My flight time is important to me; I actually prefer a longer flight to a short one. That way I have time to read a book, watch movies, and think about new dishes. Nobu Matsuhisa bookdishflight Change image and share on social
Every year, I do a New Year's day party at my home. I invite my staff and my friends and their kids. Around 40-50 people come by, and I do a barbecue and salads, steak and sushi, and also lots of cheese. Nobu Matsuhisa barbecuecheeseday share on social
When I set up my first restaurant, I was so inspired by Wolfgang Puck, who is also based in L.A. and is now a good friend of mine, and the way he would engage with his customers and greet them personally. Nobu Matsuhisa basecustomerengage share on social
What I relish most is when a member of my staff, who has worked with passion and patience towards achieving their dream of owning a restaurant, walks up to me and says, 'Nobu! I have done it!' Nobu Matsuhisa achievedreammember Change image and share on social
People who make mistakes but try their best, other people will support. But people who make mistakes because they're lazy, nobody supports. Nobu Matsuhisa lazymakemistake Change image and share on social
I like Mercedes because my wife has been in two big accidents and emerged without a scratch, thanks to the safety of these cars. Nobu Matsuhisa accidentbigcar Change image and share on social
You know how kids dream of being soccer players or actors? Well, my dream was to be a sushi chef. Nobu Matsuhisa actorchefdream Change image and share on social
Making sushi is an art, and experience is everything. Nobu Matsuhisa artexperiencemake Change image and share on social
The fine art of preparing sushi is something that you watch and learn. Nobu Matsuhisa artfinelearn Change image and share on social
My cooking is very simple, so I don't really use machines at all. A knife, cutting board, frying pan and strainer are my essentials. Nobu Matsuhisa boardcookcut Change image and share on social