Upon hearing at the outset of the
movie that a sushi dinner at Chef Jiro Ono’s restaurant will cost a minimum of $300, a normal reaction might be that is a ludicrous price to pay for a meal.
Yet after the movie, viewers leave eager to shell out
that much and more for the exquisitely prepared sushi. This restaurant is
housed underground in a subway station in Japan, yet is regarded as the
best sushi in the world with three Michelin stars for proof. The documentary reveals the extraordinary care that goes into making each and every
piece of sushi. From the trip to the fish market in which each fish is bought
from a respective expert to the rice from a connoisseur, no expense is spared
in the purchase of ingredients. Furthermore, the rigorous training period that
each chef undergoes to work in the restaurant with an apprenticeship of ten
years shows the standard of preparation.
In addition to some mouthwatering
pictures of sushi, this film also provided some food for thought. The film
highlights the problem of too much fishing that is causing a scarcity and even
absence of some fish.
Overall,
a wonderful film that left me wanting to venture to Japan!
But in the meantime to satisfy the sushi craving that this
movie is sure to create, check out some of the Eater.com picks for best sushi
in NYC.
http://ny.eater.com/archives/2012/08/10_nyc_sushi_omakases_to_have_before_you_die.php