Nobu, the iconic Japanese restaurant empire founded by partners Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, has expanded to include 52 restaurants around the world together with a stunning collection of Nobu Hotels and Residences Nobu continues to attract fans worldwide for its enduring atmosphere and continual reinvention of genre-defining cuisine. If you are dining at Nobu for the first time, the chef recommends trying 3 or more of the menu's "Eight Highlights." The best way to enjoy this experience is to start with 2 or 3 cold dishes; then move on to 2 or 3 hot ones. Finally, end with some sushi and dessert.