You don't need to be a foodie to appreciate this charming documentary, which delves in to the life and work of Tokyo sushi master Jiro Ono.
Charting his rise to near-legendary status via interviews and fly-on-the-wall observation, it captures his endless quest for perfection; aged 85, he refuses to call it a day (“You have to fall in love with your work,” he barks.“Never complain about your job”).
Director David Gelb rustles up some tasty dressing: measured pacing, an elegant soundtrack (by the likes of Philip Glass) and suitably edible cinematography.
It’s a simple tale, but one to savour.
