Nobu Malibu
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Top Sentiments among Nobu Malibu Reviewers
Nice sushi restraunt
Fresh grilled fish
Fresh sashimi
Delicious flavors
Beats Miso Black Cod
Fresh lime juice
Excellent Tempura
Good Japanese cuisine
Spicy sauce etc.
Great dinner
Customer Reviews (49 reviews)
squaw
on Yahoo May 11, 2009A treat for sure! High prices, but the flavor of all the food was like an explosion in my mouth. My husband and I are total Foodies. We eat out a lot, and this restaurant kicks some serious butt!! Ribeye with black truffle... (more)
Rebel Vice Prez
on Yahoo Mar 23, 2009I love this place, especially the spicy seafood soup. Yes, it's very pricey, but you're in Malibu. Everything is. We will always go back! (more)
dmenkes
on Citysearch Feb 24, 2009I can totally understand why people go there and have an average experience. Their regular sushi looked totally run-of-the-mill. We sat at the bar (which looked like it seats about 15 people total, though we were on... (more)
alexham1
on Yahoo Nov 30, 2008Nobu Malibu is my favorite restaurant ever! It is definately the greatest restaurant in town, if not it is the best sushi restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious. I have been eating at Nobu for years and the food... (more)
milla97
on Citysearch Oct 29, 2008If you're a sushi novice, pick somewhere else to dine like Katsu-ya or some other Hollywood smash and grab fish place. But if you're into wild delicious flavors, high-quality product, and attentive service try Nobu... (more)
missj07
on Citysearch Oct 10, 2008It's frustrating to read the reviews on here with people comparing Nobu to other sushi restaurants, because the experience is not meant to be like other sushi restaurants. If you are looking for a standard sushi... (more)
NOBUmatsushida
on Citysearch Oct 02, 2008You know i'm a local here in Malibu and every so often I have to remind myself of why I dont bother going here. Service? Really quite lousy. Food? Definitely lousy. Decor? A joke. You have to wonder why this... (more)
VelvetHands
on Citysearch Jun 07, 2008I love sushi. However, at Nobu's, the servings are small and overpriced. Yes, it is fresh and there are different tastes but if you are celebrity struck, then this is the restaurant to go to see and be seen. You are... (more)
joy523
on Citysearch Jun 03, 2008Our family loves sushi & have frequented many establishments for many years throughout the world, so we decide to take our daughter in law there for her birthday--there were six of us. This was our first time to Nobu. I... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 27, 2008Fresh sushi is always guaranteed at Nobu. Atmosphere was very relaxing and clean. A bit pricey but would definately recommend for such quality sushi. Staff very friendly. (more)
dolphen1
on Citysearch Mar 09, 2008I've been to all of the incarnations of Nobu in Malibu over the years. Delicious, fresh and deceivingly complex rolls make this a Japanese restaurant you don't want to miss. A definite standout in the small... (more)
VenusCafe
on Citysearch Feb 10, 2008Another reviewer's statement to the contrary, Nobu IS the best food in Malibu, maybe the best on PCH! The sushi is good, but perhaps better does exist; however nothing tops their Tiradito, which is fluke levitating... (more)
finedine2008
on Citysearch Jan 30, 2008After hearing so much about Nobu Malibu, and after trying so many other Japanese fusion restaurants, I decided to pay this restaurant a visit, with high hopes that the food would be extremely magnificant since so... (more)
abd1350
on Citysearch Jan 22, 2008I was expecting a lot more when I went to Nobu. Being a sushi lover though, I will eat almost anything, and would much rather pay less. Sushi is sushi, and I felt as if the items were a tad overpriced, and the service was not... (more)
omimaedilbi
on Citysearch Jan 15, 2008The food is absolutely delicious and served in a timely fashion. However, the staff is NOT as welcoming as you'd expect such a beautiful place to have. The prices, though high, are not unreasonable considering the... (more)
refinnej
on Yahoo Jan 01, 2008surprisingly casual and family orientated. accommodating to both groups and couples. walking in theres a sushi bar, the main dining area, and to the far left is a small bar and around the corner is the outdoor covered... (more)
ratzzz
on Citysearch Nov 27, 2007Okay,Okay, I'll admit that when myself, hubby and our two kids headed to Nobu in Malibu , it wasn't for the the Sushi, but rather what "star" we might see. We went down on a beautiful summer night ( Saturday ) a couple... (more)
foodiefoodz0
on Citysearch Oct 29, 2007This place is very overrated, no stars, no ambiance, I felt over dressed. I've had sushi that was better or definately comparable for MUCH less. For $135 just for myself including tax and tip I expected to be... (more)
foodlova5
on Citysearch Jul 29, 2007Nobu Malibu is the exact same as Nobu anywhere else, except smaller. I have eaten at almost every Nobu location and wish they would update the menu a little more often. That said, there are some great classics that are... (more)
ib13
on Citysearch Jul 24, 2007Nobu is a state of mind! Everyone says it is the place to be so we go...........we want to be seen, it is not about the food, there are a zillion great sushi places in LA. What shocks me most is the sense of importance of this... (more)
nrabinov
on Citysearch Jun 26, 2007It is no secret that nobu is good, but other sushi places are just as good. If you want simple good sushi with very high quality fish, this is the place. But, if you want more exiting and innovative sushi, you may be left... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo May 17, 2007Great sushi, high price: The food is great, as is the celebrity sightings (Dean Cain, Jane Seymour, Sir Anthony Hopkins...). But the prices are way up there. $100 for dinner for 2 is common.... (more)
lamolly
on Citysearch Feb 12, 2007Nobu always has good food and the best sushi but the waitress who was serving us was a little rude and had some attitude. And when STING walked in and sat right next to us, our waitress basically ignored us for the rest of... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Dec 10, 2006<b>The Scene</b><br>Tucked away in the bustling Malibu Country Mart shopping center, this casual dining space is accented by a long, gleaming sushi bar and bouquets of roses, tulips and wildflowers.... (more)
John D
on Yahoo Aug 22, 2006Good Sushi, but not worth the price: If you're looking for great sushi, Nobu would have it. It's fresh.. and the place is famous. But, it's way expensive for what you get. The service is above average, but not... (more)
danimal01
on Citysearch Aug 20, 2006Nobu offers fresh sashimi, innovative cooked items and great desserts. Also a nice place to take tourists for the glance at an occasional celebrity. For a die-hard sushi fan though, there are places that offer... (more)
Ray D.
on Judys Book Apr 08, 2006Nobu has the most incredible Sushi you can buy. However, it is also some of the most expensive sushi you can buy. But, if you have the money this is the definitely the place to go. Every single item on the menu is... (more)
chris323
on Citysearch Feb 25, 2006This place was quite disappointing. First off, this place can't be defined as romantic; its crowded, loud, and doesn't even have a view. Secondly, service was marginal....sure the waiter knew what was on the menu... (more)
alyciacali
on Citysearch Jan 13, 2006I live in Malibu, and only go to Nobu when I don't feel like going far from home for dinner. The food is not much better than a take out sushi restraunt. The service is a bit less than mediocre, it's crowded (as are all... (more)
shilohlady
on Citysearch Oct 19, 2005Nobue is a great local Malibu sushi restaurant. The food is always good and I highly recommend the Taradito and Black Cod with Miso which melts in your mouth. Service is good and the people watching is great. If you like... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Oct 13, 2005Great food, but a little pricey.: The food was excellent, and the service was wonderful. The restaurant was a little noisy and we were there at 10 p.m. on a Saturday. It is pricey, but considering the quality of food and... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 02, 2005Nobu in Malibu is a great. The sushi is delicious, the atmosphere is nice, and the saki is good. It is pricey so go ready to spend. Fun place is you are into spotting celebs. (more)
montgomerymj
on Citysearch Sep 25, 2005for as much ink as this place garners, the food was mediocre at best. not much better than a run-of-the-mill strip mall japanese restaurant. the service was horrible, with the wrong dishes brought to the table, drink... (more)
daoghuna
on Citysearch Sep 14, 2005Diners looking for eel rolls, or those wanting to penny-pinch, should definitely go elsewhere. Nobu caters to diners looking for creatively delicious food. Hence, the hefty price tag. However, those who are... (more)
huskyduck
on Citysearch Aug 23, 2005I have been to Nobu NY, Miami and Matsuhisa and I would have to say I enjoyed my experience at the Malibu location the most. The portions here are substantially larger but of not lesser quality. I am not sure if I just... (more)
k890265
on Citysearch Aug 13, 2005As a local, Nobu would be my first choice for dinner. Period. You could go for the sushi, I suppose, but I go because no matter who you are, you will be treated like royalty--which I am certainly not. Eat inside, not out.... (more)
poptarts
on Citysearch Aug 06, 2005I'm not a big seafood eater and definitely not a sushi eater but I had some fish thing here (cooked) that was simply amazing. Also for dessert a giant plate of goodies. Many celebs as well. The patio was a little... (more)
lisamenlow
on Citysearch Mar 21, 2005First off, Nobu is amazing...it is worth every penny. The food is some of the best in Los Angeles and well worth the drive into Malibu. Now I must say that I go out a lot and I want to pay a compliment to one of the best... (more)
Alexandra
on Yahoo Jan 28, 2005way way overpriced: I am not sure how this restaurant is keeping it's reputation. Yes, the food was good but given the prices, it was way out of line. The atmosphere is awful (plastic covers on the table), the service... (more)
ka_woman
on Citysearch Dec 19, 2004The food is ok. I think the restaurant is a bit overrated. The sushi is fresh, I give it that. The maki (rolls) are a joke. We ordered the eel and cucumber roll and you could only taste the cucumber. I've had better at a... (more)
krazy310
on Citysearch Oct 18, 2004Like Nobu Malibu's counterparts in New York and Beverly Hills (Matsuhisa), this place never fails to disappoint. I would highly suggest ordering the Nobu special hot and cold dishes, while skipping the sushi. The... (more)
explorela
on Citysearch Oct 02, 2004I am not sure why citysearch rates this as unromantic--we found the patio to be cozy and intimate. I've been drooling over Nobu since eating at his other restaurant Matsuhisa, and I can say it was everything I dreamed... (more)
la_sushiman
on Citysearch Dec 30, 2003Yes this place is expansive, yes you will see a star or two who get much better service than you, there there are many people who are there to burn money and yes you will only get their okay sushi. BUT, the okay sushi from... (more)
bonniejerry
on Citysearch Jul 24, 2003It certainly was a tasty treat foraging through the fanatically fresh and unusual maritime fare. My most important suggestion is to eat BEFORE you arrive since the portions are Lilliputian, to say the least. IF you... (more)
artmaven
on Citysearch Jun 11, 2003okay, so the fish is very fresh, and there are some exotic choices. The presentations are nice, too, but simply not worth the price. Throw in eager, friendly but far less than professional informed servers you find at... (more)
CC
on Citysearch May 21, 2003Not what I thought it would be at all. Neither pretentious nor chic. Just kind of a glorified sushi bar. The service was excellent but I thought the food was very overpriced. It was worth going just to go but I wasn't... (more)
davies
on Citysearch Dec 16, 2002Very good sushi but a little expensive. I guess you get what you pay for. The service was very good and overall the experience was memorable. (more)
rekkedhog
on Citysearch Sep 29, 2002Expect good service only if you have your publicist call ahead to announce your arrival. If you're not an a-list celeb, stay home (more)
monkfishliver
on Citysearch Aug 27, 2002Great sushi and great sake. I went with a large party and the wait staff couldn't have been more patient with us. (more)