Nobu

Blending Japanese ‘family style’ dining with Peruvian flavours and the odd Michelin start- Nobu will delight both your taste buds and your eyes.

Unless you’re a Nobu regular, it’s probably worth going for one of the tasting menus. We try the classic and the seasonal, and none of the dishes disappoint. As the plates start to arrive, you’ll feel a little torn between diving right in and having another look to take in the beautiful colours and arrangements on the plate. If you’re lucky you might even get a seat that allows you to catch the chefs in action. 

The sushi is extremely fresh and bursting with flavour. The black cod will melt in your mouth and the small pots of truffle risotto (which you did not expect but are delighted to discover) are to die for. 

But talking about the dishes cannot really do them justice. This is one restaurant you'll need to experience for yourself. And to top it off, the service is also excellent, making overall for great evening. 

This was my second visit to Nobu, as a lover of Japanese food this really hits the spot. We once again tried the seasonal tasting menu. The first half served various salads, sashimi and sushi. Then it warmed up a bit with cooked seabass and a fig and beef dish, with cold noodles to follow. It was all really delicious. Despite the meal costing £100 per head we had to add the soft shell crab as we were so curious how Nobu would serve it. It was all to the highest quality but at that price and with its reputation you'd expect it. The staff were lovely and very knowledgeable about each dish, introducing it in detail. And the mocktails were the best. The rose flavoured "Geisha Lips" was unbelievable, a far cry from the usual fruity muddles that are usually served. I loved how the staff loudly announce your arrival if you are joining a big party, it feels so celebratory.  If you are looking for a treat and love Japanese food this is one for you. Highly recommended. 

‘Irasshaimase’ or “Welcome’ was the greeting that was yelled at us by each of the staff as we were escorted to our corner table that had a limited view of Hyde Park. As we were first timers and since it was a special occasion we went for a tasting menu each (Classic and Nobu Now). Both were £100. The sushi was probably the freshest I have ever tasted. The famous black cod miso did not disappoint.

Service was great and although we didn’t expect to see the celebrities that would feature in its heyday, the décor looked very dated, dare I say it but like a staff canteen. The view was not great either. No single item was without taste, however, we didn’t feel fully sated upon leaving the restaurant despite the 7 courses. The strength of the brand still resonated with me and I would not rule out a return to the restaurants in Shoreditch or Berkeley Street.