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Do you have a young one at home who is curious about Japanese food? Maybe they're eager to make onigiri or just go out and eat tempura? Well, this new book, A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food, written by Naoko Takei Moore with beautiful illustrations by Yoko Baum, should be on their reading list.
In her first book for children, Naoko takes her young readers on a delightful journey through so many aspects of Japanese cuisine. She uses sensory categories like "Chewy", "Crisp" and "Colorful" to highlight different Japanese ingredients and dishes such as mochi, tempura and sandos. Naoko's love of Japanese cuisine and eagerness to share comes shining through.
With each copy Naoko has included a signed bookplate.
Some of the many things we love about this book:
- The Japanese tradition of saying "Itadakimasu" at the beginning of a meal is explained in the first pages.
- The beautiful layered illustrations from Yoko Baum that will draw in young readers.
- How Naoko introduces dishes less familiar to US audiences like natto, nabemono and kakigori.
- If you're planning on taking your kids to Japan, this would be a great primer for what they have to look forward to on your upcoming trip.
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About the author:
Naoko Takei Moore, originally from Tokyo, Japan, is a renowned donabe (Japanese clay pot) and Japanese home-cooking expert based in Los Angeles, California. She is the author of the cookbook DONABE (Ten Speed Press) and the owner of TOIRO, a unique shop in West Hollywood specializing in donabe and hand-selected Japanese artisan kitchenware and tableware. Naoko’s work has garnered attention from major outlets like the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. Naoko’s mission is to share the rich Japanese food culture and the joy of donabe cooking worldwide through her shop and various culinary activities.
