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Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Release Date: Mar 09, 2012
Rated: Brief Smoking and Mild Thematic Elements
Runtime: 1 hr. 21 min.
Genres: Art House/Foreign, Documentary

Synopsis

Jiro Ono is one of the most-respected and acclaimed sushi chefs in Japan. At the age of 85, he operates an exclusive sushi restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro, with a long waiting list for reservations (the restaurant has a mere ten tables and a typical meal costs $300) and a prized three-star rating from the Michelin restaurant guide. Perfecting the art of sushi has been one of Ono's obsessions since he was a young man, and filmmaker David Gelb offers a delicious look into his life and work in the documentary...more

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I Craved Sushi Afterwards by NYCRITICHICK
Having been to Tokyo over 20 times, I never even knew about this place. I was fascinated to find out that it was in the Ginza station. All I can say is, I...

Jiro Dreams of Sushi by Peneflix
There is nothing more compelling, fascinating, inspirational than watching someone excel at their passion: Julia Child in the kitchen, Bobby Fisher at a chess...