Indulge in Unique Japanese Afternoon Tea and Omakase Menus at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square This Summer

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Visitors are afforded calm amid the ever-rolling London cosmopolitan lifestyle, just a short walk to the hustle and bustle of the corporate capital and the West End. Epoch-making culinary theories and ideas are served in one of city’s most prestigious hotels this summer, a reason good enough for leisure travelers as well as business travelers to stay.

The extravagant yet classically-elegant hotel, known as the ultimate escape in the heart of Marylebone, is introducing the immersive summer 2025 dining experiences – Omakase menu and Japanese Aesthetic Tea Experiences with the UK’s only ceremonial‐grade matcha brand – Jenki Matcha. Open to hotel guests and the public, it is a stylish escape from the city.

And to wrap it all up casual English style (in reverse) – for Nobu’s non-classic English wise – a contemporary twist on an English classic, the Cream Tea. Guests can tuck into a scrumptious array of original and Jenki matcha scones served with raspberry shiso jam, zingy yuzu curd and creamy clotted cream. And for those tasting advisor tastebuds there is also a vegan option available – Strawberry Kakigori – shaved strawberry ice nicely paired with matcha ice cream, Earl Grey jelly and fresh strawberries. This offering embodies the property’s commitment to inclusivity and culinary wizardry.

The hotel’s grand lounge offers the classic venue for afternoon tea, and guests can select from classic and vegetarian menus. Each food menu will feature a lean variety of savoury options, including Asparagus Dry Miso Skewers, and a range of sliders with decadent fillings, including Nobu-style Wagyu beef, Or a crispy corn kara-age offering for the meat-free masses. On to dessert – where you can select from an assortment of far-from-conventional treats (I was torn between the Mango Ginger Tart and the Nobu Cheesecake, but eventually opted for a sampling of the homemade Mochi).

There is a choice of exquisite Chinese and Japanese blends to satisfy the most discerning of tea drinkers – Jasmine Pearls, hard to find White Silver Needle tea, Kabuse Sencha and traditional Earl Grey. If you’d like to add a little yule to your beverage lineup, add a side of extra sparkline wine — in alcoholic and non-alcoholic forms.

Meanwhile, fans of the hotel’s own widely acclaimed F&B offering can have their moment at the that Summer Omakase menu served at the hotel’s restaurant, featuring only the freshest, seasonally finest ingredients tended to by the same culinary masterminds from Nobu. It’s a multi-course epic of a journey that starts with the one-of-a-kind Two Way Monaka — rice wafers tenderly filled with sweet bean paste — that sets a beautifully muted yet spirit of adventure tone to any meal. Other options are Truffle New Style Salmon, Yellowtail Jalapeño Caviar and Kombu (Seabass) Marinated Seabass, all interestingly served with myoga, crab and avocado salad with a yuzu tosazu dressing.

Among the more interesting things I sampled was the Scallop Martini, a clever shrimp and top-shelf vodka scallop cocktail, the kind of which one would expect from Nobu. The second roast is the Halibut Champagne Miso is lines with the refreshingly coolcucumber and mint salsa to counter the puds of the in hospitable sushi. Of the Nobu Hotel they claim: “Every dish is presented in such beautiful harmony with passion, heart and our style, allowing guests to enjoy simply the very best in each and every bite.

These novel flavours go down well with the visiting British holidaymakers and business tycoons from London. So too, holiday makers on break will add value to their holiday by feasting on an authentic yet adventure spiced culinary safari through their holiday period. This is something that will suit businessmen who want to carry out business on an informal environment, or just want to get together with colleagues after a busy day in the fast lane of business in London.

Quick Traveler Tips:

Reservations: Reserve well in advance, especially for the omakase.

Pairing: Ask Nobu’s tea sommeliers for drink pairings.

How about meals: Tell us in advance if you have special dietary requirements that need to be incorporated in the menu.

Their guests aren’t just after the culinary indulgence that is Nobu, they’re after the buzzy side of Marylebone, with its indy boutiques and cute little cafés (with tempting pastries), never mind the fact it’s so close to the likes of Regent’s Park and Wallace Collection. “Seeing the UK’s capital city in a different light, away from the tourist hotspots is key for a city break to London and tourists should explore some other streets and squares which are less likely to draw the crowds away from the average tourist places you’d expect to see, such as those provided by the likes of Nobu Hotel London Portman Square.

In the end, then, what summer dining at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square isn’t about is eating – it’s about being entertained. The customer journey and traveler experience is one of old world meets new, luxury meets comfort, and is an incredibly sought after return visit location for one of the sexiest of culinary tourism destinations in the city.” These seasonal portals attract the discerning traveller whose tastes gradually evolve to seek authentic experiences along with stylish comfort.