Sushi Art
In an effort to promote the publication of his new book on decorative delectables, Japanese sushi chef and show off, Ken Kawasumi, opted to recreate Van Gogh’s Sunflowers with sushi. Which, while far from a facsimile, is still a fair effort considering it’s made of fish.
(tokyotimes)
They look so appetizing. Maybe it’s because I’m hungry right now. What do you guys think about these sushi?
KageTora and 16 others are discussing.
Sls 3:16 pm on March 18, 2008 Permalink |
Fantastic! I admire Van Gogh and his paintings, but looking at this is another reason for being his fan! Thanks Ken Kawasumi
AzureWolf 7:57 am on March 19, 2008 Permalink |
This is awesome! – in a cannibalistic sort of way. When I get the chance, I’m going to make a special request and present the chef with photos of all my enemies. Then I’ll eat them… one by one… Slowly, painfully.
Who are you going to bump into on the trains now, old lady for whom I wouldn’t give up my seat for?!
andy 7:31 pm on March 19, 2008 Permalink |
@ azurewolf
….you are so weird…
Upper Playground 6:06 pm on May 4, 2008 Permalink |
Wow. That man is a true artist! I’m gonna have to get some sushi tonight! Thanks for the post!
original oil paintings 7:10 am on May 29, 2008 Permalink |
I know there’s always something interesting with food. They’re not just appetizing but they also make a great subject for some artistic presentations. No wonder chefs are fond of making visually appealing creations out of their menu.
androo 10:34 am on June 27, 2008 Permalink |
wow creative stuff… very artistic
Joseph Mercola 5:16 am on July 24, 2008 Permalink |
Very creative… I’m liking the panda at the middle
SavoryTv 1:33 am on September 11, 2008 Permalink |
I love it! And even more the proud look on his face. He must have spent many hours on his work.
SavoryTvs last blog post..Italian Chef Gino D’Acampo makes stuffed roasted tomatoes
Sushi Fan 12:28 am on November 14, 2008 Permalink |
Wow, very cool. If you want to try making your own sushi creations, check out this video on Howcast.com about how to make sushi. See if you can make pandas!
Ryan Moriguchi 3:37 am on November 14, 2008 Permalink |
utsukushii desu ne. tabetai yo.
Japanese words 9:40 am on February 28, 2009 Permalink |
I keep seeing these type of pictures, but it isn’t that common. I wonder if we’ll start seeing more and more of it around. The next fad?
Howcast Sushi 2:40 pm on March 13, 2009 Permalink |
OMG!!!! Those pandas are sooooo cute!!!! I want!
inertz 4:45 pm on March 13, 2009 Permalink |
So cute. Do we have to eat it?
Goji Berry Juice 9:46 am on March 18, 2009 Permalink |
Wow! It was a yummy recipe by reading it my tongue floods with water . thanks for that
texas sushi 3:34 pm on June 29, 2009 Permalink |
Wow I love these! I used to work at a sushi restaurant and never saw cute little sushi like that! Maybe one day Ill have my own personal chef to make me panda sushi
maxgxl team 2:26 am on July 30, 2009 Permalink |
That’s some pretty amazing skill with the “painting”!!! Awesome pictures…. Sushi is a famous Japanese cuisine made from fish, rice, vinegar… The secret in the preparation of sushi is the fermentation and preservation of fish with rice and salt….
KageTora 10:43 am on November 8, 2009 Permalink |
Very interesting, but this sort of thing is very very common in Japan – you can even buy them in convenience stores.
BTW – ’sushi’ is not made of fish. Sushi is rice with added ingredients (sometimes with fish and sometimes without). You are thinking of ’sashimi’ – which is generally, but not always, fish.
Miwa 11:58 am on November 8, 2009 Permalink |
Kage Tora is right. It is very common in Japan, and it is called “Deco-sushi” or “Chara-sushi” from the Japanese:)
And, not only the sushi craftsman but also mamas are making like that sushi recently. (But, it is “Chara-ben (Character bento)” mainly that mamas make…)
Anyway, it is very kawaii sushi!
Terra 6:00 am on February 23, 2010 Permalink |
I’m surprised that I haven’t seen these in the local Japanese market here in Los Angeles. Seems like something artistic and fun many moms would put in a kid’s lunch.