How This Sushi Master Brought His Two-Michelin-Starred Restaurant From Japan to Hawai'i — Omakase

On this episode of Omakase, chef Takeshi Kawasaki takes us through his traditional edomae sushi process at Maru in Honolulu, Hawai'i.

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[profesercreeper]

Love how “real” he is. He doesn’t want to force his son to be a sushi chef and doesn’t want that for his grandkids either since as he said he won’t be alive.

[jun]

I was lucky enough to eat Kawasaki san’s sushi when I visited Honolulu earlier this year - I must say, it was one of the best sushi I’ve had and I’ve been to many Sushiya all over Japan.
Kawasaki san knows how to entertain his guests and I felt very comfortable enjoying his creations (some sushiya can be a bit uptight)

[RaveSault]

"I wouldn't be alive anyway"

[Proceeds to laugh]
Me: "My heart hurts..."

[saesmeunyaun]

"When people ask me if I'm proud of my son, I would typically downplay his accomplishment but I'm actually extremely proud of my son."
_Every.single.Asian.father_

[NaveenJeyaBalan]

Put an idea of sushi in his son and made him end up a michelin star chef. Amazing

[rahman]

Chef: "I won't be alive, I wouldn't know" *laughs
Me: *Smiling while secretly holding my tears*

[MrDvfdsv]

i dont find his last sentence sad since to me he comes across as a life embracing human being who is grateful and peaceful in his way of living

[bcwolters]

That pure respect for brilliant ingredients is amazing, the last few words are to cry for.

[theflyer]

"I don't mind if the legacy ends with my son, i wouldn't be alive anyway, ..I wouldn't Know..ahahaah " was sad!!! 😭😭🤲🙏 i pray you still be alive dear great master for you to witness your grandson's legend also.

[MoxieBeast]

i had insanely delicious cheap sushi last night to satisfy a craving, now this and I'm hankerin again

[tengkualiff]

7:40 damn that sounds really sad.. he really loves his passion and his family..

[yodieindrawan]

Both as a chef and as a parents, he deserves the Michelin stars

[m.by_jomaii]

The production value for this series is stellar! The focus on the food and chefs themselves is really awe inspiring. Keep it up eater!

[MehdiScent]

Great job! Great culture!!! Polite and kind people! Loves and regards from Denmark 🇩🇰

[ladraodededos]

That is labor of love and respect!
Thank you!

[thegourmetgrandadandfamily]

Wonderful Video I must people are so clever...👍👍

[carolynthornton]

IN MY VIEW
My heart smiled when he said his son called him to tell him he received a Michelin Star. His son made quite an accomplishment in his own right.

[perdomot]

OMG, this place is right by where I live. Gonna go there at my first chance.

[cherishireland]

I love the skill and dedication and sence of family.

[banlungx]

these father and son duo just get their own michelin starr left and right!!