The time has finally come! The first Canadian Nobu restaurant is set to open its doors in Toronto and they’re giving future visitors a first look. Located at 25 Mercer Street in the city’s Entertainment District, the milestone location is gearing up to bring Chef Nobu’s beloved New-Style, Japanese cuisine to Toronto this summer.
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Nobu is one of the most renowned hospitality brands in the world, founded by Chef Nobu Matsuhis, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper back in 1994.
According to Nobu Hospitality, early August 2024 is when city residents can expect Nobu Toronto’s restaurant to open officially.
“The two-level Nobu restaurant and bar will open its doors ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival, located just one block away from TIFF Light Box in the Entertainment District,” says Nobu Hospitality.
“Guests can expect Nobu’s world-famous dishes such as Black Cod Miso, Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno, and Rock Shrimp Tempura with signature cocktails like the Lychee Martini and Oni Negroni, including new local nods honouring Toronto’s multicultural food scene by Executive Chef, Alex Tzatzos,” Nobu continues.
The restaurant spans 10,000 square feet across two levels, starting on the ground level where guests will find the bar and lounge. The intimate space seats 57, boasting a dark, warm atmosphere.
As guests continue upstairs on the way to the main dining room there is a beautiful 20-seat sake bar area. Outside of the bar area is a white terrace that replicates the look and feel of “urban Japanese gardens.”
Now for the dining area on the second level. The Restaurant has a “breathtaking blonde elm Japanese 140-seat courtyard dining room” and a private tasting room decorated in dark cherry wood.
Also on the second level is the sushi bar which seats 11. Guests can engage with the sushi chefs while enjoying Nobu’s world-famous sushi dishes.
Ending the tour of the two-level restaurant is the Private dining room on the second level. This space holds 20 people and features a “cascading chandelier.”
The room is surrounded by bronze-tinted glass panels and has a view of the ground-level bar.
August can’t come soon enough! To sign up for early reservation access and exclusive updates, join Nobu Toronto’s mailing list here.
As for Nobu Toronto’s hotel and residences, they’re set to debut in spring 2025.
Our calendars are marked and we can’t wait to see Nobu for ourselves!
Nobu Toronto
When: Opening August 2024 (restaurant)
Where: 25 Mercer St, Toronto ON
