At the Japanese Table (Images of Asia)

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Summary: Things you did not know about Japanese food.
Review: Richard Hosking has written an excellent little book on the subject of Japanese food culture. This is NOT an introduction to Japanese food, and people without any prior knowledge to the subject should look elsewhere. It is, however, full of fascinating facts and history on a wide range of subjects within the realm of Japanese food. What is the difference between kaiseki and kaiseki ryori? This little book will tell you. Much of the information in "At the Japanese table" is not available elsewhere in English, and Richard Hosking have done his research thoroughly and provides interesting insight into hidden corners of Japanese food. A must for Japanese gourmets as is Richard Hosking's excellent "Dictionary of Japanese Food".