Renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa returns to the Philippines for a one night gastronomic event at Nobu Manila at City of Dreams Manila on March 17.
Chef Nobu gained world attention for infusing Japanese cuisine with Peruvian influences, served in more than 35 restaurants around the world which he co- owns with actor Robert de Niro and Hollywood producer Meir Teper.
Chef Nobu came to Manila at this time last year, and returned in May for the lavish opening of Nobu Hotel Manila in City of Dreams Manila, the first hotel in Asia of Nobu Hospitaity group, together with his co-celebrity partners.
The special eight-course Omakase dinner menu will consist of: Toro Tartar with Caviar and Wasabi Soy Sauce, Oyster Tiradito; Assorted Nobu Style Sushi – Blue Fin Tuna, Shima Aji, Shrimp with Crispy Head, and Atsuyaki Tamago; Cherry Blossom ‘Sakura-Dai’ Snapper Dry Miso; Sashimi Salad with Fluke, Kampachi, Tasmanian Ocean Trout and Jalapeno Dressing; Roasted Chilean Sea Bass with Truffle Corn Aji Amarillo; Grilled Japanese A5 Wagyu with Black Garlic Soy Mirin Reduction and Roasted Umami Vegetables; Akadashi Soup with Asari Clam and Nameko Mushrooms; and Green Tea Bento Box. The courses will be paired with French wines Pol Roger, Brut Réserve, Épernay, France NV; Clarendelle, Blanc, Bordeaux, France 2012; and Clarendelle, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France 2008. During the event, the restaurant’s a la carte menu will not be available.
To accommodate as many Nobu followers, two sittings will be available, during which Chef Nobu will also be signing his coffee table books, which include Nobu: The Cookbook; Nobu Now; and Nobu’s Vegetarian Cookbook.
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Dinner is priced at P6,500++ per person inclusive of the French wines, and P5,500++ for those who opt to experience only the tasting menu. For reservations guests can contact City of Dreams Manila’s hotline at 8008080, the restaurant’s direct line at 6912882, or email guestservices@cod-manila.com.
About City of Dreams Manila
City of Dreams Manila officially opened its doors to the public in February 2015 and marked the formal entry of Melco Crown Entertainment into the fast-growing and dynamic tourism industry in the Philippines. The new integrated casino resort at Entertainment City, Manila Bay, Manila, is solely operated and managed by MCE Leisure.
The dynamic and innovative resort complex, located on an approximately 6.2-hectare site at the gateway to Entertainment City, includes the ultimate in entertainment, hotel, retail and dining and lifestyle experiences with aggregated gaming space, including VIP and mass-market gaming facilities with up to approximately 380 gaming tables, 1,700 slot machines and 1,700 electronic table games.
The integrated resort features three luxury hotel brands: Crown, Nobu and Hyatt, and exciting entertainment venues, including the family entertainment center DreamPlay, the world’s first DreamWorks-themed interactive play space; CenterPlay, a live performance central lounge inside the casino; the Chaos nightclub and Pangaea ultra-lounge situated at the Fortune Egg, an architecturally-unique structure, with creative exterior lighting design and an iconic landmark of the Manila Bay area. A retail boulevard with international designer boutiques and distinctive restaurants complete the enticing mix of facilities at the property.
City of Dreams Manila delivers an unparalleled entertainment and hospitality experience to the Philippines and is playing a key role in strengthening the depth and diversity of Manila’s leisure, business and tourism offering, enhancing its growing position as one of Asia’s premier leisure destinations. It has been developed to specifically meet the needs of the large, rapidly growing and increasingly diverse audience of leisure and entertainment seekers both in the Philippines and those visiting Manila from across the Asia region and around the world.
About Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corporation
Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corporation, with its shares listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE: MCP), is a subsidiary of Melco Crown Entertainment (SEHK: 6883; NASDAQ: MPEL). It has developed City of Dreams Manila, a casino, hotel, retail and entertainment integrated resort in Manila, which has six hotel towers, including the Crown Towers hotel, Nobu Hotel and Hyatt City of Dreams Manila, numerous specialty restaurants and bars, gaming facilities, a multi-level car park, as well as three separate entertainment venues. For more information about Melco Crown Philippines, please visit www.melco-crown-philippines.com
