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See the Preview for Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Season 15 Episode 6 | 29s

Jiro Dreams of Sushi is the story of 85-year-old Jiro Ono, owner and meticulous chef of a tiny Tokyo sushi restaurant. Despite humble appearances, it’s the first of its kind to be awarded a prestigious three-star Michelin review, and sushi lovers around the world call months in advance for a reservation. The film is an elegant meditation on work, family, and the art of perfection.

Extras
Forget toast and cereal—this is how India does breakfast.
Which store-bought butter chicken is actually the best?
Try scrumptious Indian-Mexican dishes as South Asian flavors become more popular in America.
One of the best pizzas in America, according to The New York Times.
Global Black liberation movements converge in 1960s Montreal.
Kerala cuisine might be India’s best-kept secret—and most Americans have never tried it.
It’s not just about what’s on the plate—it’s about the journeys behind it.
What does it take for an Indian restaurant to earn a Michelin star—for the first time in Chicago?
Follow the creation of an exhibition honoring Black and queer culture that blends vogue and AI.
Filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura honors his father, Robert A. Nakamura, and their shared legacy.