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· Ryan General
Japan’s sushi master Jiro Ono turns 100
Tokyo sushi chef Jiro Ono, founder of the world-renowned Sukiyabashi Jiro, turned 100 on Monday, marking a century of dedication to his craft. The celebrated Ginza restaurant, which became the first sushi-only venue to earn three Michelin stars in 2008, remains under his…
· Ryan General
First female sushi chef to win Michelin star keeps promise to late husband
Chizuko Kimura honored a promise to her dying husband by taking over Sushi Shunei in Paris and mastering the art of Edomae-style sushi. In March, Kimura, 54, became the first female sushi chef to earn a Michelin star, just three years after her husband’s death. Vow fulfilled:…
· Ryan General
Arizona sushi shop owner faces deportation after 21 years in US
A longtime business owner in Peoria, Arizona, is facing deportation after more than two decades of living and working in the U.S. Kelly Yu, who owns Kawaii Sushi, a well-known restaurant in the city, was detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a routine…
· Ryan General
Condom prank in Tokyo continues ‘sushi terrorism’ trend in Japan
A 16-year-old boy in Tokyo has been referred to prosecutors after allegedly posting a photo of an unwrapped condom placed in the plate collection slot of a Kura Sushi restaurant. The incident occurred on March 28 at a branch in Toshima ward. According to the Tokyo Metropolitan…
· Ryan General
Seattle sushi chain’s fortune turns to woe after influencer’s review vid sparks ‘worm’ claims
Popular sushi chain FOB Sushi Bar has temporarily closed its Seattle and Bellevue locations after a viral review by influencer Keith Lee sparked concerns about food safety. While the 28-year-old TikToker gave the establishment an overall score of 8 out of 10, viewers purportedly…
· Michelle De Pacina
Most Japanese diners prefer conveyor belt sushi restaurants, survey reveals
The 2024 Revolving Sushi Consumer Survey in Japan reveals that over 70% of participants prefer dining at conveyor belt sushi restaurants. Data shows that 70.5% favor these establishments over buying sushi from supermarkets (51.3%) or making it at home (20.2%). Younger…
· Michelle De Pacina
Police search for man who sucker-punched sushi chef outside NYC subway
Ferdianto Suwandi, a 29-year-old sushi chef from New York City, was attacked with a random sucker punch outside a Queens subway after he got off the 7 train at Woodside Station at around 4 p.m. on Oct. 11. What happened: While Suwandi was checking his phone, he was suddenly…
· Bryan Ke
The 5 best sushi spots in the US in 2024, according to Yelp
Yelp has unveiled its list of top 100 sushi spots in the U.S. for 2024. The crowd-sourced business review website explained in its post that it used several factors when choosing the restaurants in the sushi category for the list, including the total volume and ratings of…
· Bryan Ke
TikTok users worry over bill for woman’s Tokyo sushi restaurant visit
A TikTok user who visited a highly rated sushi restaurant in Tokyo that does not display prices on its menu caused concerns among viewers after she did not update viewers on the cost of the meal. Key points:
· Ryan General
Man shares wife’s heartbreaking final words after fatal sushi meal
A Montana woman expressed suffering pain and uncertainty days before she died from eating uncooked mushrooms in a sushi roll. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
SpaceX to build $14M rec center, sushi restaurant in South Texas
SpaceX is expanding its amenities in South Texas, with plans to build a sushi restaurant and a recreation center in Brownsville. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Acclaimed Tokyo sushi chef to make US debut with $1,000 omakase experience in NYC
Legendary Tokyo sushi chef Hidefumi Namba is coming to New York City next month to host a special omakase dinner experience with a door charge of $1,000 per person. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Players eat endless sushi to save the world in new Switch game ‘Sushi Soul Universe’
Tokyo-based video game publisher and developer Kusoisite has announced the release of “Sushi Soul Universe” for Nintendo Switch. Key points:
· Ryan General
‘Sushi terrorism’ leaves just one major conveyor-belt sushi chain standing in Japan
“Sushi terrorism” pranks, which involve customers licking communal soy sauce bottles and tampering with dishes, have forced nearly all major restaurant chains in Japan’s iconic conveyor-belt sushi industry to ditch their self-service models. Key points:
· Ryan General
Costco’s fresh sushi bars heading to more US stores
Freshly made sushi is headed to more Costco locations across the U.S. after a wildly successful test run at a Seattle-area warehouse. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Michelin-starred sushi restaurant in NYC criticized for offering smaller portions to women
Sushi Noz, a two-star Michelin restaurant in New York City, has gone viral after a negative review on TikTok criticized it for offering smaller portions to female patrons. The negative review: The video review by Luis Carlos Zaragoza criticized the restaurant for the practice…
· Michelle De Pacina
NYC sushi restaurant owner accuses Wegmans of stealing his concept and trade secrets
A New York City sushi restaurant owner has filed a lawsuit against Wegmans, accusing the grocery giant of stealing his restaurant concept and trade secrets. Breach of agreements: The legal action from Yuji Haraguchi claims that Wegmans, after exploring a potential business…
· Ryan General
A sushi council was just formed in the US
A trade group representing the seafood industry in the U.S. has launched a collaborative effort to raise quality and safety standards in the local sushi market. A council of sushi leaders: The National Fisheries Institute (NFI), headquartered in Reston, Virginia, announced on…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: NYC restaurant serves sushi injected with cannabis oil
A TikTok user recently shared her experience trying cannabis oil-infused sushi from New York omakase restaurant Sushi by Bou. What she’s saying: Detailing her experience, Morgan Raum, who reviews restaurants and bars on social media, says in a video uploaded to TikTok on Feb. 8…
· Ryan General
Beloved Colorado sushi spot to close after 35 years amid owner’s battle with breast cancer
After 35 years of business in Arvada, Colorado, a beloved family sushi restaurant is set to close its doors this weekend. Personal and financial struggles: Namiko Eshima, owner of Namiko’s Sushi Bar and Japanese Restaurant, announced in a heartfelt Facebook post that the…