This is one of the best sushi bars nationwide, and I will tell you why I think so. Every time you eat sushi here, Mr. Nobu has all of the very best cuts of fish, and those of you who have read my reviews know that that is the most important thing to me in sushi, delicious salmon too.

What a wonderful place! Over the years I have taken family and friends to share this wonderful place. No matter how long I have been away...I have always been given a warm welcome back!
The food is outstanding, and my suggestion is to get there early...the tables fill fast. Wonderful place for families and great times.
A local favorite for so many. Thank you

When I lived in STL, I worked down the street from Nobu's current location (Hey, I remember their old place on Delmar!) and ate there ~2 times A WEEK! I speak from significant knowledge because I am 1/2 Japanese (Mom is Japanese), lived in Japan for 4 years, worked in Japan briefly, and visited there several times...Nobu's is STILL my favorite Japanese restaurant, bar none! When I come (home) to STL, I always try to catch a meal there. I'm pleased and flattered that Nobu-san greets me with a big smile and says "welcome back!" I've taken my parents and family there many times and Nobu's has Mom's stamp of approval! I still treasure my Japanese tea cup and tea towels from Nobu's grand opening in the old I-Hop -- which is remarkably comfortable with a Japanese atmosphere. Their Tonkatsu (pork tenderloin) is my favorite (okay, it's almost as good as mine and Mom's but a heck of a lot easier!) -- after their sushi, and they have a great selection of other authentic dishes. So, check it out -- Tell Nobu-san "Konichi Wa" (Hello) and after the meal "Domo Arigato Gozaimasu. Kore wa, oishii desu!" (Thank you very much. This was very delicious!)

This place isn't to be mistaken as the more well-known Nobu's- an upscale, sushi restaurant in cities like Dallas, LA, and NYC. However, I decided to give it a try anyway and was pleased. The place is small and cozy, and you're likely to overhear other diners' conversations. The sushi was served fresh and delicious- they didn't give too much rice, so you could savor and appreciate the flavor of the fish. This place seems to always be busy, but the wait isn't bad on a weeknight.

I eat at Nobu's approximately once a month and am never disappointed. The sushi is always very fresh, and there is some non standard fare such as amberjack, Japanese snapper, giant and orange clam, and traveler. And I won't eat sea urchin any where else. For those who prefer cooked food, the tempura is very good and the spyder roll (tempura fried soft shell crab) is excellent.The selection of sake is not extensive but very good: get the premium and enjoy cold as the Japanese do: two trips to Japan and I wish it was served here in the small square wooden boxes they use there.

There is open table seating and the sushi bar, which is where I usually sit. I call ahead for a table when taking a group, and have used the room past the sushi bar for a group of 12. If you arrive by 6-6:30 most week nights (sorry, no experience on weekends) walk in seating is available.

The service is usually very efficient, though Nobu (he does all the shushi and sashimi) can get backed up with an influx of several tables at once. Usual time in/out dinner for two with sake: 45 to 75 minutes.

I eat shushi in several US cities on a regular basis and Nobu's shares the top spot with a couple of others, and is certainly in first place in Saint Louis.