Discover new tastes of Japanese cuisine in the comfort of this restaurant. You can share nicely cooked black cod, king crab and tuna with your friends and spend a good time here. Taste good parfait, chocolate cakes and banana dessert. It's easy to find Nobu Chicago due to its convenient location. Here you can drink delicious wine, coffee martini or champagne. Get your meal started with great espresso, tea or cappuccino. The success of this place wouldn't be possible without the hospitable waitstaff. Tasty dishes at average prices are provided here. You will definitely appreciate the charming ambiance and lovely decor. Google gives it 4.4 so you can select this spot to have a good time here.
Nobu was a wonderful experience. I felt very taken care of and attended to as soon as I entered the door. We sat at the sushi bar for our meal and got to watch everything get made, which is a cool experience if you have never done it.
I can only really speak to the sushi bar as I did not get anything besides the fried okra, which I would highly recommend as a starter. Perfectly fried and delightful texture with a beautiful sauce that works perfectly and lifts up to a different level completely.
As for the sushi, It was phenomenal. I have eaten at many sushi places in the city and elsewhere but this had to be the highest quality fish I have ever tasted. So many of the pieces would literally melt in my mouth. The sushi chef and team there was amazing! I would highly recommend sashimi and nigiri if you have a palate for top quality fish. Also, they had my favorite, Uni! The shooter was delicious but the Uni and seaweed was amazing. It was definitely a generous portion as well. So if you are also an uni fan check it out.
Lastly I tried two of the desserts. The raspberry cheesecake and banana ice cream dish. Both were great. Both were a delicious combination textures and flavors. Also highly recommend!
I would absolutely return to Nobu when craving the highest quality fish with a super talented chef and team. I definitely recommend checking it out.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
A Tale of Two Experiences at Nobu Chicago
Last evening, my dining companion and I ventured to Nobu Chicago, eager to indulge in their acclaimed $225 per person omakase/tasting menu. Anticipation was high, bolstered by our remarkable rooftop experience in September, which set a lofty benchmark. Unfortunately, our journey through the culinary landscape of Nobu this time painted a starkly different picture.
The evening began on a promising note, with initial offerings that hinted at the culinary excellence Nobu is celebrated for. However, as the night progressed and the restaurant swelled with patrons, a noticeable dip in the quality of our gastronomic adventure emerged. This decline was not subtle; it reached a point where we found ourselves compelled to send one dish back to the kitchen—a move we seldom feel compelled to make. Another dish, featuring fish that was both cold and bland, remained largely untouched on our table. It seemed as though it had been hastily retrieved from the depths of a refrigerator and given a quick makeover in an attempt to pass muster.
This was not the Nobu experience we had envisioned. The dishes, which should have been the stars of the evening, felt average, boring, and executed with a lack of passion. It was as if the soul of the cuisine had been lost in translation between the kitchen and our table. A tasting menu, especially one at this price point, promises an odyssey of flavors and impeccable presentation—a promise that, sadly, was left unfulfilled.
It's crucial, however, to highlight the silver lining of our experience: the service. The staff at Nobu Chicago delivered impeccable service throughout the evening, earning a flawless 10/10 rating in this aspect. Their professionalism and attentiveness were unwavering, a testament to the high standards Nobu sets in customer care. It's a genuine pity that the culinary aspect did not mirror this excellence.
Reflecting on our September visit to the rooftop, the contrast in quality is jarring. That experience was a showcase of Nobu's potential to dazzle and delight, setting a standard that our recent visit simply could not live up to. While the service remains a beacon of excellence, the inconsistency in the culinary execution leaves much to be desired. In the crowded arena of fine dining, especially at such a premium, every dish should sing. Unfortunately, on this occasion, Nobu Chicago's performance was more of a murmur, leaving us longing for the symphony we know they're capable of orchestrating.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
This was such a great time; I first went to Nobu in Miami a few yrs ago. The reservation was for 6:15p, it was not too busy for a Friday night but it definitely picked up around 8 when we were about to leave. The ambiance is beautiful, the food, drinks and service were top notch. I had the starter yellowtail jalapeño which originated with them and you can taste it. My friend had the sushi and the lollipop wings. The lychee Martini and French 75 was great as well. She loved her dishes, and so did I, after for the mains, we both got the lamb. We had such a great time and our waiter was so relatable, knowledgeable and friendly, he was so funny! We will definitely come back very soon.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Rock Shrimp Tempura
We ordered the chefs creation. Our server asked a few questions amd confirmed a price point. Honestly, it seemed as though each dish was better than the previous. Whitetail was delicious. Steak was tender. Scallops were cooked to perfection. The dessert was my fav. Date cake with scoop of ice cream. There were so many layers of flavours in the main, we appreciated the beauty in simplicity in the dessert. Our server was attentive, thoughtful, and easily excited by food. I always appreciate foodies/chefs. Highly recommend for celebrations. Low lighting and intimate ambiance. Highly recommend.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
From drinks, to ambiance, to service, it wqs a great meal. Our group did a sampler of everything, Including drinks, and nothing disappointed l. However, the tuna tacos were probably the highest rated dish by all. It is expensive, even for Fulton market, but the quality and presentation make it acceptable. Great date night or work dinner.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Celebrated my daughter's 16th birthday at Nobu with the family. The elegant ambiance, impeccable service, and exquisite dishes made it a memorable experience. The fusion of flavors in each dish was exceptional. A perfect choice for a special occasion
Absolutely fantastic! This is my first Nobu experience in Chicago. From the very moment we walked in the door we were shown genuine hospitality. We were there for a business dinner and had an experience beyond our expectations.
Our server offered to curate a custom menu for us and our taste buds were fantastically tantalized throughout the evening. Even the salad was off the charts delicious.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Genuinely the greatest dining experience of my life. It was truly astonishing how detail-oriented, thoughtful and incredibly delicious each course was. If you already frequent similar restaurants and know what you like, I reccomend trying their personalized Omakase experience. They curate your courses based on your preferences and price point and you won’t be disappointed. Make sure to get a copy of your receipt to remember each course.
Also, this dinner was to celebrate my birthday, and they customized our dessert to honor it. It was such a sweet gesture and further illustrates just how well Nobu treats its guests.
Overall, this is an experience you won’t forget; I can not reccomend it enough!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Omakase
I will definitely come back for more!
We went to this place during Valentines, and it did not disappoint. The mini tacos were so tasty and full of flavors, specially the tuna!
The black cod, with miso glaze one fantastic, and lamb chops were tender and juicy with amazing sauce. of course the sushi and sashimi selection were fantastic. Specially, the fat tuna.
I highly recommend this place for a date or business meeting.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Edamame
Very ambient atmosphere with nice staff who were very knowledgeable of every dish. Food recommendations by waiter was on point. Everything fast fresh and delicious. Portions were small but all tasted good. They even offered complimentary sweet for special occasions.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
