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… — Nobu Matsuhisa Copy Share Image
I travel all over the world, usually 10 months out of the year. I stay at a lot of hotels, and the ones I… — Nobu Matsuhisa Copy Share Image
Large fish such as tuna are shown already cut into fillets and bought by the block. Fillets should be almost transparent. Avoid tuna that… — Nobu Matsuhisa Copy Share Image
Dashi remains unfamiliar to most French and American cooks, who tend to reach for a bouillon cube to do many of the same things.… — Nobu Matsuhisa Copy Share Image
I enjoy people who have passion, whether it is as a musician or whatever they do. All people who have success keep it very… — Nobu Matsuhisa Copy Share Image
Of course the Japanese and Peruvian fish are different, but it's the same Pacific Ocean. They are different, but I know fish. — Nobu Matsuhisa Copy Share Image
Los Angeles is my home - I have my wife and two daughters growing up there. — Nobu Matsuhisa Copy Share Image
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… — Nobu Matsuhisa Copy Share Image
Many chefs are either technically or artistically better than me, but I know my food has soul. — Nobu Matsuhisa Copy Share Image
