I Dream of Fish

[2triky]

'Jiro Dreams of Sushi' is the story of 85-year-old Jiro Ono, considered by many to be the world's greatest sushi chef. He is the proprietor of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant inauspiciously located in a Tokyo subway station. Despite its humble appearances, it is the first restaurant of its kind to be awarded a prestigious 3 star Michelin review, and sushi lovers from around the globe make repeated pilgrimage, calling months in advance and shelling out top dollar for a coveted seat at Jiro's sushi bar.

For most of his life, Jiro has been mastering the art of making sushi, but even at his age he sees himself still striving for perfection, working from sunrise to well beyond sunset to taste every piece of fish; meticulously train his employees; and carefully mold and finesse the impeccable presentation of each sushi creation. At the heart of this story is Jiro's relationship with his eldest son Yoshikazu, the worthy heir to Jiro's legacy, who is unable to live up to his full potential in his father's shadow.

The feature film debut of director David Gelb, 'Jiro Dreams of Sushi' is a thoughtful and elegant meditation on work, family, and the art of perfection, chronicling Jiro's life as both an unparalleled success in the culinary world, and a loving yet complicated father.



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Official website: http://www.magpictures.com/jirodreamsofsushi/

[IparryU]

didn't say shit about the over consumption of tuna... but he only has 10 seats...

does he searve whale by any chance?

[2triky]

didn't say shit about the over consumption of tuna... but he only has 10 seats...

does he searve whale by any chance?

No but I think he serves California rolls.

[matsuki]

No but I think he serves California rolls.

I've got those too...trying to burn them off in the gym before I go back to LA and make some more

[Coligny]

'Jiro Dreams of Sushi' is the story of 85-year-old Jiro Ono, considered by many to be the world's greatest sushi chef. He is the proprietor of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant inauspiciously located in a Tokyo subway station. Despite its humble appearances, it is the first restaurant of its kind to be awarded a prestigious 3 star Michelin review,


Official website: http://www.magpictures.com/jirodreamsofsushi/

I'm pretty sure it's the same low rating as the Mc Do Boulevard Saint Germain... HOW ON EARTH CAN RAW FISH DROPPED ON COLD STICKY RICE BE AWARDED A STAR ? (and served inside a trainstation shack)

[matsuki]

I'm pretty sure it's the same low rating as the Mc Do Boulevard Saint Germain... HOW ON EARTH CAN RAW FISH DROPPED ON COLD STICKY RICE BE AWARDED A STAR ?

I'd say the same about butter up snails (but the Japanese don't even bother with the butter when they eat snails)

[Coligny]

[quote="chokonen888"]I'd say the same about butter up snails ]

[Samurai_Jerk]

I'm pretty sure it's the same low rating as the Mc Do Boulevard Saint Germain... HOW ON EARTH CAN RAW FISH DROPPED ON COLD STICKY RICE BE AWARDED A STAR ? (and served inside a trainstation shack)

I have no problem with them awarding a sushi restaurant 3 stars. However, awarding a restaurant in a subway stations 3 stars is fucking bullshit and they would never do that for a place in Paris or NYC no matter how good the food was.

[Coligny]

On a sidenote... not all restaurant linked to rail travel share the same misery...

http://www.le-train-bleu.com

Ate there once...

/no cheezeburgers...

//le sad...

[yanpa]

Jiro Dreams of Sushi: watch the film and leave a question for the director

Watch the film Jiro Dreams of Sushi and read the director on how one taste of Jiro Ono's fabled sushi was enough to convince him the Tokyo chef deserved a documentary all his own.

Gelb will be answering your questions on Monday 14 January – post them in the comments below


My frequent family trips to Japan while growing up ultimately led to my fascination and admiration for the art of making sushi. After college, I saw BBC's Planet Earth, and immediately thought it would be great if someone made a movie like that about the world's best sushi chef. I have always felt that sushi is the most visually creative food, and a sushi chef the ultimate showman. So I embarked on a tour of Tokyo's greatest sushi restaurants with renowned critic Masuhiro Yamamoto and discovered the famed restaurant Sukiyabashi Jiro. Once I had met Chef Jiro and eaten the most delicious sushi of my life, I knew that this man would be the subject of my film.

In addition to the amazing sushi, I was intrigued by the fact that not only is he still working at 85 years old, but his sons still work for him. The son of an alcoholic father who was on his own since the age of 10, Jiro has dedicated his life to mastering his craft and providing an environment where his sons can thrive. It's a very difficult business, and to build the clientele to allow you to provide the quality that Jiro does is not so easy. I'll point to what Jiro mentions in the film, which is that 95% of the preparation happens in the kitchen before he even gets there. That's an amazing testament to what a great teacher he is. His sons have picked all of that up, and the quality of Jiro will always be there with them.

In a difficult business where fish supply is dwindling and the cost of ingredients is rising, Jiro has gained recognition and a loyal following by mastering the art of making sushi in its purest form. I had the opportunity to taste Jiro's sushi while shooting the documentary, and the experience was flawless. What sets Jiro's sushi apart from the rest? The big difference is the rice. In my opinion, a lot of sushi restaurants outside Japan – even the high-end ones – overlook the rice. Jiro's is a little more vinegary than we might be used to and served at body temperature. It is cooked at very high pressure, which allows it to be fluffy; but at the same time, each grain retains its shape. So when you eat it, you get this wonderful blend of fish and rice. Jiro has mastered it. It ends up tasting like something completely new.

...fishy tale continues...

[American Oyaji]

Have any of you seen this? It's in my Netflix queue.