THE MASTER Nobu Matsuhisa is one of the world’s most celebrated chefs, which is why we’re proud to announce that his unique onboard restaurant concept, Umi Uma, has returned to Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. In this exclusive interview, the sushi master talks about his passion for cooking. Interview PAUL FEINSTEIN NOBU MATSUHISA CALL OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR PRICING, ITINERARIES, AND MORE 30 The name “Nobu Matsuhisa” conjures many things for many people. It represents one of the first modern sushi restaurants in Los Angeles: Matsuhisa, opened in 1987. It’s famous for the ground-breaking Japanese/Peruvian fusion cuisine served at his eponymous Nobu restaurants, found in more than 50 locations internationally. And it’s a byword for luxury accommodation at the 18 Nobu hotels dotted around the globe. Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa is arguably the world’s most celebrated Japanese chef for a reason. He’s been honing his craft in restaurants since the 1960s and has been greatly influenced by time spent living in places like Peru, Argentina, and even Alaska. He’s won a much-coveted James Beard Award, and his hospitality empire continues to grow and grow with no end in sight. Which brings us to his collaboration with Crystal, and his one-of-a-kind restaurant Umi Uma. The name roughly means sea horse in Japanese, mirroring the Crystal double sea horse logo, and the menu features a cornucopia of Nobu specialties like his Crispy Rice Cake with spicy tuna and his uber-famous Black Cod with miso. It’s one of the most desirable dining options for any cruise ship on the high seas, and it’s exclusive to Crystal. We chatted with the superstar chef about the return of Umi Uma to Crystal and what keeps him inspired as he continues to grow his thriving restaurant and hotel businesses.
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