About Chef Jiro Ono
Jiro Ono is a world-renowned Japanese sushi chef and owner of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a Michelin three-star restaurant in Tokyo. He is celebrated for his relentless pursuit of perfection in sushi making, his strict discipline, and his dedication to traditional Edomae-style sushi. His restaurant was the first sushi restaurant in the world to be awarded three Michelin stars.
★Awards & Recognition
3 Michelin Stars (Ongoing)Chef Timeline
Early Career
Began culinary training
Jiro Ono started working at a local restaurant at the age of seven.
1965
Opened Sukiyabashi Jiro
Sukiyabashi Jiro
Established his own sushi restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo.
2007
Awarded 3 Michelin Stars
Sukiyabashi Jiro
His restaurant became the first sushi restaurant in the world to receive the coveted three Michelin stars.
2011
Featured in 'Jiro Dreams of Sushi'
Sukiyabashi Jiro
The documentary film brought international recognition to Jiro Ono and his restaurant.
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Key Information
Jiro Ono is a world-renowned Japanese sushi chef and owner of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a Michelin three-star restaurant in Tokyo. He is celebrated for his relentless pursuit of perfection in sushi making, his strict discipline, and his dedication to traditional Edomae-style sushi. His restaurant was the first sushi restaurant in the world to be awarded three Michelin stars.
Customer Perception
Customers widely regard a visit to Sukiyabashi Jiro as a once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience, often appearing on 'bucket lists'. Reviews frequently highlight the unforgettable quality of the Omakase menu and the exceptional skill of Chef Jiro. The restaurant is perceived as exclusive and highly sought after, known for its intimate setting and the profound dedication to sushi artistry.
Cuisine Highlights
Edomae-style sushiOmakase menuSeasonal seafood
News
- An Instagram post from November 17, 2022, highlighted a visitor's unforgettable Omakase menu experience at Sukiyabashi Jiro with Three Star Michelin Sushi Chef Jiro Ono in Tokyo, emphasizing the restaurant's exclusive nature and memorable culinary offerings.
Restaurants by chef
Sukiyabashi Jiro
Iconic dishes
Omakase sushi, Nigiri sushi
Additional Details
Jiro Ono's life and work were famously documented in the 2011 documentary 'Jiro Dreams of Sushi'. His restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro, is located in a Tokyo subway station, an unassuming location for such a prestigious establishment. He is known for his extensive training regimen for apprentices, often taking a decade or more to become a skilled sushi chef under his tutelage. The restaurant's precise coordinates are 35°40'21.58"N 139°45'50.54"E.
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