Budapest · Sushi · a la carte
NOBU Budapest
Japanese-Peruvian fusionBlack cod misoFine diningKempinski HotelCentral Europe
Opened in 2010 as the first Nobu restaurant in Central Europe, NOBU Budapest at the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus brings Nobuyuki Matsuhisa's Japanese-Peruvian culinary universe – black cod with miso, yellowtail jalapeño, rock shrimp tempura – to Budapest's most iconic luxury hotel.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Inner City (District V)
- Since
- 2010
- Chef
- Gábor Schreiner (executive chef, Hungarian)
- Owner
- Nobuyuki Matsuhisa (co-brand owner)
Plate № 07
About
NOBU Budapest holds the distinction of being the first Nobu restaurant to open in Central Europe, launching in October 2010 inside the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus. The entire culinary framework – recipes, sourcing philosophy, plate architecture, and service standards – derives directly from master chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa's Japanese-Peruvian vision, which Matsuhisa developed over decades in Tokyo, Los Angeles, and beyond. The restaurant's permanent menu staples include the legendary Alaskan black cod with miso, yellowtail jalapeño, and rock shrimp tempura, all executed to global Nobu standards. With 1,192 TripAdvisor reviews and a 4.0 rating, NOBU Budapest is one of the most-reviewed Japanese restaurants in Hungary. The restaurant is temporarily operating in the adjacent Blue Fox The Bar space during the Kempinski's 2026 renovation.
Neighborhood & visiting
NOBU Budapest sits in Inner City (District V), one of Budapest's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Central Europe's first Nobu – a landmark in the region's fine dining history, open since 2010.
- Every dish derives from master chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa's Japanese-Peruvian culinary vision, maintained to global standards.
- Budapest's most-reviewed Japanese restaurant with over 1,000 TripAdvisor ratings – a benchmark of consistent quality.
- Prestigious Kempinski Hotel Corvinus setting on Budapest's Erzsébet tér provides one of the city's finest dining backdrops.
Temporarily in Blue Fox The Bar space during Kempinski 2026 renovation; expected return to original location mid-2026.
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Frequently asked
About NOBU Budapest
- Is NOBU Budapest an authentic japanese-peruvian fusion restaurant in Budapest?
- Yes — NOBU Budapest is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese-peruvian fusion in Budapest: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is NOBU Budapest located?
- NOBU Budapest is located at Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest, Erzsébet tér 7-8, 1051 Budapest, Hungary, Budapest, Hungary in the Inner City (District V) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at NOBU Budapest?
- NOBU Budapest accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at NOBU Budapest?
- NOBU Budapest sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese-peruvian fusion of this format in Budapest.
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