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Nobu Palo Alto Reviews
Don't come with the expectations of being full as the
Don't come with the expectations of being full as the portions of Nobu are what is expected for a high class Japanese restaurant. They do offer an excellent dining experience with amazing presentations to their food. We went for dinner and we got the earliest reservations as I saw that they have slots for the hour. One thing they mention when you do go, is that they will need the table back an hour and 45 mins for the next slot of reservations. The food was very good but portions are smaller than regular sized food. The price is also similar to what you would expect for a sophisticated restaurant. Definitely a place for special occasion as the atmosphere was very elegant and sophisticated, while most were dressed for the occasion. The food that we ordered: Tai Agave (5/5): very fresh and great pairings with garnish they place on tip Brussel Sprouts (3/5): sauce was overpowering as the taste could get a little heavy Rock Shrimp Ceviche (4/5): great appetizer to start with as it has bursting citrus flavors Wagyu Tacos (3/5): meat was very tender and juicy but for the price to size I would not order again NY Steak (5/5): cooked rare medium, sauce was amazing and the portion was great! Toro & Scallion Roll (3/5): nothing really too special, a bit overpriced if you ask me Bento Box Dessert (4/5): from pictures it looked a little bland but the matcha gelato was to die for! Xurro (3/5): I didn't really like it as the strawberry filling was a bit too sweet for me
We came here for my husband's birthday dinner.
It felt stuffy and a the hostess was a bit rude when we arrived. The sushi is very very delicious but not sure I would say it's worth the high prices. I would give it another chance though.
Came to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday.
The service was amazing. Our waitress constantly checked in to make sure that we didn't need anything. The food was delicious. In addition to what's pictured we also had the ribeye, rock shrimp tempura, and the house roll. We sat at a table that was right near the outdoor seating so that we were still inside but had the view/ambiance of the outdoor seating. It was all fantastic.
We got the yellowtail sashimi jalapeno, wagyu tacos,
We got the yellowtail sashimi jalapeno, wagyu tacos, rockshrimp tempura, soft shell crab roll, and house special roll. Everything was super fresh. Wagyu melted in the mouth and was my favorite. Both sushi rolls looked beautiful and you could taste the simplicity and freshness of the ingredients. Rockshrimp tempura was crispy and not overly oily. The food is delicious and the flavors are simple. It's quite expensive and I think there are restaurants of equal quality for cheaper. Either way, I enjoyed dining here.
The service and food was amazing.
We ordered several things off the menu but the standouts to me were the jalapeño hamachi, crispy rice spicy tuna bites and the salmon nigiri. I am obsessed with the cocktail I got- grapefruit on the rocks- light and refreshing! The fish is incredibly fresh and high quality. We sat outside which was nice to enjoy a summer evening but it is on the busy street. I recommend eating inside- it looked beautiful and air conditioned.
Great food.
Service and food timing wasn't great. Been here quite a few times now. We like to order hot dishes individually as entrees. Some hot dishes came out very quickly. But other hot dishes on came out after the first people were already done with their entrees. Timing was very off, and this has happened quite a few times.
Food was delicious, Nobu black cod is their signature dish.
It was very good. But I did a version which I thought was better. Service was very good. Ambiance is simple, clean and neat.
I took my mother here for her birthday and even though we
I took my mother here for her birthday and even though we didn't have a reservation, we were able to be seated immediately at the bar, which was really nice! Service was quick and we got our food really quick. The rolls were delicious and very fresh, we got some spicy tuna rolls. They are smaller than regular sushi restaurants I go to, but I figured that was going to be the case. The restaurant is beautiful and it was great sitting at the bar and watching them make the sushi rolls! I would definitely come here the next time I have a special occasion.
Not bad, not bad at all! While on the steeper side, many
Not bad, not bad at all! While on the steeper side, many groups come for special occasions, just like my group of pals from our local gardening association. Our service was very forgiving, especially giving that we're a group of old coots who can hardly read the menu. Our waiter was brisk but never rude, I can understand that with such a busy atmosphere, you always have to be on your toes!
My husband and I had a great dinner here a fewl tja ago.
We thought the food was well prepared ams fresh so we offer the opportunity for my daughter to have her birthday here with a few friends. For my daughters birthday I asked the person taking my reservations for indoor seating, she told me she could accompdate if we came later at 7:45. We arrived and were seated outside: or as the hostest said "it's half indoor and outdoor" Totally deceiving / questionable intergrity. In this bubble and business is just collecting money. There is no integrity It gets cold outside and is not an enjoyable experience when you are shivering eating dinner .
Super relaxing room and amazing breakfast
Just stayed 3 days for graduation weekend and loved my stay - an oasis of calm in a busy weekend. Service was great - I loved the Toto toilet and amenities. Room was super comfortable and quiet with cool shades and settings to get the right lighting. Internet was fast. Only complaint was the sub par (and overheated) gym - minor but they could do better. Restaurant was great too. I'd throw in a few sparkling waters for free for the price as a suggestion - annoying to get charged at the minibar after paying over 800 a night.
Amazing Unforgettable Experience!!
Nobu restaurant has amazing food and great staff! Food-Are so unforgettable all the food just melts in your mouth can’t get enough of those yummy flavors! The restaurants overall are beautiful Inside. We can't wait to go back and be there next time to their Garden patio just to enjoy the weather, beautiful view, food & drink.
lovely hotel
Very nicely appointed rooms, but you must be interested in minimalism and Zen. Massive television great for watching movies. Clean and good service. The bathroom seemed a bit small for the size of the room but was adequate. A great respite in Palo Alto.
Most luxurious work trips ever
Elegant decor, very clean rooms, fluffy towels, comfy beds, friendly staff and a very safe building. There’s also a Nespesso maker and a fantastic iron tea pot in every room! I’ve stayed at Nobu twice on business trips and will absolutely be back. Nobu is close to Stanford and there are a lot of wonderful shops and restaurants within walking distance. The rooms are incredibly quiet. I’ve never heard another guest’s shower, hair dryer, TV, etc. The equipment in the fitness center is all very well maintained and kept clean and tidy. The staff have been very helpful and accommodating on both trips. In February my flight home was delayed and they let me stay in my room until noon. In April my flight arrived early and they were able to check me in midday.
They never answered the phone.
While the original location on New your did, during the same time period. The MAnager inNew York told me to look at the Palo Alsto web-site.
Had a chance to visit Nobu for a friend's birthday and
Had a chance to visit Nobu for a friend's birthday and overall it was an okay experience. Given how famous Nobu is I was excited to try it, and worth trying once if you want the experience. This place is certainly fancy and ambiance was nice. Service was also top notch and folks did come back to check in on us multiple times. Once we were seated of course I was excited to try the food. We tried: * yellowtail sashimi - this was delicious and buttery, you could tell the fish was really fresh *Salmon sashimi - this came with a really yummy sauce that I really enjoyed *mushroom soup - this was light and refreshing but nothing spectacular * rock shrimp tempura with aioli sauce - this was yummy and the quality of shrimp was good. However nothing I haven't had before * miso cod - this was really yummy and well made, everyone enjoyed this * seabass tacos - these were extremely small but they were tasty, but I wouldn't say worth $10/taco * strip steak with veggies - this was really yummy and well made, our group gobbled this up! * brussel sprouts - this was yummy and enjoyed how crispy they were *shrimp tempura roll - this was yummy and standard, enjoyed this though *chocolate cake with matcha ice cream - this was yummy and there was gooey chocolate coming out of the cake which made it fun. Matcha ice cream had strong flavor so get if you enjoy matcha Overall decent experience!
First time here and I loved it! Food was phenomenal and
First time here and I loved it! Food was phenomenal and service was really good too! Definitely coming back.
Ordered a tea set for 3 and nobu does a great job with
Ordered a tea set for 3 and nobu does a great job with their ambience and customer service. I loved every dish the came out and really enjoyed pairing it with the tea. I didn't care too much about the dessert jelly, but can definitely see others enjoying it. The downside to the tea set is that there isn't enough to make you full. The tea set here really is a snack, not a meal.
Get the nogiri and sashimi!!! So fresh and good.
Dont waste your money on the rock shrimp tempura
Beautiful food, beautiful restaurant, but I agree with the
Beautiful food, beautiful restaurant, but I agree with the other reviews about it being overpriced. We got the $150 omakase and left still hungry.
WOW! We came on a Friday with no reservation and were
WOW! We came on a Friday with no reservation and were seated immediately at the sushi bar. The lychee martinis are a must! The sushi bar was amazing!! I am new to sashimi and our chef was amazing in creating dishes for us to try. The servers were amazing, and the ambience was incredible. Worth every penny.
Amazing food, really enjoyed the yellowtail and salmon cold
Amazing food, really enjoyed the yellowtail and salmon cold dishes. Would recommend sitting at the sushi bar and watching the chefs prepare the food. Can't wait to come back and try more of their food soon.
I was referred to Nobu in Las Vegas.
I just never went, until now. The original Iron Chef Japan, Masaharu Morimoto was an apprentice in New York under Nobu Matsuhisa. And I know Morimoto is currently at Morimoto Napa right now. I'm aware, that some people out there from New Jersey flew to Vegas for a week to be at Morimoto Las Vegas. I liked some of the movies from Robert De Niro. Everybody knows about the Nobu at Caesars Palace. Since I'm catching up on a lot of work here, I wanted to get a reservation in Palo Alto. I didn't know reservations required a bank card or credit card and a charge incur for no-shows. I used a debit card this time, and it went through. There's nothing inexpensive about this business lunch. It's on another echelon. I always wanted to be here. I wouldn't take just anybody here. I must say the neighborhood is quite good. I didn't think some angel investors would frequent here, but they do. This is my first time here. It was somewhat tight in there again. I know omakase is the newest trend, but I like to choose my selection. I started out with their famous Black Cod with Miso. Then I went in with the nigiri. Bigeye Tuna, Fluke, Snapper, Ikura, and Tamago. The Tamago was like a cloud, perfectly executed. Now this is a sushi spread. Can't forget about dessert. Bento Box. Valrhona Dark Chocolate Souffle Cake, Imperial Matcha Gelato, and Fresh Berries. That Souffle was the best Souffle I ever had. I also knew I had to get the Black Orchid Tea, it had a very distinct floral note. Everything was spectacular. This definitely not going to be my last time here.
I've always wanted to try Nobu and I finally decided to try
I've always wanted to try Nobu and I finally decided to try it for my birthday dinner. The service was beyond perfect. Andy was our waiter and he was very attentive the entire night and wow the presentation of the menu on his behalf was impressive especially because it was our first visit here. Marcos was also very attentive with removing plates and making room for other dishes, our water glasses were never empty! I do have to say that I am very thankful for Curtis for making my birthday night extra special with the amazing drinks! Thank you Nobu Palo Alto, we will definitely be back again! Can't wait to rave about you to fam and friends! Lyz
Phenomenal experience at Nobu Palo Alto! Fantastic FOH team.
Really wish I remembered our servers name. He was amazing! As were the runners and gal who reset the table after a few courses had come through. Very accommodating after making a mistake on my part thinking my reservation was at 5:30 and arriving at 5:35, found out they were for 5pm. Thank you and sorry to the foh manager on that night that accepted us still! Lychee elderflower Martini! Not a martini guy. But this right here was amazing! Big shout out to the kitchen team! Chef Ryan, Marcus, Rahul, and John! This place is a wonderfully run operation from the curb to the foh and boh teams. You can really sense a special camaraderie happening here, be it you catch them before a service is due to begin to a fully packed floor , this whole team works with such beautiful chemistry and to watch that flow and see their success is something special everyone should experience at least once in a lifetime. Cheers to you Nobu Palo Alto! And here's to many more times we will spend together!
Back to the four seasons !!!
Not as good as the restaurant! Check in they had the wrong room class. And the wrong length of stay. Waited two hours for them to fix. Then, no electric plugs near the bed. I have a sleep apnea machine that needs a plug! So have to ask for an extension cord. Wait for that. Then install it. It will run from the far side of the room to power the sleep machine. Hope I don’t trip on it in the night! NOT a premium place. Although the staff are very nice.
they ignore “do not disturb” sign
i got a late checkout extended and stuck “do not disturb” sign on the door. 30 minutes after normal checkout time, housekeeper knocks loudly, opens the door, and asks me what time i am checking out right in the middle of my zoom meeting. wtf? this hotel does not deserve such great reviews when they cannot even observe a simple “do not disturb” sign.
Very disappointing.
Stayed in the Zen Suite. The carpeting was totally stained. Quite disgusting. Our door to the patio wouldn’t close all the way. There were hardly any drawers to put your clothes in. The bathroom was very small. This was an expensive suite. I could go on, but I think I’ve said enough.
Service really really sucks
The supposed 5 stars hotel did not provide laundry service. The concierge just stated that the contracted laundry shop closed down and so no service. No back up plans at all. Had lunch at their Nobu restaurant. A pot of tea took 40 minutes. No water service provided. Tea came after repeated complaints to the waiter. Food was even slower - ordered a few sushi dishes and a wagu beef rice dish. After 40+ minutes of waiting I asked to speak to the manager. The staffs all ignored my request. I had to spot him out and asked if he was the restaurant manager to complain. First and last time staying here ever. Don’t recommend anyone to stay here. Expensive and very poor service.
Awful Experience - Avoid if you want what you booked, appreciate honesty and customer service, and like Wifi
Avoid if possible. First, Wifi isn't working. It's a known problem. I'm on a business trip and need to use my phone as a hotspot for any work I need to do. I booked a king room. Walked into 2 doubles. When I called down, I was told it's what I booked. I looked at my email reservation - I did in fact book a king. When I called again I was told they oversold tonight so they put me into a double. So I guess the first time the lied and tried to pretend it was my mistake. When I asked to be switched the next day, they said I can talk to someone tomorrow (while I'm at work?) and see what happens. What was I offered for this issue? Nothing. Barely an apology. A gaslight and then an unwillingness to remedy in any way. When I pointed out they were still booking King beds for the night online direct through their site, they said those people would be put in double rooms. When I explained that if they know that it's misrepresentation and false advertising, they did not seem to care. I won't make this mistake again - plenty of nice hotels around here.
Great hotel in downtown Palo Alto
We considered staying at the Four Seasons, but I then noticed that Nobu Hotel was half the price. I would venture to say that it rivals the Four Seasons in every way. The finishes and Japanese touches were incredible. I grew up in Japan and it made me feel very reminiscent! Lots of little things that make a big difference - fabulous location, comfy bed, nice towels, ukata (bathrobe) and slippers, amazing fancy toilet, sliding doors to balcony that you can open and get fresh air, good in room coffee, etc. Also the fantastic Nobu restaurant right downstairs. If you’re looking to stay in Palo Alto, look no further than Nobu Hotel.
Great Customer Service
An executive assistant here and book this hotel for my executives. Other hotels around Palo Alto are in desperate need of upgrades and can often be disappointing at the price point. Nobu is clean, modern design, busy hotel bar and great staff. The customer service has always been top notch. DJ Jordan, especially, at the front desk goes above and beyond. DJ helped me in last minute requests such as change/extend reservations, email past folio receipts and answer questions. All done with professionalism, kindness and attention to detail. Cant thank DJ enough and highly recommend this hotel!
An overdue review for.
.. My favorite restaurant ever! We celebrated my boyfriend's birthday here (it was his first time going) and we went all out. Yes, the bill is hefty--but we were celebrating! We spent (with tip): $491.99, so hopefully everyone knows what they're getting themselves into. As you can tell from the business name--yes it is attached to a Nobu hotel. The ambiance is out of this world! To fit with the Silicon Valley feel, it is where Japanese art meets modern, and the space feels very open, modern, and overall very clean. I know I have to stay at the hotel at some point, but the restaurant is the main focus--always! The server asked if there were any allergies at the table, and my boyfriend is actually allergic to most fish except salmon. Despite this, our server was super accommodating and there's still a wide variety of options if you have a fish allergy! However, if I come here again without my boyfriend--I have to have the black cod with miso again. So yummy! What we ordered: Rock Shrimp tempura with Creamy Spicy Sauce, Jidori Chicken Donburi, some type of salmon roll (special order; recommendation from the server), A5 wagyu, Malibu burgers, Lobster Ceviche, Wagyu tacos, some type of Salmon Sashimi, Lychee & Elderflower Martini, and some other alcoholic drink (my boyfriend got it, I cannot remember for the life of me, sorry!) What we won't get again: Jidori Chicken Donburi and Lobster Ceviche. Hard pass! The donburi dish was mostly a huge bed of rice, not quite worth the cost. The lobster ceviche was very small, and came with a whole cherry tomato and raw onions which aren't my favorite. I felt like I wasn't getting my money's worth on these items. They were decent, but maybe not for my tastebuds or wallet. What we will get again: EVERYTHING ELSE! (Hopefully + the black cod miso, but only for me! LOL) Holy cow! You really cannot go wrong with the Rock Shrimp Tempura, and the A5 Wagyu show with the flame is such a treat. Perfectly cooked, and you don't need a huge portion of meat to really savor it. Even the A5 wagyu tacos--they're tiny, but oh so good! I feel like the attention to the flavors and portions makes for such a wonderful experience. This being my second time here, I leave feeling perfectly full and not overly stuffed. The craziest part about this restaurant? You almost don't want to eat anything afterwards because the meal is so good and satisfying here. I feel like there is something on the menu for everyone, which makes this place very special. In fact, I saw Grandparents with their grandchildren here--and they looked like they were enjoying everything. Nobu, you are truly a special restaurant! I need to be back here. I love the area and the overall vibe this restaurant has to offer.
It pains me to write this review, but after 3 visits that
It pains me to write this review, but after 3 visits that failed to meet expectations, I feel I must. Not to warn other diners of the many mishaps that occurred, but to send a wake up call to the management at Nobu Palo Alto. We have dined at Nobu restaurants from Malibu to Chicago with each visit meeting or exceeding expectations. Sadly, tonight was our third failed attempt after many wonderful meals there. It was the "let's try it again" visit with hopes of things being improved, you know, the one that would have us coming back for more. Sadly, this may be our last. One of our family members has a very specific allergy and one does not eat raw. Because of these dietary issues, we order separately and are unable to dine Nobu family style. In the past, this has never been a problem at any Nobu location. The past two visits, the non raw eater has had to wait up to 20 additional minutes for his meal to arrive while the rest of our party sits there and waits. Tonight, the non raw eater again had to wait 25 minutes for his beef dish. Once the beef entree was brought to the table, the dish was cold and over cooked. The temperature requested for the beef dish was medium. The beef was cooked through, barely was it even pink. Tonight was actually a quiet birthday celebration, I did not complain about my very expensive uni from Hokkaido Japan arriving at the table at an undesirable temperature, soggy seaweed wrap, and congealed. This was rather disappointing as it is usually worth the high price. While it seems things are not quite right in the kitchen, it is management who may be at the root of the problem in Palo Alto. Two visits ago, we had to call a manager in for very similar issues. After a brief discussion, he realized the problem and credited us for the items that were sub-par. Tonight, the manager came to our table and I tired to explain to him that this was not our first or second visit, it was closer to our 20th visit. This manager was off putting and simply did not care about the diners sitting in his restaurant. We wanted to have a nice meal to celebrate a milestone birthday and decided to give Nobu another chance. Again, we were disappointed. WIth so many excellent sushi restaurants in the Bay Area, we will likely save our Nobu visits for Malibu or other out of town destination. Terribly disappointing...
Exceptional experience thanks to the waitress; very
Exceptional experience thanks to the waitress; very attentive to our needs. Great ambience; the restaurant has an appealing simplistic decor that gives off the vibe you're at an exclusive restaurant. We sat outside at the patio and it was very spacious and felt intimate. Definitely a vibe. FOOD- Shishito Peppers: great appetizer- Yellowtail sashimi jalapeño: a classic starter - appreciate the clean plating- Wagyu & lobster taco: absolutely AMAZING. Meat was juicy, melted in my mouth and the shell was like a crispy wonton. Lobster taco was actually my favorite. Very small but delicious. - Toro Truffle topped with Caviar: felt like the sauce was a bit overpowering but still a solid dish. DESSERT- Date cake: a MUST-TRY for dessert. Still dreaming about this cake. - Banana soy toban: if you're a fan of banana, this dessert is perfect for you. It includes soy caramelized banana, candied pecan, Malaga gelato DRINKS- Jaded: delicious, spicy- Mia Margarita: hint of spice- Grand Cordon: solid cocktail - Lyre liar: an intriguing mocktail; very deliciousOverall, great location and impeccable staff and service. Not a place to dine every day but worth the treat for a special occasion!
I made reservations day of luckily.
Usually it's pretty booked. I came on a Friday 8:30 it was really packed. I was seated 15 minutes after my reservation no biggy the food and service made up for it. We were seated outside. There are heaters and cozy blankets. It is by the street and we were bothered by someone walking so if you want more intimate sit inside. John W. was our waiter and an amazing waiter. Drinks:Lychee 10/10Cocktail of the month 9/10Mango Passion 10/10Food:Wagyu Sliders: 10/10Miso Crab Legs: 10/10 to die forLobster Taco: 10/10Scallop Yuzu: 6/10Rock Shrimp: 8/10Xuro: 5/10The vibe, service and food is great i'll definitely be back when they open up the garden.
I had the lobster honey truffle, 2 orders of sushi, the
I had the lobster honey truffle, 2 orders of sushi, the mango cocktail and white chocolate Namelaka because it's bulking season. The sushi was ok like 3/5 but the rest was quite good. Service was great, but I think this has to be the most boring looking Nobu ever...
Very nice Sake Toro Wagyu A5 nice atmosphere recommend
Very nice Sake Toro Wagyu A5 nice atmosphere recommend shall make reservations before coming
I loved it.
If you're looking for a smooth drink as a female, the best drink is the Grapefruit on the Rocks. If you're looking for a strong drink as a male the best drink for you is the Oni Negroni. (Very strong, similar to an Old Fashioned)My friend and I ordered plenty & I think we over did it by probably two items. I was really full after we received our roasted cauliflower.Here is the order of how our food was delivered:1. New Style Shashimi - Salmon + Oni Negroni2. Scallops with Honey Glazed Sauce+ Grapefruit on the Rocks3. Miso Soups4. Seafood Ceviche5. Roasted Cauliflower with Jalapeño Salsa6. Jidori Chicken with Teriyaki Sauce7. Ribeye with Truffle Butter SauceAmbiance is sophisticated, very well kept restaurant.We had our reservations at 5:00PM & that was perfect because parking is free after that time.
Decent food, but it's hard for a place like this to live up
Decent food, but it's hard for a place like this to live up to its expectations. the omakase was $175pp and was a bit of a let down. I was expecting something sushi forward but ended up eating steak with chopsticks. I'd return for the sushi but that is all. the steak was just ok and the tempura was not good. the sushi on the other hand was delicious! expect things loaded with toppings and sauces, these are not your classic pieces of sushi. Overall ambiance was ok, there was one dish that came out sizzling which ended up filling the entire room with smoke. it was unpleasant but luckily only a few people ordered it while we were there. Service was also ok, they seemed rushed but everyone was nice.
Started off with a 3 star rating but ended with a solid 4
Started off with a 3 star rating but ended with a solid 4 star rating. We had reservations but still had to wait over 30 min for our table, we reserved so that it'll be ready by the time we get there but pass 30 minutes, the manager approached us and noticed our table was ready and mentioned first rounds of drinks and appetizer will be on the house, and that jsut boosted the rating for excellent consideration of our wait time. Appreciate the service. And the food was good, solid 4 out of 5. Kinda hyped to me but it was all good. Started with the yellowtail Jalapeños, highly recommended along with the crispy rice tuna! Both 10 out of 10. The ribeye with truffle butter was okay, didn't taste any truffle, more of a sweet butter teriyaki like glaze. The rolls and nigiri was all fresh. Really liked the house special
Just came for lunch on a Sat afternoon, wasn't that busy
Just came for lunch on a Sat afternoon, wasn't that busy but told only sushi bar was available, that's fine, we like sushi bar just fine but not understand table was not offer when they were half available. We ate at several diff Nobu around the world over the years, at this calibrate and price point restaurant, some expectation was pre-set. Overall, this one is better than some other Nobu, the toro caviar was good but Napa's Marimoto equivalent was better. The best for us was the tai agave, the sweet, the heat and the agave dressing balanced very well. Nigiri was dressed well too especially the marguro. Food was mostly very good. However, the wagyu dumpling not only its expensive but also embarrassed, see the picture, all 3 dumpling skin were rip open. At this calibrate restaurant, it's downright unacceptable, juice will all run out. You go to Ding Tai Fung, their much thinner skin doesn't break. This need to improve. The not so good are service, it's not bad but at this level we would expect higher quality, attention, etc. Otherwise how do you justify the price. While I like here and will be back, I think Jin Sho on California is little bit better.
We came as a party of 5 on a Tuesday night with
We came as a party of 5 on a Tuesday night with reservations. This was my first time at a Nobu establishment, and I can finally say that it is definitely worth the hype! The experience we had was exceptional.Our server (whose name I never got - shame on me!) was an excellent young woman who told us that she had been working there since their opening night six years ago. She was very well-versed and definitely knew what she was recommending.This is the place to go to if you are with a group! Greatly-portioned servings that are meant for sharing - and fantastic taste! We started with edamame, scallops with jalapeno salsa, uni and oyster shooters, and sashimi tacos (lobster, crab, Japanese wagyu) - all of which were amazing. Our entrees (still shared) included jidori chicken, prime New York steak, Chilean seabass, and lobster with honey truffle aioli. Very tasty, very beautiful presentation, and everything came out at a reasonable pace.My favorite - the dessert (and the only one I got to take photos of)! We got the bento box, honey pistachio semi freddo, date cake, and assorted mochi. We also got some licorice wine on top of a thousand other drinks and cocktails that I can't remember but know enough to know that they were deliciously paired, and our experience could not have been any better.5/5 stars!
Food was great, wait staff and seating were not.
We do sushi quite a bit, so avoided it to a large degree. We got the following and overall the flavors and presentation were impressive.- Yellowtail Sashimi Jalapeno- Black Cod with Miso- Lobster with Honey Truffle Aioli- Ribeye with Truffle Butter Sauce- Wagyu Taco (not a standout)So why three stars? Well dining out at a restaurant like Nobu is about the whole experience. Service started out good, but the waiter ultimately disappeared and someone else took over because we called him over. Despite booking months in advance for a special occasion, we got put at a table near the outside entrance which was constantly used by wait staff (I mean used every few minutes). A cold breeze each time the door opened was not pleasant - we all needed jackets on for the whole meal. I'm surprised management isn't aware and hasn't resolved the issue. I suppose during summer it is not such an issue. Give it a go during summer :)
Prestigious Service
My first time staying at this prestigious hotel. I came for a business trip and I was amazed! Beautiful room, comfortable bed, and the front office manager Melenaite was outstanding. I appreciated the attention to detail. I will be back! Very charming hidden gem!!
Unforgettable and Charming Experience!!!!
Wow!!! Just wow!!!! I surprised my wife on a romantic getaway and Nobu Palo Alto did not disappoint. From check in, Melenaite the Front Office Manager treated us like royalty! She went above and beyond in giving us suggestions to make our stay much more remarkable. The room was a pure zen and the the restaurant below was exquisite! Overall this was such an unforgettable experience and we have Nobu and Melenaite to thank for! You have generated a guest for life. Chao for now.
Nobu stay
Told Nobu I would be coming in at 1030pm last Wednesday. Flight was delayed so arrived closer to 11:30pm to find doors closed and no way to get in. Eventually Nobu Restaurant manager who was driving away saw me and he stopped his car to let me in. Nobu charged me $1224 dollars for a standard room that night(double regular rate). Their website listed a micro curated guide as part of the room which wasn’t much more than a coaster for drinks with a few local spots listed on it. Contacted valet to get my rental car as they had instructed. They had written wrong tag number so did not get the car. They did bring once I described the car to them. Disappointing service and Exorbitant price.
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Let's say Peter has a great morning and decides to take his three friends to Nobu Palo Alto at 6 PM the same day.
He checks the restaurant's website and sees that no reservations are available. He then looks at the Nobu Palo Alto page on AppointmentTrader, but finds that there are no user postings either.
That's where the community-driven bid process comes in.
Peter can place a bid on AppointmentTrader, which serves as a reward for any community member who chooses to work on securing the reservation. AT then notifies experienced users who may be able to help.
Step-by-Step Process
1.) Setting a Reward (Bid)
* AppointmentTrader uses historical data to recommend a reasonable reward amount for securing a reservation - let's say $100.
* Peter really wants to go, so he increases the bid (or reward) to $200.
* At this stage, the reservation does not exist yet.
2.) A Community User Picks Up the Bid
* BraveCloth47, an experienced AT user, has a strong track record of successfully securing reservations and low refund requests, they receive a notification about Peter's bid.
* BraveCloth47 picks up the bid, meaning they will now work on securing the reservation.
* Peter can now talk to BraveCloth47 for any questions Peter may have as BraveCloth47 user fills the bid.
3.) Finding the Reservation
* BraveCloth47 now uses their connections at Nobu Palo Alto to secure the table.
* If they successfully get the 6 PM table for four, Peter receives a confirmation that the reservation has been secured.
* If BraveCloth47 fails to secure the reservation, the bid is returned to the pool so another user can try.
4.) Payment & Protection
* Once the reservation is secured, BraveCloth47 receives the $200 reward which is credited to BraveCloth47's AT balance, where users manage their own funds and can withdraw via available payout options such as bank transfer, PayPal, or Zelle.
* Peter can now enjoy the dinner with his friends at Nobu Palo Alto!
* As with all transactions on AT, disputes and no-show fees are handled through the platform's community-driven resolution system. Users with a strong track record are incentivized to fulfill bids successfully, and community members can report issues to maintain trust in the marketplace.
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