Only the most elite among his clientele – Madonna, Elton, Rihanna – share his level of recognition, known by their first names alone.
Nobu (Matsuhisa), the visionary chef and restaurateur, has built a global empire, with nearly 60 restaurants from Miami to Marbella, along with an impressive portfolio of 38 luxury hotels and resorts.
“When I see the sign ‘Nobu’, which is my name, it makes me so happy,” he says with a smile, reflecting on the entrance to Nobu Portman Square as we sit in his personal suite. “It means that when I come here, it feels like home.”
He continues: “London was my first lesson in Europe. I was born in Japan, then built my business in the US, but now I feel as though London is my…
