Book Reviews

A Taste of Japan

By Donald Richie
Kodansha International, 1992
ISBN 4-7700-1707-3

A Taste of Japan by Donald Richie
is a highly recommended book for those who
are going to Japan or want to be familiar with
various aspects of Japanese cuisine.

Offering history and anecdotes, A Taste of Japan
introduces readers to such dishes as tempura,
sukiyaki, tonkatsu, sushi, sashimi, and yakitori.
People can become familiar with such exotic
ingredients as tofu, unagi, and fugu.

If you had to read one book about Japanese
cuisine, this is it.

Copyright © 1998-2000 J. T. Hill
No reprint without the express permission of author

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