While on a trip with the family to see the temples of Kyoto, Michael bumps into Onizuka, the great authority on Japanese cuisine. The family are invited to lunch to try out Saba-zushi (sushi made with mackerel), a local specialty. Asger is disappointed to find that it is unlike the Nigiri-zushi that he is familiar with. Michael starts showing off his knowledge on Saba-zushi, but Onizuka then presents the family with Funa-zushi, a dish from neighbouring Shiga Prefecture featuring a freshwater fish from the carp family. He tells them this dish is where sushi all began. It's a first for Michael.
一家で京都の寺を訪れていたマイケルは、日本料理界の重鎮・鬼塚とばったり再会。昼食にすしを食べようと誘われ、ついていくと出てきたのは京都名物の鯖（さば）ずしだった。握りずしを期待していたアスガーは不満げ。一方、マイケルは、得意になって鯖ずしのなんたるかを解説し出す。すると鬼塚は、すしの源流とも言われる滋賀の鮒（ふな）ずしをマイケルたちの前に出してきた。初の鮒ずしを前にマイケルは…。
