A brief history about Nobu Matsuhisa
Born in Tokyo in 1949, Nobu commenced his career at the age of 17 as an apprentice Itamae-Sushi Chef. Following these three years of training, and after working in Tokyo for further four years, Nobu left for Peru in 1972 to open the highly regarded Sushi restaurant in Lima. From there, Nobu traveled to Argentina in 1974, then back to Japan and to Alaska in 1977, before ending up in Los Angeles in 1978. After working at a number of leading Japanese restaurants in L.A., Nobu opened his own restaurant, the eponymous Matsuhisa in 1987.
At Matsuhisa, Nobu combined his training in classic Japanese cuisine with the knowledge gathered on his travel. The result?
- A menu that fearlessly combines traditional Japanese techniques and ingredients from South America
- a critically acclaimed, roaring success!
Shortly after opening his restaurant NOBU, Chef Nobu met actor, Robert De Niro. After talking for a number of years about taking Nobu’s unique culinary style to New York, the pair eventually teamed up with American restaurateur Drew Nieporent to open NOBU New York City in 1994. This venue was yet another critical and financial success. It continues to attract celebrities, packed-full houses, and excellent reviews.
NOBU opened in London in February 1997, yet another phenomenal success story. In January 1998, the restaurant was awarded one Michelin Star, which it has maintained.
"Matsuhisa Mykonos" is Nobu’s latest venue worldwide. Legendary and signature dishes such as Black Cod with Den Miso, Tiradito, New Style Sashimi are available among others in Matsuhisa Mykonos menu.
