The Teriyaki Samurai is the new quintessential novel of America as seen through the eyes of a disgraced chef forced to take a cross-country trip with a pair of washed-up Sumo wrestlers. As the three misfits travel the country by van, their journey soon opens them up to new found self-knowledge, experience and friendship. A love letter to America and its variety of cultures and landscapes as seen from the highway, The Teriyaki Samurai delivers an unforgettable ride.