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Watched Jiro Dreams of Sushi last night
Posted on 7/5/13 at 2:08 pm
Posted on 7/5/13 at 2:08 pm
Movie got me to thinking about where the BEST sushi is in the US.
New York? California?
Any idea where one could dine in a similar style to Jiro's little sushi joint?
I highly recommend this documentary to anyone who really enjoys sushi.
New York? California?
Any idea where one could dine in a similar style to Jiro's little sushi joint?
I highly recommend this documentary to anyone who really enjoys sushi.
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Posted on 7/5/13 at 2:23 pm to CT
Sushi Yasuda in NYC.
I will tell you that a local New Orleans sushi chef is among the best I've had anywhere. I tell him to make me whatever he wants and he knocks it out the park every time. I'm not going to say who because he already has a rockstar following. I can't wait until he gets his own place.
I will tell you that a local New Orleans sushi chef is among the best I've had anywhere. I tell him to make me whatever he wants and he knocks it out the park every time. I'm not going to say who because he already has a rockstar following. I can't wait until he gets his own place.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 2:31 pm to CT
Isn't this on netflix? I've heard about this about 6 times on here now and have never taken the time to check it out. I might have to now. Is it all about his sushi making? or is it more backstory and whatnot? If its an hour and a half of just sushi making and action shots, that'd be awesome
Posted on 7/5/13 at 2:35 pm to CT
I've seen it and thought it was great. Though I admit that aside from the obviously-fantastic quality fish he has access to, I don't know what makes his the best.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 2:36 pm to Brettesaurus Rex
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Isn't this on netflix?
Yes
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Is it all about his sushi making?
Yes. He's been doing it for 70 years.
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If its an hour and a half of just sushi making and action shots
A lot of it is but it also shows the fish market and tells about his family. The Tuna auctions are pretty cool to watch. Both of his sons are following in his footsteps. He also has apprentices that work for him for 10 years.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 2:44 pm to CT
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Jiro Dreams of Sushi
SUCH a good documentary. Funny.. I was just talking about it last night.
This post was edited on 7/5/13 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 7/5/13 at 2:53 pm to Fun Bunch
Wasabi Lobby in NYC is my favorite sushi place, has to be up there in the top #5 US, i've eaten at Sushi Samba and Nobu and Wasabi Lobby is better.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 2:55 pm to CT
Matsuhisa in Aspen, CO.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 2:56 pm to Fun Bunch
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I will tell you that a local New Orleans sushi chef is among the best I've had anywhere. I tell him to make me whatever he wants and he knocks it out the park every time. I'm not going to say who because he already has a rockstar following.
Well, that's pretty chickenshit of you.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 3:02 pm to Y.A. Tittle
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Well, that's pretty chickenshit of you.
Tough.
His end of the sushi bar is always packed, the other end not at all. He's already well known and popular.
When he opens his own place, I'll be the first to let everyone know.
He really wants to open a place in the Bywater that is small and basically a tasting menu. You don't order, he orders for you. No crunchy rolls. But he doesn't think it will work in this market, so it will probably be slightly more generic...if he ever gets the money.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 3:05 pm to Powerman
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If I had to guess Urasawa in Beverly Hills is probably the clear cut #1 place in the United States.
LINK
The first pic is of a table of four's bill. No Sake... $1600 no thanks
Posted on 7/5/13 at 3:10 pm to The Levee
Just decided I'm gonna consume so much Sashimi tonight that I might get mercury poisoning. It'll be worth it.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 4:19 pm to Fun Bunch
We had a chef like that at the place that was near Sake Cafe on Magazine, I think it was called Raw (it had a dark marble facade). We sat in front of him and he made us a complete anniversary dinner. Dude was, I'm sure still is, a master. Sauces with every roll, blow torch...you name it, he hit it out of the park. Changed our opinions of what a good sushi chef is in one sitting.
We're still looking to see where he ended up.
We're still looking to see where he ended up.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 4:22 pm to CT
Don't forget the veggie nigiri...it goes great with straight sashimi. Egg (tomago), avocado, inari (strange tofu thing), asparagus...the egg is insanely good.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 4:45 pm to The Levee
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The first pic is of a table of four's bill. No Sake... $1600 no thanks
Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't pay that either
But Jiro's place is just as expensive
Posted on 7/5/13 at 5:01 pm to Gaston
quote:I could understand that. But if I recall the movie in the OP, he doesn't do any sauces or anything even interesting. Just cuts the fresh fish, sets it on top of some rice, and paints it with some type of oil.
Sauces with every roll, blow torch...you name it, he hit it out of the park. Changed our opinions of what a good sushi chef is in one sitting.
I don't doubt it's very good, I just struggled to figure out why Jiro was so much better of a chef than any other chef that had access to the same fish.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 5:03 pm to NaturalBeam
You must have missed the part where he sprinkles some crack in the rice.
Now I want some sushi.
Now I want some sushi.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 6:10 pm to Gaston
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Sauces with every roll,
Jiro didn't make any/many rolls if I recall. It was mostly nigiri.
I think America has bastardized sushi to an extent because of all of these "rolls."
Posted on 7/5/13 at 8:12 pm to CT
quote:It's just a different style, really. Don't get me wrong, though... imitation crab sticks, cucumbers, rice, and a mayonnaise-based sauce are more than just a difference of style. In many parts of the country, though, rolls are a necessity because of the lack of access to top ingredients.
I think America has bastardized sushi to an extent because of all of these "rolls."
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