This place has been a very special place for my wife and I. We have enjoyed birthdays holidays and many other special occasions. We chose to do just that on Valentine's Day. I will start with the positive the food is always amazing. I love the quality and technique and it didn't disappoint this night. The negative is the service was not of the standard that I'm accustomed to. My orders weren't put in at the proper time that table service was rushed. The energy was off. This made me tell my wife this is probably the last time we come here for a while. I hope that if there is a new front of the house which may be the case, they get it together. It really hurts me to say this will probably my last time. read more

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This is my second dinner at Nobu and I feel compelled to write a review because the food is just subpar for vegetarians. At this location I had the warm mushroom tenpanyaki amazing presentation but ridiculously salty (like call a medic salty) and lacking flavor in every other aspect except for the distinct yuzu (citrus) flavor. The tempura is great and definitely reminiscent of the tempura I had in Japan. The warm mush salad was somehow bland?... but fine if you enjoy mushrooms which I do. But I've had much better mushroom forward dishes at many other restaurants including steakhouses. The drinks were good. I enjoyed the spicy margarita and the lychee martini. Desert was good as well. Overall though I think Nobu is just a bit overrated. read more

I' ve been to few other Nobu and they were Hit or miss - many reviews reflect the same, five star or one star... We had Omakase Hot tea was good Fresh wasabi, always a good sign Ginger was also high quality, personally I like a bit more sour taste but still it was prepared well Chef was still wearing glove, I know this is due to Covid, but I would prefer no gloves - Not sure exactly what but I think glove takes away essential spirit of authentic sushi Taco w caviar yellowtail - it would taste much better if nori shell was more crunchy 5 appetizer sashimi - all fresh high quality Oyster w uni & yellowtail and caviar- good, oyster dish had way too much soy sauce 4 piece sushi - excellent, of these blue fin tuna was superb - sushi rice was just perfect, not cold or hard (last time we went to Sushi Taro, the rice was hard and under cooked, which was a big minus for sushi) Even though we sat at the sushi bar, there wasn't much interaction between the sushi chef, most dishes were prepared somewhere else Also sushi was served 5 pieces all together at the same time - it would be much nicer if they serve one piece at a time (you really don't want your sushi sitting on a cold plate for no more than 30 seconds...) At Nobu, there was no real advantage of sitting at the sushi counter If sushi is your favorite, ordering a la carte Sushi would be better (2 piece sushi priced between $7-16, uni and toro being most expensive) read more

The ambiance was great - the decor was nice and the music was a vibe. The service was unlike anything I've ever experienced before, our waiter was so attentive and there when we needed him. The staff cleared our dishes in a timely manner. The food was INCREDIBLE, I'm dreaming about the black cod butter lettuce and sashimi. I can't wait to visit again. read more

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The review I've been wanting to make for a while bc I wanted to give nobu a few more chances and I think this'll be my last! My partner and i love sushi and I can say my knowledge about fish is suburb and nobu is def not it anymore! We usually order a lot of sushi but the last 3 times we went, the quality of the fish was like going to the wharf and asking them to cut your fish and if you know about the wharf, then you'll know! John(our bartender) last night seems to be frazzled and also just a little down. So we didn't bother to even entertain, didn't feel welcoming at all. But anywho, we started ordering our food and we ordered a couple of apps and sushi and maki rolls bc we wanted to ease in. Of course the crispy rice and spicy tuna is always good and then we waited pretty long for our sushi to come out but once it did, our bartenders are nowhere to be found and the other bartenders def didn't help to attend at all just kept saying John was the one who helped us and idk to the manager. So this manager comes up to us and tried to serve us our plate and I see sashimi and we wanted nigiri, so I informed the manager and John still wasn't around. So when he did come back around, we tried to inform him and that we already informed the manager about it, he tried to tell us it's what we wanted and both my partner and I had to yell out, no it was nigiri. Regardless I just know how it is when you make a mistake like that in a very high volume SUSHI restaurants and it puts the chefs back. And bc of all that, we got sashimi sushi lol which I can't stand a thick fish on my little bed of rice, just a perfect ratio and it wasn't. My salmon belly was dry and had oder no shine and it was tough along with my red snapper and yellowtail! We had to sauce all of it up and couldn't fathom to finish any of the sushi bc they all were bad. Oder and quality of the fish is my con of this place. Don't waste your money here! And we didn't take photos bc we literally left after we took one bite of the fish and paid and left. Nobu should be ashamed of you guys! read more

The first time i ever had proper sushi, my sister made sure she took me to one of the best so I would fall in love. My first sushi experience was wjth Nobu, NYC. The DC location was just as nice as I could remember. The staff was prompt in destiny us after a very quick reservation online. We walked over and were seated straight away. They waitress explained any questions we had and gave us some decent recommendations. We were overall pretty satisfied with the food. Good quality seafood with decently sized portions. The reason I'm only giving this four stars is that I felt that tho the quality of the fish was good, the flavor was very basic. Some of the dishes had too much going on and it didn't give the fish a chance to shine. You're paying for ambience and service and of course the food was just ok. I think you can find this kind of quality fish elsewhere for a bit cheaper. read more

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Went on a Sunday evening with the girls and was pleasantly surprised by the service , ambiance and overall experience. We all have been to the other locations in Malibu and Cabos and wanted to give it a try. Definitely good ; pricey but good. read more

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Definitely enjoyed my night here! I know nothing can top my Nobu Malibu experience, but I'll go anywhere for that rock shrimp! Made a reservation for 7:45pm on a Tuesday night, we got there early, so went to the bar for some drinks. Keep in mind you're spending money if you come to Nobu, so drinks are 16 and up! Around 7:45, our table wasn't ready, but the hostess said we can sit at another table, which wasn't in the dining area...if we don't want to wait. We liked the setup, so we took it! Our server was amazing! He went through the entire menu with us, and gave us recommendations on what to try. The service was amazing, our water glasses were never empty, we always had fresh plates in between different entrees, and our server checked on us at all times; just very genuine. We ordered the rock shrimp (A MUST) and yellowtail jalapeño sashimi (Also a MUST) off top...my favorite nobu dishes, I always get these. We also ordered the edamame, it's nothing special, but I like edamame. We got two lobster tacos, they were good, but you literally can finish them in 2 bites...not worth it in my opinion. Another item I really liked was creamy spicy crab...this was really good, hot, and cheesy. The soft shell crab roll was also okay, but very filling. Overall, great experience. read more

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Cuisine and dining service are a solid 5*; host service is a solid 1*. After making a reservation a month ahead and confirming through the prompts sent by the restaurant, my appropriately dressed, adult, and entirely sober party of four arrived 10 minutes before or reservation time and were parked in the small lobby (with no seating) to wait "5-10 minutes because you're early." No "Please join us in our lounge," which, for the record, wasn't full. Proceeded to wait 15 minutes with no updates while multiple parties of 4 who arriving after us were seated. Finally approached the host stand and asked the status of our table. Spoke with a different person, who immediately said, "Oh, you're all here?" Yes, friend. We are, indeed, all here. Have been standing here for 15 mins now. Praise Jesus, we were seated at last. Immediately, the situation transformed with an excellent, knowledgeable server who made excellent recommendations, was engaging with everyone in our party, and saved the night. We are Nobu fans and have enjoyed dining with them in several locations. The host experience at this location was inexcusable and unlike anything we have encountered in their other restaurants. The dining experience, however, was what we love about a night a Nobu. DC Nobu management, please work on the host stand experience. read more

The place is very pricey. I would've rated higher however they did not serve one of our parties who did not eat sushi or fish until we finished almost all of our courses and we told them in the beginning that he did not eat fish to please bring his items when they were ready. The beef is very flavorful. the fish soup had nice seasonings. the bang bang shrimp was a great choice and offered a great size portion as well as the ceviche. Barack Obama was there with his family celebrating his birthday. the whole restaurant gave a shout out to him as he left. We left hungry and had to go have ice cream . It was a pricey bill and Barely any alcohol except for two Sapporo beers read more

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Well, hello N-o-b-u glad you finally made it to DC (I think). I'm just a little confused with the location decision. Of all the places in DC why Foggy Bottom/ Georgetown area (Tucked away in a low-light dimmed section and hard to see when dark) on M street??? Maybe "City Center" or further into the city where 90% of the people go would've been an good idea. Are College students in Georgetown (which make up majority of the population here) really spending their money at this expensive Japanese spot? Will the upper-middle class in Georgetown fill this place when they already have their "Go to" places like Cafe Milano, Four Seasons, Newly Renovated Ritz's, Blue Duck Tavern and Morton's Steakhouse. ****If you live in DC, I would suggest using an Uber, Lyft or even a taxi. It's difficult to find parking and the location doesn't offer Valet. **** Pros - Bartenders are friendly and provide good customer service. - They have a coat and item (bags or luggage) check. - Tasty Miso Black Cod - Delicious Shrimp Salad - Lobster Tacos - Variety of cocktail choices Cons - Sits in a low dimmed location before you enter M street in Georgetown - Difficult to find parking - No close-by garages that are open past 6 or 7pm - No Valet - Doors currently open at 5pm -10pm M-Friday - Last seating at 9:30pm - Closed on Sunday - Barstools without back support - Small Bar area - Overpriced food items - Mediocre Sushi -Over-battered shrimp tempura - **Cheap tan looking decor. Almost a replica of a 70's theme. No different from the restaurant down the street from my place. Why should I come here again and pay 50% more? I'm so confused** - Feels more like casual setting, as opposed to an upscale and overpriced dining experience. *Big Disappointment they gave us a water down Nobu when compared to Vegas, Malibu and NY. It takes more than over-priced food to get DC people coming back for more. read more

Boy, was I SUPER EXCITED when I heard that Nobu was opening up in DC! I loved my experience at their Malibu location, so I knew I was, for sure, going to order some of my favorites coming in to their opening night! Our group ordered the Rock Shrimp Tempura with the Creamy Spicy Sauce (you also have the option to have the ponzu sauce instead), the Black Cod with Miso, the Yellowtail Tartar with Caviar (you can choose to sub for salmon), Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno, and Shrimp Spicy Garlic. The rock shrimp tempura was as delicious as I remember it being - creamy sauce with a kick, and each shrimp being perfectly bite-sized and nicely dressed. The yellowtail was fresh with a nice little kick from the sliced jalapenos, and the cod was delicate to each forkful with the sweet/savory taste from the miso. Service was attentive, and our experience was laid-back and relaxing. The restaurant itself was gorgeous, with clean lines and a chic vibe, which seems to be like all of the Nobu locations! The bar area is very nice, as its made with a red Napoleon marble from France. There's also a beautiful patio for those who enjoy al fresco dining! Make sure to make reservations in advance via the telephone - those who live in the same building of the restaurant actually can order theirs to-go! That's some VIP status perk right there! +Rock Shrimp Tempura with the Creamy Spicy Sauce +Black Cod with Miso +reservations accepted read more

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So disappointing- went Christmas night - I always wanted to go since it does look appealing from the street - especially the bar. But the bar was closed so we sat at our table - service was fair at best waitress looked harried and dull - ok it was Christmas she was working I get it. Then ordered drinks - decent drink menu inventive ingredients yes but execution off and they were just ok . Ordered a variety of food sushi main course meat skewers etc and I have to say each was tasteless and chewy and certainly nothing special befitting the nobu brand - Now all this could be summed up as hey win some lose some but the bill soured that at over 100 dollars a person for what we got it was very unsatisfactory. read more

Went there with another couple last night. Service was soulless and incredibly slow. In fact, the group next to us left because the waiter never came. The food was ok, not great. We've been to the Nobu's in many other cities and this one is the worst. Go somewhere else in DC. So many better choices. read more

My girlfriend and I ended up here for happy hour and dinner based off her recommendation. We started at the bar and enjoyed happy hour drinks and apps. They have some pretty amazing lychee martinis which is my favorite kind of martini. We ordered 2 apps and initially something we never ordered came out so it took awhile for it to come out. It is definitely a high end restaurant so even happy hour prices are on the higher end. We then moved to the table for our dinner. The waitress was very attentive and friendly. She did a great job explaining the items on the menu to us as well as providing some great recommendations. This is a great spot for date night. It is intimate, with dim lighting and great ambiance. read more

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2.5 stars for a tourist-level spot that at least gets the sushi right. I had pretty high hopes for Nobu. Located on M Street right outside Georgetown towards West End, Nobu had been sold to me by some sushi lovers as a great spot. When I saw that Restaurant Week was coming up, I decided to book a reservation and see what I would find. I arrived for my dinner reservation and found a venue that has that stylish Vegas look. After checking in, my wife and I were led over to a large circle table near the windows that is normally meant for 6 to 8. Several other couples encountered the same weird seating despite there being smaller tables around, but I guess having more room isn't a bad thing. After taking our seat, our waiter came over to see us. While he provided ok service, he wasn't terribly interested in our small table that was using the Restaurant Week menu. It really struck me as tourist-level service. In terms of food, we decided to order both from the Restaurant Week menu and some sushi on the side. We started with drinks, which included an overpriced but decently tasty Japanese beer and a really weak cocktail for my wife. We then soon after received our first dishes, which for me included a crab salad. The salad was pretty solid and represented one of the better parts of our meal. We then proceeded on to our entree courses. I received the rock shrimp dish, and boy was it disappointing. It reminded me of a lesser version of the bang bang shrimp you get at Bonefish Grill. While that dish is popular as an appetizer at that chain, it didn't work at this more upscale chain as an entree. Luckily, we had also ordered some shrimp and scallops sushi. The sushi was very well done, decently priced and made for a much better entree level dish. This saved our meal from being a bust as the dessert mochi that came out was off in its texture (I actually didn't mind that, but my wife did) and was generally nothing that special. Overall, Nobu didn't provide much for a memorable experience. The sushi and sleek venue could make for a good night for someone who has lots of money to spend or tries out the happy hour, but you can say that about most upscale DC restaurants. read more

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We've been coming to Nobu DC for many years and have never had a terrible experience! Our waiter, John, always recommends the best cocktails and items on the menu we probably wouldn't have ordered otherwise. We always get the yellowtail jalapeño, crispy rice, baby corn, beef filet, warm crab roll and the bento box for dessert. It never misses. Such a chic spot for a lovely date night! Make sure you request John and keep an open mind! We're forever customers! read more

Went to Nobu this week. Great place, service is great. Reservation was made in advance. If you want a quiet, romantic place for a sushi dinner this place is perfect. Dessert is fantastic! read more

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Let's begin with the rude staff. From the moment you enter this dated basement restauran, the employees make you feel worthless. They seem to forget they're selling overpriced raw fish. The bar was busy, but bartenders were holding seats for "friends" when the restaurant specifically says bar seating it first come / first served. UNTRUE. The food - when one roll I ordered had hair (plural) - they acted like it was no big deal. GROSS PLACE - GROSS STAFF - GROSS EXPERIENCE. AVOID! read more

I haven't been to any Nobu location, but have heard generally positive things about the restaurant. One of my favorite aspects of this location was how hidden it was. It's right on the border of Georgetown and west end, but don't worry about parking because there is valet. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of seafood but I found their menu to be more than accommodating with many vegetable and meat options. I started off with the 25th & M cocktail (a spicy tequila drink which was amazing). To start the food portion I ordered two short rib and two waygu beef tacos. They were amazing and I honestly wish I ordered more!!! As an entree I ordered the Umami chicken which was a bit spicy but still amazing. To finish all of this I ended with the fruit sake (definitely made for two people). Overall, I had a wonderful experience and received amazing service! Will be back again. read more

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Excellent fun for restaurant week. Did you know they serve happy hour in the bar and lounge which includes both food and drink specials? read more

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I was very disappointed with our service. it took 15 minutes to get our first drink. for our second course they brought 2 of the 3 dishes we had to wait 15 minutes for the third course after we asked the person who dropped the food off where it was. our sever never checked on us read more

This is a takeout review only. The order was packed very well, the yellowtail sashimi had the sauce on the side and was the perfect amount. Would definitely order takeout again - spicy tuna and baked crab rolls were great read more

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I had high hopes for Nobu DC after being to other locations and this one did nothing but disappoint. The food was barely okay, the service was on par with my local McDonald's (I would have preferred the "my pleasure" of my local Chick-fil-A employee). If I'm paying $125 per person for a chefs tasting to celebrate some big life accomplishments... I'd at least hope to leave my meal feeling somewhat satisfied. None of the dishes "wowed" or made me think, "wow I'm so happy we chose Nobu for dinner tonight". Our drinks were okay, but they could have handed me a natty light and I still would have enjoyed it more than wasting $400 on a what was supposed to be a celebratory meal for two. I would have been entirely more satisfied ordering pizza or perhaps cooking up my own goldfish at home. I will not be returning and would recommend pretty much anywhere else in DC over this Nobu. read more

I had to reinstall Yelp because I really wanted to leave a review for this place. I would never come back based off the service received and highly priced menu. Bottom line up front, kudos to the bartender and valet service. Thats who my 2 stars are dedicated to. For the more details about my experience, read below. Started at the bar while waiting for the rest of my party (8) to arrive. Surprisingly there is a happy hour on Saturday. The drinks were good and the bartender constantly checked on us. Things started heading south once we were seated for dinner. We weren't acknowledged for a while and had to flag someone down to ask who was working our table. When the waiter came out to introduce himself, he walked away without providing any menus. We played the waiting game again until our patience wore thin and flagged someone else down for menus. Fast forward to eating. I'm not a fan of sushi like the rest of the table so I can not personally speak on how the sushi tasted. I did however order a wagyu taco ($20) and it wasn't memorable. Again, this restaurant from what I understand is known for its seafood. The issue we kept running into was we had to keep reminding them of items not yet received. Everytime the waiter thought he finished serving everything, we had to inform him dishes were not yet received. After this got old, we gave up and asked for the check. NOW this is where things get interesting because two waiters come around with credit card devices, ready to accept our payment. I see no reason go ever come back here. read more

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We had a really nice experience here last weekend. We started with the Toro Tartare which was absolutely divine, if on the small side given the caviar on top. You could order one per person and still want more easily. We then had the black cod and beef toban as mains. Both were quite tasty and cooked perfectly. The cod separated nicely but was not overcooked at all. The beef was medium rare and tasty. We had some vegetable tempura as a midcourse (and you have to have tempura) which was good and then finished up savory courses with the salmon/avocado cut roll and yellowtail jalapeno roll. Both were really tasty and delicious. To end the meal, we both had the bento box (great molten chocolate cake and matcha ice cream) with some tea--sobacha for me and black orchid for my wife who can have caffeine later. For other drinks, the cucumber martini my wife had was really light and a good starter cocktail and then the Tempranillo red wine was excellent and was very nice with the beef, cod and rolls. Overall it was a great meal read more

Okay I know a lot of the reviews said that the service was not great here but I went for my birthday and both the service and food was absolutely great. My friends who have been to other locations said the other locations were def better but DC was pretty solid. Will def be back. read more

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My first time at Nobu did not disappoint! The yellowtail jalapeño is as good as everyone says it is. The spicy edamame is the best thing I've eaten all year. Tanisha hour is great for trying multiple dishes. The bartender was amazing as well! read more

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The sashimi we ordered was absolutely delicious and the quality of food is excellent all around. The problem is the service. Almost shocking for a restaurant of this caliber. We had made a reservation but were told to wait at the bar, no problem (although wow, given that four people were at the bar, it's pretty sad that the bartender didn't check in on us once nor offer another drink after our first round, just handed us the check and walked away.) It took a bit, but one of the hostesses finally offered us the table next to the bathroom.. we politely asked if we could sit somewhere else and that we'd be happy to wait. She literally told us "ok, let me know when you're ready and I'll seat you at that table" pointing again to the bathroom table.. um. So, we waited. 10 minutes 20 minutes almost 30 minutes before we asked again if we could sit somewhere else, as there were literally multiple empty tables in the lounge area and it was clear we weren't going to be seated in the main room. We were given the table next to the register system for the waiters. Whatever. We were hungry. At this point, we know about the QR menu system, but no server even bothered to mention it, just asked if we were ready to order. We asked our waitress if there was a nice grilled or crispy squid or octopus dish, to which she replied they "did a squid with garlic sauce and veggies"... um, that's how you describe a Nobu dish? Upon looking more closely at the menu, it's a squid "pasta" with a light garlic sauce. It would've been nice to know why "pasta" was in quotes, as it could've been interesting but shocker, we didn't order it. In fact, we just skipped all main dishes since our waitress didn't seem to have any idea what was on the menu let alone what to recommend and in general just seemed annoyed to be there (we had to chuckle to each other in disbelief "wow, she hates us"), so we just ordered a bunch of sashimi and maki. Again, the fish is delicious, and I cannot recommend enough to splurge on a piece of bluefin tuna.. it's like butter. Eel was a bit sauce heavy, only flaw. It took a bit of time to get out to us, but I honestly didn't mind. It's a pity, really. I adore Nobu in NYC and this was confusing and disappointing apart from the fish. The entire service staff either needs to be completely retrained or replaced. We literally would've spent way more money had anyone seemed to care about the dishes they're serving or the brand they're representing, so we just agreed to leave a nice tip but agreed to pretend the service experience never happened so as not to let it ruin our night. read more

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Came here for a birthday with about 5 of us total. The best way to do this restaurant is with a large group that is willing to share to taste as much as you can. We had everything the server recommended so I don't remember the names of any dish besides the beef. Starting at the location and ambiance, it is excellent for date night, a celebration, and they have valet and local street parking. The servers greet you, are highly trained professionals who keep their personalities to themselves (in a good way) and focus on service. The food is expensive but expected to be in a place like this. Each dish is a flavor experience and I am happy to have tasted each. However, as someone who likes to feel like I've eaten when I finish a plate, I'd say the dishes on their own would have been disappointing because they would never fill me up. You need about 5-6 plates to feel like you ate something. Overall a 4.9 star place for food taste/quality, service, and ambiance. Recommend to have the experience but not a place I'd return to given the food is not filling enough. Still a very memorable experience! So leans towards 5 stars read more

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Came here twice for dinner and it was phenomenal! Chef Q Brown is the best! Both of our experience was so exquisite I really recommend coming to try their special menu! Food quality is top notch! They really pay close attention to details and quality of the sashimi here! Cocktails are also another great adventure! We really enjoyed our dining experience here! read more

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Me and my boyfriend came here on a whim for an early saturday dinner. The place has low ceilings and a romantic vibe, very modern as well. The front desk host was polite and took us to our table immediately. The wait staff was very attentive and kept us updated on when we could expect our food. You first sit down and they bring a cocktail menu, once you select/or dont a cocktail they bring you the food menu and explain that there are 3 ways to order. 1. Pick two dishes to share from the cold, hot, and sushi lists on the menu. 2. Chef choice dining experience, comes with twonoptions. 3. Take a survey and set a price and be surprised. We opted to do the first option. All in all it was a great dining experience and I would recommend based on the uniqueness of the experience and food options. It is a bit pricey, but it was mentioned that they have happy hour Sunday-Thursdays, so maybe go then to get a deal. read more

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What better way for my boyfriend and I to celebrate our 2 year anniversary together than to splurge at Nobu? Service was impeccable, the sashimi was delightful, and the drinks were incredibly refreshing. My favorite was the Toro sashimi and the Pina Martini! We felt so special and our server always made sure we had clean plates in between each dish and our water glasses were never empty. The "Happy Anniversary" added to our dessert was icing on top of an already perfect experience cake! read more

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Food was just okay not sure if it was totally worth the price point. The Spivey edamame was borderline flavorless and was not spicy at all really. The wagyu dumplings were good but I have had better at other restaurants. Food wasn't bad but definitely could have been better. I hear Nobu in other cities have better reviews in general compared to this location I heard from folks after. read more

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Nobu was super underwhelming. The food was pretty good but the service shoddy at best. The evening started off pretty well with really good drinks and appetizer (Lychee Eldenflower Martini and Cod on Butter Lettuce). Nigiri: King Salmon, Salmon, and Tuna were decent. Shrimp Tempura and Unagi maki were just okay. Ambiance and vibe was nice and synced up well with dim lighting and music. The service killed my experience. When you pay the premium for a place like Nobu you expect a lot more. It really fell short. Likely not coming back. read more

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Seriously underwhelmed. Even for restaurant week, it wasn't worth going here to eat and I left pretty hungry. The quality was run of the mill chain store food but for Michelin Star prices. The amount of attitude was also outrageous. The best thing on the menu honestly was the ice cream. You can go to a better ice cream store too. Everything else was not even worth mentioning. read more

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Maybe it's popular to hate on Nobu? Maybe people come here expecting it to not be what it is (expensive with small portions)? But keep those in mind and you'll have a great time and thoroughly enjoy the experience! We did the classic omakase tasting menu and loved everything about it. The courses were (out of order): salad hand roll, yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño, tuna, sushi pieces and crispy rice with spicy tuna, salmon tartare, black cod miso, some steak dish with onions and mushrooms, and a green tea (maybe matcha) gelato with a lava cake! My favorite was the black cod miso and my girlfriend's was the sushi with crispy rice and spicy tuna. The signature cocktail was kind of small and mostly tasted like whiskey but I like whisky so I liked it! All of the food was exceptional and the service was great. We'd like to come here again and order more sushi and some of the other small plates. It's a must try if you've been on the fence about it! read more

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The food was amazing. I really thought it wouldn't be that great based on reviews and overall hype but I was pleasantly surprised and I'm planning my next visit. Thank jalapeño yellow tail sushi was so bomb!! read more

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Nobu delivers again. Excellent service. Great food. Wonderful suggestions. Highly recommend. All in all I'm glad Nobu is in DC read more

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I love Nobu DC and it is a must for me while in town, however, our last experience was just ok. Keep in mind that just ok is not ok when you are spending hundreds of dollars on dinner. We were greeted and seated right away and our table was great. One thing I love about this location is the ambiance. It's a cool spot and good vibes. Our server was friendly, but didn't really have recommendations when asked. There were five of us and 3 had never been before. We all started off with a cocktail and we all enjoyed what we ordered. Next for me was the miso soup. This has to be the best miso soup I have ever had and I get it every time I go. From there, we all just started ordering a bunch of different things to share. The hightlights were the yellowtail jalepeno, rock shrimp, and this lobster dish that my friend ordered. All the food was fresh and amazing! I was in town for less than 24 hours just to have my birthday dinner there and was surprised by a small cake that I shared with the table. At the end of the night, we asked if we could take a group picture in the back of the restaurant. Our server was kind enough to capture the moment for us and be on his way. A minute later, a gentleman in a suit ( may have been the manager) rudely came up to us and told us we could be there. I had seen him earlier while headed to the restroom, and saw him standing at different places in the restaurant just looking at people. He acted more like security ( I mean he could have been, I'm still not sure), no table touches or anything. Anyways, that didn't sit well with me and changed what could have been a 5 star experience into a 2.5-3 star. Will I go back, of course as the food is too good not to visit again. read more