Yakitori, Miso Soup, Ramen, Udon, and Tonkatsu are just a few scrumptious meals originating from Japan.
Whatever your taste may be, here are a few documentaries to help fuel your appetite.
Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!
1. Jiro Dreams Of Sushi
What’s It About: Jiro Ono, the world’s greatest sushi chef in Tokyo, strives for perfection in his restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat sushi only place, located inside a Tokyo subway. An award winning eatery that becomes a destination spot for sushi lovers everywhere. Both of his sons, work for him, in hopes of maintaining the family tradition. Yoshikazu, the elder son, struggles to fill his father’s shoes as he his poised to take over the main restaurant.
Where To Watch: Hulu, Amazon Prime, Sling TV
Watch The Trailer Here:
2. Ramen Heads
What’s It About: The “King of Ramen”, Osamu Tomita, takes you on a journey to make a perfect bowl of ramen. He brings the cameras into his restaurant to share recipes, secrets and his thoughts on flavors. His passion has led to an obssession while searching for the freshest ingredients to create the perfect bowl of soup and noodles. The long history and culture of ramen is brought to the forefront, about this unique dish.
Where To Watch: Hulu
Watch The Trailer Here:
3. The Birth Of Sake
What’s It About: A small group of sake artisans live together during the winter months in Japan to preserve the ancient tradition of sake making. Part of Japan’s cultural heritage, the documenary follows the empassioned sake makers in the Ishikawa Prefecture. The movie details the tradition and history of more than a 144 year old distillery the Yoshida Brewery.
Where To Watch: Apple+, Amazon Prime
Watch The Trailer Here:
4. Miso Hungry
What’s It About: A self-proclaimed fast food junkie, actor and comedian, Craig Anderson takes a culinary voyage through Japan. The movies follows his journey for 12 weeks of him eating nothing but Japanese traditional foods and his new approach to health.
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime
Watch The Trailer Here:
5. Ants On A Shrimp
What’s It About: World renouned Chef Rene Redzepi, of Copenhagen based NOMA, relocates his staff to Tokyo. A behind the scenes look at the controlled chaos of creating a new 14-course menu for an acclaimed restaurant.
Where To Watch: Sling TV, Amazon Prime
Watch The Trailer Here:
