
(SPOT.ph) Nobu Matsuhisa, co-owner and executive chef of the Nobu Hospitality Group, will once again return to Manila to cook up a storm—eight delicious courses for a very important, very delicious night on March 17.
Chef Nobu, who is credited for pioneering Nikkei (Peruvian and Japanese fusion) cuisine, will be serving the dinner omakase-style, in a series that moves from light to heavy fare. In true Nobu fashion, the selection will make your mouths water:
Toro Tartar with Caviar and Wasabi Soy Sauce
Oyster Tiradito
Assorted Nobu Style Sushi—Blue Fin Tuna, Shima Aji, Shrimp with Crispy Head, and Atsuyaki Tamago
Cherry Blossom ‘Sakura-Dai’ Snapper Dry Miso
Sashimi Salad with Fluke, Kampachi, Tasmanian Ocean Trout, and Jalapeno Dressing
Roasted Chilean Sea Bass with Truffle Corn Aji Amarillo
Grilled Japanese A5 Wagyu with Black Garlic Soy Mirin Reduction and Roasted Umami Vegetables
Akadashi Soup with Asari Clam and Nameko Mushrooms
Green Tea Bento Box

Toro Tartar
The courses will be paired with French wines Pol Roger, Brut Réserve, Épernay, France NV; Clarendelle, Blanc, Bordeaux, France 2012; and Clarendelle, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France 2008.
Dinner personally prepped by Chef Nobu is priced at P6,500++ per head (with wines) and P5,500++ (without wines). This is the second time Chef Nobu set up an omakase dinner in the Philippines. His first one was a year ago, on March 18, 2015.
For reservations, contact City of Dreams Manila at 800-8080, 691-2882, or guestservices@cod-manila.com. Nobu is at Asean Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, Entertainment City, Parañaque City.