World-famous Nobu coming to Scottsdale Fashion Square

Nobu, the iconic Japanese restaurant empire headed by celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa, is coming to Arizona.

The group’s first Arizona location will open just outside Scottsdale Fashion Square’s luxury wing anchored by Neiman Marcus.

“We look forward to bringing guests the Nobu signatures they have come to love, along with some very special dishes that will only be available at Nobu Scottsdale,” Matsuhisa says.

Matsuhisa garnered acclaim in the late 1980s with his Los Angeles restaurant Matsuhisa, which became a celebrity hangout.

Actor Robert De Niro became the chef’s partner in Nobu, which debuted in New York City in 1993. Today, the Nobu group has 39 restaurants worldwide.

No opening date for the Scottsdale location has been set.