Sushi Documentary "Mitani - The Mariage of Sushi" Premieres in San Sebastián
The film chronicling sushi chef Yasuhiko Mitani's culinary philosophy premiered at the San Sebastián International Film Festival. Following the screening, a culinary event and a presentation at the Basque Culinary Center took place.
The feature documentary "MITANI – The Mariage of Sushi", detailing sushi chef Yasuhiko Mitani's culinary philosophy and the opening of MITANI New York, held its world premiere on September 23, 2026, at the 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival. The film competed in the festival's Culinary Zinema section.
Following the premiere, Mitani and the MITANI New York team hosted a sold-out culinary experience, the "Mitani Mariage," pairing sushi and seasonal dishes with Champagne, wine, and sake. This event aimed to bring the film's narrative to life through a multisensory approach.
The documentary was also screened at the Basque Culinary Center, a prominent culinary education institution, where Mitani engaged in a discussion with students about his career and gastronomic principles. The film received an enthusiastic reception from the international audience, leading to an invitation for the filmmaking team to attend the festival's closing ceremony.
MITANI New York opened in Manhattan in May 2026, situated within the historic Lotte New York Palace hotel. The restaurant offers an intimate dining setting that reflects Mitani's nearly five decades of experience as a sushi chef and his "Mitani Mariage" concept, emphasizing the harmony between food and beverages.