The Three Competitors

Nobu, the world-renowned Japanese restaurant recognized for pioneering a new-style Japanese cuisine, started as a business partnership in 1994 between Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and his partners, Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro, producer Meir Teper, and restaurateur Drew Nieporent. Originating in New York as the flagship restaurant, the Nobu brand is now an empire that spans five continents with over 55 restaurants and growing. Following the success of the restaurants, Nobu Hospitality opened the first Nobu Hotel in 2013 in Las Vegas and today has 38 hotels and 12 residence projects. Follow us on Instagram @noburestaurants

Set on more than 40 private beachfront acres on Ambergris Caye, El Pescador Lodge & Villas is the premier destination for flats fishing, diving and adventure in Belize. Family-owned and operated since 1974, we are the only resort on the island specializing in saltwater flats fishing, offering world-class angling for the Grand Slam (bonefish, tarpon and permit) on the doorstep of the world's largest living barrier reef. Opening October 1, 2026, the Reef View House expands the El Pescador experience for groups. Specifically designed for corporate groups, executive board retreats, incentive travel and social gatherings, this all-inclusive residence pairs private group accomodations with a fully-curated Belizean experience. Our lodging options range from guest rooms in our colonial-style mahogany lodge to one-, two-, and three-bedroom beachfront villas, offering the perfect setting for individual anglers, couples, families, and groups of up to 70 guests. Every room and villa sit directly along the beach, with unobstructed views of the Caribbean Sea. El Pescador was among the key organizations behind Belize's landmark legislation protecting bonefish, tarpon and permit as catch-and-release species — the most comprehensive law of its kind worldwide. That same commitment to conservation, adventure, and the people who make Belize special continues to shape who we are today. Its philosophy has earned recognition around the world, including being named one of the Top 10 Luxury Eco-Resorts in the world by Forbes Traveler and being honored twice by the Orvis Company as its International Destination of the year most recently in 2026. Days at El Pescador can be as relaxed or adventurous as you decide. Stay close to home with beach volleyball, yoga, a drink at our Grand Slam bar and more, or head out to explore the Belize Barrier Reef, watch manatees, go cave tubing and zip-lining, or discover ancient Maya sites.

**Sushi Zen only serves fugu purchased from the Torafugu Buyers Association, a certified FDA purveyor.