I am very lucky to consider many of my business associates friends. Some are closer than others, but I respect and value all of them. Nobu Matsuhisa associatebusinessclose Change image and share on social
Shellfish is better to buy live. In the U.S., because we eat oysters and clams raw, it is very important that they are alive before we prepare them. It's important to look for a closed shell. If a clam is alive, the shell will be closed. Never buy clams if the shell is open. Nobu Matsuhisa alivebuyclam share on social
One evening, Mike Myers and Steven Spielberg were discussing 'Goldmember,' and I just happened to joke, 'If you need a Japanese character, let me know!' The next day, they called me for audition! I find it's always helpful to maintain a sense of humour. Nobu Matsuhisa auditioncallcharacter share on social
I learned from my first restaurant: Make customers happy, make sure the customer comes back again. And automatically, success has followed me. Nobu Matsuhisa automaticallybackcustomer Change image and share on social
It's true that cilantro has a strange, strong flavor. People seem to love it or not like it at all. Even I didn't like it at first when I had it in Peru. But I got used to it - it's hard not to in South America - and now I can't live without it. Nobu Matsuhisa americacilantroflavor share on social
I always eat a meal at home before I leave for the airport, so I only eat the soup and salad on the plane. Nobu Matsuhisa airporteathome Change image and share on social
Sushi is something very exclusive. It is not like a McDonald's, not like a hot dog, not like a French fry. It's very high-class cooking in Japan. Nobu Matsuhisa classcookdog Change image and share on social
Cooking is like fashion. Always, I like to try to change. If I'm traveling in a different country - to Australia, the Bahamas, Budapest, Moscow - and I see a new ingredient, I like to try it in a new dish. Nobu Matsuhisa australiabahamasbudapest share on social
It's not unusual for me to wake up in the middle of the night and not know where I am. I take sleep medication to deal with all the flights. But I find it helps to eat at the same time every day. Nobu Matsuhisa daydealeat Change image and share on social
I cannot bring myself to wear the Nobu hats, or the Nobu T-shirts. But the chef's jacket, that is mine. And when I wear it, I am very proud of myself. Nobu Matsuhisa bringchefhat Change image and share on social
