Nobu: A Memoir

"Originally published in Japanese in 2014 by Diamond Inc. as The smiling faces of my guests mean everything."--Title page verso.

Publisher Marketing: NOBUYUKI MATSUHISA was born in Saitama, Japan, and trained as a sushi chef in Tokyo. After running restaurants in Peru, Argentina and Alaska, Nobu opened his first restaurant, Matsuhisa, in Beverly Hills in 1987. Six years later, Robert De Niro persuaded Nobu to open NOBU in New York. There are now thirteen Nobu restaurants in New York, Los Angeles, Malibu, Aspen, Las Vegas, London, Milan and Tokyo. Review Quotes : "The secret to the appeal of this charming memoir resides in Matsuhisa's personal simplicity . . . A straightforward memoir sure to please both Nobu fans and Japanese cuisine lovers."-- "Kirkus Reviews" Review Quotes : "An insightful peek into the mind of one of the world's most successful restaurateurs."-- "Library Journal" Review Quotes : "Nobu is one of the good guys who has become famous by the old-fashioned tenets of being a family man, hard work, passion, and perseverance even in the face of adversity . . . This is inspiration by example."-- "The Associated Press" Review Quotes : "More than a culinary-centric memoir, the book carries the wisdom of a successful self-made man who made many mistakes and who had weaknesses and moments of despair . . . relatable life lessons from a passionate spirit are what keep the pages turning."-- "Eater, The Best Food-Focused Memoirs of Fall 2017" Review Quotes : "Sweet, charming, experienced, and humble, a world-famous chef reveals the experiences that helped shape him and his thinking, and imparts meaning."-- "What's Nonfiction? Blog" Publisher Marketing : "In this outstanding memoir, chef and restaurateur Matsuhisa...shares lessons in humility, gratitude, and empathy that will stick with readers long after they've finished the final chapter." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Format: Paperback | Pages: 224 | Publication Date: 2019-09-24