Nobu Restaurant Palo Alto
Japanese restaurant · Palo Alto ·
Peruvian-accented Japanese fare & drinks in a chic setting
Peruvian-accented Japanese fare & drinks in a chic setting
"For beautifully plated sushi and ambiance fit for an A-list photo op, Nobu is it. The Bay Area’s only location of this luxury restaurant and hotel, co-founded by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Robert De Niro, combines Japanese and Peruvian influences. The signature black cod with miso is buttery and umami, the bigeye and bluefin toro tartare melts upon first contact with your mouth, and the rock shrimp tempura is sweet and tender under a crisp coating. Portions are decidedly small–sometimes only a few bites per dish–but the Happy Hour menu—known as Tanoshi—has better value for the price, with a variety of small plates for under $20, and beverages ranging from $6-12 (the ice-cold lychee martini is our go-to)." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, gabi moskowitz
"For beautifully plated sushi and ambiance fit for an A-list photo op, Nobu is it. The Bay Area’s only location of this luxury restaurant and hotel, co-founded by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Robert De Niro, combines Japanese and Peruvian influences. The signature black cod with miso is buttery and umami, the bigeye and bluefin toro tartare melts upon first contact with your mouth, and the rock shrimp tempura is sweet and tender under a crisp coating. Portions are decidedly small–sometimes only a few bites per dish–but the Happy Hour menu—known as Tanoshi—has better value for the price, with a variety of small plates for under $20, and beverages ranging from $6-12 (the ice-cold lychee martini is our go-to)." - Gabi Moskowitz
"Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, this hotel is ideal for discerning travelers who want luxury accommodations and the best dining all under one roof. Here, guests will sleep in Japanese-inspired rooms that come with yukata robes and Ikaati tea before they head downstairs to dine at the Nobu restaurant, where, yes, the miso cod is on the menu. The hotel also offers private dining for those looking for a one-of-a-kind experience." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"One of the most name-checked restaurants in rap history, Nobu, has apparently received a serious upgrade of its Palo Alto hotel location, according to the San Francisco Business Times. The hotel expanded its footprint to include a new Japanese-inspired garden area, made by landscape designer Shigeru Namba — otherwise known for his work on billionaire Larry Ellison’s Woodside home styled after a 16th-century Japanese emperor’s palace." - Dianne de Guzman
"I noted that Nobu will stick around during the property's changeover to the Virgin Hotel." - Susan Stapleton