Nobu

Nobu

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+27 21 431 5888+ Add website
Hours
Sun
18:00 - 21:45
Mon
18:00 - 21:45
Tue
18:00 - 21:45
Wed
18:00 - 21:45
Thu
18:00 - 21:45
Fri
18:00 - 21:45
Sat
18:00 - 21:45
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4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.2 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Value
3.6 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
3.4 of 5 bubbles
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CUISINES
Japanese, Seafood, Sushi, Asian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
features
Does this restaurant offer valet parking?
About
In the first and only African outpost in his eponymous global empire, world-renowned master chef Nobuyuki 'Nobu' Matsuhisa infuses his innovative Japanese cuisine with flavour and spices unique to South Africa. No stranger to international culinary influences, Nobu gives classical Japanese cuisine a contemporary twist with a Peruvian influence. Diners can indulge in fresh South African seafood and indigenous spices in mesmerizing dishes such as Sake Roast Whitefish with Jalapeno or the Chocolate Bento Box; a dark chocolate fondant with green tea ice cream and a sesame seed toile. A sweeping fan-like staircase leads to the 104 seat dining area and sushi counter, which is framed by a textured, translucent origami light that glides along the ceiling. The upper-level Nobu Lounge features a selection of Sakes including Japanese beer and Shochu based cocktails.
CUISINES
Japanese, Seafood, Sushi, Asian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Gift Cards Available
4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles1,080 reviews
Excellent
569
Very good
225
Average
153
Poor
82
Terrible
52

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Martin A
Florence111 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 couples
This place had fantastic food and a beautiful atmosphere. We like the Nobu restaurants and were surprised at just how inexpensive this 4-star or 5-star experience was for the money! But prices in South Africa are a bargain compared to the USA if you know where to go—-and you do not want to miss this location!
Written 8 September 2024
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OneOnly CapeTown
Dear martinaR4267ZR Thank you for joining us for dinner, and for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your time and found excellent value in our offering. We hope that you will join us again soon for another memorable evening. Kind regards, Roxanne Curtis Food & Beverage Manager
Written 18 September 2024
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Cath007001
4 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 solo
I was solo in Cape Town for a few days and the weekend straddled some work conferences. I decided to go and try Nobu as had read and heard great things! Restaurant was beautiful. Music seemed inappropriate for the occasion. Food wise I ordered a starter and a main as per the waitress suggestion. To my surprise, the main meal came first. When questioned they indicated it was because the ' one kitchen was ready first and it is hot'. Then the starter arrived 1 min later. Two dishes now sitting at my table. The waitress asked if she can bring the starter later to which I agreed. I did enquire from two separate waiters if this is the norm. Both seemed to skirt the issue. The main dish, tempura crab dish, was underwhelming for the price. The scallop sashimi starter was delicious. The service was excellent. But to not have such basics in place, ie order of food for patron for these prices is not acceptable.
Written 16 March 2024
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OneOnly CapeTown
Dear Cath007001, Thank you for dining with us at Nobu Cape Town. I am disappointed the experience you had did not live up to expectation nor our standard and that you did not find value in the experience. I truly apologise for this and for the lack of communication around the style of dining at Nobu, which does not follow the norm of starters and mains. Dishes are served family-style and prepared from various sections in the kitchen and meant to progressively arrive at the table. Once again, I do apologise for this lapse in communication and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a truly special experience. Kind regards, Rayharn Rahman Nobu General Manager
Written 2 May 2024
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Patty B
Nashville1456 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 couples
We had a wonderful dinner ! We were staying at the One & Only so this was very convenient for us. We started with delicious shrimp, teriyaki and enough to share. My husband had wonderful chicken served in a pot with vegetable. I had the lamb chops. They were lean, tender and really good. For dessert my husband had ice cream and I had a fabulous chocolate mousse in a cappuccino cup, complete with foam in the top. We have never been to Nobu before as we don’t like sushi, or raw food. This was great and so convenient to guests of the hotel. I would recommend
Written 27 February 2024
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OneOnly CapeTown
Dear Patty B, Thank you for dining with us and taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to know you and your husband had a wonderful experience and that you got to enjoy some of our hot dishes and desserts. We are very appreciative for the recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Cape Town. Kind regards, Rayharn Rahman Nobu General Manager
Written 12 March 2024
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Emily H
12 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 friends
We love this place back home, but our experience at the Cape Town location disappointed. We were charged for things we did not order and pressured to get more expensive menu items. The food was good but did not impress. We would say it was not worth the hype, and visitors should look elsewhere for a quality experience.
Written 10 August 2024
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OneOnly CapeTown
Dear Emily, Thank you for joining us for dinner, and for sharing your feedback. I am never happy to know that we failed to delight a guest, and I'm truly sorry that we failed to meet your expectations. Your feedback has been conveyed to the Nobu Team, and is much appreciated in our ongoing endeavours to provide exceptional cuisine and service. We hope to have the chance of serving you again, and for a true Nobu Cape Town experience that is reflective of the Nobu that you know and love. Kind regards, Roxanne Curtis Food & Beverage Manager
Written 14 August 2024
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John U
11 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 friends
Stellar sushi but par for the price. Atmosphere was fairly good and I like that they announced each groups arrival, cute. However, our server continually tried to upsell us on items and tried selling us extra items unprompted, looking annoyed whenever we did not concede to her suggestions (We were not frugal while eating at Nobu). We also found extra water on our bill which we never got.
Written 10 August 2024
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OneOnly CapeTown
Dear John, Thank you for joining us at Nobu Cape Town, and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted that you had a fantastic experience. The team unites in greeting each diner on arrival, it is indeed cute! Thank you for candour concerning our colleague's service. This feedback has been discussed with the Nobu team, and is appreciated in our ongoing endeavour to create an exceptional experience for each and every guest. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable evening. Kind regards, Roxanne Curtis Food & Beverage Manager
Written 14 August 2024
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travelwithme
London196 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 couples
We dined here during our week long stay in Cape Town. The restaurant itself is a little underwhelming in terms of decor/table’s/chairs etc, it looks a bit bland in comparison to other Nobu restaurants. Our starters were below average, the sushi was same as anywhere else and the chicken taco’s were nothing special. The black cod I had was delicious, but other than that, the dishes weren’t as good as we expected. We were very underwhelmed, especially given that the meal was double the price of what we paid anywhere else in Capetown - and had better meals! We wouldn’t be back, it was very disappointing.
Written 15 March 2024
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OneOnly CapeTown
Dear 2018travelgal, Thank you for visiting Nobu during your trip to Cape Town. I am deeply disappointed to know the experience did not live up to expectation nor our set standards, and for this I truly apologise. Your feedback is of utmost importance to us and has been addressed with the team to ensure the quality of food is maintained at the highest level to ensure value for money and an experience sure to leave everlasting impressions and memories. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on your next visit to Cape Town in order to redeem ourselves and give you a true Nobu experience. Kind regards, Rayharn Rahman Nobu General Manager
Written 2 May 2024
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Snowchick2011
Windsor13 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 couples
Unfortunately we didn’t rate our experience high at Nobu Cape Town . The entire vibe / experience/ food / interiors is completely different to any other Nobu I have been too . I have travelled to Nobu’s around the world . The menu was limited and no Robato grill options . The food we ordered had odd ingredients like Parmesan and fish swimming in a type of gravy. It was as if the menu had been dumbed down to appease American type appetites ! The atmosphere was totally non existent- compared to the normal buzzy “Nobu “ vibe I’ve experienced in London / Dubai / Marbella . I am not going to stop going to Nobu as I love the brand and I just want to feed this back to the Nobu team as I want it to be successful everywhere. I also want to acknowledge that our waiter was excellent. Unfortunately I don’t know his name . However he was so attentive and really proud of the Nobu brand . He had worked in Nobu Kuwait too and was super interesting to chat too . He is an asset to the Nobu Team .
Written 2 December 2024
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OneOnly CapeTown
Dear Snowchick2011, Thank you for visiting us, and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are immmensely sorry that we failed to meet your expectations of the Nobu you know and love. We greatly appreciate your feedback, and this has been discussed with the team. We appreciate your not giving up on Nobu completely, and we hope to have the chance to right our wrongs at Nobu Cape Town and welcome you back. Until then, take care. Kind regards, Roxanne Curtis Food & Beverage Manager
Written 20 January 2025
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D&R Travels
Belfast82 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 couples
Stepping down into this restaurant the decor is as enjoyable as the food, the collective chant by the staff when walking to your table is the declaration of a truly wonderful food experience… The food tastes as good as it looks, the staff are attentive and informative, everything about our visit oozed style and a touch of class. We highly recommend this restaurant if you enjoy high end Asian cuisine. Hopefully not our last Nobu experience.
Written 5 March 2023
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OneOnly CapeTown
Dear j4rme, What a thrilling review! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We are beyond delighted to hear that you had a wonderful evening with our Nobu family. Thank you for all of the lovely feedback regarding your experience. Thank you for dining with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind Regards, Rayharn Rahman Nobu General Manager
Written 11 April 2023
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Marali V
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 solo
I made a booking on 6 May for Nobu Cape Town, and paid the R600 reservation fee. However, I had to cancel the same day as I double booked. I received the cancelation confirmation email. I followed up on 30 May, and followed up again and still no refund. It's the 17 June. Is the idea that Nobu keeps people's money for no reason. Surely for a restaurant of this stature, you will expect more above standard service. Still waiting...
Written 17 June 2024
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OneOnly CapeTown
Dear maraliv2024, We are incredibly regretful of the service you received in this instance. This is far from the standard we aim to uphold, and we have taken this as a lesson to ensure that this will not happen again. I am happy to see that the refund was indeed processed, and I am truly sorry that it took so long to resolve. We hope that you will give us the opportunity to show you a true Nobu Cape Town experience. Kind regards, Roxanne Curtis Food & Beverage Manager
Written 8 August 2024
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Karim M
London50 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 couples
SAD SAD SAD. I should have read the reviews that said it was a faded glory and shouldn’t have booked because of the name and the fame. What a disappointment. We had the tasting menu which was a parody of a menu. There was nothing fine dining about what we ate. Most dishes from the white fish on slices of cucumbers to the beef was bland and tasteless! A little bit of seasoning would have helped. I was so looking forward to the sushi’s and we had basic ones served with a sad miso soup. This menu felt cheap and average. Where was the fusion? We had simple salad leafs with two prawns, the beef was chewy and tasted of uncooked spices!! We were told it was the signature dish all over the world. We are giving two stars because the staff was very nice, warm and attentive. Shame they have to serve this kind of food in a restaurant that looks more like an airport lounge than a cosy stylish restaurant your expect from Nobu. Is Chef Nobu really involved with his restaurants? He should because his reputation is going to suffer from not caring anymore. I never write restaurant reviews but this time I had to do it while having dinner because I was outraged. Can we get a refund please!
Written 20 February 2022
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One&Only Cape Town
Hi 291karimm, We are so sorry to hear about your poor experience at Nobu. We pride ourselves on our exquisite cuisine and so to hear that it was not up to standard is disappointing to say the least. We want to ensure that every experience with Nobu is an incredible one; memorable in the best positive way. Please can you contact me privately so that we can ensure this matter is resolved - rayharn.rahman@oneandonlycapetown.com Kind regards, Rayharn Rahman Nobu General Manager
Written 15 March 2022
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Mandy
Cape Town11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 friends
Delectable food, beautiful atmosphere, I could not recommend more. Since Nobu is a Michelin star restaurant the menu is not cheap. However the food and drinks are to die for. The service is friendly and efficient.
Written 11 September 2024
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OneOnly CapeTown
Dear ImNeverWrong, Thank you for your kind comments! We are delighted that you had an excellent experience, moreover, that our colleagues left such a wonderful impression on you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable visit. Kind regards, Roxanne Curtis Food & Beverage Manager
Written 18 September 2024
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twigg21
London26 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 couples
We were disappointed with our meal here. The food was very average and not cheap for what you order (we ordered some tempura vegetables and literally got two small pieces which looked ridiculous on a large white plate). There are a lot better restaurants in Cape Town!
Written 13 February 2023
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One&Only Cape Town
Dear twigg21, We are disappointed to hear that your experience with us was not completely satisfactory. This is in no way representative of the training and operational excellence we are known for, and for this, we sincerely apologize. We thank you for dining with us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon for a true Nobu experience. Kind Regards, Rayharn Rahman Nobu General Manager
Written 13 February 2023
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実 桂
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 family
It's a very disappointing Japanese restaurant if you think this is Japanese cuisine. They put all their effort into presentation, but the food itself is disappointing. I would prefer they provide the original flavour and presentation of Japanese cuisine, rather than flashy presentation. It makes me sad. I guess it can't be helped since the people who cook the food are part-timers.
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Written 20 October 2023
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OneOnly CapeTown
Dear 日本料理に似たお料理。, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Chef Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa, a well-known Japanese chef amongst others, founded the Nobu brand. He established many of our recipes and culinary trends. Having said that, there is always room to improve and better the Nobu experience for our guests, so we appreciate your insightful review, as we strive to not only embrace Japanese culture but also to provide our guests with an unforgettable culinary journey. Thank you for dining with us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon for a true Nobu experience. Kind Regards, Rayharn Rahman Nobu General Manager
Written 23 October 2023
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Francesco
Monaco73 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 family
Despite our not great experience with the Hotel, we found Nobu as usual with a great standard. What is good with the Nobu organisation is no matter in which country you are it is always a great experience in food wine cocktails and service. Very elegant crowd and good music . Well done
Written 19 February 2023
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One&Only Cape Town
Dear Seaside, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts regarding your stay. Although we are delighted to hear that you had a great night at Nobu, we are disappointed to learn that your overall experience was not to your satisfaction. We do, however, appreciate the wonderful feedback regarding Nobu. Thank you for dining with us, and we look forward to your next visit. Kind Regards, Rayharn Rahman Nobu General Manager
Written 3 March 2023
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Mark T
7 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 solo
My waiter Sipoh (Sipho?) was great! I did the standard Nobu thing where I had him pick out the menu for me and I loved his selection of dishes. The flavors were all great! That said, I have to say that the raw fish did not taste as fresh or high-quality as the Nobu’s in Malibu/Vegas and the beef also seemed of slightly lower-quality than expected. Given the price point is much lower than other Nobu’s, this is excusable, but it doesn’t seem quite as high-end as Nobu’s in the states. I would go back!
Written 11 June 2023
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OneOnly CapeTown
Dear Mark T, Thank you for taking the time to reflect on your experience at Nobu Cape Town. We take your input very seriously and will use it as we continuously strive to improve in all aspects. We are delighted that Sipho contributed to your having a great evening; he will be proud to hear such positive feedback. Thank you for dining with us, and we hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards, Rayharn Rahman Nobu General Manager
Written 14 June 2023
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