UPDATED: Chef Nobu Matsuhisa Is Back in Manila—Don't Miss His Upcoming Dinners
Here's your chance to meet the Japanese celebrity chef.
(SPOT.ph) You know Chef Nobu Matsuhisa for his winning Japanese-Peruvian fare that delivers both umami and zing in one go. Following his last visit to the Philippines in 2019, the Japanese celebrity chef is now back in Manila—and he'll be holding dinners at Nobu Restaurant, City of Dreams for only two nights!
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Chef Nobu Matsuhisa dinners at Nobu Restaurant, City of Dreams
City of Dreams is celebrating their 10th year anniversary with quite the bang. And by quite the bang, we're talking special dinners hosted by the veritable chef himself, along with Nobu Manila Head Chef Michael de Jesus and Head Sushi Chef Kei Hirukawa.
There's the six-course “Art of Omakase” dinner (P8,500/person) happening today, March 25. Expect nothing less than the freshest seafood prepared Nobu-style, with a Nobu Sashimi Selection of Shima Aji Jalapeño, Hirame Tiradito, and Sawara New Style; and a Nobu Chef Sushi Selection that includes Uni with Nikiri, Wagyu with Ponzu, Toro Yuzu Miso with Caviar, and Kinmedai Matsuhisa-style. Also on the lineup are Nobu fan favorites of Chilean Sea Bass Jalapeño Miso and Wagyu Beef with Shiitake Millefeuille, as well as the Matcha Coconut for dessert.
Come March 26, Nobu Manila will holding their Canapé Night (P5,000/person) where you'll find Nobu signatures served canapé-style. Some, like the Yellowtail Jalapeño, Salmon Karashi Su Miso, Kinmedai Tiradito, and Nobu Style Lapu-Lapu Sisig will be passed around guests. There will also be live stations serving the likes of Gallagher Oysters with custom Nobu sauces; Black Cod Butter Lettuce; Seared Scallop and Foie Gras with Vanilla Miso; Umami Seabass, Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice; Wagyu with Spicy Ponzu, and Salmon with Spicy Miso at the Nobu Tacos Station; Wagyu Beef Chahan; Tiger Prawn Teppanyaki; and a Miso Cappuccino dessert, among others.
Consider this your chance to meet the chef and get a photo op, too. You can also score his books exclusively at the events, at special prices: World of Nobu (P5,500) and Nobu: The Cookbook (P3,500).
During the media event attended by Matsuhisa himself, the chef presented cooking demos of his yellowtail jalapeño sashimi plate, followed by a tutorial of how to make nigiri and maki.
The Nobu Manila team then served a five-course set lunch of Nobu signatures—among them, the icon that is his Miso Black Cod.
Matsuhisa’s no doubt got a penchant for plates that transcend borders. It’s no wonder he’s been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold, and Silver Rays by the Japanese emperor in 2024; appointed the official chef at the Golden Globes in 2024 and 2025; and given the Lifetime Achievement Award by GQ in 2017.
For inquiries and reservations, contact 8800-8080 or send an e-mail to noburestaurant@cod-manila.com or guestservices@cod-manila.com. For more information, check out Nobu Hotel Manila's website.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only, taken during the media launch on March 25.
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