In line with City of Dreams Manila’s year-long 10th anniversary events, world-renowned celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa visited Nobu Manila where he shared the art of sushi-making with the country’s popular food content creators Abi Marquez, Ninong Ry, and Jujumao. The rare sushi masterclass was a key activity during Chef Nobu’s much anticipated visit in March, where he also held a two-night unforgettable “Art of Omakase” dinner and Canapé Night. In a one-on-one class with each of the content creators, Chef Nobu imparted the techniques on how to perfectly execute some of Nobu’s signature dishes,  including the New Style Sashimi, Whitefish Tiradito and Kakiage Donburi (mixed vegetable and seafood tempura atop a rice bowl). In the group masterclass, Chef Nobu taught thecontent creators his distinctive six-step process of making nigiri.  Abi, a 2024 James Beard Media Award Nominee also known as “Lumpia Queen”, had Chef Nobu sample her creation, Wagyu Bistek Crispy Rice, taking inspiration from the iconic Nobu Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna. Infused with Filipino flavors, specifically the Pinoy bistek (beef steak) and calamansi, the dish was described by Chef Nobu as having a “good and very balanced flavor”. “Had an amazing opportunity to cook with and for the legendary Chef Nobu,” Abi said on a social media post. “I wanted to honor both his legacy and our Filipino flavors,” she added, sharing her thoughts on her innovation.  Jujumao also excitedly shared the experience through [...]