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Nobu Waikiki

Waikiki Parc Hotel, 2233 Helumoa Rd, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
808-237-6999
Ranked #30 of 1,269 restaurants in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 138 Reviews
Price range: 51 AUD - 51 AUD
Cuisines: Asian
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Waikiki
Description: Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, the world’s leader in innovative Japanese cuisine, is celebrated for his expertise of blending classical Japanese techniques with exotic global flavors, and for cooking from his ‘Kokoro’ (heart). Chef Matsuhisa also sincerely understands, respects and embraces Hawaii’s matchless sense of place and its extraordinary indigenous delicacies. Nobu classics like the Yellowtail sashimi with Jalapeno, Rock Shrimp Tempura and Black Cod with Miso are offered on the menu.
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Vancouver, Canada
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

A few years back I went to Nobu in Las Vegas and I really enjoyed myself so this time in Honolulu I thought I take my boyfriend to try it out. It was as great as I expected. The server was really efficient and suggested some really good dishes. The food was amazing. We ordered 4 dishes, 3 cold and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Have wanted to go to a Nobu Restaurant for ages and finally got taken for my birthday. The food was fantastic especially in its presentation. We had the $110 chef selection. It was just enough food though every mouthful was a delight. However at the end of the evening a sour taste was put in my mouth when the bill... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Firstly, the welcome was very friendly and the venue beautiful, although I did see a lot of people using phones etc to read the menu. The staff were friendly and attentive. We had been planning the visit to this restaurant for quite a while, it was a belated birthday gift for my partner. We started with the lychee martini, which... More

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Yonkers, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Every dish that our waitress recommended to us was delicious...once better than the other (crispy king crab was my favorite). We also had our favorite drink of our honeymoon here...espresso martini...outstanding! More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Impossible to read the menu. Had to request a flashlight. Food was okay, but not exceptional as I expected from Nobu. Did not match up to its hype. $250 including three glasses of wine was a bit much. More

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Ballymena, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Had a fantastic meal but that was after I had to get the waiter to explain the menu. Very confusing - not the food but the way the menu was laid out. That aside, staff were very informative and happy to answer any questions without making us feel stupid. Would happily return as the food was top drawer. Cocktails too. More

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Sisters, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

I know that Roy's is supposed to be the #1 place to go in Waikiki, but I will take Nobu. Went to Roy's on Saturday night and it was very good. Went to Nobu the next night and it was fantastic. Very unique menu with Asian/South American blend of flavors. Our waiter did a great job of guiding us thru... More

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Los Angeles
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The food here may very well be one of those peak life experiences. I have only tried a few things, but all were heavenly. I would recommend the yellowtail with baby jalepenos, citrus sauce and cilantro and of course the miso cod with filo threads. It's a little tricky to find--across and down a little ways from the Halekulani Hotel,... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We ate at the bar and walked straight in to get a seat. For $32 you can choose 3 tapas style plates and a dessert which is fantastic value. The cocktails are excellent. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

First of all, the drinks were really good! But when were seated at our table it took forever for someone to take our drink order. And the drinks came way too late. They didn't ask us if we wanted anything more to drink when we were done and when the bill finally arrived after asking for it several times there... More

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