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Super Sushi Ramen Express: A Culinary Adventure Through Japan

di Michael Booth

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"Japan is arguably the preeminent food nation on earth, a Mecca for the world's greatest chefs, with more Michelin stars than any other country. The Japanese go to extraordinary lengths and expense to eat food that is marked both by its exquisite preparation and exotic content. Their creativity, dedication, and 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 and ramen-saturated West, as are the remarkable health benefits of the traditional Japanese diet. Food and travel writer Michael Booth takes the culinary pulse of contemporary Japan, learning fascinating tips and recipes that few westerners have been privy to before. Accompanied by two fussy eaters under the age of six, he and his wife travel the length of the country, from bear-infested, beer-loving Hokkaido to snake-infested, seaweed-loving Okinawa. Along the way, they dine with-and score a surprising victory over-sumo wrestlers; pamper the world's most expensive cows with massage and beer; share a seaside lunch with free-diving, female abalone hunters; and meet the greatest chefs working in Japan today. Less happily, they witness a mass fugu slaughter, are traumatized by an encounter with giant crabs, and attempt a calamitous cooking demonstration for the lunching ladies of Kyoto"--… (altro)

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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this! I loved Booth's descriptions of the different areas of Japan he visited and the food he tried there. The educational aspect of it was great, too- I don't think I've ever quite been this invested in a book about food. Learning about the history, making, and cultural importance of all these Japanese foods was so much fun!
Docking half a star because I thought some of the chapters felt "unfinished" or way too short. I wanted a little more information at times. (

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deborahee | Feb 23, 2024 |

While reading this book I craved sushi almost constantly, and ate it (and ramen) on several occasions. With my sushi experiences especially I was acutely aware that the version I know here in Canada is undoubtedly vastly different from the food in Japan. And reading this book made me both yearn for and fear the genuine experience. The foodie whose journey this is had a wide variety of food experiences, from street food to ridiculously exquisite fine dining. The former I can relate to—I am very much a casual eater. The latter I was intimidated (and a little bored) by—I do not possess the sensibility or the palate to be moved by fancy food, even if it embodies the simplicity of Japanese ingredients and preparations. I would like to visit Japan one day, but I think I would be lucky to find my way to the beaten track, and unlikely to venture as far afield as this book leads. (

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karenchase | Jun 14, 2023 |

This is a fun and interesting book. It's about a British food critic who seems pretty famous and has worked at top Michelin 3 star French restaurants, who took interest in Japanese cuisine and decided to travel with his wife and two young children across Japan for three months and have a taste of good Japanese cuisine. The book is about traveling in Japan, Japanese food, and Japanese culture. The author did solid research, interviewed many point persons, visited top restaurants, toured factories of high-end food ingredients, and overall presented the Japanese culture pretty well. (I think he presented Japanese culture a lot better than most English-language writings I've read that concerns East Asian countries.) If you appreciate Japanese food and know a little bit about the culture you will like this book a lot. I learned a lot about Japanese food and culture that I didn't know before. And the book is not only engaging but also funny, because the author is hilarious. It was such an enjoyable read, especially during COVID times, when travel plans are paused, it's great to read about the family going to all these Japanese tourist attractions. I feel like I'm virtually traveling with them. (

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CathyChou | Mar 11, 2022 |

nonfiction (Japanese food culture; travel). Sometimes interesting, but a little dry (and there were other folks waiting to read it). (

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reader1009 | Jul 3, 2021 |

Going to Japan and wanted to get a sense of what it would feel like. And that's the absent star, right there--I certainly got a sense of what it felt like for Mr. Booth, but he had inside access, was treated to a dinner at the finest restaurant in Tokyo, etc. My vacation will likely not follow the same trajectory! That said, it was always engaging, and I learned a great deal, and it's always a thrill to read something on Japanese cookery that isn't a cook book.

(Note: 5 stars = amazing, wonderful, 4 = very good book, 3 = decent read, 2 = disappointing, 1 = awful, just awful. I'm fairly good at picking for myself so end up with a lot of 4s). I feel a lot of readers automatically render any book they enjoy 5, but I grade on a curve! (

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ashleytylerjohn | Oct 13, 2020 |

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"Japan is arguably the preeminent food nation on earth, a Mecca for the world's greatest chefs, with more Michelin stars than any other country. The Japanese go to extraordinary lengths and expense to eat food that is marked both by its exquisite preparation and exotic content. Their creativity, dedication, and 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 and ramen-saturated West, as are the remarkable health benefits of the traditional Japanese diet. Food and travel writer Michael Booth takes the culinary pulse of contemporary Japan, learning fascinating tips and recipes that few westerners have been privy to before. Accompanied by two fussy eaters under the age of six, he and his wife travel the length of the country, from bear-infested, beer-loving Hokkaido to snake-infested, seaweed-loving Okinawa. Along the way, they dine with-and score a surprising victory over-sumo wrestlers; pamper the world's most expensive cows with massage and beer; share a seaside lunch with free-diving, female abalone hunters; and meet the greatest chefs working in Japan today. Less happily, they witness a mass fugu slaughter, are traumatized by an encounter with giant crabs, and attempt a calamitous cooking demonstration for the lunching ladies of Kyoto"--

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