Oishinbo
Story by Tetsu Kariya; Art by Akira Hanasaki; Viz Media, 2009
From the publisher: “As part of the celebrations for its 100th anniversary, the publishers of the Tozai News have decided to commission the creation of the “Ultimate Menu,” a model meal embodying the pinnacle of Japanese cuisine. This all-important task has been entrusted to journalist Shiro Yamaoka, an inveterate cynic who possesses no initiative, but does have an incredibly refined palate and an encyclopedic knowledge of food. Each volume of Oishinbo follows Yamaoka and his colleagues through another adventure on their quest for the Ultimate Menu. Now, the best stories from the hundred-plus volume series have been selected and compiled into A la Carte editions, arranged by subject.”
- Fish, Sushi & Sashimi
- Izakaya: Pub Food
- Japanese Cuisine
- The Joy of Rice
- Ramen & Gyoza
- Sake
- Vegetables
Rated “T” for TEEN: pb $12.99 each
* * *