When it comes to private dining in Shoreditch, few venues are more glamorous than Nobu. The restaurant, part of the world-famous brand started by Nobu Matsuhisa back in the 70s, has two stunning spaces for private dining, as well as plush suites for overnight stays and a buzzy bar for pre-dinner drinks. The fully private room, which is part of the restaurant, can host up to 22 seated guests, ideal for intimate dinners of all kinds. The semi-private room, meanwhile, can seat up to 40 and boasts the added benefit of atmosphere from the restaurant itself.
Those familiar with the restaurant will be pleased to see familiar signatures, as ever, on the menu here. Kick things off with tuna tartare with caviar, yellowtail with jalapeno or lobster salad with spicy lemon dressing, before moving on to the famous miso black cod. There are plenty of other options for your guests to enjoy too, as private dining is served by the full restaurant menu. Cold dish highlights include crispy rice with a choice of tartare, sashimi salad with house dressing or seared salmon karashi sumiso.
Sushi lovers can delve further into the fish and rice-based offering, sampling nigiri and sashimi such as o-toro, scallop, seabass and wagyu. Rolls are available too, often featuring clever two-ingredient pairings such as yellowtail and spring onion or eel and cucumber. The tacos here, as you and your guests may be aware, are a must, featuring either spicy miso salmon, lobster with wasabi sour cream or Japanese wagyu.
Moving to hot dishes, you’ll find a colourful array of options, including tiger shrimp with ponzu, lobster with wasabi and pepper or beef tenderloin with teriyaki sauce. Vegetarians should try the cauliflower with jalapeno salsa, as it fires on all cylinders flavour-wise. Finish with the famous mochi or opt for the Nobu cheesecake topped with raspberry sorbet.