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‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi’ captures Zen-like approach of master chef

Sushi, life taken to perfection

By Ty Burr

 |  Globe Staff  

  April 06, 2012

***1/2 Jiro Dreams of Sushi This documentary about Jiro Ono, the 85-year-old Tokyo sushi chef generally acknowledged as the finest on the planet, touches on both the mysteries of gastronomic art and the human flaws that can come from the daily striving for perfection. It’s a foodie’s delight, best seen on a full stomach. In Japanese, with subtitles. (81 min., PG) (Ty Burr)

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