01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
When the miso cream pasta arrives at the table, the natural harmony between mellow cream and the deep savory richness of Japanese miso makes it easy to see why the dish has long been a favorite. Housed inside a Minami-Ikebukuro building, NOBU is an approachable restaurant where guests can casually enjoy well-crafted Italian fare alongside wine. The dinner hours feature an extensive à la carte selection, setting a comfortable pace for the meal with appetizers such as cuttlefish and mixed beans stewed in squid ink or beef tataki-style carpaccio.
Putting together mains and carb dishes is just as engaging, with choices that highlight concentrated flavors like linguine with shrimp and snow crab or fragrant porcini risotto. When sharing across a group, pairing these with a crusty pizza or savoring grilled Sangenton pork or Black Angus rump steak feels like a natural progression. Red wines by the glass are arranged by grape varietal from producers in Italy, France, and Australia, allowing diners to sample different styles alongside each course.
Beyond quiet evening gatherings, the restaurant also offers a lunchtime menu centered on pasta dishes. Guests can round off the meal with the daily dessert and a cup of freshly brewed coffee, settling in for a calm pause whether seated at the unpretentious counter or at a table.
