One day we will ONLY DREAM of sushi…unless…

Posted: August 30, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Culture, Food Rants | Tags: , , , , | Leave a comment

My dad has been in the seafood business for a long time, as far as I can remember at least. At one time in my childhood he subscribed to a fishing magazine. It was a great resource for me as it listed, with pictures, the various types of fish that were sold on the market. So when there was an opportunity at school to conduct a research project, I jumped at the chance to research about overfishing.

Overfishing at that time when I was in elementary school was a huge issue and today, well I can only imagine. We are running out of natural fish resources, we’ve been polluting our oceans and our efforts in farmed fishing have been marred with issues. While watching the very appetizing movie, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, I salivated and admired the dedication to the craft, but near the end of the movie, Jiro lamented on the decline of fish/seafood quality and the future of sushi.

This relatively new documentary, Sushi: The Global Catch, really brings to bear the issues at hand and the bleak future for future generations to enjoy sushi. And despite my craving to eat at Kaji, I feel guilty for being part of the problem.

Sushi Porn

Posted: March 8, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Culture, Delicious | Tags: , , , , , | 3 Comments

Jiro Dreams of Sushi opens tomorrow (March 9, 2012) – but unfortunately only in the US. Regardless, I’ve been waiting for this film for quite sometime. The film follows one of the best sushi masters in the world, Jiro Ono.

I just love the minimalism in the presentation and the restaurant itself. It makes the food so much more impactful. I also can’t help but salivate when I see the piece of sushi being placed on the plate and it slowly settles and sometimes there’s a sauce that is brushed on it and just watching that sauce ooze down the sushi. Oh man I need to get me some sushi!

You’ll understand why it’s sushi porn after you watch this clip:

About the film (from the website)

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.