How Master Sushi Chef Kashiba Brought Sushi to Seattle — Omakase

When sushi chef Shiro Kashiba came to Seattle nearly 50 years ago, there was none of the classic Edomae-style sushi that he loved and learned to make in Japan. Opening the first sushi counter in Seattle at the legendary restaurant Maneki, he then went on to help grow the popularity of Edomae sushi in the Pacific Northwest.

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[ast]

You always see that the most genuine and successful people say they never stop learning and are always keen to learn more even if they're on the top of their game. Amazing individual, adorable passionate old dude 😭

[onlycasual]

This is probably the best culinary series on youtube.

[vlindstrom]

PSA: Kashiba speaks perfect English. I work in the French restaurant literally underneath Sushi Kashiba and see him almost every day. Incredibly friendly and humble, runs a fantastic restaurant, treats his staff with respect and appreciation. I'll be fucking damned if anyone wants to talk shit.

[Brando]

By far, Sushi Kashiba has been the best dining experience of my life. Even had Shiro serve me one of the three times I've been there. I'd go weekly if I could. If you are ever visit Seattle, make this spot a priority. They do not do reservations in advance, only the day of.

[LifebyMikeG]

This is epic! I just went to Seattle for a shoot and filmed at Shiro's for the best sushi experience of my life. The combination of fresh local Seattle area seafood and Japanese techniques makes for the perfect sushi experience and a transportation right to homeland of sushi itself...
-Mike

[iansia]

It's a sin to not subscribe to this channel after watching this.
Truly well made.

[Yuuphonixx]

You know you're getting a quality experience if Jiro taught him. I hope this lineage continues so that the high level of excellence is preserved.

[Joonudschi]

Quote: I am consistently learning something new, and I will continue learning. This chef has a great philosophy and work ethic. I love him.

[holynapkin]

I had the honor of being served omakase by this man in this very restaurant. One of the best experiences of my life - not sure I've ever been happier.

[mybrkly]

If you enjoyed this video, you should see the documentary, “Jiro Dreams of Sushi, ”— the Jiro referenced in this video.

[jennafreek]

My husband and I went to Sushi Kashiba last year and did the Omakase. It was the most absolute freshest fish and most amazing sushi we ever had. So happy to see this video!

[Xyz]

had the pleasure to try Shiro-san's omakase last year, it was unforgettable and so worth the wait.

[hirokoby]

Shiro さん

お元気そうですね。

チェンバー ベイ でゴルフをご一緒した時のことを昨日のように覚えています。

シアトルでの益々のご活躍役をお祈りしています❗️

[SuperPtd]

Anybody else jump up when he said Jiro was his Master? Jiro-San?? That’s my dude

[cobanich]

Jiro taught him :')
Thanks Eater for one of the best food series in the world.

[khmerPradaG]

so much respect for him. Sushi Kashiba was amazing sushi and experience. you have to do the omakase

[rogemillecastillo]

Holy crap! I live in Vancouver and I just discovered this. Jiro is my ultimate wish list and this is as close to that. Driving to Seattle on the weekend...

[nigelft]

I know there maybe comments in the same vein, but I had chills when he described being a pupil of Jiro-sensei, whom many regard as being currently the greatest sushi chef alive today, especially as he was the very first sushi chef to gain Three Michelin Stars, and has kept them ever since ...

Another fun fact ... Jiro-sensei is still very much alive and well, and, at 93, is still hard at work in his restaurant ...

[SD_]

The omakase here was a top 3 dining experience of my life. I promised myself whatever they put in front of me I would eat without exception. Candidly, the salmon roe texture and overwhelming flavor was pretty tough for me to get through; had never had it before. But I mean it was 2 hours of absolute bliss at that counter. I highly recommend getting there extremely early to get seats 1 and 2 at the far end of the counter as these are Shiro-san's seats. We were in 5 & 6 and more 'dead center' and while we could see things all around the kitchen, we were never personally served by the master. Needless to say it was still absolutely off the charts considering every chef there is world class.

[jpjuli]

I watched jiro's series of sushi, he is the greatest of all