I entered the restaurant to pick up a take out order. While there I wanted to wash my hands prior to handling the food. I was met with Jay and man wearing a blue shirt and of Asian decent. He explained that the restroom and are for dining in customers. He explained that there is only one gender bathroom that the entire restaurants that seats over 150 people. I was asked to step outside, His tone was rude, demanding, and demeaning. I was also greeted by a woman who was walking her dog that was not labeled a service dog. I am a fur mama, but I do believe dog shouldn’t be allowed in an open dining area due to food safety. I wouldn’t eat here again. Jay is the man I encountered and he would benefit in additional training in customer handling and service.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Ashesh Shah
12 days in a row. This place is flawless. There is a special 12 sashimi with random sauce that I love. The rice pudding and cappuccino desserts are a must. The iced green tea is great. Don't skimp. Don't ask. Just eat and be happy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
xanthe pierce
Food was amazing.. as expected of course but this was beyond expectations. Not cheap but way above expectations for what we did pay. Ron is a legend - despite being full (walk in only remained) kindly accommodated us as I had a guest with a wheelchair and we didn’t want to make her come all that to get turned around. Ron super understanding and catered to us, holding a table for our arrival. Staff, service, food all 10 stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia Morey
Friday evening dinner absolutely fantastic service and delicious sushi. We had an array of options including lobster, salmon, shrimp, mixed vegetables, Chilean sea bass, octopus, and whitefish. The best sushi I have ever had. Our server Junior provided superb service. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dvir A
Good service However the the portions are tiny, prices are high, and the food does not justify it.
Service: 5
Mark Takeichi
We were seated in the new dining room and ordered the Omakase at $200 per person. They have a $250 option but we did not order it, i understand the difference it has wagyu beef, so order it if you like wagyu. I enjoyed the famous cod and tuna steak, but the the dessert was what we enjoyed the most. My overall impression is this such an iconic LA restaurant by chef Nobu that you have visit at least once to enjoy the restaurant where it all started for Nobu-san. Make reservations, it gets busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Hori
Went to Matsuhisa many years ago and had the pleasure of meeting Nobu. I have dinned at many Nobu's and it is one of our favorites. This experience was just bad. Service was poor and things we did not order were delivered. At Nobu, we would have wait staff explain the dishes. Here nothing. Food was not as good either. Atmosphere was odd. Louder music. We had one patron near us throw a tantrum with a date, break dishes and storm out. For these prices, it was a big let down and disapppointment.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Sergio Diaz
Have heard many great things about this restaurant over the years. All of them are true and exagerated. The service is terrific from the moment you get sat at your table, whether it's from your server, the runner or the busser. But the highlight is the food. Everything our group of five tried was delicious and enjoyed by evwryone. Yes, the menu appears a little pricey at first glance but then you see and taste the quality of the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam S
Nobu’s LA staple is surely standing the test of time. Can’t begin to explain the journey, but just mad sure you experience it for yourself. Watch the Nobu documentary on Amazon before you go, it’ll make it that much more special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SB
Update since last year, another star removed. It's really sad how the quality has gone down, and all this under the stern and watchful eye of Nobu-san's wife who marches up and down
It was never exceptional but now it's just average. It's a real shame. The fish was sloppily cut, the rice is good but not great, it's sad to see a restaurant go downhill like this is.
It seems most people now go there for the vibe and the memories. Certainly not the quality of the good. There are many truly excellent Japanese restaurants in LA but sadly this one is no longer on the list.
It's also unbearably noisy but I suppose for some people that's part of the charm, which would explain why they haven't bothered to put up acoustic panels.
I entered the restaurant to pick up a take out order. While there I wanted to wash my hands prior to handling the food. I was met with Jay and man wearing a blue shirt and of Asian decent. He explained that the restroom and are for dining in customers. He explained that there is only one gender bathroom that the entire restaurants that seats over 150 people. I was asked to step outside, His tone was rude, demanding, and demeaning. I was also greeted by a woman who was walking her dog that was not labeled a service dog. I am a fur mama, but I do believe dog shouldn’t be allowed in an open dining area due to food safety. I wouldn’t eat here again. Jay is the man I encountered and he would benefit in additional training in customer handling and service.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
12 days in a row. This place is flawless. There is a special 12 sashimi with random sauce that I love. The rice pudding and cappuccino desserts are a must. The iced green tea is great. Don't skimp. Don't ask. Just eat and be happy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was amazing.. as expected of course but this was beyond expectations. Not cheap but way above expectations for what we did pay. Ron is a legend - despite being full (walk in only remained) kindly accommodated us as I had a guest with a wheelchair and we didn’t want to make her come all that to get turned around. Ron super understanding and catered to us, holding a table for our arrival. Staff, service, food all 10 stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friday evening dinner absolutely fantastic service and delicious sushi. We had an array of options including lobster, salmon, shrimp, mixed vegetables, Chilean sea bass, octopus, and whitefish. The best sushi I have ever had. Our server Junior provided superb service. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good service
However the the portions are tiny, prices are high, and the food does not justify it.
Service: 5
We were seated in the new dining room and ordered the Omakase at $200 per person. They have a $250 option but we did not order it, i understand the difference it has wagyu beef, so order it if you like wagyu. I enjoyed the famous cod and tuna steak, but the the dessert was what we enjoyed the most. My overall impression is this such an iconic LA restaurant by chef Nobu that you have visit at least once to enjoy the restaurant where it all started for Nobu-san. Make reservations, it gets busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went to Matsuhisa many years ago and had the pleasure of meeting Nobu. I have dinned at many Nobu's and it is one of our favorites. This experience was just bad. Service was poor and things we did not order were delivered. At Nobu, we would have wait staff explain the dishes. Here nothing. Food was not as good either. Atmosphere was odd. Louder music. We had one patron near us throw a tantrum with a date, break dishes and storm out. For these prices, it was a big let down and disapppointment.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Have heard many great things about this restaurant over the years. All of them are true and exagerated. The service is terrific from the moment you get sat at your table, whether it's from your server, the runner or the busser. But the highlight is the food. Everything our group of five tried was delicious and enjoyed by evwryone. Yes, the menu appears a little pricey at first glance but then you see and taste the quality of the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nobu’s LA staple is surely standing the test of time. Can’t begin to explain the journey, but just mad sure you experience it for yourself. Watch the Nobu documentary on Amazon before you go, it’ll make it that much more special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Update since last year, another star removed. It's really sad how the quality has gone down, and all this under the stern and watchful eye of Nobu-san's wife who marches up and down
It was never exceptional but now it's just average. It's a real shame. The fish was sloppily cut, the rice is good but not great, it's sad to see a restaurant go downhill like this is.
It seems most people now go there for the vibe and the memories. Certainly not the quality of the good. There are many truly excellent Japanese restaurants in LA but sadly this one is no longer on the list.
It's also unbearably noisy but I suppose for some people that's part of the charm, which would explain why they haven't bothered to put up acoustic panels.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
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Great sushi bar
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The place where Nobu is born! Very good quality, much better than 95% of all nobu stores! Delicious! Highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow wow wow. OG Nobu. Amazing.
Amazing experience. All of the dishes were top tier and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A must visit every time we come to LA
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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