TORONTO, Aug. 6, 2024
/CNW/ - Today, the world-renowned hotel and restaurant group,
Nobu Hospitality, founded by Nobu
Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro,
and Meir Teper, officially opens its doors to its first Canadian
restaurant and bar, Nobu Toronto. Located in Toronto's vibrant Entertainment District, just
one block from Toronto
International Film Festival and the city's lively nightlife at 25
Mercer St. Nobu Toronto's striking and immersive interiors set a
new global standard for interior design and create a captivating
and multifaceted hospitality experience. Starting today, the public
can make dinner reservations for Nobu Toronto's second level
restaurant online through the Nobu Toronto website, up to 1 month
in advance, or visit Nobu Bar,
located street level, now open for walk-in reservations.
Nobu Hospitality celebrates 30 years of excellence and
innovation this year with Nobu Toronto representing the 56th
location to join the esteemed global portfolio and the first in
Canada. Featuring an extensive
menu with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's
signature dishes, local specialties, and bold hand-crafted
cocktails that pay homage to Toronto's lively and multicultural food scene,
Nobu Toronto promises an unparalleled dining experience. The
Toronto menu includes Nobu's
world-famous Nobu-Style signature Japanese dishes like the black
cod miso, yellowtail jalapeño, wagyu dumplings, and spicy tuna
crispy rice. Nobu Toronto's Executive Chef Alex Tzatzos also introduces new dishes
including grilled lamb rack with hacho miso, Chilean sea bass with
red jalapeno miso, and spring chicken shiro miso with a selection
of vegan and vegetarian options to suit every guest's preference.
Guests will also sip on Nobu's most popular signature cocktails and
mocktails like the lychee and elderflower martini, Nobu old
fashioned, and Matsuhisa martini while shaking things up with new
Toronto editions like the 1942
Hinode, Nobu Toronto's interpretation of a tequila sunrise made
with Don Julio 1942 Anejo and the
Midnight in the 6ix, their answer to a traditional Manhattan. Guests of Nobu Bar, located
below the restaurant, serving a lighter selection of Nobu-Style
dishes available between 5pm and 10pm
daily.
When discussing the opening of Nobu Toronto, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa remarked, "It is a tremendous
privilege to introduce Nobu to Canada, with Toronto as our inaugural location—a city
celebrated for its rich culinary scene and cultural diversity. What
makes Nobu Toronto very unique is being surrounded by so many
multicultural neighbourhoods which respect one another. We are
excited to offer our signature dishes and thoughtful hospitality to
the residents and visitors of Nobu Toronto, who deeply appreciate
the Nobu brand. At Nobu, everything we do is guided by Kokoro,
meaning 'from the heart,' and we look forward to sharing this ethos
at Nobu Toronto."
Designed by Toronto-based
Studio Munge, the striking interior embodies a captivating blend of
Japanese-inspired design and Canadian craftsmanship evoking
dramatic sensory exploration across two levels. The dramatic
interior masterpiece introduces a new standard for restaurant
design excellence in Canada,
setting the stage for Nobu's sought-after energetic atmosphere
which resonates across generations, attracting global tastemakers,
influencers, and celebrities. Nobu Toronto's innovative design and
sprawling property allow guests to immerse themselves in a world
where culture and luxury intertwine, creating an awe-inspiring
experience unlike any other for the hospitality brand's Canadian
debut. Spanning 10,000 square feet across two-levels, Nobu Toronto
offers a total of 280 seats. The restaurant's dynamic design offers
patrons a unique experience each time they visit, with each journey
through the space providing an opportunity to become immersed in
the restaurant's rich history and seductive design. Anticipation
continues to build surrounding Nobu in Canada with the hotel set to open its doors in
Spring 2025.
"As we open our doors today, we are immensely proud of the
dedication and hard work our team has shown over the past few
months. We have meticulously finalized every detail to ensure that
Nobu Toronto delivers an exceptional culinary offering on par with
the world's leading dining experiences", says General Manager of
Nobu Hotel Toronto, Benoit Pretet,
"Our dynamic team has been eager to begin service and extend a warm
welcome to both new guests and patrons who have enjoyed Nobu around
the globe. With the restaurant debuting today and the upcoming
opening of the Nobu Hotel, there is palpable anticipation
surrounding our debut in Canada.
It's truly a momentous day for Toronto."
Upon arrival at Nobu Toronto, guests will embark on a sensory
journey through multiple distinct spaces, each meticulously crafted
with storytelling and craftsmanship in every detail, setting the
stage for the culinary adventure ahead. These spaces include:
- Nobu Bar (ground level):
Entering Nobu Toronto guests will be greeted by Nobu's grand, yet
intimate bar and lounge, with 57 seats enveloped in an alluring
dark atmosphere. The bar's main centrepiece is a breathtaking 28
foot bronze chainmail Lasvit chandelier that gracefully descends
from the mezzanine level imitating the elegant drapery of a
Japanese kimono as well as handcrafted Kawara Japanese roof tiles
which dress warmly lit pillars that elevate the two-storey high
bar.
- Restaurant bar & outdoor terrace (mezzanine level):
Continuing the journey upstairs towards the main dining room,
guests are met with a 20-seat sake bar area, while passing by an
intimate terrace reminiscent of serene urban Japanese gardens.
Bringing to life the iconic Japanese artwork "The Great Wave off
Kanagawa" by Japanese ukiyo-e artist Hokusai Katsushika, the bar
space is adorned in a harmonious blue and white colour palette
expressed in the striking Blue Tempest stone and a hand-applied
plaster finish that gracefully curves across the layered
ceiling.
- Nobu restaurant (second level): As guests proceed
through the wave, they will reach the breathtaking blonde elm
Japanese 140-seat courtyard dining room, including a private
tasting room for 10 in a contrasting dark cherry wood. Circular
timber beams featuring intricate Japanese joinery details gently
ripple around a suspended light and porcelain art installation
crafted by Canadian ceramic artist Andrea
Braescu. Surrounded by circular banquettes connected by four
striking columns around its perimeter, the exquisite art piece
represents a Japanese ginkgo tree known as a "living fossil" - a
symbol of peace, hope, and longevity.
- Sushi bar (second level): At the 11-seat sushi bar
guests can appreciate the masterful craft of the culinary team
while engaging directly with the sushi chefs.
- Private dining room (second level): Guests will notice
an intimate 22-seat private dining room discreetly tucked behind
the cascading chandelier. Enclosed within bronze-tinted glass
panels, this celebratory space offers a glimpse of and a vantage
point over the ground level bar, creating a captivating gallery
view.
RESERVATIONS & HOURS
Nobu Restaurant
Hours
Sun to Thurs: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Fri & Sat: 5:30pm - 10:30pm
Nobu restaurant dinner reservations can be made up to 1 month in
advance through the official website or by calling +1 (437)
887-1209 between 10:00 am and 9:15 pm
daily.
Nobu Bar
Hours
Sun to Thurs: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Fri & Sat: 5:00pm - 11:30pm
Nobu Bar, located street level
below the restaurant, is open for walk-in reservations only from
5pm daily. A lighter selection of
Nobu-Style dishes is available until 10pm.
PRIVATE EVENTS & BUYOUTS
Nobu Toronto is now accepting reservations for the Private
Dining Room and Tasting Room as well as buyouts of Nobu Bar and Nobu Restaurant. Please visit Nobu
Toronto's private events website to inquire.
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Nobu Hotel Toronto
Dine with us. Stay with us. Rising 45-storeys in the heart of
Toronto's vibrant Entertainment
District, Nobu announces its Canadian debut with the brand's
first-ever announced Nobu Hotel, Restaurant & Residences in the
world. Founded by internationally renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Academy Award winner
Robert De Niro and Hollywood producer Meir Teper, Nobu
Hospitality blends modern luxury and minimal Japanese tradition
with the energy of a lifestyle hotel. Opening Spring 2025, Nobu
Hotel Toronto is situated above the historic Pilkington Glass
Factory with two dramatic residential towers housing 660 units with
the hotel located atop the west tower on floors 41 to 45, offering
dazzling, panoramic views of Lake
Ontario and the city skyline.
An urban sanctuary in the sky, the 36-suite hotel is
Toronto's most private retreat for
guests seeking respite from the public eye, offering 24/7
personalized service. The largest in the city, our spacious suites
welcome you to a haven of tranquility with warm neutral-tones and
breathtaking floor-to-ceiling window views. Japanese spa-inspired
bathrooms offer heated floors, double stone vanities, a Japanese
Toto and luxurious rainfall shower while Nobu's iconic deep-soaking
wood tub situated beside the window invites guests to indulge in
serene relaxation overlooking downtown Toronto.
Savour the flavours of our renowned Nobu-Style Japanese cuisine
with South American influences at the highly anticipated 10,000 sq
ft, two-level Nobu restaurant opening August
2024 with separate bar & lounge, two private dining
rooms, sushi bar and outdoor terrace. Guests will find their zen at
the hotel's wellness centre with state-of-the-art fitness
equipment, Peloton bikes, interactive pilates room or can explore
the city on our stylish cruiser bikes. Refuel with access to Sakura
Lounge - a private escape exclusively for hotel guests to enjoy
breakfast and signature Nobu experiences or indulge in privacy with
in-suite dining and complimentary mini bar.
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SOURCE Nobu Toronto