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Sushi and Beyond: What the Japanese Know About Cooking [Paperback]

Michael Booth (Author)
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Publication Date: 6 May 2010

Japan is the pre-eminent food nation on earth. The creativity of the Japanese, their dedication and ingenuity, not to mention courage in the face of dishes such as cod sperm and octopus ice cream, is only now beginning to be fully appreciated in the sushi-saturated West, as are the remarkable health benefits of the traditional Japanese diet.

Food and travel writer Michael Booth sets of to take the culinary pulse of contemporary Japan and he and his young family travel the length of the country - from bear-infested, beer-loving Hokkaido to snake-infested, seaweed-loving Okinawa.

What do the Japanese know about food? Perhaps more than anyone else on earth, judging by this fascinating and funny journey through an extraordinary food-obsessed country.

Winner of the Guild of Food Writers Kate Whiteman Award for the best book on food and travel.

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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage (6 May 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0099516446
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099516446
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 2 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 17,964 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"Booth is one of the sharpest food writers around, and this is essential fare for foodies" (Simon Shaw Mail on Sunday )

"Booth's style is hugely enjoyable...an entertaining guide to the food you should try on a trip to the area" (David Phelan Timeout )

"Booth's descriptions of food made my mouth water. This book is a must for all lovers of Japanese cuisine" (Guardian )

"The reader will learn much about one of the great Cuisines of the world" (Christopher Hirst The Independent )

"He wins you over with his sheer enthusiasm, wide reading and research and he's able to render difficult food processes into digestible bites" (Joseph Woods Irish Times )

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A fascinating and hilarious journey through the extraordinary culinary landscape of Japan.

Winner of the Guild of Food Writers Kate Whiteman Award for the best book on food and travel.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An intro to all corners of Japanese food 3 Aug 2010
By JZD
Format:Paperback
From the schism between Kanto and Kansai, from Hokkaido to Okinanwa, from sake to soy, Sushi and beyond is follows the adventure of a man and his young family around the genius food epicentre that is Japan.

This book is a food travel diary, which is a good thing as it differentiates it from a simple culture/cookbook. Booth seems to have some good credentials when it comes to cooking, as well as a witty writing style and a gaijin-only daring, making his story both fascinating and funny. It covers all of the subjects mentioned above, as well as seaweed, the fish market, MSG, vegetables, ramen, beef, wasabi and regional specialities amongst others. He even manages to visit the best secret restaurant in the whole of Japan.

He also interviews famous chefs, protective farmers and celebrated experts. Every story is a mixture of passion for food, and a touch of sadness, for the loss of interest in traditional Japanese cuisine.

With a base of good research and a dash of humility and humor, Booth manages to both engage and excite the reader... and their tastebuds.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Sushi and Beyond 16 May 2010
By Spider Monkey HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER
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`Sushi and Beyond' is the story of one man's culinary travels around Japan. Michael Booth and his family spent three months in Japan experiencing the unique dishes and ingredients the country has to offer and through their eyes we get a deeper insight into both Japanese food and it's compelling and fascinating culture. Michael visits high class restaurants and street vendors in almost equal measure and shows us how various ingredients (miso, sake, tofu and soy to name a few) are grown and processed and how they can be used to best effect in cooking. The health benefits of Japanese food are espoused here and it is truly amazing just how beneficial for you some of the food is. This is written with great humour and the parts with his young boys add another dimension to what could be a rather staid book. This is part travelogue (with stories of random Japanese kindness and visits to sumo stables and other sights) and part food biog and these two aspects come together perfectly to create a fascinating book throughout. I am unsure, having not visited the places he mentions, how true to life or authentic this is, but as an account of ones mans experiences in Japan, this makes for interesting and enjoyable reading.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Accent on the exotic 15 Oct 2009
By Japan Traveller
Format:Paperback
Michael Booth travels around Japan with his wife and young children, and produces an informative and entertaining food-travelogue. His description of the philosophy and attitudes behind many dishes give interesting insights into Japanese culture as a whole. Good to read before you go!
His self-confessed urge to try the strangest foods available means that the accent is on the exotic, and we don't get a very balanced view of what most Japanese usually eat in everyday life... but with his background as a trained chef he conveys his appreciation of many of the particular ingredients and techniques used in Japanese cuisine.
The presence of his two young sons on the trip, being such blond European curiosities in Japan, provides a lot of light entertainment in this very readable book.
Well worth a read for anyone interested in Japan.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Lively writing but in need of better editing
Michael Booth is a fluent writer, and the book contains some entertaining anecdotes as he travels around Japan for three months with his family. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Andy Hayler
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastically enjoyable read
I was utterly bereft when I finished this book, it was very entertaining, informative, funny & honest. Read more
Published 23 months ago by C. J. Summer
2.0 out of 5 stars an entertaining feast of typos
Could have been an interesting and informative read, but the book lacks credibility as it is littered with laugh out loud typos and grammatical errors throughout, particularly in... Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2010 by Savethetigers
5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining and informative
I am an amateur sushi chef (well I've made it a few times !) and aspire to visit Japan before I die, so I bought this book to learn more about Japanese cuisine. Read more
Published on 31 July 2010 by Dr. Jane M. Mckenzie
4.0 out of 5 stars Sushi & Beyond
After reading "Sacré Cordon Bleu" ("Cooking without Delia"- as it was renamed), I think it is very difficult for Michael Booth to better his writing. Read more
Published on 12 April 2010 by J. A. Oreardon
5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyable and interesting read
If you're interested in Japanese culture and cuisine then you'll find this a brilliant read. I just found it all fascinating, really well written, funny in parts and learnt loads... Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2009 by L. Sharp
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring eye-opener on Japanese food
If you've read the previous book by Booth on French food (Sacre Cordon Bleu), you will appreciate that Sushi and Beyond is equally entertaining and well written. Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2009 by Corto
2.0 out of 5 stars So Far From Japan?
Don't get me wrong, this is a fun read. if you want to read how someone can sway between being a family man and a food vigilante, lost on the streets of Japan and desperate for... Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2009 by Johanus Parr reviewer
5.0 out of 5 stars Sushi!!!
This is an absolutly brillient book and I recomend it to any one, sushi fan or not. I bought this book on a saturday after 5 minutes of deciding thinking it would take me a while... Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2009 by Geek girl
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