"Nobu's Japanese-Peruvian playbook on the Jeddah Corniche, black cod miso and all — book a sunset table to impress a client."
About Nobu Jeddah
The miso black cod is the same dish chef Nobu Matsuhisa built a global name on, here plated on the Red Sea. Nobu Jeddah sits on the North Corniche beside Al Nawras Square, glass open to the water, bringing the brand's Japanese-Peruvian cooking to the city's waterfront.
It is part of Nobu Hospitality's expansion across Saudi Arabia, arriving on the Jeddah Corniche to sit alongside the group's Riyadh rooms. The format is familiar to anyone who has eaten at a Nobu anywhere: a long menu of cold and hot small plates, sushi and sashimi, and the signatures that travel between every outpost. See the wider Jeddah dining guide.
The Kitchen
The kitchen follows the template chef Nobu Matsuhisa and partner Robert De Niro made famous: Japanese precision crossed with the Peruvian flavours Matsuhisa learned cooking in Lima. The miso black cod, marinated for days in sweet saikyo miso, is the dish to order first. The yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño and the rock shrimp tempura are the other two signatures that define a Nobu meal.
Pricing runs the brand's premium line: a whitefish ceviche at SAR 75, the wagyu tenderloin with umeboshi salsa at SAR 400, and a full dinner of several signatures climbing well beyond that a head. The seafood leans on Red Sea catch where it can, plated in the house style.
The Room
The room opens to the Corniche, so the water and the sunset carry the atmosphere; tables on the waterfront side are the ones to request. Lighting is low and modern, the sound a steady hum that suits conversation, and the dress is smart — this is a see-and-be-seen Jeddah address. Service is attentive and well-drilled in the Nobu manner. Book the early evening to catch the light on the Red Sea.
Best for Impressing Clients
Book Nobu Jeddah to impress a client because the name carries weight before the food arrives, the Corniche setting frames the meal, and the signatures — black cod, yellowtail jalapeño — land reliably whoever you bring. Request a waterfront table at sunset and let the kitchen send a spread of cold and hot plates to share. More in our impress-clients guide.
Not for
Not for diners chasing local Saudi or Hejazi cooking — this is the global Nobu menu, the same black cod you would find in London or Riyadh. Come for the brand and the Corniche, not for regional flavour.
Frequently Asked
Is Nobu Jeddah worth it?
Yes, if you want the Nobu signatures on the Red Sea. The Jeddah outpost serves the same Japanese-Peruvian menu — miso black cod, yellowtail jalapeño, rock shrimp tempura — that made chef Nobu Matsuhisa's name, in a waterfront room on the North Corniche. Expect premium pricing in line with the brand worldwide.
How hard is it to book Nobu Jeddah?
Book a few days ahead for a standard table and earlier for a waterfront seat at sunset, which are in demand. Weekend evenings are busiest. Reserve by phone or through the restaurant directly, and ask for a table on the Corniche side for the view across the Red Sea.
What is the dress code at Nobu Jeddah?
Smart and stylish. Nobu Jeddah draws a dressed-up crowd, and the waterfront setting suits elegant attire over casual. There is no formal jacket requirement, but athletic wear and beach clothes are out of place. Aim for the level you would wear to a high-end city restaurant.
What does dinner cost at Nobu Jeddah?
À la carte runs from about SAR 75 for a whitefish ceviche to SAR 400 for the wagyu tenderloin with umeboshi salsa, with a full dinner of signatures and drinks climbing well beyond that a head. The omakase pushes higher again. It is priced in line with Nobu rooms internationally.
What should I order at Nobu Jeddah?
Start with the miso black cod and the yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño, the two dishes that define a Nobu meal, then add the rock shrimp tempura. The wagyu tenderloin with umeboshi salsa is the splurge. If you would rather not choose, the omakase walks you through the kitchen's range.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Nobu Jeddah
Reserve by phone; request a waterfront table at sunset.
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Practical Information
AddressNorth Corniche, Al Kurnaysh Branch Rd, Jeddah
NeighbourhoodNorth Corniche
CuisineJapanese-Peruvian
PriceÀ la carte SAR 75–400; ~SAR 500+ pp
Dress CodeSmart
SeatingIndoor + waterfront terrace
ReservationPhone / direct; book a few days ahead
