Nobu Hotel London Portman Square Serves Up World’s First JENKI Matcha Cocktails on its Terrace This Summer
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, the elegant and refined five-star hotel situated in the heart of Marylebone, opened its summer terrace in style last night – and a glittering guest list was there to celebrate.
Vernon Kay, Tess Daly, Pete Wicks, Yinka Ilori, Nobu Matsuhisa, Sabrina Bahsoon and others were amongst the first to toast the season at the chic Marylebone hotel, where guests sipped the world’s first JENKI Matcha cocktails and tucked into a curated menu of Nobu sharing plates, sushi and signature dishes.
Stars spotted on the night include:
- Pete Wicks, TV personality
- Tess Daly, TV presenter
- Vernon Kay, Radio Presenter
- Nobu Matsuhisa, Chef
- Juste J, Entrepreneur and Model
- Paisley Jenson, DJ
- Harrison Osterfield, Actor and Model
- Alongside macro influencers: Sabrina Bahsoon, Neda Motameni, Nina Vee, Imani Evans and Nguyen Yeats Brown
The terrace – now open to the public – is set to be a summer hotspot, offering everything from Nobu-style sliders to a JENKI Matcha Kakigōri (Japanese shaved ice), perfect for al fresco afternoons and after-work drinks.
The menu will offer unique JENKI Matcha Cocktails alongside a range of iconic Nobu dishes and sharing plates.
Matcha continues to gain popularity in the UK—with the market projected to grow by 8.3% between 2025 and 2030. Nobu Bar’s expert mixologists have created both an alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktail option, using JENKI’s Ceremonial Grade Matcha powder—a ‘matcha’ made in heaven between two of London’s much-loved brands.
The Yuzu JENKI Punch blends fresh Japanese-inspired flavours, and is a bold mix of Roku Gin, JENKI Matcha, yuzu, vanilla, and coconut water—a light and refreshing summer serve. For those seeking a non-alcoholic option, the talented bartenders have mixed JENKI Matcha with mint, shiso, lime, and soda – aptly named Minted Matcha.
Alongside, visitors to the terrace can enjoy a range of classic Nobu dishes, served from Nobu restaurant. Dishes designed to enjoy al-fresco include a Nobu Style Greek Salad, Courgette Tataki with Ponzu, Umami Baby Chicken and a fresh and zingy Tomato Quinoa Ceviche. The Umami Mediterranean Seabass is a larger dish, marinated in soy yasaizuke glaze, and the Nobu Style Wagyu Sliders are not to be missed. Guests can also enjoy dishes from the Sushi Selection part of the menu.
Sweet treats are available, including Japanese favourite Kakigōri, which is a traditional form of shaved ice flavoured with fruits. Taste options include cantaloupe, watermelon, or another world-first strawberry and JENKI Matcha flavour.
For the Afternoon Tea lovers, this will also be served on the Terrace, with favourites like Nobu Crispy Rice, a refined Smoked Salmon Nobu Club, and the fresh Black Cod Butter Lettuce. For a sweet finish, guests can discover delicacies such as the Sudachi & Sakura Blossom Mousse and freshly baked Scones with Strawberry Shisho Jam, Clotted Cream and Yuzu Curd.
Sunny summer days are best spent on the terrace at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, a destination offering one of Marylebone’s most exciting and exclusive seasonal dining experiences. Available to hotel guests and members of the public, it’s the perfect spot to spend a lazy afternoon, enjoy after-work drinks, meet up with friends, or relax in the sunshine.
For more information and to book, visit nobuhotels.com/london-portman.
Opening hours:
Monday
LUNCH | 12:00pm – 4:30pm (Last reservation at 2:30pm)
DINNER | 6:00pm – 8:00pm (Last reservation at 6:00pm)
Tuesday – Friday
LUNCH | 12:00pm – 4:30pm (Last reservation at 2:30pm)
DINNER | 6:00pm – 10:00pm (Last reservation at 8:00pm
Saturday
LUNCH | 12:30pm – 5:30pm (Last reservation at 3:30pm)
DINNER | 6:00pm – 10:00pm (Last reservation at 8:00pm)
Sunday
LUNCH | 12:30pm – 5:30 pm (Last reservation at 3:30pm)
DINNER | 6:00pm – 8:00pm (Last reservation at 6:00pm)
