OHM NOM NOM.
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Last Monday was all about sushi. The art of sushi. The enjoyment of sushi. Sushi, sushi. And boy, it was quite a feast for my stomach and eyes.
Eric, his two friends, itsuka, amandier, hakuku, and I ate at Fuji for dinner, a sushi restaurant that offers all you can eat. It was delicious, they didn’t skimp out on the fish vs. rice ratio, and I think we might’ve killed their stock of salmon. Look at our 1st giant plate of sushi to the right. |D;
Afterwards, we went to watch Jiro Dreams of Sushi at the Laemmle in Pasadena. It’s a documentary of the story of Jiro Ono, an 85 year old who is considered by many to be the world’s greatest sushi chef. His restaurant only serves sushi and accommodates up to 10 people only who must be willing to shell out $300 for a 20-piece sushi meal. Reservations are to be made a month in advance. The menu changes daily depending on the day's catch. Jiro himself is hard working, a perfectionist, and shows dedication I have not seen among many (or at least in America). He works from sunrise to well after sunset. He's perpetually striving to outdo himself. He doesn't think he's learned it all despite what many others things. His routine has not changed much according to his sons. His eldest son is expected to take over the restaurant, but he is already 50 and his father shows no sign of retiring any time soon. Apparently, to be apprenticed by Jiro, it will take you a decade to learn everything and this is free of pay. Amazing.
The entire documentary was somewhat insightful in that it made me feel disappointed in myself -- I’m such a lazy ass. I need to step up my game! I learned interesting things about sushi -- like I had no idea there’s three different types of toro. I’ve just known whatever you normally get and then o-toro. I’ve also always thought the California roll was a product of American culture, not it actually came from Japan. I’m guessing it was possibly was invented for the gaijin, haha.
And...I finally know how to pronounce Laemmle! always thought it was “la-MEL,” lol. /ignoranthaha