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Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a 2011 Japanese-language American documentary film directed by David Gelb. The film follows Jiro Ono, a then-85-year-old sushi master and owner of Sukiyabashi Jiro, then a Michelin three-star restaurant. Sukiyabashi Jiro is a 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant located in a Tokyo subway station. As of 2026, Jiro Ono serves a tasting menu of roughly 20 courses, for a minimum of JP¥88,000 (US$557).
Peak Community Rank
#5
Avg Position
#7.5
2 Lists
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Rankings Featuring Jiro Dreams of Sushi
#10
Contender: Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)
Verified Entity DossierRanked #5 in Top 10 Most Influential Documentaries of All Time
Most divisive on “Top 10 Best Documentary Films” — ranked #10 thereStrongest in Entertainment — avg #5 across 1 list
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Ranked #5 on "Top 10 Most Influential Documentaries of All Time". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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Ranks as high as #5 on some lists — but only #10 here. Fans are divided.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jiro Dreams of Sushi's highest community ranking?⌄
Jiro Dreams of Sushi is ranked #5 on "Top 10 Most Influential Documentaries of All Time" — its best placement across 2 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Jiro Dreams of Sushi?⌄
Jiro Dreams of Sushi appears in 2 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including ENTERTAINMENT, FILM.
Is Jiro Dreams of Sushi a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on Jiro Dreams of Sushi varies widely. It ranks as high as #5 on some lists and as low as #10 on others, a spread of 5 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
What category is Jiro Dreams of Sushi most known for on top10grid.com?⌄
Jiro Dreams of Sushi appears most frequently in the ENTERTAINMENT category, most notably in "Top 10 Most Influential Documentaries of All Time".
