Restaurant guide

Nobu Los Cabos. One of the most intriguing hotels scheduled to open in 2019 according to @nytimes https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/23/travel/nine-hotel-openings-to-look-out-for-in-the-coming-year.html

Morning in Georgia for the Nobu Atlanta Ground Breaking. Evening in Texas for the Nobu Houston Sake Ceremony. Just another day for the Nobu Team.

Our sister location, Nobu Malibu is one of the best places to dine outside in L.A. But if you want to dine in West Hollywood, check us out. http://ow.ly/zCTK50jo2pw

Chef Nobu in Dubai showing off his knife skills and demonstrating how to properly each sushi. Are you ready to build your own? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TZdkplSRe0&feature=youtu.be

From Chef to Hotelier. The Nobu Way. https://www.whitewall.art/lifestyle/nobu-matsuhisas-expansive-role-chef-hotelier

Introducing the Grand Cordon Cocktail for October and November: Amai Nami Congratulations to Loubi Desinor of Nobu Miami for winning 1st Place in the U.S. Nobu Cocktails Competition! Suntory Whisky Toki blended with fresh pressed mandarin juice, umami syrup, fresh pressed lemon juice and Umepon Liqueur. Amai Nami means Sweet Waves. The waves of flavor include the sweetness of agave, citrus, spice from the ginger and salt of the umeboshi and a touch of smoke from the Suntory Toki Whisky.

Nobu’s Tale: No one builds a legacy standing still. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa was filmed in Hakone, Japan. The film reflects his journey through a Japanese folk tale. “It’s very important for me to take my life experience, to always see different and new ideas, and for people to enjoy my food and recipes.” Thank you RIMOWA https://vimeo.com/292008165

From a small Japanese Restaurant, to a flourishing international hotel chain. CNN International's Passion to Portfolio presents the Nobu Empire. https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2018/08/07/passion-to-portfolio-robert-de-niro-chef-nobu-matsuhisa-meir-teper-nobu-hotel-vision.cnn

Introducing the Grand Cordon Cocktail for August and September: Kura Udo 9 Congratulations to Peggy Choi of Nobu Downtown for winning 1st Place in the U.S. Nobu Cocktails Competition! Botanist Gin combines with Strawberry Puree, a dash of pepper topped with Aquafaba Italicus Foam. Sweet and spice and everything nice. Aquafaba: Latin for Water Bean, this magical liquid creates perfectly airy toppings without eggs.

Australian Black Truffles have arrived at Nobu Los Angeles for a mid-summer indulgence, Nobu Style. Try our Sweet Truffle Corn Scallops and share a photo on Instagram with #NobuXSabatino for a chance to win dinner for 2 at the Nobu U.S. Restaurant of your choice and a Sabatino truffle gift set from @sabatinotruffles. Here’s how it works… 1. Post your best pic of the dish on Instagram 2. Tell your friends to like your pic. 3. And don’t forget to follow @nobuworldwide and @sabatinotruffles Image with the most likes wins. Contest ends August 22 11:59 p.m. EST. Good luck!

Our Boss discusses his legacy. Thank you @hauteliving! http://hauteliving.com/2018/07/chef-nobu-matsuhisa-preparing-next-generation-greatness/658973/

Introducing the Grand Cordon Cocktail for June and July: Hinode Iced Coffee. Congratulations to Liko Dowling of Nobu Honolulu for winning 1st Place in the U.S. Nobu Cocktails Competition! Chilled Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum combines with Coffee of Grace Cold Brew, sweetened with monk fruit syrup and topped with Grand Torres whipped cream and a monk fruit candied orange wheel. Hinode translates to “Sunrise” in Japanese. This coffee with a kick balances a pop or orange from the Grand Torres whipped cream with the vanilla undertones of the rum, and the cold brew brings all the flavors together.

Introducing the Grand Cordon Cocktail for April and May: Aka Gari Congratulations to Lisa Cullen of Nobu Los Angeles for winning 1st Place in the U.S. Nobu Cocktails Competition! American Harvest Organic Vodka combines with vibrant organic beet juice, Monk fruit organic ginger simple syrup, organic fresh squeezed lemon juice and Lakewood Organic Harvest Red Varietal Syrah with Estate Cranberry Juice. Garnished with Organic Rainier Granny Smith Apple. Aka Gari means “Red Ginger” in Japanese. The cocktail is earthy, beet forward, with hints of ginger spice and citrus. This is the first Nobu cocktail made entirely out of organic ingredients.

Did you know some of the newest Nobu Restaurants can be found in a Nobu Hotel? Check out this interview with Nobu Hospitality CEO Trevor Horwell about the evolution of the brand. Thank you @EliteTraveler! https://www.elitetraveler.com/features/nobu-ceo-trevor-horwell-brands-evolution

Our Miso Black Cod was listed as one of The 101 Dishes that Changed America. Thank you @Thrillist! We're blushing. When was the last time you had our often imitated, never duplicated dish? https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/most-important-dishes-food-that-changed-america

Introducing the Grand Cordon for February and March: Koji Gibson Congratulations to Joe Cosby of Nobu Los Angeles for winning 1st Place in the U.S. Nobu Cocktails Competition! Hven Navy Strength Organic Gin combines with Hokusetsu Junmai ‘Sado No’, Mathilde Poires d’ Anjou Liqueur, Lillet Blanc, and a lemon twist. Garnished with pickled daikon and carrot. A harmonious balance of juniper, pear and lemon.

Have you ever wondered what the secret ingredient for our sushi rice is? @businessinsider found out. http://www.businessinsider.com/nobu-matsuhisa-sushi-secret-ingredient-makes-healthier-sugar-taste-restaurant-hotel-2017-12

Introducing the Grand Cordon for December and January: Junsui Kokoro Congratulations to Scott Sato of Nobu Honolulu for winning 1st Place in the U.S. Nobu Cocktails Competition! Stolichnaya Elit Vodka, Crème de Pamplemousses combines with Hokusetsu Plum Wine, Citric Acid Simple Syrup and Shiso to create a spirit forward cocktail that pairs well with Nobu dishes. Fun Fact: Junsui Kokoro means Pure Heart in Japanese.

Here is a lovely excerpt from Nobu's biography about how Robert De Niro showed great patience in bringing a Nobu restaurant to New York City. Thank you Eater! https://www.eater.com/2017/11/13/16599812/nobu-matsuhisa-robert-de-niro-memoir-excerpt

You know the food. Now learn about the man who redefined Japanese cuisine. Find out why #PublishersWeekly says "In this outstanding memoir...Matsuhisa shares lessons in humility, gratitude, and empathy that will stick with readers long after they've finished the final chapter." Available for purchase on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2ysNCTo and soon at Nobu Restaurants.

Introducing the Grand Cordon for December and January: Junsui Kokoro Congratulations to Scott Sato of Nobu Honolulu for winning 1st Place in the U.S. Nobu Cocktails Competition! Stolichnaya Elit Vodka, Crème de Pamplemousses combines with Hokusetsu Plum Wine, Citric Acid Simple Syrup and Shiso to create a spirit forward cocktail that pairs well with Nobu dishes. Fun Fact: Junsui Kokoro means Pure Heart in Japanese.

Introducing the Grand Cordon for October and November: Nariyuki Congratulations to Michelle French of Nobu Malibu for winning 1st Place in the U.S. Nobu Cocktails Competition! Atlantico Platinum Rum, Disaronno Amaretto combines with Yuzu Juice, Pineapple Juice, Egg Whites, Housemade Grenadine and Monkfruit Syrup to create an aromatic and citrus forward cocktail, with a sweetly sour finish. Fun Fact: Monkfruit is a zero-calorie, antioxidant packed sugar alternative. Nariyuki is now available at all Nobu restaurants in the U.S.

Introducing the Grand Cordon for April and May: the Black Berry Bling. Congratulations to Rob Cleveland of Nobu Las Vegas for winning 1st place in the U.S. Nobu Cocktails Competition! Virginia Black Whiskey combines with yuzu juice, kuromitsu, blackberries, and cardamom bitters to create a sophisticated cocktail with aromas of spices, layers of citrus and berries, with a nice whiskey aftertaste. It is garnished with lemon peel wrapped around a blackberry. Fun fact: Virginia Black Whiskey is the result of collaboration between Brent Hocking, the founder of DeLeón Tequila, and award-winning rapper Drake. The two originally met around five years ago through mutual friends at Nobu Malibu, where they started taking shots together and bonding over their shared interest in basketball, hip-hop, and liquor. The Black Berry Bling is now available at all Nobu Restaurants in the U.S.