• 4 months ago
S4: EP01
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00:00The best culture and food documentarian of our time once said this chef made the best sushi ever.
00:06Thank you for one of the most incredible dining experiences of my life.
00:10And he wasn't wrong.
00:11Oh my god.
00:12My name is Kalady Omura, and in this video I explore five distinct styles of sushi you can enjoy in Tokyo.
00:22Before Tokyo was Tokyo, it was Edo, and that's why the sushi in Tokyo is called Edomae Sushi.
00:28This term refers to the rich seafood from Edo Bay.
00:31Did you know during the Edo era, sushi was actually considered fast food?
00:36Edomae Sushi has evolved to one of the world's most beloved cuisines.
00:42First up, we have everyday sushi at Sushi Ebisu.
00:46Sushi Ebisu, near Ebisu Station, offers standout sushi.
00:50And my favorite was this creme brulee-like egg sushi with caramelized sugar.
00:55Just look at this.
00:57Next up, we have robot sushi at Sushi Roku Roppongi.
01:01This Roppongi restaurant features a robot delivering special designer rolls and sushi.
01:07For a fun experience, check out conveyor belt sushi at Tokyo Sushi Kaido.
01:13There's nothing more fun than grabbing your sushi off the conveyor and ordering more.
01:18Now let's dive into high-end sushi at Ginza Sushi Aoki Omakase, a Michelin star restaurant.
01:25Omakase is a meal where dishes are selected by the chef.
01:29Master Sushi Chef Aoki offers sushi so exquisite,
01:33it feels like I'm actually tasting it for the first time.
01:37Finally, we visit Sushi Karaku for another Omakase experience that I will never forget.
01:44Owner and chef Togawa, who once guided Anthony Bourdain during his inaugural TV episode,
01:51stood before me, meticulously crafting the same exquisite dishes he once prepared for Bourdain.
01:57This was not only the best meal I've ever had, but also a profound cultural and educational journey.
02:04What an experience.