Pioneer of the global Nobu restaurants (and creator of the cult black cod miso dish, so delicate it falls apart with a spoon), Nobu Matsuhisa is coming to Sydney on a tour of Australia this May. And the best part? You can meet Matsuhisa in person, and taste his exceptional food. Yes, chef!
Matsuhisa, who has achieved worldwide success thanks to his trailblazing take on contemporary Japanese food, will be visiting Crown Sydney – home to the fine diner – on two occasions. On Thursday, May 2, Crown will be hosting a luxe pool party with live entertainment, top-notch food, cocktails by Don Julio Tequila, and Matsuhisa mingling with guests.
Enjoy sushi and sashimi the colour of jewels while watching the sunset over Crown’s ridiculously stunning infinity pool (swimming togs optional). If you can’t make the pool party, Crown will also be throwing a one-off ‘Gochiso Lunch’ with Matsuhisa himself on Saturday, May 4. Diners will feast on signature Nobu dishes – including that umami-rich cod number – while sipping on Oatley wine and chatting to Matsuhisa himself. If you’re a fan of Nobu – and who isn’t? – you don’t need us to tell you these will both be seriously special days.
“I can’t wait to return to Australia," says Matsuhisa. "It's a place very close to my heart and I love visiting my team and local suppliers. The Australian dining scene and hospitality industry is one of the best in the world; brimming with creative culinary talent, incredible produce, and a passionate community of diners.”
As well as Sydney, Matsuhisa will be visiting Melbourne and Perth on his tour of Australia to celebrate the ongoing success of his restaurant empire. Remarkably, Matsuhisa opened his first restaurant in 1987 in Beverly Hills, before going on to open restaurants all over the world. Nobu opened in Crown Sydney in December 2020.
Crown Sydney’s pool party costs $475 per person, and the lunch costs $120 per person. If you’re keen, get in quick as we reckon these are sure to sell out quickly. Find out more and book here.
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