Originally Posted by
DHalltheway
You do know that the chef speaking english at Jiro RH isn't the son right? It is a sous sushi chef (if there is such a thing). Was told that by the sous chef when I asked if the son could make me a few pieces. Jiro is real nice, but there are plenty of other good ones in Ginza. Sometimes I find that the company you are with is more important than the chef. Plus several times, I met real interesting people who you just click with. The most memorable one was when a chef was teaching 4 of us (1 stranger) the proper way to eat sushi with our fingers.
Yeah, like for instance, instead of having dinner at the Oak door, I would go to Ebisu and have lunch at the chateau
. But that said, I am way more daring in trying new sushi places, than I am eating western food in Tokyo.
Yeah, I realize he is the sous chef, but he's a super nice guy and enjoyable to talk to. Loves to educate you on sushi and the likes. Agreed that the company is the most important - always!! Can make up for everything else!
Um, my friend, even lunch at Robuchon's chateau in Ebisu is going to be far more expensive that a few dishes at Oak Door!! But I salute your fantastic taste!!