Nobu

Frommer's Review

This addition to the St. Moritz culinary scene is another outlet of a restaurant that gained fame in Manhattan, where it's still known for incorporating new ingredients into old dishes or retooling traditional recipes. Internationally renowned chef Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa has crossed the Atlantic and opened what quickly became the trendiest, and most difficult, reservation in town. In one of chef Matsuhisa's restaurants you never know who could be in the booth next to you. Celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Gavin Rossdale, Robin Williams, Mark Wahlberg, Nicole Kidman, Barbra Streisand, and Giorgio Armani, to name a few, have all been spotted chowing down on Nobu's Western-influenced, Japanese culinary creations. However, the Hollywood price tag that comes with the prestige are a direct effect of Matsuhisa flying in many of his ingredients from halfway around the globe.

So what does one of the world's greatest sushi chefs have in store for you? Excellent starters include New Zealand mussels with your choice of Matsuhisa sauces, Toro tartar, tuna takati with Panzu, and squid "pasta" in a garlic sauce. For a main dish we recommend the filet of salmon with teriyaki or Anti-Cucho sauce. Those who can't decide what they want should try the tempura, sashimi, or sushi dinners, which offer a variety of the type of fare they've chosen. Other than the dinners, sushi and tempura are served by the piece, so diners can try each variety on the menu or stick to their favorites. Reservations can be backed up for months at a time in peak season and for weeks in low season, so call far in advance.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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