Nabuki

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  • What It Is: Restaurant (Sushi, Japanese) in Hinsdale, IL
  • Address: 18 E 1st St, Hinsdale, IL 60521, USA
  • Phone: (630) 654-8880
  • Hours:
    • Monday: 4:00 to 9:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
    • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
    • Friday: 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
    • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
    • Sunday: 4:00 to 9:00 PM
  • Website: nabukihinsdale.com
  • Price: $$$

Restaurant

Rated 4.6 of 5 on Google (501 reviews)

  • Sushi and Modern Japanese
  • Latin-Inspired Sushi
  • Private Event Room
  • Curbside Pickup

About Nabuki

Nabuki is a Japanese restaurant on East First Street in Hinsdale, known for sushi that mixes traditional technique with a dash of Latin flair. The menu includes classic Japanese dishes alongside original rolls. Many people come for the Chef's Special Rolls, such as the Red Devil, which pairs spicy octopus and shrimp tempura with spicy tuna and avocado, or the Tunado, topped with tuna and avocado and finished with unagi sauce and spicy mayo.

The kitchen is led by executive chef Juan Perez and his apprentices. Perez is originally from Mexico and started working in restaurants at fifteen, after moving to California. He learned sushi there, spent several years sharpening his skills in New York, and then came to Chicago. He serves traditional sushi with bright Latin flavors and often describes sushi-making as an art.

Beyond the sushi bar, the menu covers a lot of ground. Starters include tuna poke with cucumber and avocado, crispy calamari, and shishito peppers with a spicy sriracha soy dip. Entrees range from skirt steak over shoestring potatoes to pan-seared Chilean sea bass with jasmine rice. There are fire-grilled yakitori skewers, steamed and fried dumplings, and a full cocktail list that uses Japanese whiskey, sake, and plum liqueurs.

Nabuki also has a private event room that holds up to 75 people standing or 55 seated. It has its own entryway, a private bar, three LED screens for presentations, and its own sound and lighting system. Guests often plan buffets or cocktail parties with passed sushi platters, and an event coordinator helps build a custom menu. The restaurant is on First Street, with street parking and a pay lot directly behind the building.

Questions

Does Nabuki take reservations?

Yes, you can reserve a table through the Nabuki website or on OpenTable. Reservations are a simple way to plan your visit.

Where is Nabuki located in Hinsdale?

Nabuki is at 18 E. First Street in Hinsdale, IL 60521. Street parking is available, and there is a pay lot directly behind the restaurant.

Does Nabuki offer carryout?

Yes, carryout is available through the Nabuki app. You can pick up your order curbside or inside the restaurant.

Can I host a private event at Nabuki?

Yes, Nabuki has a private event room. It holds up to 75 people standing or up to 55 seated, and the event coordinator can help create a custom menu.

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