Nobu West Hollywood

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903 N La Cienega Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

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Best

Food is amazing. Every time I come here, I feel like I never want to leave. Very chic atmosphere with a relaxing mood. The service is great and the staff really does a terrific j...

Worst

I was at that party as well, and the door was a huge hassle. The bouncers seemed to think they were little gods. I'm willing to put up with that kind of attitude sometimes to g...

Nobu 12/19/2008

Over priced sushi! And its not even the greatest. Don't get me wrong, the food is good, but I have had better...more authentic sushi. But I guess you're paying for the ambiance and the whole Hollywood scene. If that's what you're into, then this is the place to go for sushi! more
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Amazing!!! 11/21/2008

I was so excited for my first visit to Nobu! I arrived early just to make sure our table was there and was ?forced? to wait in the bar. The bartender Marcus was amazing; he made me a great lychee martini. I would?ve tried another but we didn?t have to wait as our table was ready right on time. We sat in the main dining room with the sushi bar, beautiful wood tables and these great lights that reminded me of poofy wooden clouds. They also have a ?patio? (it?s enclosed so you can?t smoke, thus not really a patio) and, my favorite, the atrium. The atrium is very intimate, good for a quiet romantic dinner, and has a domed glass roof that opens on nice nights ? I think this is a holdover from L?Orangerie and I?m glad they kept it. \r \r Our server helped us pick out a menu ? I didn?t even look at the menu he tried to hand us. We started with some shishito peppers and edemame. I think I got the one in a million hot shishitos! We moved on to the toro tartar then scallop tiradito and rock shrimp tempura with creamy spicy sauce . We tried the wagyu tacos ? officially my favorite thing in the world now! I would ask for them for my last meal! Of course we had the original Black Cod with Miso which was fall apart tender and delicious. We finished with some sushi - they had wonderful salmon. \r \r We were going to stop at this point but were assured that the desserts were amazing and totally worth the extra button getting undone. We tried the Suntory Whiskey Cappucino and the Macha Tirumisu. The suntory was nice and strong and very apparent - I loved it. It was smallish but amazing, great texture and a perfect bite every time. The tirumisu was great too, very light which is my favorite way to eat sweet things. \r \r To make it all the better, everyone I looked at was easy on the eyes. The lighting was nice and the music was good. It wasn't too loud that I couldn't hear my dinner companion, which I thought was rare in LA. Overall I was really impressed. Really Really impressed. \r Pros: valet, service, food,people watching more
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always satisfied! 11/11/2008

I come here all the time and never do i leave disappointed in anything. The decor in the restaurant is fantastic and the food is one of a kind. Nobu's mix in Japanese/ Peruvian fusion throws a party in my mouth every time. Each time i go, i order something different and the chef never fails to satisfy my stomach. Pros: valet, service, price, food, ambience more
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Ask about the specials 10/20/2008

The service was awesome and took us through an amazing meal. Since we were farmiliar with Matsuhisa they recommended we stick to specials and off menu surprises. One of my best meals ever. Melt in your mouth japanese beef, and some of the best seafood dishes I have ever had. What an experience more
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Just as good as the original 9/27/2008

So some friends and I decided to check out the new Nobu a few nights ago and had a blast. We're not too much into the ""sceney"" types of places, but we've been to the one in New York and loved the food there. The food at the West Hollywood location is just as great, if not better. Of course we had some of our favorites from New York, the yellowtail jalapeno sashimi and the black cod which are to die for. The black cod, literally, melts in your mouth. We also had some of their specials which we were really impressed with. Our server was excellent and very attentive, and the rest of the staff was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely return. \r \r Pros: Cocktails, food, service Cons: noisy more
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Cool and Calm. 9/24/2008

I took a visit to Los Angeles last week and tried to see all the hottest spots. My impression was that nobu was going to be a celebrity hot spot in excess of teeny boppers in expensive shoes and bags. The atmosphere ended up being very chic and comfortable. I felt my server was knowledgable and he created a menu for us that paired perfectly with our likes a dislikes. The decor was aesthetically cool, not trying to hard very simple, so that I could really enjoy my experience. the only thing that was a bit off was the wait that i had for my car at valet, it was almost half an hour after i had dropped off my ticket that i finally got my car! Otherwise, nobu was a perfect place to have a fun yet cool dinner. Pros: the observant servers Cons: the valet more
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beautiful space, great vibe, fantastic food. 9/18/2008

i have never felt the need to write a review on a restaurant before. however, after reading Nobu's reviews, and after yet another amazing dinner experience, i decided that the restaurant deserves more than the what the current reviews have portrayed Nobu to be. i took my friend out to dinner last week. it was her first time at nobu, and my third-not including the times i have gone for drinks in the lounge. Nobu is everything that you would expect it to be, which i suppose is why it has become the name it is today. besides the fact that they serve up some delicious cocktails (tip: ask the bartender to create a drink based on your own personal likings), the food has been consistantly fresh and they have done a fantastic job at mixing up the classics on the menu with new and innovative specials. for those of you who are Nobu followers, i would strongly suggest trying out the specials that i am told are switched up from week to week (the wagu beef tacos are my new faves!!). and, for the newbies, i would suggest my usual go-to's of yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno, new style salmon sashimi and black cod with miso. my friend and i just tried and fell and in love with the froyo-frozen yogurt dessert with fresh strawberries, mint and some sort of a berry sauce. it was absolutely the perfect way to end the meal. the restaurant is gorgeous whether you are sitting in the main dining area or on the outside patio, perfect for a group of friends, or a first date. our server was great, professional, informative but not over the top. overall, my experience at Nobu was exactly what i wanted and expected it to be and i will most definitely be coming back! more
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doesn't live up to the name 9/13/2008

It seems like ownership forgot about this location when they opened the doors for business. The food, service, and care for the restaurant was lacking in almost every way. I will not return as there are many better sushi options in town. Too bad. \r Pros: location Cons: no love more
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average sushi at best 9/12/2008

I've been to Nobus all over the world and this location is by far the worst as far as quality of food...best being Hong Kong. The salmon sushi was mealy, the tuna tataki appetizer special with cilantro was $20 for 5 small slices and it taste like it had previously been frozen. We had an early reservation so the restaurant was virtually empty and the hostess still tried to wedge us into a 2 top between the only other couples there. The service was ok, our waitress at least was honest about the fact that the softshell crabs were frozen and hinted that they weren't great. The sea bass special was one redeeming dish but when I go to a sushi restaurant, I expect the sushi to be the main focus and not the cooked dishes. We all know going in that Nobu is WAY over-priced and I don't mind paying high prices for exceptional quality....but I think Pavillions sushi is probably better Pros: great lychee martinis! Cons: low quality sushi more
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Food is great, but not authentic. The ""scene"" is a little much... 6/24/2008

We just tried Nobu on a Monday night. My wife called in that same evening and an 8:45 pm reservation was provided. We got to the restaurant at 8:30 pm and the hostesses didn't seat us until 8:45, even though there were tables open. I guess this is what you get on La Cienega. Anyway, the food was actually very good. My only complaint is that it was too salty. I had to keep drinking my $12 Nobu brand beer (yup, $12 for a beer) to water down the taste of the salt. But I don't like salty food to begin with. It was fine for my wife. The Miso Cod was downright amazing and the jalapeno yellowtail was great too. The service was professional and unpretentious. Overall, I'd say it's much better than the local Katsuyas. The scene is the only negative, but we knew that going in. My wife was in the bathroom and overheard two typical gold-digger types talking about whose boyfriend spends more money! This is the part of LA I'm not proud of. Anyway, if you ignore the fake, materialistic, gold-digging types in the restaurant, a true foodie will definitely be impressed. We'll be back for more, but will definitely go on a weekday again... Pros: Food, Service Cons: the ""scene,"" a bit too salty more
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so over 6/21/2008

everything was soooo over.\r \r I had to bring my cliantss, and we had dinner. We went there at 6:30, but the restaurant was so empty. we wanted to go to patio, but hostess said it was closed!\r \r we had corner booth that is too close to sushi bar, and I asked different table, but hostess said the table is requested by other person!! and next two hours, no body seated to that table! even around 8:00pm, the restaurant looked empty!\r \r Do not go there, they charge too much and they are so rude.\r go to katana. Pros: thums down more
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Overpriced for mediocre food 6/14/2008

I?m a huge fan of Matsuhisa, although I admit that I have overdosed a little on the whole Japanese fusion thing in the last few years. Perhaps I came into Nobu LA a little biased especially since it took over the space of a much loved restaurant (L?Orangerie). The obviously took pains to eradicate any resemblance between the 2 restaurants ? whereas it was previously white, airy, formal and very French ? it now resembles any of the trendy restaurants popping up throughout LA, SF, NY and Miami. It?s eyecatching, especially with all the beautiful people and servers milling about, but not particularly innovative.\r Upon review of the menu, I noticed that it held few surprises, as it was very similar to Matsuhisa?s menu (just a few blocks away). We had the following with only a few successes:\r Mango martinis ? I didn?t have any (since I?m detoxing), but my friends loved these; Edamame ? surprisingly good, with a hint of sweet; Yellowtail Sashimi with jalapeno ? a signature dish, and quite good. But basically the same as at Matsuhisa; Sashimi tacos ? mini tacos with tuna or lobster ? looked cute, but nothing special; Sashimi Salad ? too much greens and too little sashimi or dressing; for this, definitely go to Matsuhisa instead; Scallop sashimi (sorry I forget the name) ? scallops were very fresh and sweet but a bit heavy handed with the lemon juice which overpowered the entire dish; Squid pasta ? the best of the evening! Plump morsels of squid braised with green beans and mushrooms ? deeply flavorful with a hint of smokiness; Baby vegetables with truffle foam ? pretty good, but looked more interesting than it tasted; Miso cod ? good, but again, this dish is done everywhere. It still better at Matsuhisa.\r Miso eggplant ? overly sweet; Rock shrimp tempura ? very disappointing. A lot better at Katana and Matsuhisa and Koi; Spicy creamy crab ? way too salty.\r The food didn?t seem consistent and wasn?t great enough to warrant the steep prices. Pros: Beautiful scene and people; good cocktails Cons: Mediocre food at steep prices more
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Not Great 4/16/2008

I've been to many other Nobu's around the world (London being my favorite) and Los Angles was a huge dissapointment. My tuna and yellowtail sushi were tough and definitely didn't taste fresh. My table ordered a bunch of other things to share and they all seemed to be lacking depth. The dining room is ok, but a bit boring. more
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Fantastic Decor, Delicious Sushi and A-List Galore 4/1/2008

I live right down the street from the new Nobu and it's great. I have been to more than a few of the Nobus in this country as well as the one in Hong Kong and I have to say Nobu LA definitely sets itself apart. I've actually been twice since they've opened and both times I've really enjoyed myself. The patio is very modern with a Japanese twist but I really enjoyed sitting at the sushi bar as well. The food is delicious, fresh, and beautiful to look at. Expensive yes, very. But to be expected with Nobu. Their sashimi dishes are one of a kind, black cod is phenomenal but everything I had was truly beyond my expectation. Service is great, the waitresses I had both times were very sweet, seemed happy to help and looked the Nobu part. And finally yes their were celebrities both times, once I saw Cameron Diaz, Nicky Hilton and Jamie Pressley, the other time the famous trainwreck Lindsey Lohan. All in all great food, great vibe, great service, stargazing galore but be prepared for the bill. Pros: Great sushi, service, and atmosphere Cons: Expensive more
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Classic Nobu in an increasingly tiresome setting 3/24/2008

Ten years ago I went to my first Nobu (in London) and I was speechless. And since then every time I've visited (mostly New York and London) the novelty wears out and it feels more generic and 'chain-like'. We went on a Friday night, and were seated at the Patio which I read in an earlier Citysearch review was the place to be. Its OK, but it just does not work very well as a space and feels a bit cold, with the cement walls around you its not really a garden. The room inside is noisy to an insane degree I would never sit through dinner there. The waitress was lovely albeit overly excited, but things we ordered were not available, and we found out when it was time to serve the food (e.g. the cauliflower). We tried to re-order (the duck) but they did not have it even though it was on menu. The food we got i thought was excellent everything tasted really good. They do their cod really well and great sashimi. We had great specialty cocktails and they were tasty but the staff repetadly took the glasses away before they were done, and we complained and they did it again but did not fell obligated to comp us the next. As soon as the place got busy the staff started losing it a bit, too. The crowd was getting increasingly tacky - lots of people who look like they put way too much effort to show up in this place which for some reason they consider really hot (just like I did i suppoze), but in my mind the place just doesn't have an edge anymore. Living in this part of LA, there are so many great options for creative Sushi, and you really don't have to go to this high maintanence place to enjoy a Friday night out. Nobu is still Nobu, a great place that many will enjoy, but for me personally it has lost its appeal. more
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WHAT A START! 3/6/2008

We went last night for dinner and things could not have been better. I'm not kidding you. And to tell you the truth, it's not because of the food. Yes, the food was AMAZING! But I had to write this review so that everyone can know how amazing the SERVICE was.\r \r When we sat down, we were greeted by our server. He didn't tell us his name until i could no longer hold back and asked him at the end of our meal. Why did I ask? Because he was one of the most incredible servers I have EVER come across. I mean it. Very nice looking, not pretentious, smiling, warm, and most of all....knowledgable. We thought he had been working at NOBU for years when in fact he told us he had come from a kosher restaurant! He was prompt, gave us two options, to look through the menu ourselves and make selections or have him make them for us. We put the trust in him and had him make them for us. And what a treat! I'm telling you, if you go to this place, ask for Ashley (yes, that's his name) and have him bring you dishes. You won't be disappointed.\r \r Now, the food was really, really great. He brought us a torodito or something like that with scallops which he said was his favorite dish. It was the most incredible balance of flavors. He insisted we try the nobu tacos and that too was amazing. When we asked about the black cod, he suggested we eat them in the butter lettuce and with our hands instead of opting for an entire slab of it. Delicious. And then he brought us this squid pasta, which i still don't understand how it was made but it was incredible.\r \r We're going to go again next week and be sure to sit with Ashley. I would suggest doing the same. My only negative point was some of the food took a while to get to our tables, especially the sushi, but that's the price you pay in a new restaurant. Thank you NOBU for opening here!!! Pros: service, food, decor Cons: time it took for sushi, price of valet more
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Editorial

  • West Hollywood's tears for the former L'Orangerie have quickly dried as this iconic space has evolved into a gorgeous dining destination for A-listers like George Clooney and Brad Pitt. The 21st...

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  • Hours: Sunday - Monday: 6pm - 10:15pm Tuesday - Saturday: 6pm - 11:15pm
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  • Neighborhoods: Melrose, Central LA
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