Nozomu Abe
Affiliation
Sushi Noz
Two Michelin star Edomae-style sushi omakase at Sushi Noz
i. Biography
Chef Nozomu Abe is a Hokkaido-born sushi chef and proprietor of Sushi Noz in New York, which has held two Michelin stars since its opening in 2018. After training as an apprentice in Sapporo and perfecting Edomae-style sushi techniques under master chefs in Tokyo, he moved to New York in 2007 and worked at the renowned Sushiden before establishing his namesake restaurant. His cuisine is rooted in childhood experiences with premium seafood from his grandfather's company, featuring ingredients like uni, salmon roe, and king crab as cornerstones of his culinary philosophy.
The Archive
Selected Works & Focus Areas
Focus 01
Two Michelin star Edomae-style sushi omakase at Sushi Noz
Focus 02
200-year-old Hinoki counter as centerpiece of dining experience
Focus 03
Meticulous sourcing of fish directly from Tokyo's Toyosu market
Focus 04
Precise temperature control of sushi rice served warm or at body temperature
Focus 05
Theatrical presentation techniques including charcoal-grilled preparations under glass domes
Focus 06
Founder of Noz Market and Noz 17 (one Michelin star)