Celebrity chef and restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa returns to his eponymous hotel at City of Dreams Manila here in the Philippines for a one night gastronomic event tomorrow, March 17.
Chef Nobu came to Manila in May last year to grace the lavish opening of Nobu Hotel Manila, the first hotel in Asia of the Nobu Hospitality Group, which he co-owns together with Hollywood actor Robert de Niro and producer Meir Teper.
The special eight-course Omakase dinner menu to be prepared by Chef Nobu will consist of 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; and Green Tea Bento Box.
The dishes 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.
To accommodate as many Nobu followers as possible, two sittings will be available, during which Chef Nobu will also be signing his coffee table books Nobu: The Cookbook; Nobu Now; and Nobu’s Vegetarian Cookbook.
The restaurant’s a la carte menu will not be available during the event.
Dinner paired with French wines is priced at P6,500++ per person, and P5,500++ for those who opt to experience only the tasting menu. For reservations guests can contact City of Dreams Manila’s hotline at (02) 800-8080, the restaurant’s direct line at (02) 691-2882, or email guestservices@cod-manila.com.