5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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very helpful travel guide, 18 Jun 2005
By Julie L. Connors - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: India (Lonely Planet World Food) (Paperback)
before going to india, i was only familiar with a few indian dishes. i purchased this book because i wanted to learn more about indian food so that i could fully enjoy the cusine on my trip. i found this book helpful in describing different foods, and helped me be less aprehensive in trying something i knew nothing about. this is a great guide for anyone traveling to india who would like to know more about what they are going to be eating. it's also a great guide for any non-traveler looking to expand their culinary experiences in their own city.
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Great Guide to a great cuisine, 28 July 2005
By Shweta Kothari - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: India (Lonely Planet World Food) (Paperback)
Yummy! A very detailed book with tips and insight into the colorful cuisine of India. A must if travelling to India. We are not aware of the vastness of the cuisine in India. There is so much to taste and smell besides Curries. If you're a food junkie, it is a must.
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Surprisingly detailed, 14 July 2011
By C. J. Thompson "Arctic John" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: India (Lonely Planet World Food) (Paperback)
I can't remember why I picked up this book but after purchasing it I was surprised at how good it was. It is not a cookbook, by any means, although it does contain a few pretty good recipes. Rather, it is a pocket size guide to Indian cuisine which, despite being so small, it is packed with useful information. There is a good overview of the different regional cuisines, information on customs and places to eat, and details on lots of common Indian foodstuffs. There is also a phrasebook at the end which, although really not that useful as guide to conversation, does provide a translation of foodstuff names in Hindi, Assamese, Bengali,Gujarati, Kannada, Kashmiri, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil and Telegu. The book is worth the price for that little feature alone.