1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:11,959 --> 00:00:16,083 (Japanese drums beating, men chanting) 4 00:00:19,333 --> 00:00:21,500 (alarm sounding) 5 00:00:39,250 --> 00:00:41,333 (pan sizzling) 6 00:00:59,125 --> 00:01:01,875 (speaking Spanish) 7 00:02:17,542 --> 00:02:20,083 Let's go, mi amor. 8 00:02:24,208 --> 00:02:26,708 (beeping) 9 00:04:34,417 --> 00:04:37,083 Honey? Wake up. 10 00:04:37,083 --> 00:04:40,208 Time for school. 11 00:04:52,917 --> 00:04:54,583 Are you feeling okay? 12 00:04:54,583 --> 00:04:57,125 I'm okay, Ma. 13 00:04:57,125 --> 00:05:00,375 Learn something new, okay? 14 00:05:19,291 --> 00:05:20,875 (grunts) 15 00:05:24,208 --> 00:05:27,458 (speaking Spanish) 16 00:06:47,625 --> 00:06:49,125 Spare change? 17 00:06:49,125 --> 00:06:52,792 Anything would be much appreciated. 18 00:06:57,917 --> 00:07:00,250 God bless you. 19 00:07:42,708 --> 00:07:44,708 Hey, I need you to close tonight. 20 00:07:44,708 --> 00:07:47,583 Uh, Sergio, I have to pick up my daughter. 21 00:08:35,583 --> 00:08:38,750 (engine stalling) 22 00:08:42,166 --> 00:08:44,000 (stalling) 23 00:08:47,000 --> 00:08:49,250 Can I get some mangos? 24 00:08:49,250 --> 00:08:52,083 I'll take some of her mangos. 25 00:09:00,917 --> 00:09:02,750 (stalling) 26 00:09:06,542 --> 00:09:08,667 Come on, come on, come on. 27 00:09:11,250 --> 00:09:13,041 Thanks, princesa. 28 00:09:16,333 --> 00:09:18,834 (grunting) 29 00:09:23,959 --> 00:09:26,834 Give me the money. 30 00:09:30,625 --> 00:09:32,458 Open up the cooler. 31 00:09:36,083 --> 00:09:37,458 (grunting) 32 00:09:40,625 --> 00:09:43,458 Dump it out! 33 00:09:46,542 --> 00:09:49,708 Stay on the ground! Don't look up! 34 00:09:49,708 --> 00:09:51,834 I'll shoot you in the damn face. 35 00:09:51,834 --> 00:09:53,875 Got it. 36 00:09:58,959 --> 00:10:02,166 (speaking Spanish) 37 00:11:04,208 --> 00:11:07,792 Mija, you're still awake. 38 00:11:23,458 --> 00:11:26,583 How did you say you hurt your face again? 39 00:11:26,583 --> 00:11:31,542 The cart rolled right up the back of the curb 40 00:11:31,542 --> 00:11:35,917 and-- right in the face. 41 00:11:35,917 --> 00:11:39,208 And it hit your leg too? 42 00:11:39,208 --> 00:11:41,208 It's heavy, honey. 43 00:11:41,208 --> 00:11:44,333 Almost landed right on top of me. 44 00:11:44,333 --> 00:11:46,917 Stupid cart. 45 00:11:46,917 --> 00:11:50,625 We're giving it up anyways. 46 00:11:52,500 --> 00:11:54,166 Come here. 47 00:12:21,041 --> 00:12:24,375 (radio playing Spanish music) 48 00:12:27,208 --> 00:12:30,125 Hello, Pedro! Hola, Jorge. 49 00:12:30,125 --> 00:12:33,000 (whispers in Spanish) 50 00:12:33,000 --> 00:12:35,333 Hey, you want to see my new dog? 51 00:12:35,333 --> 00:12:38,500 Look at the baby. She's just a baby, yeah. 52 00:12:38,500 --> 00:12:40,250 Hey, I got beer. 53 00:12:40,250 --> 00:12:43,000 Mmm. Ah! Okay. 54 00:12:45,375 --> 00:12:48,667 (Lydia laughing) 55 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:53,875 Juana, I swear this is the best carne asada. 56 00:12:53,875 --> 00:12:56,542 You could buy your own taco truck. 57 00:12:56,542 --> 00:12:58,500 You'd make a fortune. 58 00:12:58,500 --> 00:13:01,834 You've got talent, Juana. 59 00:13:19,625 --> 00:13:21,625 Juana? 60 00:13:21,625 --> 00:13:24,250 A customer complained about weights on the floor. 61 00:13:24,250 --> 00:13:26,667 We wouldn't want someone tripping over one of these things 62 00:13:26,667 --> 00:13:29,708 and filing a lawsuit, all right? 63 00:15:24,333 --> 00:15:27,333 (all shouting in Japanese) 64 00:15:46,959 --> 00:15:49,583 Konnichi wa. How many? 65 00:15:49,583 --> 00:15:53,166 I'd like to apply for the help-wanted position. 66 00:15:53,166 --> 00:15:55,625 Do you have experience working in a kitchen? 67 00:15:55,625 --> 00:15:56,834 Yes, lots. 68 00:15:56,834 --> 00:15:59,583 Ah, it's very busy right now. 69 00:15:59,583 --> 00:16:01,083 But you come back, uh... 70 00:16:01,083 --> 00:16:04,750 at Thursday at 9:00 AM for interview. 71 00:16:04,750 --> 00:16:07,750 Does the job have medical benefits? 72 00:16:07,750 --> 00:16:10,208 Yes, after three months. 73 00:16:11,708 --> 00:16:14,000 For sure. Yeah. 74 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:15,708 I can be here. 75 00:16:15,708 --> 00:16:18,250 Thanks. Thank you. 76 00:16:19,792 --> 00:16:22,375 (speaking Spanish) 77 00:18:31,166 --> 00:18:34,417 Juana: Yes, I will do very well as the assistant cook. 78 00:18:34,417 --> 00:18:36,708 It's the assistant to the cooks. 79 00:18:36,708 --> 00:18:38,250 Cooks? More than one? 80 00:18:38,250 --> 00:18:41,959 Oh, yes! Three sushi chefs and one cooks in the kitchen. 81 00:18:41,959 --> 00:18:44,834 You will work exclusively in the kitchen. 82 00:18:44,834 --> 00:18:46,917 Sure, no problem. 83 00:18:46,917 --> 00:18:49,542 Let's see. 84 00:18:49,542 --> 00:18:53,083 Ju-ana? Sorry, it's "Juana." 85 00:18:53,083 --> 00:18:54,875 Ah, Juana. 86 00:18:54,875 --> 00:18:58,166 You worked in many restaurant. 87 00:18:58,166 --> 00:18:59,750 Uh, any Japanese? 88 00:18:59,750 --> 00:19:03,542 Yes, many. Lucia's-- 89 00:19:03,542 --> 00:19:06,041 well, that's an Italian restaurant. 90 00:19:06,041 --> 00:19:08,750 Um, well, mostly Mexican restaurants, 91 00:19:08,750 --> 00:19:10,834 but no-- no Japanese. 92 00:19:10,834 --> 00:19:13,000 But you have worked a lot with fish? 93 00:19:13,000 --> 00:19:14,959 Yes, lots! Scale and de-bone. 94 00:19:14,959 --> 00:19:16,959 Halibut, catfish, red snapper, 95 00:19:16,959 --> 00:19:20,708 trout, shellfish, prawns, shrimp. 96 00:19:20,708 --> 00:19:22,875 Mostly frying fish. Ah, no frying fish here. 97 00:19:22,875 --> 00:19:25,875 Lots of tempuras, though. Tempu-- 98 00:19:25,875 --> 00:19:28,667 Some of the job will also be taking out the trash, 99 00:19:28,667 --> 00:19:30,458 doing dishes and mopping, 100 00:19:30,458 --> 00:19:33,417 helping the busboy. Is that okay? 101 00:19:33,417 --> 00:19:34,917 Yes. 102 00:19:36,750 --> 00:19:39,750 We don't usually hire woman for the kitchen 103 00:19:39,750 --> 00:19:42,041 because they have to lift the pots of hot water 104 00:19:42,041 --> 00:19:44,166 and the bags of rice are 50 lbs. 105 00:19:44,166 --> 00:19:48,000 My daughter is 52 lbs and I can carry her for hours. 106 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:50,375 If I cannot do it, you can fire me on the spot. 107 00:19:50,375 --> 00:19:52,000 I won't be offended. 108 00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:54,667 Give me your biggest bag of rice. 109 00:19:54,667 --> 00:19:57,792 I can show you right now. 110 00:19:59,000 --> 00:20:01,583 Can you start tomorrow? 111 00:20:01,583 --> 00:20:04,250 Yes. 112 00:20:07,417 --> 00:20:08,875 'Morning, Brenda. 113 00:20:08,875 --> 00:20:11,333 I'm allergic to the cleansers here. 114 00:20:11,333 --> 00:20:13,625 Bad headaches. I'm sorry, I gotta quit. 115 00:20:13,625 --> 00:20:15,959 I only had this uniform for a couple of months. 116 00:20:15,959 --> 00:20:19,959 I'm donating it to the gym. Can you mail me my paycheck? 117 00:20:24,708 --> 00:20:26,708 This is where all the other food is cooked. 118 00:20:26,708 --> 00:20:29,458 Tempura, teriyaki, miso soup and so forth. 119 00:20:29,458 --> 00:20:31,625 This is Victor. This is Billy. 120 00:20:31,625 --> 00:20:34,291 And this is our lead sushi chef, Aki. 121 00:20:34,291 --> 00:20:37,834 Hey, Ju-ana, welcome. Hola, mi amor. 122 00:20:37,834 --> 00:20:40,250 You know, it's about time we had some nice scenery. 123 00:20:40,250 --> 00:20:41,750 It's like San Quentin in here. 124 00:20:41,750 --> 00:20:43,375 Ah, settle down. 125 00:20:43,375 --> 00:20:47,083 Let's move on. You can start with the pile of dishes there. 126 00:20:47,083 --> 00:20:50,125 Nice to meet you, Aki. 127 00:21:13,166 --> 00:21:15,792 Hey, Billy, we need more cabbage. 128 00:21:15,792 --> 00:21:18,375 I got five more bentos to fill. 129 00:21:20,250 --> 00:21:22,333 Hey, Ju-ana, come over here. 130 00:21:22,333 --> 00:21:24,083 It's Juana. Huh? 131 00:21:24,083 --> 00:21:26,417 Juana. Oh, sorry. Juana. 132 00:21:29,125 --> 00:21:32,667 Slice them just like this. 133 00:21:34,291 --> 00:21:36,625 Sure, no problem. 134 00:21:44,041 --> 00:21:47,959 Hey, forget the dishes today. We'll keep you on food prep. 135 00:21:47,959 --> 00:21:50,041 Can I bring my own knives in? 136 00:21:50,041 --> 00:21:52,083 Sure. 137 00:21:54,542 --> 00:21:58,291 Hey, can you come in 30 minutes earlier tomorrow morning? 138 00:21:58,291 --> 00:22:01,417 I can. Good. 139 00:22:31,375 --> 00:22:34,750 I have worked with lots of Spanish-speaking people 140 00:22:34,750 --> 00:22:36,583 over the years. 141 00:22:36,583 --> 00:22:39,458 So I have to learn some Spanish to communicate. 142 00:22:39,458 --> 00:22:41,792 (door buzzing) 143 00:22:41,792 --> 00:22:45,583 Good. That's the fish truck. 144 00:22:45,583 --> 00:22:48,708 Here is what we are getting today. 145 00:22:48,708 --> 00:22:51,083 I will show you how I select the freshest fish. 146 00:22:51,083 --> 00:22:53,708 If you don't know how to, they're going to select it for you. 147 00:22:53,708 --> 00:22:56,417 You don't want them selecting your fish. 148 00:23:03,083 --> 00:23:06,458 Okay, your finger should not leave a dent. Nice and firm. 149 00:23:06,458 --> 00:23:09,750 And the eyes should be clear, not cloudy. 150 00:23:09,750 --> 00:23:13,458 And check under the gills to see if it's too dark. 151 00:23:13,458 --> 00:23:15,792 The fins are broken. 152 00:23:15,792 --> 00:23:19,667 Yeah, that's also bad. 153 00:23:19,667 --> 00:23:22,834 Hey, what are you trying to sell our new employee? 154 00:23:27,708 --> 00:23:29,375 Tako. 155 00:23:29,375 --> 00:23:32,291 Ah. Like a taco? 156 00:23:32,291 --> 00:23:35,458 Yeah, I guess so. 157 00:23:37,291 --> 00:23:40,583 Okay, let's move the stuff inside. 158 00:23:45,500 --> 00:23:49,500 Aki: Lunch! Lunch is served. 159 00:24:27,708 --> 00:24:29,875 Try it. 160 00:24:29,875 --> 00:24:32,917 I-- I've tried those once before. 161 00:24:32,917 --> 00:24:34,375 They're okay. 162 00:24:34,375 --> 00:24:37,041 Where did you try it? 163 00:24:37,041 --> 00:24:39,041 The supermarket. 164 00:24:41,083 --> 00:24:46,208 So you've never had good sushi? Fresh sushi? 165 00:24:47,834 --> 00:24:49,917 Okay. 166 00:25:10,041 --> 00:25:12,625 Hold them like this. 167 00:25:21,667 --> 00:25:26,417 It's okay to use your hands. I-- I got it. Got it. 168 00:25:40,458 --> 00:25:43,250 That was amazing. 169 00:25:44,834 --> 00:25:47,041 Can I have another? 170 00:26:54,500 --> 00:26:56,000 Mmm? 171 00:27:09,583 --> 00:27:14,417 Now slice all of these cucumber just like this 172 00:27:14,417 --> 00:27:17,959 and store them in the fridge here below. 173 00:27:17,959 --> 00:27:19,208 Sure. 174 00:27:23,625 --> 00:27:26,542 Wait, let me see your knife. 175 00:27:32,166 --> 00:27:34,291 Yeah, this can work. 176 00:27:34,291 --> 00:27:37,917 But maybe you want to upgrade to a nice carbon steel later. 177 00:27:52,917 --> 00:27:54,583 (firing) 178 00:27:58,250 --> 00:27:59,834 (firing) 179 00:27:59,834 --> 00:28:03,750 (speaking Spanish) 180 00:29:30,667 --> 00:29:33,166 "Ebi," shrimp. 181 00:29:33,166 --> 00:29:35,291 Shrimp. 182 00:29:35,291 --> 00:29:37,917 "Tako," octopus. 183 00:29:37,917 --> 00:29:40,458 Tako, octopus. 184 00:29:40,458 --> 00:29:44,333 "Tamago," eggs. 185 00:29:44,333 --> 00:29:47,208 (whispering) Tamago, eggs. 186 00:29:47,208 --> 00:29:50,667 (whispering continues) 187 00:29:50,667 --> 00:29:52,500 Arigatou gozaimashita. 188 00:29:52,500 --> 00:29:54,291 Thank you. 189 00:30:30,458 --> 00:30:33,542 Wait. Put it down. 190 00:30:33,542 --> 00:30:35,750 But it's already in my chopsticks. 191 00:30:35,750 --> 00:30:37,792 Please. 192 00:30:40,208 --> 00:30:43,917 First, mix some wasabi and soy sauce together. 193 00:30:54,750 --> 00:30:57,250 But don't make it look like guacamole dip. 194 00:30:57,250 --> 00:30:59,417 You just need very little. 195 00:31:02,875 --> 00:31:05,792 And now you dip it. 196 00:31:07,041 --> 00:31:09,583 And eat it. 197 00:31:12,166 --> 00:31:13,917 Mm-hmm. 198 00:31:21,375 --> 00:31:23,375 Mmm. Mmm. 199 00:31:23,375 --> 00:31:26,792 It's so smooth, so... 200 00:31:33,291 --> 00:31:34,834 It's sticky. 201 00:31:34,834 --> 00:31:36,875 It's vinegared rice. 202 00:31:36,875 --> 00:31:39,166 Yeah, it's very good. 203 00:31:39,166 --> 00:31:41,542 (all laughing) 204 00:31:46,417 --> 00:31:49,959 It's not "very good," it's vinegared. 205 00:32:04,792 --> 00:32:08,250 (TV playing in Spanish) 206 00:32:08,250 --> 00:32:10,333 (door closes) 207 00:32:11,792 --> 00:32:14,000 I have a little surprise. 208 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:17,959 Oh, what you got there? Lydia: I'm starving. 209 00:32:17,959 --> 00:32:20,792 I think you're gonna like this. 210 00:32:20,792 --> 00:32:25,875 But first, you have to be open to something different. 211 00:32:33,458 --> 00:32:38,000 Um, I see rice. 212 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:40,125 Um... what is it? 213 00:32:40,125 --> 00:32:43,041 That's what they call "sooshi," mi amor. 214 00:32:43,041 --> 00:32:45,166 Yes, it's muy delicioso. 215 00:32:45,166 --> 00:32:47,542 This is the food at Mommy's restaurant. 216 00:32:47,542 --> 00:32:48,917 It's Japanese. 217 00:32:48,917 --> 00:32:53,208 This is the California roll, the spicy tuna roll, 218 00:32:53,208 --> 00:32:55,041 the raider roll, 219 00:32:55,041 --> 00:32:59,291 and that one-- that one is the rock 'n' roll. 220 00:32:59,291 --> 00:33:01,041 Ooh! What's a rock 'n' roll? 221 00:33:01,041 --> 00:33:05,041 It's-- it's really yummy. You will like it. 222 00:33:05,041 --> 00:33:07,000 Well, what's in it? 223 00:33:07,000 --> 00:33:11,792 Uh, it's, um, barbecued eel. 224 00:33:11,792 --> 00:33:13,333 Eel? Eel? 225 00:33:13,333 --> 00:33:15,125 Aw, that's gross. 226 00:33:15,125 --> 00:33:17,500 Really, honey, you will love it. 227 00:33:17,500 --> 00:33:21,166 Um, is that dinner? 228 00:33:21,166 --> 00:33:24,583 Go on, try it. It won't kill you... 229 00:33:24,583 --> 00:33:27,166 right away. 230 00:33:27,166 --> 00:33:31,417 No, it's just crab and tuna, mostly. 231 00:33:31,417 --> 00:33:33,041 And the tuna is cooked? 232 00:33:33,041 --> 00:33:35,083 No. 233 00:33:35,083 --> 00:33:37,583 Try it! No, I don't like that stuff. 234 00:33:37,583 --> 00:33:40,917 I got some tacos in the refrigerator. 235 00:33:40,917 --> 00:33:43,583 Fine. More for us. 236 00:33:43,583 --> 00:33:48,500 Here is some soy sauce for you to dip it in. 237 00:33:48,500 --> 00:33:52,583 Put a little bit of this green stuff. It's called wasabi. 238 00:33:52,583 --> 00:33:54,208 Wa-who? 239 00:33:54,208 --> 00:33:57,291 Wasabi. Wa-sa-bi. 240 00:33:57,291 --> 00:33:59,583 It's like Tapatío. 241 00:34:02,708 --> 00:34:05,125 Yeah, that's-- uh... 242 00:34:05,125 --> 00:34:09,208 That's-- that's too much. 243 00:34:10,667 --> 00:34:12,458 Mmm. 244 00:34:43,625 --> 00:34:46,750 Woman: Arigatou gozaimashita. 245 00:34:58,250 --> 00:35:02,917 (waitress, chefs shouting in Japanese) 246 00:35:19,291 --> 00:35:21,542 Juana? Yes, ma'am? 247 00:35:21,542 --> 00:35:24,250 Mr. Yoshida is here. Look sharp. 248 00:35:24,250 --> 00:35:26,375 Yes, ma'am. 249 00:35:56,208 --> 00:35:58,041 What is this? 250 00:35:58,041 --> 00:36:00,708 Chicken teriyaki, Mr. Yoshida. 251 00:36:00,708 --> 00:36:02,583 Of course it is. 252 00:36:02,583 --> 00:36:05,250 Where's the ginger rose? 253 00:36:05,250 --> 00:36:07,750 Who made this? Juana, sir. 254 00:36:07,750 --> 00:36:10,125 Juana? 255 00:36:13,750 --> 00:36:16,875 Mr. Yoshida, this is your new employee, Juana. 256 00:36:16,875 --> 00:36:18,959 Juana, this is Mr. Yoshida. 257 00:36:18,959 --> 00:36:22,041 Make sure she knows to prepare the ginger rose. 258 00:36:22,041 --> 00:36:24,291 Yes, sir. Hayaku. 259 00:36:24,291 --> 00:36:27,250 That means hurry. Yes, Mr. Yoshida. 260 00:36:31,375 --> 00:36:34,417 Everybody gets initiated at some point. 261 00:36:53,417 --> 00:36:55,959 I want mangos! 262 00:37:15,458 --> 00:37:18,542 (speaking Spanish) 263 00:37:41,917 --> 00:37:44,500 Why aren't you selling fruit? 264 00:38:01,583 --> 00:38:03,166 Art and Wine Festivals? 265 00:38:10,500 --> 00:38:13,000 Even your daughter knows how to make rice. 266 00:38:13,000 --> 00:38:15,041 I don't know how to make rice. 267 00:38:58,250 --> 00:39:00,333 (door buzzing) 268 00:39:00,333 --> 00:39:02,125 Aquí. 269 00:39:06,333 --> 00:39:09,291 (door buzzing) 270 00:39:31,959 --> 00:39:36,583 Sorry I'm late. My car got broken into. 271 00:39:40,792 --> 00:39:42,792 Did you do this? 272 00:39:42,792 --> 00:39:46,125 I thought you might need some help. 273 00:39:50,583 --> 00:39:53,208 Thanks, Juana. 274 00:39:59,625 --> 00:40:02,166 Eight parts rice vinegar, four parts sugar, 275 00:40:02,166 --> 00:40:03,834 one part sea salt. 276 00:40:03,834 --> 00:40:06,041 Eight, four, one. Okay? 277 00:40:10,458 --> 00:40:13,291 Cut the rice at a 45 degree angle, 278 00:40:13,291 --> 00:40:17,792 mix them thoroughly so that every grain of rice is seasoned. 279 00:40:17,792 --> 00:40:20,000 Got it. 280 00:40:21,708 --> 00:40:25,500 Hey, the fish that doesn't sell here-- can I take it home? 281 00:40:25,500 --> 00:40:27,125 Sure. It's still good. 282 00:40:27,125 --> 00:40:29,500 It's just not good enough for our customers. 283 00:40:29,500 --> 00:40:32,458 Are you going to barbecue it? Maybe. 284 00:40:32,458 --> 00:40:35,333 Or maybe I'll make some nigiri. 285 00:40:35,333 --> 00:40:38,500 Ah. I knew you liked it. 286 00:40:44,166 --> 00:40:46,291 Aki: Do not pack the rice. 287 00:40:46,291 --> 00:40:48,500 Let it cool evenly. 288 00:40:48,500 --> 00:40:50,750 We only cook as much rice as needed. 289 00:40:50,750 --> 00:40:52,625 Never waste a grain. 290 00:40:52,625 --> 00:40:57,208 That is how you make perfect, very good rice. 291 00:40:58,375 --> 00:41:00,166 What is that? Tuna. 292 00:41:00,166 --> 00:41:02,583 It's called maguro in Japanese. 293 00:41:02,583 --> 00:41:05,250 Tuna is white. That's red. 294 00:41:05,250 --> 00:41:09,542 It's still raw, honey. It's just like the one in the can, 295 00:41:09,542 --> 00:41:11,625 but it tastes better. 296 00:41:11,625 --> 00:41:16,041 I'm slicing this like the sushi chefs do. 297 00:41:16,041 --> 00:41:18,959 They cut against the grain. 298 00:41:59,333 --> 00:42:01,750 Mom, is dinner ready yet? 299 00:42:01,750 --> 00:42:03,834 Almost, baby. 300 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:20,291 Sorry. 301 00:42:20,291 --> 00:42:22,667 I followed the directions exactly. 302 00:42:31,083 --> 00:42:34,250 What are you doing? That's good tuna. 303 00:42:34,250 --> 00:42:37,625 This stuff tastes better fried. 304 00:42:37,625 --> 00:42:40,375 (pan sizzling) 305 00:43:22,417 --> 00:43:24,667 Juana: I don't know what I did wrong. 306 00:43:24,667 --> 00:43:27,500 Aki: You use rice vinegar? Of course. 307 00:43:27,500 --> 00:43:30,208 Did you fan the rice? Yes. 308 00:43:30,208 --> 00:43:33,208 I let it stand for the right amount of time. 309 00:43:33,208 --> 00:43:35,667 How old was the rice? 310 00:43:35,667 --> 00:43:39,083 Old? I don't know. 311 00:43:39,083 --> 00:43:42,083 Rice too new. It has too much moisture. 312 00:43:42,083 --> 00:43:44,250 I didn't look. 313 00:43:44,250 --> 00:43:46,500 Why didn't anyone tell me? 314 00:43:46,500 --> 00:43:49,458 We didn't know you were experimenting at home. 315 00:43:49,458 --> 00:43:51,708 You try to become sushi chef? 316 00:43:51,708 --> 00:43:53,583 (both laughing) Ay. 317 00:43:53,583 --> 00:43:57,000 Woman's hands are too warm. You cannot handle raw fish. 318 00:43:57,000 --> 00:44:00,125 That's true. And the perfume affects taste. 319 00:44:01,792 --> 00:44:06,083 Well, can I watch you guys make the maki rolls? 320 00:44:06,083 --> 00:44:07,875 On my break, of course. 321 00:44:07,875 --> 00:44:11,041 Yeah, sure. 322 00:44:11,041 --> 00:44:15,208 I can learn how to make the California rolls for the bento boxes. 323 00:44:18,583 --> 00:44:21,000 Why is everyone so quiet? 324 00:44:21,000 --> 00:44:23,000 We do not speak when we are working 325 00:44:23,000 --> 00:44:25,750 because we do not want to spit in the food. 326 00:44:25,750 --> 00:44:29,000 Oh, I see. 327 00:44:29,000 --> 00:44:34,166 Hey, I saw this competition for California sushi chefs. 328 00:44:34,166 --> 00:44:36,417 Oh, some kind of Masters of Sushi? 329 00:44:36,417 --> 00:44:38,834 Champions of Sushi. Yeah, that's right. 330 00:44:38,834 --> 00:44:40,625 So you should enter. 331 00:44:40,625 --> 00:44:42,667 I'm sure you would win. 332 00:44:42,667 --> 00:44:45,667 No, I stay behind the counter. 333 00:44:45,667 --> 00:44:48,208 I bet the prize money is pretty good. 334 00:44:48,208 --> 00:44:52,250 No way. I'm not going to look like a fool on TV. 335 00:44:52,250 --> 00:44:55,417 Too scary. 336 00:46:21,125 --> 00:46:22,917 We have a table of eight 337 00:46:22,917 --> 00:46:25,417 that has been waiting for their food for over 20 minutes. 338 00:46:25,417 --> 00:46:27,542 They need their food now! Hayaku! 339 00:46:27,542 --> 00:46:29,166 Hai, Mr. Yoshida! 340 00:46:38,875 --> 00:46:41,375 Man: We'll have the vegetable tempura. 341 00:46:41,375 --> 00:46:44,583 Woman: Uh, the chicken teriyaki and two miso soups. 342 00:46:44,583 --> 00:46:46,458 Okay. Thank you. 343 00:46:46,458 --> 00:46:48,250 Robert? 344 00:46:50,375 --> 00:46:53,250 I told you before, 345 00:46:53,250 --> 00:46:56,708 do not take orders for non-sushi items. 346 00:46:56,708 --> 00:46:58,291 It's not a big deal. 347 00:46:58,291 --> 00:47:02,041 You tell them to order non-sushi items from the waitress. 348 00:47:02,041 --> 00:47:04,041 You train the customer. 349 00:47:04,041 --> 00:47:06,792 Don't let them train you. 350 00:47:06,792 --> 00:47:08,959 How much you drink? 351 00:47:08,959 --> 00:47:12,166 I've had a beer, maybe two. 352 00:47:12,166 --> 00:47:15,375 And sake? No more drink. 353 00:47:15,375 --> 00:47:19,125 Change your ways or you will not work for me. 354 00:48:13,959 --> 00:48:18,625 I forgot, it's-- it's your Japanese night, right? 355 00:48:18,625 --> 00:48:20,291 Mmm, that's good. 356 00:48:20,291 --> 00:48:23,333 Papa, try some. 357 00:48:23,333 --> 00:48:26,542 I put cilantro and jalapeños in those. 358 00:48:26,542 --> 00:48:30,041 (speaking Spanish) 359 00:49:02,333 --> 00:49:04,667 (all shouting in Japanese) 360 00:49:04,667 --> 00:49:07,333 One hamachi toro and one oshinko maki. 361 00:49:07,333 --> 00:49:08,875 Can I order some sashimi? 362 00:49:08,875 --> 00:49:10,166 Sure. 363 00:49:10,166 --> 00:49:13,500 (both speaking Japanese) 364 00:49:28,000 --> 00:49:30,583 One rock 'n' roll, one spicy tuna roll. 365 00:49:30,583 --> 00:49:32,625 Hey. 366 00:49:32,625 --> 00:49:34,750 Can you please apologize and tell them 367 00:49:34,750 --> 00:49:37,375 that their sushi will take a little longer tonight? 368 00:49:37,375 --> 00:49:38,708 Okay. 369 00:49:40,667 --> 00:49:42,083 I can help. 370 00:49:42,083 --> 00:49:43,875 I don't have time to train tonight. 371 00:49:43,875 --> 00:49:46,875 No need to train. I'll make it and show it to you for approval. 372 00:49:46,875 --> 00:49:48,375 You are needed in the kitchen. 373 00:49:48,375 --> 00:49:50,834 Billy can take over both stoves for a little bit. 374 00:49:50,834 --> 00:49:52,875 I can make maki rolls and nigiri. 375 00:49:52,875 --> 00:49:55,875 Woman: One sake nigiri and one toro nigiri. 376 00:49:55,875 --> 00:49:58,375 I can do those. 377 00:49:58,375 --> 00:50:01,041 Aki, trust me. 378 00:50:01,041 --> 00:50:03,625 Excuse me, can I get another hamachi? 379 00:50:03,625 --> 00:50:06,041 Sure. 380 00:50:06,041 --> 00:50:07,583 Do this one order. 381 00:50:07,583 --> 00:50:09,792 But you cannot prepare it up here. 382 00:50:09,792 --> 00:50:11,250 Why not? 383 00:50:11,250 --> 00:50:13,542 It's not acceptable, not for Mr. Yoshida. 384 00:50:13,542 --> 00:50:16,250 And you're not dressed appropriately. 385 00:50:17,250 --> 00:50:19,417 Okay, I'll do it in the kitchen. 386 00:50:19,417 --> 00:50:21,375 No. It will affect the taste. 387 00:50:21,375 --> 00:50:24,250 For now, prepare in the stockroom. 388 00:50:50,834 --> 00:50:52,834 That was fast. 389 00:50:55,875 --> 00:50:59,959 Hey, can you handle these phone orders too? 390 00:50:59,959 --> 00:51:01,917 Yeah, no problem. 391 00:51:01,917 --> 00:51:04,792 Hey, do you know how to make the raider roll? 392 00:51:04,792 --> 00:51:07,667 That's the first one I learned. 393 00:51:27,583 --> 00:51:31,333 (radio playing in Japanese) 394 00:51:33,583 --> 00:51:35,667 Hey? 395 00:51:35,667 --> 00:51:40,208 Uh, konnichi-Juana. 396 00:51:43,000 --> 00:51:44,333 Get it? 397 00:51:44,333 --> 00:51:47,500 Konnichi-Juana. 398 00:51:49,500 --> 00:51:52,542 I heard of Tijuana, 399 00:51:52,542 --> 00:51:54,792 marijuana, 400 00:51:54,792 --> 00:51:56,917 but never konnichi-Juana. 401 00:51:56,917 --> 00:51:58,166 Good one. 402 00:51:59,625 --> 00:52:02,250 That was very impressive tonight. 403 00:52:02,250 --> 00:52:03,583 Was it all good? 404 00:52:03,583 --> 00:52:06,500 I could not have done better. 405 00:52:08,125 --> 00:52:12,542 Because you're a stand-in sushi chef... 406 00:52:14,625 --> 00:52:16,959 get sushi tips. 407 00:52:19,041 --> 00:52:21,291 Wow. 408 00:52:21,291 --> 00:52:23,667 Thank you. 409 00:52:23,667 --> 00:52:27,083 Hey, I can help you tomorrow. 410 00:52:27,083 --> 00:52:28,542 Uh, maybe. 411 00:52:28,542 --> 00:52:31,542 Mr. Yoshida might be able to help tomorrow. 412 00:52:31,542 --> 00:52:33,792 Don't rush. 413 00:52:33,792 --> 00:52:38,708 And customary to share sake with your chef. 414 00:52:38,708 --> 00:52:41,417 This is my secret stash. 415 00:52:41,417 --> 00:52:45,208 Not even my best customers get to try this. 416 00:52:51,917 --> 00:52:54,834 Salud. Oh, yes. Kanpai. 417 00:53:04,291 --> 00:53:06,458 This is good. 418 00:53:06,458 --> 00:53:08,708 This is quite an honor. Thank you. 419 00:53:08,708 --> 00:53:11,583 No, thank you for helping tonight. 420 00:53:11,583 --> 00:53:14,500 When did you have time to practice? 421 00:53:14,500 --> 00:53:16,166 I have a hungry family. 422 00:53:16,166 --> 00:53:19,250 If they don't like it, like my pa, 423 00:53:19,250 --> 00:53:20,834 I modify it. 424 00:53:20,834 --> 00:53:23,458 I've made roasted poblano rolls, 425 00:53:23,458 --> 00:53:25,500 chile relleno rolls, 426 00:53:25,500 --> 00:53:29,000 rolls with jalapeños instead of wasabi. 427 00:53:29,000 --> 00:53:32,125 Hey, Aki? 428 00:53:32,125 --> 00:53:35,959 I want to be a sushi chef... here. 429 00:53:35,959 --> 00:53:38,500 At the bar. 430 00:53:38,500 --> 00:53:40,375 I can work as your apprentice. 431 00:53:40,375 --> 00:53:43,291 Maybe I can work as your apprentice. 432 00:53:43,291 --> 00:53:45,708 I'm serious. 433 00:53:45,708 --> 00:53:47,417 Juana-- Come on. 434 00:53:47,417 --> 00:53:50,000 I can do this job. You know I can. 435 00:53:50,000 --> 00:53:53,458 I don't know if that's such a good idea. 436 00:53:53,458 --> 00:53:56,625 And you are doing a great job back there. 437 00:53:56,625 --> 00:54:01,291 I've been working back there for too long in too many kitchens. 438 00:54:01,291 --> 00:54:06,291 Besides, I want to be a sushi chef, not a sous chef. 439 00:54:06,291 --> 00:54:07,792 I understand. 440 00:54:07,792 --> 00:54:11,708 But to be up here, you need a... 441 00:54:13,417 --> 00:54:16,208 You need to have a relaxed and calm demeanor. 442 00:54:16,208 --> 00:54:18,708 I do! I mean, I'm calm and relaxed. 443 00:54:18,708 --> 00:54:22,333 Back there, you can be as crazy and messy as you want. 444 00:54:22,333 --> 00:54:26,500 But to be up here-- 445 00:54:26,500 --> 00:54:30,208 up here, you need to be confident, 446 00:54:30,208 --> 00:54:32,250 clean and tight. 447 00:54:32,250 --> 00:54:35,417 This area has to be pristine. 448 00:54:38,125 --> 00:54:42,542 Have you seen my stove? It's pretty clean. 449 00:54:42,542 --> 00:54:44,792 It is too soon. 450 00:54:44,792 --> 00:54:46,875 Mr. Yoshida would never approve. 451 00:54:46,875 --> 00:54:50,083 Well, I'll prove it to Mr. Yoshida then. 452 00:54:52,000 --> 00:54:53,834 And you're not Japanese. 453 00:54:53,834 --> 00:54:56,625 I'm only speaking for Mr. Yoshida here. 454 00:54:56,625 --> 00:55:00,458 Aki, speak for yourself, 455 00:55:00,458 --> 00:55:02,917 not for Mr. Yoshida. 456 00:55:02,917 --> 00:55:06,375 Kyung is not Japanese either. He's Korean. 457 00:55:06,375 --> 00:55:08,917 But he was trained in Japan. 458 00:55:08,917 --> 00:55:12,291 And Robert? He's Chinese. 459 00:55:14,667 --> 00:55:17,708 Juana, you're a woman. 460 00:55:17,708 --> 00:55:19,708 Why would you want to work up here? 461 00:55:19,708 --> 00:55:22,208 See? I knew it. This is because I'm a woman. 462 00:55:22,208 --> 00:55:25,208 You know I can do this job just as good as any man. 463 00:55:25,208 --> 00:55:29,250 I'm only speaking for Mr. Yoshida-- Mr. Yoshida! Yes. 464 00:55:29,250 --> 00:55:31,542 Relax. 465 00:55:31,542 --> 00:55:35,083 I think the sake's getting to your head. 466 00:55:35,083 --> 00:55:37,667 I don't know. 467 00:55:37,667 --> 00:55:39,750 If I walked into a taquería 468 00:55:39,750 --> 00:55:42,041 and I saw a bunch of Asians cooking the food, 469 00:55:42,041 --> 00:55:45,583 I'd probably think twice. (laughing) 470 00:55:45,583 --> 00:55:48,375 Sure, maybe. 471 00:55:48,375 --> 00:55:52,959 But if that same taquería 472 00:55:52,959 --> 00:55:57,375 had all Latino workers 473 00:55:57,375 --> 00:55:59,625 and just one Asian-- 474 00:55:59,625 --> 00:56:01,583 one Asian-- 475 00:56:01,583 --> 00:56:04,583 would that be okay? 476 00:56:04,583 --> 00:56:07,083 Look, 477 00:56:07,083 --> 00:56:09,667 come in early tomorrow morning. 478 00:56:09,667 --> 00:56:12,917 You can help me scale and slice fish. 479 00:56:12,917 --> 00:56:15,792 Arigatou. 480 00:56:16,917 --> 00:56:20,291 And put your name on the sake box. 481 00:57:07,625 --> 00:57:09,166 Ready? 482 00:57:09,166 --> 00:57:10,708 Hai! 483 00:57:17,166 --> 00:57:20,417 What is going on here? 484 00:57:20,417 --> 00:57:24,708 I-- I was just helping, sir. 485 00:57:24,708 --> 00:57:28,166 We do not need your help there. You are not to make sushi. 486 00:57:28,166 --> 00:57:29,834 It is not a job for you. 487 00:57:29,834 --> 00:57:33,417 It's just that they were short-staffed and I can help out. 488 00:57:33,417 --> 00:57:35,000 You were hired for the kitchen. 489 00:57:35,000 --> 00:57:37,333 Okay, sir, but let me just show you-- 490 00:57:37,333 --> 00:57:41,458 I am running a restaurant, not a cooking school. 491 00:57:41,458 --> 00:57:44,291 You want to become sushi chef? 492 00:57:44,291 --> 00:57:47,542 You go try another restaurant, not here. 493 00:58:50,708 --> 00:58:53,917 Come on! 494 00:58:53,917 --> 00:58:56,917 One yellowtail, one red snapper and a blue shrimp. 495 00:58:56,917 --> 00:58:58,083 Sure. 496 00:59:04,708 --> 00:59:08,125 Hey, one Hawaiian roll and salmon nigiri? 497 00:59:08,125 --> 00:59:11,667 No. No way. Mr. Yoshida will have both our heads. 498 00:59:11,667 --> 00:59:14,959 I cannot afford to lose my job right now. 499 00:59:29,625 --> 00:59:32,959 (whispering) Give me the ticket. 500 00:59:36,083 --> 00:59:39,417 Thank you, but you're not supposed to make it out here. 501 00:59:39,417 --> 00:59:42,458 Sorry, it was just faster. 502 00:59:44,834 --> 00:59:48,083 Okay, go ahead, but don't make a show of it. 503 01:00:12,708 --> 01:00:16,500 Okay, you're off the hook. Mr. and Mrs. Yoshida are here. 504 01:00:20,500 --> 01:00:22,500 (speaking Japanese) 505 01:00:31,542 --> 01:00:33,375 Mr. Yoshida. 506 01:00:33,375 --> 01:00:35,375 Mr. Wagner. 507 01:00:35,375 --> 01:00:38,208 I'm rather surprised with your new sushi chef. 508 01:00:38,208 --> 01:00:40,166 Sushi chef? 509 01:00:40,166 --> 01:00:42,375 Yes. The woman? 510 01:00:42,375 --> 01:00:47,125 There is a misunderstanding. 511 01:00:47,125 --> 01:00:50,750 She is not a sushi chef, I assure you. 512 01:00:50,750 --> 01:00:54,959 Good. I like the authenticity of this place. 513 01:00:54,959 --> 01:00:57,542 Have a good night. 514 01:01:04,375 --> 01:01:07,291 (speaking Japanese) 515 01:02:19,583 --> 01:02:23,417 Wow. That's beautiful-- Beautiful work, Mr. Yoshida. 516 01:02:23,417 --> 01:02:25,792 Would you like some sake? 517 01:02:30,375 --> 01:02:33,291 (knife scraping) 518 01:02:40,583 --> 01:02:43,500 Thanks again for your help. 519 01:02:43,500 --> 01:02:45,375 Sure. 520 01:02:47,959 --> 01:02:52,792 I'm going to ask Mr. Yoshida if you can assist at the sushi bar. 521 01:02:52,792 --> 01:02:55,000 No, thanks. 522 01:02:55,000 --> 01:02:58,083 What do you mean, "no, thanks"? 523 01:02:58,083 --> 01:03:01,000 I thought you wanted to help. 524 01:03:01,000 --> 01:03:03,708 It doesn't matter. 525 01:03:03,708 --> 01:03:08,291 Mr. Yoshida will think you're an idiot. Forget it. 526 01:03:08,291 --> 01:03:10,417 I'll talk to him. 527 01:03:10,417 --> 01:03:12,583 I said no! 528 01:03:14,667 --> 01:03:17,542 I can handle my own battles. Thank you. 529 01:03:21,417 --> 01:03:24,417 It's his restaurant. 530 01:03:24,417 --> 01:03:27,375 He can do what he wants. 531 01:03:49,667 --> 01:03:52,458 Deadline? Can I print from here? 532 01:03:52,458 --> 01:03:53,708 Shh. 533 01:03:54,917 --> 01:03:57,875 (speaking Spanish) 534 01:04:02,959 --> 01:04:05,250 "Your signature roll should be original, 535 01:04:05,250 --> 01:04:08,625 "but not stray too far from tradition." 536 01:04:08,625 --> 01:04:11,917 (speaking Spanish) 537 01:06:17,750 --> 01:06:19,875 Arigatou. 538 01:06:24,875 --> 01:06:27,417 Shh, nobody speak. 539 01:06:29,542 --> 01:06:32,083 Okay, Pa, when I'm making this, 540 01:06:32,083 --> 01:06:35,208 whatever you do, make sure you do not show my face. 541 01:06:35,208 --> 01:06:40,333 Just keep the camera on the food and my hands. Okay? 542 01:06:40,333 --> 01:06:43,291 Okay. 543 01:06:45,333 --> 01:06:47,500 I'm ready. 544 01:06:58,708 --> 01:07:00,750 Okay. 545 01:07:37,291 --> 01:07:39,959 57 seconds! 546 01:07:39,959 --> 01:07:41,625 (sighs) 547 01:07:41,625 --> 01:07:44,417 Now I need to make a signature roll. 548 01:07:44,417 --> 01:07:47,000 What's a signature roll? 549 01:07:47,000 --> 01:07:49,166 It's my own roll. Something original, 550 01:07:49,166 --> 01:07:52,083 but not stray too far from traditional sushi. 551 01:07:52,083 --> 01:07:54,834 So you have to use the rice 552 01:07:54,834 --> 01:07:57,625 and those green tortillas? 553 01:08:00,166 --> 01:08:02,500 And this. 554 01:08:03,458 --> 01:08:05,625 Hmm. 555 01:08:25,542 --> 01:08:28,583 Can I have one? 556 01:08:28,583 --> 01:08:31,083 Yeah, go ahead. 557 01:08:32,625 --> 01:08:36,375 Wait, not that one! It might be too hot. 558 01:08:36,375 --> 01:08:38,417 Mmm. 559 01:08:42,792 --> 01:08:45,417 Can I have another? 560 01:08:56,208 --> 01:08:59,875 Mrs. Yoshida: How long have you worked as a sushi chef? 561 01:08:59,875 --> 01:09:02,125 Where did you get your training? 562 01:09:02,125 --> 01:09:04,291 Kamakura restaurant. Ah. 563 01:09:04,291 --> 01:09:08,000 Did you work anywhere else as a sushi chef? 564 01:09:08,000 --> 01:09:09,750 Uh, Sushi Gogo. Uh-huh. 565 01:09:09,750 --> 01:09:11,500 I learned how to wash dishes there. 566 01:09:11,500 --> 01:09:13,708 (speaking Spanish) 567 01:09:13,708 --> 01:09:15,959 Hey. 568 01:09:15,959 --> 01:09:18,375 Who is Mrs. Yoshida talking to? 569 01:09:18,375 --> 01:09:21,542 I think they're interviewing for a sushi chef. 570 01:09:23,041 --> 01:09:25,375 (speaking Spanish) 571 01:10:04,333 --> 01:10:06,333 Mr. Yoshida? 572 01:10:06,333 --> 01:10:10,333 I was hoping I could apply 573 01:10:10,333 --> 01:10:13,959 for the open sushi chef position. 574 01:10:17,750 --> 01:10:21,542 I can make everything on this menu and then some. 575 01:10:21,542 --> 01:10:23,667 And I'm fast. 576 01:10:23,667 --> 01:10:27,333 (speaking Japanese) 577 01:10:29,625 --> 01:10:32,208 I can prove it to you. And if you don't like it, 578 01:10:32,208 --> 01:10:35,333 you can send me back to the kitchen. 579 01:10:35,333 --> 01:10:37,708 You were hired for the kitchen. 580 01:10:37,708 --> 01:10:41,333 But I want to work out here. 581 01:10:41,333 --> 01:10:43,458 (speaks Japanese) 582 01:10:44,708 --> 01:10:46,458 I know I'm a woman. 583 01:10:46,458 --> 01:10:48,834 I cannot change that, nor would I want to. 584 01:10:48,834 --> 01:10:51,250 But if you want me to look Japanese, I don't know-- 585 01:10:51,250 --> 01:10:53,333 I can wear a bandanna around my head 586 01:10:53,333 --> 01:10:54,792 and look more official. 587 01:10:54,792 --> 01:10:58,000 You work in the kitchen. That's it. 588 01:10:58,000 --> 01:11:00,458 A-- 589 01:11:00,458 --> 01:11:02,333 Aki? 590 01:11:02,333 --> 01:11:05,000 Didn't you say you couldn't have done a better job? 591 01:11:05,000 --> 01:11:06,333 Yes, I did. 592 01:11:06,333 --> 01:11:08,875 So were you lying? 593 01:11:08,875 --> 01:11:10,250 Of course not. 594 01:11:13,959 --> 01:11:17,500 I deserve to be out front, out here. 595 01:11:17,500 --> 01:11:19,166 (knife slams) No! 596 01:11:19,166 --> 01:11:21,542 Customers come in and they want authenticity. 597 01:11:21,542 --> 01:11:23,417 I gave them authenticity, 598 01:11:23,417 --> 01:11:25,542 but you want to give them an illusion. 599 01:11:25,542 --> 01:11:27,375 The special? The bonito bonito? 600 01:11:27,375 --> 01:11:29,542 That's mine. I invented that. 601 01:11:29,542 --> 01:11:31,542 It's a crowd favorite. 602 01:11:33,166 --> 01:11:35,667 The Japanese have a tradition 603 01:11:35,667 --> 01:11:37,625 and we respect that tradition. 604 01:11:37,625 --> 01:11:39,375 This is not Japan. 605 01:11:39,375 --> 01:11:43,208 Sure, you tell women that their hands are too warm to prepare fish, 606 01:11:43,208 --> 01:11:46,750 that their perfume will affect the taste. 607 01:11:46,750 --> 01:11:49,834 Kyung? He smells like an ashtray. 608 01:11:49,834 --> 01:11:52,750 You want to be a sushi chef? Go try any other restaurant in town. 609 01:11:52,750 --> 01:11:55,959 Go ahead! I'll even put in a good word for you. 610 01:11:55,959 --> 01:11:59,041 We'll see who hires you. Is that what you want? 611 01:11:59,041 --> 01:12:00,708 Huh? 612 01:12:02,083 --> 01:12:04,208 What are you trying to be, Juana? 613 01:12:04,208 --> 01:12:07,250 I'm trying to have an opportunity, like everyone else. 614 01:12:07,250 --> 01:12:10,917 I deserve an opportunity like everyone else! 615 01:12:16,208 --> 01:12:19,583 You know, 616 01:12:19,583 --> 01:12:23,250 behind every great restaurant here, 617 01:12:23,250 --> 01:12:25,542 there are great Latinos, 618 01:12:25,542 --> 01:12:29,083 in the back, in the kitchen. 619 01:12:29,083 --> 01:12:31,208 Hidden. 620 01:12:31,208 --> 01:12:34,625 Prepping the food and making you all look good. 621 01:12:37,000 --> 01:12:39,667 Well, 622 01:12:39,667 --> 01:12:42,917 I don't want to be in the back anymore. 623 01:12:44,583 --> 01:12:47,917 To hell with it. I quit. 624 01:12:49,417 --> 01:12:51,083 (door bells jingle) 625 01:12:51,083 --> 01:12:54,166 (speaks Japanese) 626 01:13:28,375 --> 01:13:31,500 (speaking Spanish) 627 01:16:22,000 --> 01:16:25,417 Lydia: Abuelo, Mami's home! 628 01:16:25,417 --> 01:16:27,291 Hola, mija. 629 01:16:29,583 --> 01:16:31,625 Tell her. 630 01:16:31,625 --> 01:16:33,667 What's going on? 631 01:16:33,667 --> 01:16:36,750 You got a certified letter. 632 01:16:36,750 --> 01:16:38,667 Mmm. 633 01:16:40,542 --> 01:16:44,667 It's from the Champions of Sushi competition. 634 01:16:54,458 --> 01:16:57,917 "Dear Jane Martinez, 635 01:16:57,917 --> 01:17:02,542 "we had over 400 submissions this year 636 01:17:02,542 --> 01:17:04,667 "and would like to congratulate you 637 01:17:04,667 --> 01:17:09,000 on your acceptance to the Champions of Sushi competition." 638 01:17:09,000 --> 01:17:10,625 Ahh! "Our competition will be held 639 01:17:10,625 --> 01:17:14,875 "at KTOP studios and will be steamed live on the Internet. 640 01:17:14,875 --> 01:17:18,542 "Please email or call to confirm." 641 01:17:21,000 --> 01:17:23,875 Oh, God, that's in two weeks. 642 01:17:34,708 --> 01:17:37,625 It's going to be okay, mija. 643 01:17:37,625 --> 01:17:40,750 You know what you need to do? 644 01:17:40,750 --> 01:17:45,041 You need to get ready for the competition. 645 01:17:45,041 --> 01:17:46,750 I don't know, Pa. 646 01:17:46,750 --> 01:17:48,875 They're just going to laugh at me. 647 01:17:48,875 --> 01:17:52,000 It's going to be embarrassing. 648 01:17:52,000 --> 01:17:53,708 Mmm. 649 01:17:53,708 --> 01:17:57,792 Well, we got some things to cheer you up. 650 01:17:57,792 --> 01:18:01,583 They're good-luck presents. 651 01:18:04,291 --> 01:18:07,250 What is it? 652 01:18:11,750 --> 01:18:14,875 It walks. Look! 653 01:18:14,875 --> 01:18:18,583 It's sushi on wheels. 654 01:18:25,667 --> 01:18:29,959 That one is erasers and this one is soap. 655 01:18:29,959 --> 01:18:32,041 Is that tamago? 656 01:18:32,041 --> 01:18:35,792 Wow. They're so cute. 657 01:18:39,458 --> 01:18:43,500 Is that Mama's scarf? 658 01:18:43,500 --> 01:18:46,250 Keep it on you for good luck. 659 01:18:46,250 --> 01:18:49,458 Your mother always brought me good luck. 660 01:18:51,583 --> 01:18:55,125 What if I hadn't gotten in? 661 01:18:55,125 --> 01:18:58,333 I knew you would. 662 01:19:03,959 --> 01:19:06,792 It's beautiful, Pa. 663 01:19:09,750 --> 01:19:13,041 Let me see those sushi with wheels. 664 01:19:18,333 --> 01:19:22,417 (phone ringing) 665 01:19:26,000 --> 01:19:28,166 Osaka. 666 01:19:32,959 --> 01:19:35,667 Yeah, yeah, I'm-- you know, I'm doing good. 667 01:19:38,458 --> 01:19:40,375 Aki? Yeah, he's here. 668 01:19:41,875 --> 01:19:42,917 Here he is. 669 01:19:42,917 --> 01:19:44,959 Man, calm down, bro. 670 01:19:44,959 --> 01:19:47,333 Konnichi-Juana! 671 01:19:47,333 --> 01:19:50,166 (laughs) 672 01:19:52,417 --> 01:19:55,708 Long time, no hear. Are you coming back? 673 01:19:55,708 --> 01:19:58,166 You-- you what? 674 01:19:58,166 --> 01:20:00,542 You got into what? 675 01:20:02,125 --> 01:20:05,708 You're crazy. 676 01:20:05,708 --> 01:20:09,208 Well, we should celebrate. Let's get together. 677 01:20:15,250 --> 01:20:18,542 (doorbell rings) 678 01:20:23,041 --> 01:20:25,875 Mami, I think he's your friend. 679 01:20:25,875 --> 01:20:27,291 He's Chinese. 680 01:20:27,291 --> 01:20:30,375 (speaking Spanish) 681 01:20:36,375 --> 01:20:38,625 Come in. 682 01:20:38,625 --> 01:20:40,750 Thank you. 683 01:20:42,250 --> 01:20:45,750 And you must be Lydia. 684 01:20:45,750 --> 01:20:48,834 Wait, you got something in your hair. 685 01:20:51,250 --> 01:20:54,542 And what do you say, Lydia? 686 01:20:54,542 --> 01:20:56,583 Thank you. 687 01:20:57,875 --> 01:21:00,417 Come on over. 688 01:21:00,417 --> 01:21:03,500 Ah, it's good to see you. 689 01:21:06,583 --> 01:21:09,458 Papá, this is Aki. 690 01:21:11,458 --> 01:21:13,333 Likewise. 691 01:21:13,333 --> 01:21:16,083 My daughter tells me a lot about you. 692 01:21:16,083 --> 01:21:18,417 Some good things, I hope. 693 01:21:18,417 --> 01:21:20,083 No. 694 01:21:20,083 --> 01:21:22,458 But why don't you have a seat? 695 01:21:22,458 --> 01:21:24,708 Thank you. 696 01:21:35,250 --> 01:21:39,125 Juana, I have something for you. 697 01:21:39,125 --> 01:21:41,458 With your permission. 698 01:22:18,458 --> 01:22:20,542 Wow. 699 01:22:23,917 --> 01:22:26,750 Carbon steel. 700 01:22:26,750 --> 01:22:28,959 This is your knife. 701 01:22:28,959 --> 01:22:30,834 It's yours now. 702 01:22:30,834 --> 01:22:32,333 I can't. 703 01:22:32,333 --> 01:22:36,291 Actually, I'm not giving it to you. 704 01:22:36,291 --> 01:22:39,333 It's bad luck to give knives as a gift. 705 01:22:39,333 --> 01:22:41,708 It would sever the friendship. 706 01:22:41,708 --> 01:22:44,750 So you have to buy it from me. 707 01:22:44,750 --> 01:22:48,291 And I'll charge you a penny. 708 01:22:49,583 --> 01:22:52,333 Honey, I need to borrow that. 709 01:22:52,333 --> 01:22:55,458 Mama, that's mine! 710 01:23:00,583 --> 01:23:02,750 I don't know what to say. 711 01:23:02,750 --> 01:23:05,792 You just say arigatou. 712 01:23:07,083 --> 01:23:08,875 Arigatou gozaimasu. 713 01:23:10,792 --> 01:23:13,959 (speaks Japanese) 714 01:23:19,667 --> 01:23:23,708 Okay, let's go eat. My treat. 715 01:23:23,708 --> 01:23:26,542 What do you feel like eating? 716 01:23:26,542 --> 01:23:28,500 Mexican, of course. 717 01:23:28,500 --> 01:23:31,458 Of course. To your favorite restaurant. 718 01:23:31,458 --> 01:23:35,917 Who said we were going to a restaurant? 719 01:23:37,166 --> 01:23:40,750 What do you want? Uh, taco? 720 01:23:45,333 --> 01:23:49,166 Chiles. (both laughing) 721 01:23:49,166 --> 01:23:51,250 Carnitas? Carnitas? 722 01:23:51,250 --> 01:23:52,625 Carnitas? It's pork. 723 01:23:52,625 --> 01:23:54,542 It's definitely good. Cabeza? 724 01:23:54,542 --> 01:23:56,417 Cabeza? You'll like it. 725 01:23:56,417 --> 01:23:58,917 Cabeza, cabeza? It-- it's head? 726 01:23:58,917 --> 01:24:03,417 (music playing in Spanish) 727 01:24:06,375 --> 01:24:09,041 I usually have here, like, fish tacos 728 01:24:09,041 --> 01:24:12,458 and sometimes shrimp tacos. Sounds good to me. 729 01:24:12,458 --> 01:24:14,875 "Para aquí." Para Aki? 730 01:24:14,875 --> 01:24:17,166 Aquí. 731 01:24:27,875 --> 01:24:30,166 Try it. 732 01:24:41,834 --> 01:24:45,583 Tuna? It-- it's tuna, like... 733 01:24:45,583 --> 01:24:47,834 (Spanish song continues) 734 01:25:23,333 --> 01:25:25,333 Hi, can I help you? 735 01:25:25,333 --> 01:25:28,041 Hi. We are here for the taping. 736 01:25:28,041 --> 01:25:29,208 Taping of? 737 01:25:29,208 --> 01:25:31,375 Champions of Sushi. 738 01:25:31,375 --> 01:25:34,667 Uh, who's the contestant? 739 01:25:34,667 --> 01:25:38,041 J. Martinez. I'm sorry, what was his name? 740 01:25:38,041 --> 01:25:40,417 It's my name-- Juana. 741 01:25:40,417 --> 01:25:42,959 There must have been a typo. 742 01:25:42,959 --> 01:25:45,458 Oh. You're the contestant? 743 01:25:45,458 --> 01:25:49,750 Yes. Um, here's my acceptance letter. 744 01:25:53,208 --> 01:25:55,917 Just one moment, please. 745 01:25:58,166 --> 01:26:02,208 (speaking softly) 746 01:26:02,208 --> 01:26:04,875 This woman says she's in the competition today. 747 01:26:06,875 --> 01:26:10,000 I have her letter. Said she was approved. 748 01:26:10,000 --> 01:26:11,375 Who approved this? 749 01:26:11,375 --> 01:26:13,750 The entries are all processed in Sacramento, 750 01:26:13,750 --> 01:26:15,291 so I don't know. 751 01:26:15,291 --> 01:26:17,583 Man: Oh, yes, yes, I remember now. 752 01:26:17,583 --> 01:26:20,083 His-- well, her work was very good. 753 01:26:20,083 --> 01:26:22,250 Man: Just because someone can make some sushi 754 01:26:22,250 --> 01:26:23,959 doesn't make her a sushi chef. 755 01:26:23,959 --> 01:26:26,166 This is a serious and respected competition. 756 01:26:26,166 --> 01:26:28,625 It's not something that any cook can get into. 757 01:26:28,625 --> 01:26:32,667 Let her compete. We don't need a lawsuit on our hands. 758 01:26:32,667 --> 01:26:36,250 Maybe the other three contestants will bring us a good show. 759 01:26:36,250 --> 01:26:39,625 Okay, I'll let her know. Thank you. 760 01:26:39,625 --> 01:26:42,125 Hi. Sorry for the delay. 761 01:26:42,125 --> 01:26:43,917 Please step over here to the left 762 01:26:43,917 --> 01:26:46,125 and our coordinator will show you backstage. 763 01:26:46,125 --> 01:26:47,708 Konnichi wa. 764 01:26:47,708 --> 01:26:49,917 Konnichi wa. 765 01:26:54,291 --> 01:26:56,083 I'm not really Japanese. 766 01:26:56,083 --> 01:26:58,667 But neither are you, so we're all good. 767 01:26:58,667 --> 01:27:01,667 Let's get you into makeup. Follow me. 768 01:27:33,667 --> 01:27:37,708 (man over walkie talkie) Get them in position. 769 01:27:37,708 --> 01:27:40,750 I didn't know we entered a baking competition. 770 01:27:40,750 --> 01:27:44,166 Don't worry about them. They're just threatened by you. 771 01:27:44,166 --> 01:27:47,333 (bell ringing) Okay, we're almost ready. 772 01:27:47,333 --> 01:27:50,125 Man: And we're down to 20 seconds-- Quickly, everyone, 773 01:27:50,125 --> 01:27:52,375 line up this way, please. 774 01:27:52,375 --> 01:27:56,834 On in 10 seconds. Everybody in position. 775 01:27:58,041 --> 01:28:00,166 Cameras are up. 776 01:28:05,250 --> 01:28:09,333 Hello, and welcome to Champions of Sushi. 777 01:28:09,333 --> 01:28:12,208 I'm your host, Jimmy Nishida. 778 01:28:15,625 --> 01:28:19,291 Jimmy: Today, we have four contestants 779 01:28:19,291 --> 01:28:21,792 competing for $20,000 780 01:28:21,792 --> 01:28:25,375 and the distinction of Sushi Master. 781 01:28:25,375 --> 01:28:27,458 The winner of this competition 782 01:28:27,458 --> 01:28:30,083 will move on to the national championship. 783 01:28:30,083 --> 01:28:34,875 And now, let's welcome your sushi chefs. 784 01:28:41,375 --> 01:28:43,834 And behind every great sushi chef 785 01:28:43,834 --> 01:28:47,208 is their highly-trained assistant. 786 01:28:54,000 --> 01:28:57,041 Man: All right, we need camera A a little closer, please. 787 01:28:57,041 --> 01:29:01,000 (speaking Spanish) 788 01:29:01,000 --> 01:29:04,000 Man: Can we get a little more makeup-- 789 01:29:10,917 --> 01:29:14,417 Man: On air, ten seconds. Everybody in position. 790 01:29:14,417 --> 01:29:16,000 For their first challenge, 791 01:29:16,000 --> 01:29:19,208 they will have two minutes to make one tekka maki, 792 01:29:19,208 --> 01:29:20,750 one California roll, 793 01:29:20,750 --> 01:29:23,917 and two pieces maguro nigiri. 794 01:29:23,917 --> 01:29:26,000 Contestants, remember 795 01:29:26,000 --> 01:29:28,667 to put your hands up when you are done. 796 01:29:28,667 --> 01:29:32,792 In three, two, one-- (shouts in Japanese) 797 01:29:32,792 --> 01:29:35,417 Jimmy: The chefs naturally begin 798 01:29:35,417 --> 01:29:37,417 with a moistening of the hands, 799 01:29:37,417 --> 01:29:39,917 which will keep the rice from sticking. 800 01:29:39,917 --> 01:29:43,125 Avocado is key to a California roll. 801 01:29:43,125 --> 01:29:46,041 And rumor has it that the avocado was first used 802 01:29:46,041 --> 01:29:49,458 as a substitute for the more expensive toro. 803 01:29:49,458 --> 01:29:51,917 Chef Kim and Chef Yamamoto 804 01:29:51,917 --> 01:29:54,125 both displaying their knife skills. 805 01:29:54,125 --> 01:29:57,834 Chef Kim has run into a bit of trouble. 806 01:29:57,834 --> 01:30:00,917 The pressure intensifies when the cameras are rolling. 807 01:30:00,917 --> 01:30:05,083 Let's talk to last year's national Champions of Sushi winner, 808 01:30:05,083 --> 01:30:08,083 Sushi Master Hitoshi Watanabe. 809 01:30:08,083 --> 01:30:10,875 Tell me, Chef Watanabe, how did you begin your career? 810 01:30:10,875 --> 01:30:13,667 (through translator) This has been passed down from my father 811 01:30:13,667 --> 01:30:15,166 and my father's father, 812 01:30:15,166 --> 01:30:17,667 so I am just keeping the tradition going. 813 01:30:17,667 --> 01:30:19,875 Jimmy: And the newcomer in the competition-- 814 01:30:19,875 --> 01:30:22,500 the rather unknown in the sushi community, 815 01:30:22,500 --> 01:30:24,834 we have Chef Juana Martinez. 816 01:30:24,834 --> 01:30:28,375 Tell me, Chef Martinez, what do you think is key 817 01:30:28,375 --> 01:30:30,166 to good sushi? 818 01:30:30,166 --> 01:30:32,834 The freshest fish, 819 01:30:32,834 --> 01:30:34,917 great rice, 820 01:30:34,917 --> 01:30:38,166 and of course, a good sushi chef. 821 01:30:38,166 --> 01:30:41,959 Jimmy: Chefs have plated their California rolls 822 01:30:41,959 --> 01:30:44,708 and are now moving on to tekka maki. 823 01:30:46,500 --> 01:30:49,000 The difference with the tekka maki rolls 824 01:30:49,000 --> 01:30:52,041 is the nori is on the outside. 825 01:30:52,041 --> 01:30:55,417 All chefs seem to be in a dead heat 826 01:30:55,417 --> 01:30:58,208 as they move on to their tuna nigiri. 827 01:31:08,458 --> 01:31:11,959 The chefs are adding a pinch of fresh wasabi 828 01:31:11,959 --> 01:31:14,875 to the underside of the tuna. 829 01:31:19,250 --> 01:31:21,917 And Chef Watanabe appears to have finished 830 01:31:21,917 --> 01:31:24,041 fractions before the other chefs. 831 01:31:24,041 --> 01:31:27,000 (bell ringing) 832 01:31:27,000 --> 01:31:30,208 As the judges go around to each contestant, 833 01:31:30,208 --> 01:31:33,583 they will be examining the sushi for accuracy, 834 01:31:33,583 --> 01:31:36,375 cleanliness of their workstation, 835 01:31:36,375 --> 01:31:38,583 and of course, speed. 836 01:31:45,041 --> 01:31:49,333 (speaking Japanese) 837 01:31:55,333 --> 01:31:59,000 Silly TV shows do not make a sushi chef. 838 01:32:08,375 --> 01:32:12,041 Jimmy: In first place, Chef Hitoshi Watanabe. 839 01:32:12,041 --> 01:32:16,250 In second, Chef Juana Martinez. 840 01:32:16,250 --> 01:32:18,458 In third, Chef Frank Yamamoto. 841 01:32:18,458 --> 01:32:20,834 And bringing up fourth, Chef David Kim. 842 01:32:20,834 --> 01:32:25,041 We'll be right back after a word from our sponsor. 843 01:32:25,041 --> 01:32:27,917 (bell rings) Okay, everyone, that's two minutes. 844 01:32:27,917 --> 01:32:30,625 Let's get prepped for the next round. 845 01:32:30,625 --> 01:32:33,291 Jimmy: Contestants, welcome 846 01:32:33,291 --> 01:32:35,458 to the Katsuramuki speed challenge. 847 01:32:35,458 --> 01:32:38,208 They will slice the cucumber in front of them 848 01:32:38,208 --> 01:32:41,708 into one thin, continuous sheet. 849 01:32:41,708 --> 01:32:46,458 In three, two, one, (shouts in Japanese) 850 01:32:48,792 --> 01:32:51,792 This is considered the most difficult, 851 01:32:51,792 --> 01:32:55,708 yet fundamental knife technique for any sushi chef. 852 01:32:58,291 --> 01:33:00,458 Using the thin flat-sided knife 853 01:33:00,458 --> 01:33:04,000 is crucial to this technique. 854 01:33:04,000 --> 01:33:07,875 Chef Martinez is not only keeping pace with these pros, 855 01:33:07,875 --> 01:33:10,917 she seems to be leading the pack. 856 01:33:15,834 --> 01:33:19,583 Contestants, put down your knives. 857 01:33:20,583 --> 01:33:23,667 (bell ringing) 858 01:33:25,000 --> 01:33:27,208 The judges will be giving points 859 01:33:27,208 --> 01:33:30,750 for consistency and thinness of the sheet. 860 01:33:40,917 --> 01:33:44,875 It looks like Chef Martinez has taken this round. 861 01:33:44,875 --> 01:33:48,667 Yes! In second place, Chef Watanabe. 862 01:33:48,667 --> 01:33:52,458 In third, Chef Kim. And Chef Yamamoto is in fourth. 863 01:33:52,458 --> 01:33:56,542 We are now in the final and most important part 864 01:33:56,542 --> 01:33:59,875 of the competition-- the signature platter. 865 01:33:59,875 --> 01:34:02,208 This is their unique creation, 866 01:34:02,208 --> 01:34:05,959 which defines them as a chef and as an artist. 867 01:34:05,959 --> 01:34:09,250 And the secret ingredient they all must use 868 01:34:09,250 --> 01:34:12,708 is king salmon. 869 01:34:14,500 --> 01:34:16,750 Chefs, you now have 10 minutes 870 01:34:16,750 --> 01:34:18,875 to complete this task. 871 01:34:18,875 --> 01:34:23,583 In three, two, one, (shouts in Japanese) 872 01:34:27,208 --> 01:34:30,792 Jimmy: Do you think you are improving upon sushi? 873 01:34:30,792 --> 01:34:35,208 No. Sushi in its traditional form 874 01:34:35,208 --> 01:34:37,583 is beautiful, 875 01:34:37,583 --> 01:34:41,000 delicious and magical. 876 01:34:41,000 --> 01:34:43,417 I don't think I am improving, 877 01:34:43,417 --> 01:34:45,333 but just adding more options. 878 01:34:45,333 --> 01:34:48,083 I think sushi can be adapted 879 01:34:48,083 --> 01:34:51,750 to local conditions and local people. 880 01:35:04,250 --> 01:35:07,166 Man: Five more minutes. 881 01:35:23,542 --> 01:35:27,708 Jimmy: Chef Martinez looks to be using a poblano pepper 882 01:35:27,708 --> 01:35:29,834 instead of nori. 883 01:35:36,834 --> 01:35:41,375 Tell me, Chef Watanabe, are you more artist or chef? 884 01:35:41,375 --> 01:35:44,333 (Watanabe speaks Japanese) 885 01:35:47,458 --> 01:35:50,667 Jimmy: One minute left. One minute. 886 01:36:00,959 --> 01:36:04,041 You have 30 seconds. 887 01:36:22,000 --> 01:36:25,000 In five, four, three, 888 01:36:25,000 --> 01:36:28,458 two, one. 889 01:36:28,458 --> 01:36:31,834 (bell rings) 890 01:36:33,583 --> 01:36:35,917 (man over walkie-talkie) Okay, we need to move the sushi platters 891 01:36:35,917 --> 01:36:38,417 front and center right now. 892 01:36:43,333 --> 01:36:46,875 The entire time I was working at that restaurant 893 01:36:46,875 --> 01:36:49,333 and this never, never came up. 894 01:36:49,333 --> 01:36:51,750 Muchacha, what's wrong with it? 895 01:36:51,750 --> 01:36:55,000 The chopsticks in the rice-- it's offensive. 896 01:36:55,000 --> 01:36:58,125 It looks like an offering to the dead. 897 01:36:58,125 --> 01:37:00,208 An offering to the dead. 898 01:37:00,208 --> 01:37:02,083 It resembles incense sticks. 899 01:37:02,083 --> 01:37:04,500 Incense? Oh. 900 01:37:04,500 --> 01:37:06,125 I'm such an idiot. 901 01:37:06,125 --> 01:37:08,750 We'll call you out in a minute. 902 01:37:10,208 --> 01:37:12,708 Jimmy: But this is more than a beauty contest, 903 01:37:12,708 --> 01:37:16,291 as taste will be the deciding factor. 904 01:37:18,250 --> 01:37:21,250 (bell ringing) 905 01:37:21,250 --> 01:37:24,417 Okay, it's time. 906 01:37:25,708 --> 01:37:29,041 Contestants were judged on originality 907 01:37:29,041 --> 01:37:32,583 of creation, artistic value, and taste. 908 01:37:32,583 --> 01:37:36,417 Now let's reveal your signature plates. 909 01:37:36,417 --> 01:37:39,125 We'll start with Chef David Kim. 910 01:37:39,125 --> 01:37:42,917 Okay, I used boiled asparagus, 911 01:37:42,917 --> 01:37:45,708 oshinko and avocado on the inside 912 01:37:45,708 --> 01:37:49,375 and king salmon and cheddar cheese on the outside. 913 01:37:49,375 --> 01:37:51,083 And I call it Red Samurai. 914 01:37:51,083 --> 01:37:52,583 Jimmy: Thank you, Chef. 915 01:37:52,583 --> 01:37:56,041 Now let's move on to Chef Frank Yamamoto. 916 01:37:56,041 --> 01:37:59,959 I call this Yamamoto's Desire. 917 01:37:59,959 --> 01:38:02,542 Inside is tamago 918 01:38:02,542 --> 01:38:04,792 and cucumber, salmon 919 01:38:04,792 --> 01:38:06,500 and shiitake mushroom 920 01:38:06,500 --> 01:38:09,375 and cucumber and soy-bean paper. 921 01:38:09,375 --> 01:38:12,959 And our next chef, Juana Martinez. 922 01:38:12,959 --> 01:38:15,792 Please tell us what you prepared. 923 01:38:15,792 --> 01:38:18,041 I call it the Green Diablo roll. 924 01:38:18,041 --> 01:38:21,291 It's filled with jalapeños, 925 01:38:21,291 --> 01:38:23,208 avocado, shiitake mushrooms, 926 01:38:23,208 --> 01:38:26,291 tobiko and the king salmon, 927 01:38:26,291 --> 01:38:28,417 then rolled with roasted poblano, 928 01:38:28,417 --> 01:38:32,375 and drizzled with chili and sesame oil. 929 01:38:32,375 --> 01:38:34,792 Thank you, Chef Martinez. 930 01:38:34,792 --> 01:38:37,125 And now, Chef Watanabe, 931 01:38:37,125 --> 01:38:39,208 please tell us about your dish. 932 01:38:39,208 --> 01:38:41,291 This is a Golden Gate roll. 933 01:38:41,291 --> 01:38:45,917 Inside is avocado, cucumber and tobiko 934 01:38:45,917 --> 01:38:49,166 with sliced salmon on top 935 01:38:49,166 --> 01:38:53,166 and ecura and salmon caviar. 936 01:38:53,166 --> 01:38:55,625 Jimmy: Thank you and good luck 937 01:38:55,625 --> 01:38:57,834 to all of our chefs. 938 01:38:57,834 --> 01:39:01,333 Judges, have you reached your decision? 939 01:39:04,583 --> 01:39:09,166 In fourth place is Chef David Kim. 940 01:39:12,166 --> 01:39:14,583 In third place, 941 01:39:14,583 --> 01:39:17,917 Chef Frank Yamamoto. 942 01:39:19,041 --> 01:39:20,500 Yes. 943 01:39:22,500 --> 01:39:25,458 That leaves our last two chefs, 944 01:39:25,458 --> 01:39:29,083 Hitoshi Watanabe and Juana Martinez. 945 01:39:29,083 --> 01:39:32,083 But only one will be moving on 946 01:39:32,083 --> 01:39:33,875 to the national championship. 947 01:39:35,708 --> 01:39:39,041 This year's regional Champions of Sushi 948 01:39:39,041 --> 01:39:42,875 grand-prize winner of $20,000 949 01:39:42,875 --> 01:39:47,291 and the title of Sushi Master is... 950 01:39:50,333 --> 01:39:54,041 Chef Hitoshi Watanabe! No! 951 01:40:02,875 --> 01:40:05,708 (speaking Japanese) 952 01:40:05,708 --> 01:40:07,959 Congratulations. Thank you very much. 953 01:40:07,959 --> 01:40:10,500 Wonderful job. Thank you very much. 954 01:40:10,500 --> 01:40:13,125 Congratulations. Thank you very much. 955 01:40:13,125 --> 01:40:14,625 Thank you, sir. 956 01:40:28,875 --> 01:40:32,000 All: Congratulations. 957 01:40:36,875 --> 01:40:39,083 Excuse me, Miss Martinez, 958 01:40:39,083 --> 01:40:40,959 do you think this was a fair panel? 959 01:40:40,959 --> 01:40:46,083 Yes, those are very fantastic and creative chefs. 960 01:40:46,083 --> 01:40:49,125 Yes, of course it was fair. 961 01:40:49,125 --> 01:40:52,834 I'm-- I'm sorry. I just need one minute. 962 01:40:52,834 --> 01:40:55,208 Thank you. Thank you. 963 01:40:56,333 --> 01:40:58,500 Juanita? 964 01:40:58,500 --> 01:41:00,750 Mija? 965 01:41:00,750 --> 01:41:03,625 Jimmy: Congratulations to all our chefs. 966 01:41:03,625 --> 01:41:06,208 And from everyone here at Champions of Sushi, 967 01:41:06,208 --> 01:41:09,959 doumo arigatou. See you next year. 968 01:42:34,083 --> 01:42:36,000 Yoshida-san... 969 01:42:36,000 --> 01:42:40,250 (speaks Japanese) 970 01:42:40,250 --> 01:42:44,125 I would like toro nigiri 971 01:42:44,125 --> 01:42:47,667 and a Green Diablo roll. 972 01:42:47,667 --> 01:42:51,208 With pleasure, sir. 973 01:42:51,208 --> 01:42:55,000 And a cold sake for the chef. 974 01:43:11,000 --> 01:43:15,250 We should really think about serving some tequila in here. 975 01:43:29,375 --> 01:43:31,291 Salud. 976 01:43:31,291 --> 01:43:32,750 Kanpai. 977 01:43:55,166 --> 01:43:59,291 (woman singing in Spanish)