Review of Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) by Jonathan Y — 25 Aug 2012

A documentary about one of the best sushi chefs in Japan. Just seeing the sushi was itself enough to watch the movie.

This review of Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) was written by Jonathan Y on 25 Aug 2012.

Jiro Dreams of Sushi has generally received very positive reviews.

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