The story
Nobu on La Cienega Boulevard remains the definitive sushi destination for Los Angeles’s celebrity set. “More Best Ever Food Review Show” calls it “the sushi restaurant of the stars, famous and expensive,” noting that Pete Davidson once dined there with Kanye West. With a 4.3-star rating, the venue earns its reputation as an upscale, trend-setting institution where reservations are essential and private rooms accommodate high-profile gatherings.
Not everyone is starstruck. The same creator, in a separate visit, was blunt: “Nobu… was awful — the food wasn't that good and it cost way too much.” Yet the restaurant’s polished, celebration-ready atmosphere and immersion in Japanese traditions keep it a go-to for special occasions. No specific dishes are mentioned here, but the venue’s consistent acclaim suggests the quality matches its wattage—for those willing to invest.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
What creators say
2 creators have covered Nobu. Most active: More Best Ever Food Review Show
Nobu is the sushi restaurant of the stars, famous and expensive, where Pete Davidson ate with Kanye West.
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I went to Nobu in Los Angeles and it was awful — the food wasn't that good and it cost way too much.
