Nobu Restaurant Portman Square

Cannot believe these mixed reviews, we had an absolutely extraordinary experience at the Nobu Sunday Brunch 🥢🍣🍤 We booked for 2:30 which turned out to be perfect, as all food is filled up constantly and we never had to wait to help ourselves. It did not at any point feel to busy or crammed. The DJ provided for a fun atmosphere. The handrolls are made to order, jalapeño yellowtail, crispy rice, the iconic tacos, nigiri, maki and more! Everything tasted super fresh, and the offer of the mains and dessert bar too felt generous. Although the brunch is set at £90 + additional service charge, we felt like we made up for it plenty with the amount of high quality sushi we got out of it.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We came here to celebrate my partner’s birthday and from start to finish the experience was amazing 🎉. Huge thanks to Natalia Sunne for arranging the reservation and setting everything up for the birthday surprise 🎂🥂. We were seated at a comfy table overlooking the restaurant and the chefs working in the kitchen 👨‍🍳🔥. Our waiter, Mr. Salvatore G, was not only super knowledgeable but also very friendly and entertaining 🙌 — really made the evening special. For food, we went with the Classic Omakase (£125pp) and couldn’t be happier with the choice 🍣✨. Every dish was an absolute delight, and the champagne + cocktails were top-notch 🍾🍸. The ambience, music, and crowd — exactly what you’d expect at Nobu: top level 👌. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend to friends and family ❤️.

An indulgent experience with the finest food served to us. We ordered the yellow fin sashimi and chicken wings as our starters. (see photos below) The sashimi still has me in a chokehold, and wondering when I can next indulge in it.. Rock shrimp tempura with three condiment sauces, as well as succulent and juicy pork belly with a dollop of spicy wasabi, served by friendly and organized waiting staff. The restaurant was cozy and illuminated with soft ambient lighting throughout. The music wasn’t deafening so as to allow for comfortable conversation. I also liked that there was a fair distance between our table and the neighboring one(s) to ensure some level of privacy. Over all I’d rate I 15/10! Freshly prepared, authentic and high quality Japanese food; a definite must try!

The food is exceptionally good and the atmosphere is lively and full of energy. However, the hospitality falls short. Throughout the evening, the waitstaff seemed overly pushy about ordering more dishes, which made the experience feel a bit pressured. I also noticed that some tables received noticeably better service than others. It would be much better if guests were simply allowed to enjoy their meal at their own pace, with consistent service for everyone.

At Nobu, even the pickiest eater finds their role in the perfect story…. Our evening at Nobu felt like stepping into the kind of film that lingers in your memory long after the credits fade. It was my first time walking into this world, a picky eater with more doubts than cravings, yet within minutes I was pulled into the story. As a vegetarian, dining out often feels like being cast in the wrong role sitting at the table, but never quite fitting into the script. But at Nobu, every dish felt written for me, a 10/10 performance where flavors didn’t just satisfy they surprised. The heroine of our night was our waitress, a gracious soul from Nepal. With quiet confidence, she guided us through the menu like a director pointing toward the perfect shot. Each recommendation was a revelation, each plate a scene more beautiful than the last. My wife, already a long-time fan of Nobu, smiled knowingly as if she’d been waiting for me to see the magic all along. In a final act of serendipity, we offered our Nepalese guide a small jar of Surinamese spice peppers an exchange of cultures, flavors, and gratitude. A symbolic gift, sealing the night like a closing frame that says more than words ever could. We walked out certain of one thing: this was not just a dinner. This was the beginning of a story we’d gladly return to, again and again.

Wow, I actually went on my own as my hotel was close by. Rita was the manager and really helped me choose the dishes that best suited me. The flavours and whole experience was incredible. You can sit and watch the chefs creating the food. I'll definitely go back. Highly recommend.

First visit. Nice entrance to first floor restaurant. Didn’t go to Terrace but there’s a Bar /Terrace outside dining area! We chose our food from a la Carte Menu. The crispy mushroom salad was tasty. The black cod croquettes nice. Soft shell crab sushi was ok but I’ve had better. Cod was small so if sharing it’s not enough. A fab evening. You can see the square from window seats so it’s nice. Service good. A nice birthday experience

Food was great - as usual - but portions small. Very loud restaurant, mostly due to conversations rather than music. Take that as you will. Service is okay, maybe a little slow. Overall remains expensive even if you don’t order alcohol.