An evocative and personal chef monograph — and an ode to wood-fired cooking — from Japan's exciting emerging chef
monk is the story of Yoshihiro Imai's 14-seat, seasonally inspired restaurant, set on the cherry blossom-lined Philosopher's Path in Kyoto. Through personal essays, reflections, recipes, and photography, Yoshihiro describes stories of the farmers, makers, and exceptional ingredients — from foraged vegetables to herbs and flowers — that inspire his omakase-style menu, explains why cooking with fire is central to the restaurant, and traces the evolution of the unpretentious, innovative, and flavourful pizza for which he is now renowned globally.
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“In Kyoto a slick chef is perfecting seasonal Japanese dining served up in the most unlikely way.” — Condé Nast Traveller UK
“Celebrated, exquisite, and highly seasonal cooking.” — Forbes
“The heart of this book is the story of the author...The writing and photography offer a journey to a tree-lined path beside a waterway on the eastern side of Kyoto, where we sit with Imai and have a talk about food, philosophy, and life.” — Harbor News
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• Language: English
• Author(s): Yoshihiro Imai
• 240 pages
• Published in 2021
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