'Jiro Dreams of Sushi' Restaurant Loses Michelin Stars for Being Too Exclusive

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'Jiro Dreams of Sushi' Restaurant Loses Michelin Stars for Being Too Exclusive
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In 2014, then-President Barack Obama said that it was the best sushi he'd ever eaten.

there is a lengthy disclaimer written in both Japanese and English. "We are currently experiencing difficulties in accepting reservations and apologize for any inconvenience to our valued customers," it says. "Unfortunately, as our restaurant can only seat up to 10 guests at a time, this situation is likely continued. Please note that we will not be able to accept telephone reservations until further notice.

It also says that, due to "guests from overseas" who no-showed for their reservations, it will only accept reservations through a hotel concierge—but even then, the concierge is apparently going to have to get in touch using semaphore flags, carrier pigeons, or, like, politely worded letters. The difficulty of getting a reservation at the famed restaurant is why it was just dropped from the most recent Michelin Guide.

"It was not true to say the restaurant lost stars but it is not subject to coverage in our guide. Michelin’s policy is to introduce restaurants where everybody can go to eat.” Sukiyabashi Jiro has earned three stars every year since 2007, when Michelin's first Tokyo guide was published. Although its sushi has seemingly always received accolades, its popularity skyrocketed four years later when its chef and owner, Jiro Ono, was featured in the documentaryIn 2014, then-President Barack Obama joined Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Sukiyabashi Jiro and, after the meal, he said that it was the best sushi he'd ever eaten.

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