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Nobu Next Door

105 Hudson St., New York, NY, 10013
nr. Franklin St.
212-334-4445

8.4 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
75% Would you go back?
62% Would you take a date?
25% Would you take kids?
62% Would you go on business?
62% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 7.9
Service: 6.8
Décor: 8.6
Value: 7.9
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OVERATED!!!!!!!!!!!

jss17 from 11375 | Posted on 4/21/09

Overall Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 1
Service: 1
Décor: 8
Value: 4

My husband took me to celebrate my birthday last Saturday. We were very disapponted when we came out. The waiter very unpleasant, probably wish he was somewhere else. Throughout the night he did not smile or offer a pleasant comment. It was my birhtday and he just brought the cake my husband order and leave it on the table. No smile or happy birthday. Sushi sucks!!!! Eaten much better elsewhere. Actually wish I was at Naritas in Forest Hills, Queens. Much, much better and waiters are very, very pleasant. Will not recomment Nabu to anyone unless you want to waste money and eat lousy food.

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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

There are better places to get sushi

roccogino from 66614 | Posted on 11/2/06

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 6
Service: 6
Décor: 8
Value: 8

My first trip was a great experience here so I took a friend that had never had sushi. We were seated right away, which was great, but the waiter was snotty and the sushi rolls were so so. I didn't convert my friend. I will give it another try but I think rolls with seaweed wrapped around the outside aren't as good as reverse rolled. Maybe just a matter of taste but I really wanted a certain type of roll and couldn't get what I wanted.

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207 out of 495 people found this review helpful.

Yikes! No soap!

manchester | Posted on 2/21/05

Overall Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 7
Service: 4
Décor: 8
Value: 5

Considering Nobu's reputation in New York City, you would think that you would be able to find soap in either of two bathrooms, and the bathrooms would be CLEAN, no less. The manager had to go on a 10 minute hunt looking for soap, and one bathroom never received soap the whole evening. Makes you wonder how much soap is in the building??. Upon questioning whether the employees use those bathrooms, the hostess's reply was rude and condescending to our valid concerns. I would not go back on the sheer fear of getting Hepatitis A. The food was ok but overall it was a real disappointment.

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291 out of 605 people found this review helpful.

There is only one Nobu

sensei | Posted on 11/1/04

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

Nobu is the most outstanding restaurant experience New York City has to offer. Always fresh and inviting, the staff makes you feel welcome whether in a suit or denim, and you feel amongst family in either. Never a disappointing tastebud moment, from the trademark tiradito to the rock shrimp tempura, the miso-marinated black cod to the chocolate souffle bento box, definitely one of the best meals you will have on earth.

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272 out of 541 people found this review helpful.

Excellent alternative to Nobu

cyntseng from 10541 | Posted on 7/17/04

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 7
Décor: 9
Value: 8

I thought it was just as excellent as Nobu, they have cut out the noodle dishes and I thought the menu was very similar to Nobu. At least, my 2 Nobu favorites were there- new style sashimi & spciy crab. Therefore, when you cannot get in at Nobu, this's just as good. Going on Sun night at 6 pm was not a problem for us to get a table. But for larger party (6 or more), they do take reservation. One negative note- when I ordered the new style sashimi, I was offered 3 choices of fish, turned out the price listed on the menu referred to only one fish and the other choices were a lot more expensive. I thought the waiter should have pointed this out rather than let me assume the price was the same for all choices.

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258 out of 535 people found this review helpful.

Wow! Worth Every Penny

kerianne1176 | Posted on 5/28/04

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 8
Value: 9

We were disappointed when we were unsuccessful in obtaining reservations to Nobu, however, this certainly left us satisfied! Because it is first come first serve we walked right in on a Saturday night. The waiter was fantastic and not only suggested our entrees, but explained the customary manner in which to eat each course (there were six) of the AMAZING Omakase. I can still taste that lobster tempura! It was the most expensive meal I have ever eaten but worth every penny! It truly was an experience every fan of Japanese food must try. what an experience! Don't forget to try one of their fabulous Martinis!

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221 out of 486 people found this review helpful.

Divine cod

mixmixer | Posted on 3/23/04

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 9

I was not particularly interested in seafood until I was "forced" to try some of these dishes. I have now become a convert.

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240 out of 487 people found this review helpful.

Delicious

fshapiro | Posted on 2/27/03

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 8
Décor: 10
Value: 10

This is the best place for sushi--if you can't get into Nobu. The food is incredible--and there is usually a celebrity to spot while you are eating as an extra bonus.

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264 out of 524 people found this review helpful.

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