Nobu Restaurant Palo Alto

Black Cod with Miso

Silky miso-marinated black cod roasted until the flesh just flakes, with a lacquered caramel crust — Nobu Matsuhisa's most iconic creation and the dish most worth ordering here

Yellowtail Jalapeño

Thin hamachi slices over ponzu, dotted with fresh jalapeño — bright citrus acidity with clean heat that never overwhelms the fish

New Style Sashimi

Thinly sliced fish dressed tableside with hot olive oil, soy, and yuzu — a Nobu original that showcases the kitchen's fusion technique

Rock Shrimp Tempura

Crispy battered shrimp tossed in a creamy spicy sauce — dangerously addictive and a reliable crowd-pleaser across all Nobu locations

Tiradito

Peruvian-style sashimi with leche de tigre and aji amarillo — the clearest nod to Matsuhisa's South American influence on the menu

Lobster with Wasabi Pepper Sauce

Split lobster in a warming, peppery wasabi cream — rich and indulgent, worth sharing as a centerpiece hot dish

Baby Spinach Salad with Dry Miso

Delicate greens dressed with Nobu's signature dry miso crumble — a lighter opener that balances the richer hot dishes

Chocolate Bento Box

Warm chocolate cake with ice cream served in a lacquered bento presentation — the dessert calling card at most Nobu locations