The most celebrated restaurants in the world network of innovative Japanese cuisine Nobu, successfully combining entertainment and culinary beginning, was founded in 1994 by chef Nobu Matsuhisa and actor Robert de Niro. The network now has 24 restaurants in 19 cities around the world. Nobu Matsuhisa himself, which opened its first restaurant Nobu in New York in 1994, is among the celebrity chefs.
In April 2009 Nobu has opened in Moscow with a collaboration of Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert de Niro, Richi Notaru, Aras and Emin Agalarov.
Nobu Moscow opened in the spring of 2009 on the top floor of the Crocus luxury retail building. Located in historic central Moscow, the David Rockwell designed space features decor that includes sea urchin-inspired chandeliers, scorched ash tables and wave shaped walnut walls, combined with rich hues and soft lighting to create an intimate and elegant atmosphere.
Chef/owner Nobu Matsuhisa draws upon his classical training from sushi bars in Tokyo and his travels abroad in Peru, Argentina and around the world to bring a whole new trend in Japanese cuisine to Moscow. It is no surprise that Nobu Moscow is one of the hottest dining destinations in town.