Chef Masaharu Morimoto, known as one of the original Iron Chefs, takes on the role of judge and mentor in his new sushi competition show “Morimoto’s Sushi Master.”
Presented exclusively on the Roku Channel and spanning six episodes, the series — hosted by Lyrica Okano from Marvel’s “Runaways” — will feature eight talented chefs from across the nation. They will face challenges ranging from whole fish butchery to mastering conveyor-belt-style sushi service, known as kaitenzushi.
Competing chefs include Debbie Lee, John Sugimura, Frances Tariga, Jason Minoda, Eric LeVine, Michael Collantes, Venoy Rogers III and “Hell’s Kitchen” and “MasterChef” alum Lauren Lawless.
NextShark: How did you decide that now was the time to create a cooking competition show like this? Sushi and sushi culture have become very popular. Do you think something like this could have been made five to 10 years ago?
Morimoto: Both sushi and sushi culture have gained popularity over the years. When Ample Entertainment reached out to me about a unique idea for a new cooking competition show, we brainstormed a few ideas and came up with “Sushi Master” and thought Roku may be the best network to showcase it.
I believe that the current culinary landscape, with its openness to new experiences, is the perfect stage for a show like “Sushi Master.” However, would it have been possible five to 10 years ago? Perhaps, but the timing may not have been as ideal as it is now. Regardless of that — we are excited to hear what people think of the show.
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