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Nobu London Old Park Lane

Japanese-PeruvianNobuModern JapaneseJapanese-PeruvianCelebrityMayfairOld Park LaneNikkeiBlack CodMichelinFine Dining

Europe's first Nobu, open since 1997 at the COMO Metropolitan Hotel on Old Park Lane, remains one of London's most iconic Japanese-Peruvian restaurants — the birthplace of Nikkei cuisine in the UK and still delivering its legendary black cod miso and signature sushi to an international clientele.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Mayfair
Since
1997
Owner
Nobu Matsuhisa
Nobu London Old Park Lane — authentic japanese-peruvian restaurant in London, Mayfair
Plate № 320
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About
Opened in 1997 by Japanese chef and owner Nobu Matsuhisa as the first European outpost of his global Nobu brand, Nobu London Old Park Lane sits on the first floor of the COMO Metropolitan Hotel overlooking Hyde Park. The restaurant introduced London — and Europe — to Nikkei cuisine: Matsuhisa's unique fusion of Japanese technique with Peruvian and South American ingredients, a style he developed during years of cooking in Peru and Argentina before opening his first restaurant in Beverly Hills in 1987. The London flagship earned a listing in the Michelin Guide and 2 AA Rosettes, and its black cod miso — marinated for days in den miso then baked and grilled — remains one of the most copied dishes in the history of London dining. The 150-cover restaurant includes a separate sushi bar and private dining facilities.
Neighborhood & visiting

Nobu London Old Park Lane sits in Mayfair, one of London's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Europe's first Nobu — open since 1997, the restaurant that introduced Nikkei cuisine to London
  • Michelin Guide listed and 2 AA Rosettes; black cod miso remains one of London's most iconic dishes
  • Prime Mayfair location at COMO Metropolitan Hotel with views over Hyde Park
  • Sushi masterclasses and Nobu at Home delivery service available
Links
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Frequently asked

About Nobu London Old Park Lane

Is Nobu London Old Park Lane an authentic japanese-peruvian restaurant in London?
Yes — Nobu London Old Park Lane is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese-peruvian in London: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
Where is Nobu London Old Park Lane located?
Nobu London Old Park Lane is located at 19 Old Park Lane, London W1K 1LB, London, UK in the Mayfair neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Nobu London Old Park Lane?
Nobu London Old Park Lane accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Nobu London Old Park Lane?
Nobu London Old Park Lane sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese-peruvian of this format in London.
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