I bought a copy of this book as a gift for my mom because it looked good and was relatively affordable. However, despite the fact that she owned it, the book was more often in my possession as I frequently consulted it for recipes and sometimes, even just as a guide when I'm experimenting. This book is a good place to start when learning to cook Japanese. A useful glossary is featured at the front, helping familiarize readers with the usual ingredients you'll encounter in Japanese cooking. The steps are clearly written and illustrated. The photography is nicely done--I love just staring at the pictures at times. The recipes I've tried are mostly delicious. Best of all, the book is not intimidating at all and will be useful to both novice and expert cooks.
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