Nobu

My fiance & I went here for my last night in NYC and were really torn between the $120 tasting menu that everyone told us to get, or the much less expensive a-la-carte that seemed to provide exactly what we wanted. We finally decided we would always wonder if we didn't try the tasting menu and did it. DON'T DO THIS! Unless you only want small tastes of very high-end dishes (like kobe beef, which was amazing), do your own thing! We were hungry right up until the end, when we reminded the waiter that we had requested the famous Black cod miso as one of our dishes and later found out he added it on top of our already ridiculously expensive bill. He kept asking us if we were still hungry, but I guess that meant if we said yes he was planning on adding that on as extra! I did enjoy the yellowtail jalepeno, the wild alaskan salmon sashimi salad, and the salmon sushi at the end, but I would have enjoyed even more a la carte softshell crab roll, more maki rolls, etc. And we were traumatized by the $380 bill, when we'd only had two drinks each. Don't get sucked in by the hype, take Nobu for what's it worth and get a deal by just ordering off the menu. Pros: kobe beef, nice cozy corner booth, good service Cons: omakase menu, too expensive, hard to communicate with waiter more

I can't recommend Nobu highly enough. It is stylish and posh, but not over the top. The food is simply to die for. The toro tartar is silky sinful goodness. The yellowtail/ jalapeno sashimi is delightful. The miso cod is famous for a reason...it's a must-have. So tender and yummy. The kobe beef is the best I've had anywhere. And the lychee martini made with sake is refreshing and delicious. I just love this place. Pros: Great Food, Great Ambience Cons: A bit expensive more

Phenomenal sushi , pricey, but worth it (Plan on making reservations far in advance). Not an everyday kind of spot , but great for once a year special ocasions, and for bringing out of town friends for the celeb gawking and great food . Pros: Food Cons: Hard to get reservati more

we came here in january for the $120pp omakase menu. my expectations were perhaps too high due to nobus reputation, and i was kind of disappointed. our waiter seemed to be absent a lot so water glasses went unfilled and requests unanswered often. the food, when it came, was good but not special. miso black cod is now served at restaurants all over town, so though nobus version was perhaps slightly better, its taste is just too familiar to be special. their citrus wagyu beef was oddly reminiscent of sweet and sour meat. sashimi salad was really good (small slivers of tuna filet in a citrus-sesame sauce). dessert (lychee granita followed by the molten chocolate cake + green tea ice cream bento box) was also good. overall, im glad i went to see what the hypes about, but am not overly excited to go again. Pros: sashimi salad, dessert bento box Cons: average service, average food, overhyped more

it's all hype. the food tastes like stuff you would get in ""fancy"" restaurants in vegas. all show, and too much sauce and salt. more

it is amazing how this one branch is now a chain of good sushi and food. very expensive but certainly recommended Pros: sushi Cons: expensive more

Nobu was wayyy too expensive for me. The staff was not friendly and impolite. I felt out of place. Dine at Nobu if you can afford high prices for small portions. Cons: expensive, unfriendly service more

We had the omakase and overall, it was good. It was a bit on the pricey side but consider the ambience and the ""NOBU"" name, its definitely worth a try. The food was good, especially the tuna tartar and the oyster in their special sauce... YUM! If you can spare the extra buck, go there for a treat. Pros: Good food Cons: Hard to get ressie more

I go to Next Door Nobu once a week because Nobu's restaurants have the best sushi of anywhere! The dishes are also amazing. Some of my favorites are the Miso Cod, Miso Eggplant, Creamy SpicyCrab, SteakTeriyaki (not on menu) and Sashimi Salad. Their service is incredible & staff is extremely knowledgable about the menu. They don't accept reservations so if you go in and see emply tables and others going in & being seated don't make the assumption that it's corrupt. If you arrive and there are no tables they will take your name and cell number. They tell you how long the wait is & in my experience is on target. If you choose to leave they will call your cell phone when your table is ready. You have 15 minutes to get back to the restaurant before they give your table to the next person on the list. Pros: food, service Cons: expensive drinks more

I was so excited when I got reservations to Nobu for my boyfriend's birthday. We were seated immediatly, and at the table over from Jay-Z! The food was just perfect. The service was seriously lacking though. Drinks took a long time to arrive, and I had requested a special dessert for my boyfriend, and they brought the check without bringing the dessert! When I went to speak to the waitress, she said she was still brining the dessert, she hadn't forgotten (?). After waiting an additional 20 minutes, we just got up and left. Aside from our waitress's limited skills, we had a very enjoyable dinner and would go back in a minute. If we could get reservations again!! Pros: FOOD, ambiance, celebs Cons: waitress more

I have been to Nobu three times and each time I was very satisfied. The black miso cod is to die for! Be sure to get the fruit infused sake for dessert too. I can't wait to go back~! Pros: sushi, atmosphere, people watching Cons: snobby hostess, bathroom more

tuesday at 545pm pre-show dinner - great food - amazing service - was strange to find both at one place! had the $80 chefs tasting menu - was excellent -and we were stuffed - basically is a bit of all of their special dishes - one at a time - with sushi & soup coming last. the banana desert was better than any desert ive ever had - no kidding. very pricey. the only bad thing - its mid december - and they had their doors locked until 550pm and wouldn't let anyone in - had to wait in the cold. VERY hard to make reservations - must do it 1 month in advance - and then they only take reservations 1 month in advance! phone is busy a lot -but keep trying. Pros: food, service, all you need Cons: cold more

I haven't even BEEN to Nobu but just trying to make a reservation is so aggravating! I have been calling for THREE hours and the phone is busy busy busy. How is that possible? Are they keeping the phone off the hook so customers wanting to make a reservation will think it's a happening place because everyone is calling to make reservations and that's why the phone is busy? It is the most ridiculous thing ever. don't wast your time or your phone bill. more

All you haters.....order go sushi. Leave the tables at a place like this to us. Pros: Fun Place, Great Food Cons: Hard to get a table, Loud more

Next Door Nobu is outstanding for food, average for sushi. I would highly recommend the $120 tasting menu. The first time around, we had the $80 tasting menu, which included some sushi items, which I found to be pretty average, especially for the price. The $120 tasting menu the second time around however, did not contain any sushi and it was fantastic. You also feel full afterwards, as you get about 7 dishes plus 2 desserts. At restaurants like these, you should always go for the high-end tasting menus. My philosophy is: if you're going to an expensive restaurant, you might as well get the expensive items. It makes no sense to go to a pricey restaurant and only half-heartedly spend the money; you're going to feel ripped off if you do since you won't be getting the great dishes and still be spending a good amount in the end. Pros: Food, Service Cons: Pricey more

This is written by one who saves up the money to dine finely about once every other month. I have had my share of exquisite meals but don't consider myself overexposed to great food by any stretch. I can say without hesitation that my meal at Nobu ranks in the top 10. I had the $120 prix fixe (thank goodness, because the menu is staggering) and was absolutely stuffed at the end of it. The servers were solicitous and extremely nice to us (we were six total). And the quality of the food was just great. The place was a little too loud for a large party but 4 or less would be perfect. I think everyone who can afford this place should try it. Pros: Food, Service Cons: Noise more

After reading all the reviews, more than half of the people made awful comments. I went there with a low expectation...Nobu proved them wrong. It was great. Our waiter fast to get our drinks, aptz, and orders. Then our food came out rather quickly and still steaming hot for that matter. I LOVED the Rock Shrimp Tempura, it was practically melting in my mouth. Its been days since I ate there and I still cannot get that dish off my mind. Its a definite place to try. Don't be a hater until you have actually gone to rate this place yourself!! I WILL be dinning there again!! Pros: diverse menu, fast pace, excellent food Cons: long reservation line, crowded more

""All hype and no substance"" best describes this over-rated, phony baloney Japanese eatery. You're greeted, and I use that term lousy here, by surly, unsmiling door-domos who eventually plop you down at an under-sized table, toss you a menu and then scurry off to be snotty to the next party. After a couple of hours, a condescending server will drop by, with the same opening line, ""Is someone taking care of you?"" Duh, of course not you moron, don't you see the dust on the table and the gaunt looks on our faces? The joint is as noisy as NASA's jet propulsion laboratory, but hey that New York chic! As for the food, at best it is mediocre, unimaginative and over-priced. If you want an enjoyable time, friendly people, pleasant atmosphere, good service and really good Japanese cuisine, this ain't the place! Pros: Absolutely None Cons: Rude, Rude, Rude more

The best restaurant in the world. Sushi melts in your mouth. The Black Cod is the greatest piece of fish i've ever had in my life. Pros: everything more

The sushi is small and not tasty. The price is way too expensive: rice is $2.50 a bowl; salmon sushi is $5; uni sushi is $7. It takes quite a long time to get the food. The seating is quite crowded and not comfortable, although we don't have to wait. Service is OK. The best is the dishes from the kitchen. The price is about $18-25. The size is very small and it definitely cannot fill you up. I don't recommend you to go for the sushi. Sharaku's sushi is much much better... Pros: kitchen dishes Cons: Too expensive, bad sushi, small size more