The food would've gotten a five, but I believe some of the appetizers fell short so as much as I really love the steak and the sushi was pretty good; the dumplings and the tacos were not that great! Service is overall good and so was the ambience. I really enjoyed the view, especially during the evening one of my favorite places that I dined at in Istanbul for sure! read more

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Absolutely stunning views outside while enjoying your food. The staffs were attentive and professional. The 80s Japanese city pop playlist fits perfectly with the setting! Sushi was mediocre. Below standard for all the other nobus. But, the great ambiance surely made up for it. read more

Nobu Istanbul - Japanese Near Me - İstanbul, 34

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The Nobu super-premium brand comes with high expectations and prices. Less than perfect is simply not good enough. To be clear, this would have been a four-star review elsewhere (and should have been a 5-star review). First the good: The staff was very attentive, friendly and accommodating. The bar was spectacular as was the entrance and staircase. Now for bad: The food should have been better. Our order came out quickly--too quickly. For example: we ordered the beef tacos. The beef was dry and lukewarm. What should have been a positive (five tacos came out instead of the menu stated two) was a negative because we didn't particularly care for the taco--a Nobu signature app. We ordered the salmon skewers which were cooked to perfection and then cooked some more. I don't want to relive the experience so I don't want to think about what else was ordered (sushi, sashimi, rolls etc.). To be clear, this isn't the form of memory that is the typical memorable Nobu experience. And finally for the ugly: The Nobu size bill arrived and I wanted to charge it to the room. "Sorry sir" I was told by the waitress. "Nobu is a different company and while it's owned by the same owner as the hotel, we need to charge you now". Out came the credit card but not before my pointing out that the hotel assessed a 10% service charge. So I asked the waitress about who told her to say what she said and she cited management. I suggested that the explanation she was asked to parrot had a singular American-English word that was very applicable: "bullsh*t". Nobu Istanbul opened a short while ago and the kitchen is clumsy. The bus staff was clumsy too. Server staff had to navigate a cafeteria-looking room with a spectacular view of the Bosporus, around support staff tripping all over themselves. The kitchen served Asian-fusion dishes in line with a mediocre fast-food restaurant. To end on a high note, we consumed what was left of our half bottle of bubbly at Nobu Istanbul's downstairs bar located one flight below the restaurant on the same floor as the entrance. Staff, ambiance, service and aesthetics were spectacular (five-star review for the Nobu Instanbul Bar coming soon) I hope to return sometime in the future when the restaurant gets into a groove. In the meantime, prices, in my opinion, should be "at cost". read more

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Their "Hope" mocktail was the best part of the dinner, proceeds go to earthquake relief efforts. The crispy rice was the same but the nigiri and maki were not the same quality that you would find in other Nobu locations. I couldn't even eat the maki which says a lot. The service was good as expected. The only parking option is paid valet parking, cash only, so we had to find an ATM to leave. read more

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While staying at the ritz Carlton Istanbul , I love that Nobu is here in the lobby , it's a family favorite restaurant back home in California, so traveling to Istanbul I was excited to eat food that we're use to eating. I called from my room to ask if I can walk in or reservations need , walk in if there's availability I was told so to be safe I made reservations. We arrived for an early dinner walking in the restaurant Service 10/10 we were warmly greeted sat down at a table next to the window with a beautiful view of the bosphorus. Chef Nobu made an appearance! Wow I'm excited feeling lucky to exchange words with thee Chef Nobu!! He sat down at our table a few minutes spoke to us fluently in Spanish definitely a great man very Humble. Food at Nobu is always 10/10 We order edamame 10/10 A tofu slider 10/10 2 orders of Yellowtail jalapeños 10/10 (my fave) 2 orders of Rock shrimp w/ creamy spicy sauce 10/10 (another must have there) teriyaki chicken plate 10/10 Salmon plate 10/10 Desert Pinky pavlova 10/10 Nobu cheesecake 10/10 All the food came out perfect. The vibes were 10/10 We ate dinner here every night we stayed! The reviews on here I don't understand we have amazing service and at other Nobu locations I hope everyone has a great experience. read more

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Worst service ever. They sit you in the dark. They claim to be booked and it's empty. No light very dark . The service is not good. I'm shocked that the Ritz Carlton would allow that in there hotels. Not a good move for the Ritz. The restaurant at the hotel is a million times better ! I will not eat at this Nobu location at all. Don't waste your time here go to the restaurant at the hotel much better and better lighting ! read more