Nobu (Berkeley Street)

Nobu Berkeley Street is located in the heart of Mayfair. Set over two floors, the restaurant was designed by David Collins and comprises of a glamorous 200 cover restaurant and a stylish, yet relaxed lounge bar with a licence until 2am. Nobu Matsuhisa and executive chef Mark Edwards have created a menu that includes the Nobu classic dishes, but with many new items, some of which are cooked in a Japanese wood-burning oven. At one side of the restaurant there is a 12-seater sushi bar and on the opposite side is the Hibachi table, available for parties of twelve people. The menu draws heavily on Matsuhisa's classic Japanese training as a sushi chef in Tokyo, as well as on South American influences gained during his extensive travels. After graduating from high school, Nobu found a live-in job at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo called Matsuei. When he was 24 years old, Nobu accepted an offer from one of his customers that took him to Lima, Peru to open a restaurant. The impact of his time in Peru cannot be overstated. Nobu began weaving Peruvian influences into his dishes – the beginnings of his signature style. This critically acclaimed one Michelin Star restaurant is now one of London's most fashionable eaterie and regularly hosts some of the capitals most high profile parties. But be in no doubt – Nobu is definitely not style over substance; the food is innovative and delicious and the fish fantastically fresh. Dress to impress and enjoy one of the best dining experience around – dinner at Nobu is definitely a night to remember.