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Project Experience
Over the past 35+ years, Chef Nobu Kobayashi has led and contributed to a wide range of restaurant openings, Japanese dining concept development, menu engineering, operational improvements, staff training, and international hospitality consulting projects.
To respect client confidentiality and professional agreements, certain client names and project details have been omitted.
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Japanese Consultant Chef Nobu Kobayashi
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Izakaya Concept Redevelopment
Confidential Client
Engaged by a restaurant group to support the Redevelopment of an existing izakaya concept, including menu Engineering, sushi program development, operational improvements, and staff training.
Chicago, IL, U.S.A. / Ongoing
Scope of Work
- Menu Development
- Recipe Development
- Sushi Program Creation
- Food Cost Management
- Vendor & Supplier Sourcing
- Sushi Bar layout
- Staff Training
- Operational Support
Contemporary American Restaurant
Confidential Client
Developed a regional sushi Program tailored to a modern American concept.
West Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A. / Completed
Scope of Work
- Sushi Menu Development
- Recipe Standardization
- SOP Development
- Food Cost Management
Japanese Tasting Menu Experience
Forza Fusion Bar & Restaurant
Introducing authentic Japanese dining experiences to an emerging international market while adapting execution to local ingredients, staffing, and operational requirements.
Skopje, North Macedonia / Completed
Scope of Work
- 9-course Japanese tasting menu
- 200 guests served
- Collaboration with local culinary team
- Cross-cultural menu adaptation
- Production Management
- Event execution and culinary leadership
- Guest Chef Services
Asian Fusion Restaurant Opening
Confidential Client
Developed a regional sushi Program tailored to a modern Asian fusion concept.
Kingston, NY, U.S.A. / Completed
Scope of Work
- Sushi Program Development
- Vendor Selection
- Sushi Bar Setup
- Recipe Standardization
- Food Cost Management
- Staff Training
- Operational Support
Japanese Izakaya & Sushi Opening
Confidential Client
Engaged by restaurant group to support the development of Japanese izakaya concept, including menu engineering, sushi program development, staff training, etc...
ALL opening support.
Washington DC, U.S.A. / Completed
Scope of Work
- Menu Development
- Recipe Development
- Food Cost Management
- Vendor & Supplier Sourcing
- Kitchen Operations
- Equipment Procurement
- Tableware Selection
- Staff Training
- Executive Chef Leadership
- Operational Support
Omakase Experience
Confidential Client
Developed a regional sushi Program tailored to authentic Japanese concept
Chicago, IL, U.S.A. / Completed
Scope of Work
- Omakase Events
- Operational Support
Japanese Restaurant Support
Confidential Client
Developed a regional sushi Program tailored to authentic Japanese concept
Wilmette, IL, U.S.A. / Completed
Scope of Work
- Sushi Program Development
- Vendor Selection
- Sushi Chef Training
- Recipe Standardization
- Food Cost Management
- Omakase Events
- Operational Support
Japanese Robata & Izakaya Opening
Confidential Client
Engaged by Japan base restaurant group to support the development of Japanese izakaya concept, including menu engineering, sushi program development, staff training, etc...
ALL opening support.
Seattle, WA, U.S.A. / Completed
Scope of Work
- Menu Development
- Recipe Development
- Sushi Program Creation
- Food Cost Management
- Vendor & Supplier Sourcing
- Kitchen Design
- Equipment Procurement
- Tableware Selection
- Staff Recruitment
- Staff Training
- Executive Chef Leadership
- Operational Support
Japanese Restaurant Opening
Confidential Client
Engaged by Japanese fish wholesale company to support the development of Japanese concept, including menu engineering, sushi program development, staff training, etc...
ALL opening support.
Seoul, South Korea / Completed
Scope of Work
- Menu Development
- Recipe Development
- Sushi Program Creation
- Food Cost Management
- Vendor & Supplier Sourcing
- Kitchen Design
- Tableware Selection
- Staff Recruitment
- Staff Training
- Executive Chef Leadership
- Operational Support
Japanese Robata & Izakaya Opening
Confidential Client
Engaged restaurant group to support the development of Japanese izakaya concept, including menu engineering, sushi program development, staff training, etc...
ALL opening support.
Shanghai, China / Completed
Scope of Work
- Menu Development
- Recipe Development
- Sushi Program Creation
- Food Cost Management
- Vendor & Supplier Sourcing
- Kitchen Design
- Interior Design Support
- Equipment Procurement
- Tableware Selection
- Staff Recruitment
- Staff Training
- Executive Chef Leadership
- Operational Support
Modern Japanese Restaurant Opening
Confidential Client
Engaged restaurant group to support the developed sushi program including menu engineering, staff training, etc...
ALL opening support.
San Francisco, CA, U.S.A. / Completed
Scope of Work
- Menu Development
- Recipe Development
- Food Cost Management
- Staff Training
- Executive Sushi Chef Leadership
- Operational Support
Government Facility Culinary Operations Project
Japan's Ministry of Defense
Participated in the opening and operational launch of the newly established Japanese support facility in the Republic of Djibouti.
Responsibilities included foodservice planning, kitchen operations setup, menu development, procurement coordination, staff support, and culinary operations for personnel stationed at the facility.
This unique assignment required adapting Japanese food service standards to remote international environment while managing logistical and operational challenges associated with large scale institutional dining.
Republic of Djibouti, East Africa / Completed
Scope of Work
- Facility opening support
- Foodservice operations planning
- Menu development
- Procurement coordination
- Kitchen setup
- Institutional foodservice management
- International logistics support
- Staff training
Japanese Restaurant Opening
Confidential Client
Developed a regional sushi Program tailored to authentic Japanese concept
Gocek, Turkey / Completed
Scope of Work
- Sushi Program Development
- Vendor Selection
- Sushi Bar Setup
- Recipe Standardization
- Food Cost Management
- Staff Training
- Operational Support
Developed Sushi Program
Confidential Client
Developed a sushi program tailored to a seafood restaurant
Martha's Vineyard, MA, U.S.A. / Completed
Scope of Work
- Sushi Program Development
- Vendor Selection
- Sushi Bar Setup
- Recipe Standardization
- Food Cost Management
- Staff Training
- Operational Support
Developed Sushi Program
Confidential Client
Developed a sushi program tailored to a modern Thai restaurant
Franklin, TN, U.S.A. / Completed
Scope of Work
- Sushi Program Development
- Vendor Selection
- Sushi Bar Setup
- Recipe Standardization
- Food Cost Management
- Staff Training
- Operational Support
Asian Fusion Restaurant Opening
Confidential Client
Developed a sushi Program tailored to a modern Asian fusion concept.
Newark, DE / Completed
Scope of Work
- Sushi Program Development
- Vendor Selection
- Sushi Bar Setup
- Recipe Standardization
- Food Cost Management
- Staff Training
- Operational Support
Sushi Restaurant Menu Revision
Confidential Client
Developed a regional sushi Program tailored to authentic Japanese concept
Rome, Italy / Completed
Scope of Work
- Sushi Menu Revision
- Staff Training
- Operational Support
Sushi Training
Confidential Client
Developed a regional sushi Program tailored to fusion concept
Barcelona, Spain / Completed
Scope of Work
- Sushi Menu Development
- Staff Training
- Operational Support
- Advice on Ingredients
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