Making sushi is an art, and experience is everything. Nobu Matsuhisa More Quotes by Nobu Matsuhisa More Quotes From Nobu Matsuhisa My favorite knife is from Miyakoya in Japan - I have one in each of my restaurants. Nobu Matsuhisa knifefavoriteeachjapan I enjoy people who have passion, whether it is as a musician or whatever they do. All people who have success keep it very basic. Try your best. But without passion, you will not have success. Nobu Matsuhisa bestyoupassionsuccess I always eat a meal at home before I leave for the airport, so I only eat the soup and salad on the plane. Nobu Matsuhisa leavealwayssouphome Peru was the Incas; it has 3,000 to 4,000 years of history. Nobu Matsuhisa peruhistoryyears It's still my happiest time when I'm eating. Nobu Matsuhisa happieststilleatingtime The first jolt I received in my life was when I lost my father in a motorcycle accident when I was eight. I would have been with him if he hadn't turned down my request to go out with him that afternoon. Nobu Matsuhisa my-lifemotorcyclelifefather One evening, Mike Myers and Steven Spielberg were discussing 'Goldmember,' and I just happened to joke, 'If you need a Japanese character, let me know!' The next day, they called me for audition! I find it's always helpful to maintain a sense of humour. Nobu Matsuhisa daymeyoucharacter What I relish most is when a member of my staff, who has worked with passion and patience towards achieving their dream of owning a restaurant, walks up to me and says, 'Nobu! I have done it!' Nobu Matsuhisa restaurantmepassionpatience Every year, I do a New Year's day party at my home. I invite my staff and my friends and their kids. Around 40-50 people come by, and I do a barbecue and salads, steak and sushi, and also lots of cheese. Nobu Matsuhisa dayfriendshomepeople When I'm home in L.A., I go to La Brea, a bakery which does artisan breads, excellent sourdoughs primarily, but also patisserie and cakes. Nobu Matsuhisa bakerywhichgohome
