"Even at my age, in my work... I haven't reached perfection."
-Jiro Ono
Perfection, broadly, is a state of completeness, a feeling of flawlessness. The stoics introduced the concept of perfection into ethics, describing it as harmony with nature, reason and man himself. They held such harmony - such perfection - was attainable for anyone.
Jiro Dreams of Sushi will leave you.. simply just that, dreaming, dreaming dreaming of sushi. This stunning documentary explores the inner workings of the worlds best sushi master, Jiro Ono. Witnessing such passion, determination and hard work is truly inspiring. The documentary delves into his world renowned restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro, located in the subways tunnel system on Tokyo: reservation only, seats ten guests max, only serves sushi (meat and vinegar rice), has a one-two month wait...and will cost you about $300 - $400 US Dollars.
You won’t find any sushi abominations at Sukiyabashi Jiro; no Philadelphia rolls, no sushi pizza, and no not even appetizers. Everything is served per the chef’s specifications, omakase-style. The menu changes each day just as the fish availability changes. The ingredients are the best you can find, extremely fresh and bought right from select local vendors. The preparation is careful and precise and even the portions are changed for genders so that everyone finishes each dish at precisely the same time. It reminded me of watching a conductor direct an orchestra, you almost feel as if you are there in Japan sitting at the sushi bar with the other guests.
So if you love sushi, hearing motivational and inspiring journeys and for 81 minutes, letting your mind escape into Tokyo...then this is for you. As for me, I'm going to hit up my new favorite place to get sushi in the DFW Metroplex, Hui Chuan.
Jiro Dreams of Sushi will leave you.. simply just that, dreaming, dreaming dreaming of sushi. This stunning documentary explores the inner workings of the worlds best sushi master, Jiro Ono. Witnessing such passion, determination and hard work is truly inspiring. The documentary delves into his world renowned restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro, located in the subways tunnel system on Tokyo: reservation only, seats ten guests max, only serves sushi (meat and vinegar rice), has a one-two month wait...and will cost you about $300 - $400 US Dollars.
You won’t find any sushi abominations at Sukiyabashi Jiro; no Philadelphia rolls, no sushi pizza, and no not even appetizers. Everything is served per the chef’s specifications, omakase-style. The menu changes each day just as the fish availability changes. The ingredients are the best you can find, extremely fresh and bought right from select local vendors. The preparation is careful and precise and even the portions are changed for genders so that everyone finishes each dish at precisely the same time. It reminded me of watching a conductor direct an orchestra, you almost feel as if you are there in Japan sitting at the sushi bar with the other guests.
So if you love sushi, hearing motivational and inspiring journeys and for 81 minutes, letting your mind escape into Tokyo...then this is for you. As for me, I'm going to hit up my new favorite place to get sushi in the DFW Metroplex, Hui Chuan.
I watched this and lost in translation after my parents came back from japan two days ago. and it too left me dreaming of artisan sushi!
ReplyDeleteOh, Lost in Translation is also such a GREAT movie!!! I'd love to take a vacation to Japan and see the cherry blossoms and countryside.. :)
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