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Doc Traces Nobu's Rise, Turbulent Past, Near-Death Struggles

5/12/2026

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Filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer’s documentary follows Nobuyuki Matsuhisa from early probation for reckless driving to culinary fame.
The film highlights Nobuyuki Matsuhisa’s partnership with actor Robert De Niro and his cod with miso and yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño.
The documentary shows Nobuyuki Matsuhisa dragging Los Cabos hotel staff over coals for sloppy dishes.
It reveals Nobuyuki Matsuhisa nearly committed suicide after his Alaska restaurant burned and after his father’s death.

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Filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer’s documentary follows Nobuyuki Matsuhisa from early probation for reckless driving to culinary fame.
The film highlights Nobuyuki Matsuhisa’s partnership with actor Robert De Niro and his cod with miso and yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño.
The documentary shows Nobuyuki Matsuhisa dragging Los Cabos hotel staff over coals for sloppy dishes.
It reveals Nobuyuki Matsuhisa nearly committed suicide after his Alaska restaurant burned and after his father’s death.