Jiro Dreams of Sushi

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Did a quick search and didn't find any posts about this film, so I thought I'd do you all the favour of putting you on to this documentary.



This is one of the most inspiring pieces of work I've ever seen. I wish I loved ANYTHING as much as this man loves sushi. The cinematography is fantastic, and the underlying messages of family and tradition are beautiful. You don't have to be a foodie to enjoy this. I typically don't like to hype films this much but please watch this so I can finally have someone to discuss this with.
*cue the forever alone gifs*
 
this was an awesome documentary. jiro's dedication to his craft is pretty remarkable. i'd love to eat at this restaurant one day, but it costs $300+ for 20 pieces of sushi depending on the menu that day. for sushi lovers, this is a must watch, he makes the sushi look like a work of art.
 
i don't even eat sushi (tempura all day baby), but i liked the flick. like you said, his passion is inspiring. i wish i could do something that i loved until my 80s. i wish i could go to one of them fish markets in japan.

i kinda felt sorry for the oldest son, even tho he seems to legit like his position. i got the impression that he felt he "had" to follow his fathers footsteps, as that is what was expected of him. while his younger brother got to carve out his own identity w/ his spot.
 
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no way! i just watched this like a couple of weeks ago. thought it was pretty cool, hoping it would be a little more informative about the actual food though
 
23kickz said:
this was an awesome documentary. jiro's dedication to his craft is pretty remarkable. i'd love to eat at this restaurant one day, but it costs $300+ for 20 pieces of sushi depending on the menu that day. for sushi lovers, this is a must watch, he makes the sushi look like a work of art.
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The way he set up the restaurant really got me
especially the attention to detail... when he said he even angled the sushi to fit the person's dominant hand... got damn.


cocotaso1 said:
i don't even eat sushi (tempura all day baby), but i liked the flick. like you said, his passion is inspiring. i wish i could do something that i loved until my 80s. i wish i could go to one of them fish markets in japan.
i kinda felt sorry for the oldest son, even tho he seems to legit like his position. i got the impression that he felt he "had" to follow his fathers footsteps, as that is what was expected of him. while his younger brother got to carve out his own identity w/ his spot.
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I feel you, but a part of me thinks I wish I had a father that guided me into a profession like that. At the end of the day, the legacy is all his, and they gave him a lot of credit in the end.
 
The documentary was amazing. It goes to show you how the Japanese culture is bent on hard work and discipline. Jiro has spent way over 10,000 hours creating various Japanese dishes. He is a true master of his craft.
 
Anybody know what he was actually brushing the sushi with? It looked too thick to be just a normal type of soy sauce.
 
sixzerofour said:
Anybody know what he was actually brushing the sushi with? It looked too thick to be just a normal type of soy sauce.
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It's common to be soy sauce, but some places in Japan have different ingredients mixed into their soy sauce. Maybe it's Jiro's own blend. Enjoyed the documentary.
 
man such a great documentary, its crazy how u gotta train for 10 years in order for them to let you make the egg sushi.
 
His sushi is perfection. Attention to detail, the best and fresh sushi served everyday, and the dining experience is worth it.

One day...
 
Loved the documentary. The O-toro nigiri (fatty tuna) close-up made me weak.

For all your Anthony Bourdain fans, here is Tony's experience dining at Jiro's.



I'm in the Japanese Koi Fish business and it is mind blowing how many different breeds/variations the Niigata people have been able develop with generations of selective mating and culling. Japan's attention to detail is well respected.
 
Saw this in theaters and watched again on Netflix. It's a great documentary with a GREAT score, slow-motion sushi making never looked so epic :lol:
 
wcghost said:
Loved the documentary. The O-toro nigiri (fatty tuna) close-up made me weak.
For all your Anthony Bourdain fans, here is Tony's experience dining at Jiro's.

I'm in the Japanese Koi Fish business and it is mind blowing how many different breeds/variations the Niigata people have been able develop with generations of selective mating and culling. Japan's attention to detail is well respected.
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Are you familiar with Japan's Seafood market? I've been wondering how badly the industry got hit since the earthquake/radiation. I travelled to Japan like 3 years ago and it'd be a damn shame if some of the dishes I tried are no longer available.
 
loved the documentary. saw it in the theaters.
on my last trip to ginza, i was eating at a kobe beef steakhouse and the chef said that there are better sushi places for cheaper prices than jiro. not sure if he was jelly or not.
 
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