Jiro Dreams of Sushi follows Jiro Ono, one of the worlds greatest sushi chefs, at his little three-star Michelin sushi bar located in a Tokyo subway. It´s one of the better documentaries I´ve seen. I come to love Jiro´s sense of humour which shines through his somewhat very formal behaviour. As the synopsis gives you, this is an meditative experience seeing this film. The music, the slow-motion scenes and the attention to details leave you with a tranquil feeling. Just seeing Jiro´s son riding his bike after a visit to the fish market is such a moment.

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 three-star Michelin Guide rating, 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.

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 as a loving yet complicated father.