‘Persuasive evidence that Japanese vegetarian food is rich, diverse, and certainly not boring ... a very solid geographic-based cookbook in Phaidon’s powerful lineup.’ – VICE‘[A] thought-provoking collection ... this complex and lovingly presented effort is sure to whet appetites.’ – Publisher’s Weekly‘A spare, seasonal, entirely surprising book, offering deep insight into the culture and its cooking practices.’ – Air Mail‘Many of the recipes would feel at home on tasting menus, like fava bean gelée and salt-massaged eggplant with shiso, sesame seeds, and freshly grated wasabi.’ – Plate Magazine ‘A beautiful celebration of [Japan's] vegetarian cooking ... A delightful, spare, and alluring cookbook that gets at the heart of Japanese cooking.’ – Foreword Reviews
