Sushi Chef with Satoshi Kiyokawa is a Japanese Staple in Los Angeles 

Wow I was about to comment exactly the two things you said.

I think it's always been the affluent (it's Beverly Hills, and this sushi must cost lots) ladies (esp. if they're japanese, more likely to work minimally/have more free time compared to their typically male counter parts) who have enjoyed and experienced this kind of "hipster" (I don't mean that in a derogatory way) and kinda insubstantial fine dining.

VisualiseTheFun because he is pimping

He is grateful because this man opened the doors to his success as a fish supplier. Japanese culture is based on trust as are many Asian cultures, the only way to do business with someone is to be referred by a trusted party. As for the all of the people at the sushi bar being women, he probably had to set this up with people who were good with getting filmed, they could be a group of friends, who knows...

i think thats a separate clip lol....weird editing

obviously haha, just funny

she's hot...doesn't matter

Adib TheKing

Anyone else notice it was mostly women there? I wonder why...

That's why quite a few of these episodes are done later in the afternoon/evening as you tend to have more of both sexes being free to enjoy meals. Where as this episode was done around lunch service and there are groups of girls out there that enjoy lunches during the week together.

+Anthony Sparta GO's combos average around 150, and singles are much cheaper. It's fairly budget friendly.

+Anthony Sparta It's not that expensive if you factor in its location and their cost of living. I spend money on food for the unique experience. Something like this is well worth my time.

+Anthony Sparta haha cheers :]

"budget friendly" and "150" dont mix.

+Kagarin? I did mention their singles are much cheaper, did I not? Even if you don't choose their combos, you can still have a good time without spending a whole lot.

LOL yes!

I remember they did it on the original Iron Chef show. It did look painful...

Also Ike-Jime, a quick strike to the brain.

***** Didn't know that dead fish would jump and squirm like that...

They bash the fishes heads in, killing them. Then they do the neuron blocker. Its in the spine and nerves so of course the body jumps and squirms. Does the description of what neuron blocker not tell you enough ?, it tricks the body/meat into thinking its not dead. Havent you seen videos of octopus legs moving when you pour soya sauce on it ? Theres even videos of beheaded and gutted fishes still moving and jumping just go youtube it.

+zombiTrout thats just the nerves.

I think that's mainly for presentation and entertainment purposes since the salmon has already been smoked for some time in the smoker that was shown, I believe. I could be wrong but I doubt the fish would really absorb any smoke flavor in the short time from plating to eating.

i figured i gon nd' eat that fish and its pretty gon dong good

Yeah this is a taste and style experience. If you are starving and looking for something to just gobble down it's probably unnecessary to go here. All foods have their moments.

His style is kinda different from the basic Omakase... but it's worth trying I guess

FOH

try and see for yourself!

partykrew666 I have, I hated it, it makes me sick. we have the technology and intelligence to cook, why settle for raw?

+Alvin Cornelius because it taste good

Some people are turned off by the texture. Both my mother and niece didn't like sushi when they 1st tried it, but i took the time to lead them into it slowly by starting off with the most basic "California Rolls". They don't have raw fish in them and its just to allow their tongues to get familiar with the texture. I then let them try "Shrimp Tempura, followed by Eel" which are both cooked fully but the texture of the eel is very similar to that of the raw fish. Once they were familiar with the texture i led them into rolls that had salmon or tuna in them. Now they both love sushi. I would reccomend you have an experienced Sushi eating friend take you back to a restaraunt and give it another go. If you love Cooked Fish more than likely you will love and appreciate it raw. Just a suggestion.

+Alvin Cornelius. have you had it made by a proper sushi chef? i have eaten my sushi made by a trained sushi chef feo. japan its relatively inexpensive and dwlicious but then again i live in toronto.