"Nobu Matsuhisa's Tokyo flagship since 1998 — book Nobu Toranomon for black cod miso and a deal-closing dinner."
About Nobu Tokyo
Nobu Tokyo is the Tokyo flagship of Nobu Matsuhisa, the chef who built a global group with Robert De Niro after opening the first Nobu in New York in 1994. The Tokyo branch followed in 1998 and now occupies the ground floor of Toranomon Tower in central Minato — the home table of a name that has since spread across the world.
It is a fixture of Tokyo's international fine-dining scene. For other rooms in that bracket, compare the modern Japanese at Den, the contemporary French at Esquisse and the bistronomy at Crony, or browse our Japanese picks.
The Kitchen
The cooking is the Japanese-Peruvian style Nobu Matsuhisa made famous. The dish to order is the black cod marinated for days in sweet den miso, then grilled until it flakes; the yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño runs it close. Beyond the signatures, the kitchen turns out tiradito, new-style sashimi, tempura and sushi.
The simplest route is the chef's omakase, offered at three price points, which walks through an appetiser, sushi and sashimi, a fish course, a wagyu course and dessert. A 15% service charge is added to the bill.
The Room
The dining room is a sleek, low-lit Minato space built for business as much as romance, with a sushi counter, table seating and a long cocktail and wine list. Service is smooth and bilingual, used to an international room.
It is polished rather than intimate — the kind of address that reassures a client and reads as a safe, recognisable choice in any city in the world.
Best for closing a deal in Tokyo
Nobu Tokyo suits business — the global name, the smooth service and the omakase make it a confident table to close a deal or impress clients in Tokyo. For other tables in the city, see Aragawa or browse the full Tokyo dining guide.
Not for
Not for a diner chasing a small, chef-led counter or a bargain — this is a polished global-brand room at top-end prices, not a hidden local find.
Frequently Asked
What is Nobu Tokyo known for?
It is chef Nobu Matsuhisa's Tokyo flagship in Toranomon, open since 1998, known for Japanese-Peruvian cooking — black cod miso and yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño the defining dishes — and a sleek international room.
How much does Nobu Tokyo cost?
It is top-end: chef's omakase courses run 14,000, 18,000 and 28,000 yen, with signature plates from around 3,000 a la carte and a 15% service charge added to the bill.
What should I order at Nobu Tokyo?
The black cod with miso and the yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño are the signatures; otherwise the chef's omakase is the simplest way to taste the kitchen's range.
Where is Nobu Tokyo?
On the ground floor of Toranomon Tower at 4-1-28 Toranomon, in central Minato, Tokyo.
Does Nobu Tokyo take reservations?
Yes — booking well ahead is advised for both lunch and dinner; omakase orders are taken until 21:15.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Nobu Tokyo
Book direct or by phone; tables and the omakase fill quickly at weekends.
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Practical Information
Address1F Toranomon Tower, 4-1-28 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001
NeighbourhoodToranomon, central Minato, Tokyo
CuisineJapanese-Peruvian
PriceOmakase tasting courses at ¥14,000, ¥18,000 and ¥28,000; signature plates à la carte from around ¥3,000, plus a 15% service charge
Dress CodeSmart
SeatingSushi counter and table seating in Toranomon Tower; private rooms available
ReservationBook well ahead; lunch and dinner, omakase orders taken until 21:15
