu and invited us to a group dinner there. The food is delicious - some of the dishes don't justify the price point, but very fresh and well-prepared. Same with the cocktails. Service was a little slow overall, but it's a beautiful and relaxing ambience. The restaurant called my friend who made the reservation day-of to tell him we would only have a certain amount of time at the table. This might work for a standard dining experience, but for one like this, it seems counterintuitive. At the end of our meal, we had settled the bill and were waiting for some of our group to return to the table from the bathroom. The hostess came over and said something like "you were informed when you made your reservation that we would need the table returned, and we need it now." This was pretty shocking, considering that we had just settled a ~$700 bill and were moments from leaving. So overall, perfectly nice meal, but I would probably only return for a special occasion. Given how we were treated, there are LOTS of other places I would rather spend my money. And based on previous reviews, it seems like the restaurant makes a regular practice of this, has been called on it, and doesn't care. A shame. I won't be back. read more

I ordered takeout from this location on a recent work trip and was a bit disappointed in the restaurant. To start, the delivered my order in a very basic white paper bag. I've ordered takeout at a lot of Nobu locations and they always deliver in a Nobu bag. They also did not include chopsticks or any utensils, which I found truly bizarre. My rolls and nigiri were great but I'm confused by the takeout vibe - given it's so different from other locations, where the takeout service is excellent. read more

We have been to Nobu before but that was NYC, and it was an unforgettable meal so we decided to try the one in DC. We did a chef decided meal for our experience (not cheap) but to be honest it's not cheap to eat here! We had 7 courses great service and it was a culinary journey we went on and the chef was full steam ahead! Ever course built off the last with flavors ingredients and plating. If you are celebrating something special and you want to place your mouth on a true roller coaster do the chef choice 7 course service My only complaint is the hostess every time the walked someone to there table they shouted some phrase and most of the staff in the restaurant shouted back found it annoying distracting and kind of a gimmicky for such a nice place. read more

Overall, it was a good experience; very good sushi-inspired dishes with a unique interpretation. The service was professional, knowledgeable and efficient. It was excellent. The ambiance was fine: open kitchen and adequately spaced tables. Conversation was easy even though the restaurant was as busy. I do agree with many other reviewers that the meals, while very god and well presented, were nonetheless very expensive limiting my visits to special occasions, if at all. read more

You'd love this place IF... you were on some keto, low-carb diet. All the entrées were pure protein -- no rice, no noodle, no potatoes, no bread. Ultimately delicious but not hearty, balanced, or satisfying. I'm glad they had valet parking, this was a huge plus. read more

We ordered the tuna cilantro tataki, the salmon nishu pear, bluefin tuna tartar with caviar, salmon tartar, tuna sashimi, salmon sashimi, salmon avocado roll, hot dishes: black cod with miso, soft shell crab roll. Everything was amazing! My favorite was the salmon with pear. And I loved the fruit garnish on the tartar dishes. For dessert we got mochi ice cream. Here were three flavors and each was split in half. Mochi salted caramel was my favorite of the three. read more

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I live within their Uber delivery area so I usually order to-go and I'm happy I get consistent food. The wasabi sea bass is the best! I can do without their miso soup (had a pungent flavor) but the yellowtail roll is delicious. read more

This was my first time at Nobu DC though I've been to Nobu locations in other cities and am never disappointed. For drinks, I got the lychee martini and my partner got an old fashioned. Both were delicious. We did the omakase (which we always do and never disappoints), but we asked for one specific dish that we love (the name of which we can never remember but the server knew from a picture) and specified that we do not eat pork and I do not eat beef (but my partner does). They altered the omakase as necessary based on those requests, and the whole meal was delicious. While I usually like to eat local in different cities, it's so nice to know that Nobu is consistently good no matter which location you go to. read more

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I LOVED the King Crabs tacos and everything you see that I've posted. If you love sushi you'll love Nobu read more

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