Chef Evaluation

A worthy way to describe sushi would be, simplicity with great finesse. The way that the precisely cut piece of fish sits effortlessly on the perfect amount of white vinegar rice reflects great minimalism, but only a great chef would recognize the refinement that goes into creating such a masterpiece. It’s hard to believe that something so simple could be packed full of different flavors. Each piece of fish brings a new flavor to your taste buds, some being sweet and others with a flavor that is difficult to describe with words and would only be able to be explained through experience. The texture of raw fish is unlike anything you have experienced before, ranging from silky-smooth to tough and fibrous. Unlike other proteins such as chicken

The speed at which he was preparing food was phenomenal, but surprisingly it did not affect the quality. Order receipts came in as fast as food left so there was never a point which the chef was being rushed. As the two chef’s prepared foods they also managed to keep the workplace clean and organized. Everything had its’ place and served a purpose. I was amazed by the efficiency of the two chef’s and how organized they kept the work stations. By watching Chef Sam work, I could tell that he was highly experienced and had been practicing his profession for a long period of

He then effortlessly sliced through the pieces of albacore and placed them gracefully upon 5 pieces of the sushi rice. On the sides of this dish were small amounts of wasabi and ginger. He gave the dish to me and I was astonished by the presentation and amount of elegance that Sam was able to put onto a simple dish. I proceeded to try his work of art putting the whole piece on my mouth. The moment that the seared piece of albacore met my taste buds it was phenomenal. It was as if there was a bundle of fireworks that went off inside my mouth, an explosion of spices that mixed seamlessly with the intricate flavor of albacore. By the expression on my face alone after trying Sam’s signature dish, he could tell that I was beyond