Nobu Matsuhisa Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“I love big shrimp, like Japanese botan shrimp and the meaty ones from Santa Barbara, Calif. In classic Japanese cooking, shrimp like these would be dropped into a broth or boiled as served with sushi. But I think boiling dilutes their great flavor, and they are better when stir-fried.”

“A sushi chef has to spot the best-quality fresh fish instantly.”

“Cooking and film are completely different - but I'd rather stay in the kitchen than be in movies.”

“Eating a lot on the plane is not good for jet lag.”

“I always eat a meal at home before I leave for the airport, so I only eat the soup and salad on the plane.”

“I can live without a computer. My assistant checks my e-mails.”

“I don't go out much.”

“I feel like I owe something to America, as it is where I found success.”

“I grew up in the countryside in Saitama prefecture, north of Tokyo.”

“I like to keep healthy physically and mentally, too.”