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Nobu Chicago

JapaneseJapanese-Peruvian FusionOmakaseFine DiningHotel DiningCelebrity RestaurantSushi Bar

Part of the global restaurant empire founded by Japanese culinary legend Nobuyuki 'Nobu' Matsuhisa, Nobu Chicago occupies the ground floor of the West Loop's Nobu Hotel. The menu is anchored by Matsuhisa's iconic Japanese-Peruvian signatures—black cod miso, yellowtail jalapeño, rock shrimp tempura—executed with the same recipes the brand has refined across decades.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
West Loop / Fulton Market
Since
2017
Owner
Nobu Hospitality (Nobuyuki Matsuhisa)
Nobu Chicago — authentic japanese restaurant in Chicago, West Loop / Fulton Market
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About
Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, born in Hamamatsu, Japan, created one of the most influential fusion cuisines of the 20th century by blending Japanese precision with Peruvian ingredients during his years in Lima. The Chicago outpost, opened in 2017 inside the Nobu Hotel in the West Loop, brings that globally recognised formula to Fulton Market with a full sushi bar, omakase service, and the brand's celebrated signature dishes. Signature plates—black cod marinated three days in sweet white miso, thinly sliced yellowtail with jalapeño and yuzu—remain the standards by which Chicago diners evaluate high-end Japanese-inflected dining. The restaurant also operates a breakfast and weekend brunch programme, rare for a Japanese fine-dining concept in Chicago.
Neighborhood & visiting

Nobu Chicago sits in West Loop / Fulton Market, one of Chicago'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
  • Founded by Japanese culinary icon Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, whose miso-marinated black cod and yellowtail jalapeño have become defining dishes of modern Japanese-fusion cooking worldwide.
  • The West Loop location offers the full Nobu experience—sushi bar, omakase, and Peruvian-influenced small plates—in one of Chicago's most vibrant dining neighbourhoods.
  • One of a handful of Chicago restaurants with both breakfast and dinner Japanese-inflected menus, making it a versatile destination within the Nobu Hotel.

Nobu Hospitality co-founded by Japanese-born chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa. Cuisine is Japanese-Peruvian fusion. On-site executive chef is managed under brand standards. Borderline resolved as INCLUDE due to Japanese corporate/founder ownership per schema.

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Frequently asked

About Nobu Chicago

Is Nobu Chicago an authentic japanese restaurant in Chicago?
Yes — Nobu Chicago is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Chicago: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
Where is Nobu Chicago located?
Nobu Chicago is located at 854 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, Chicago, USA in the West Loop / Fulton Market neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Nobu Chicago?
Nobu Chicago 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 Chicago?
Nobu Chicago sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Chicago.
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