The Manga Cookbook: Japanese Bento Boxes, Main Dishes and More!
by Chihiro Hattori, The Manga University Culinary Institute
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Book Reviews of The Manga Cookbook: Japanese Bento Boxes, Main Dishes and More!
Book Review: Simple and easy but not always correct
Summary: 2 Stars
For the really simple things, obviously you can't go wrong and though I have not used this book extensively, it seems some of the recipes are off.
For example the 3 colored dango gave me measurements that were pretty different than other recipes I found online. Also on how to cook the rice I was told that recipe was off too, therefore the results I got were far less than desired.
I've lost faith in this book and though it was fun at first, I most likely will not use it again.
There are some great sites online of bloggers with great recipes like justhungry.com and others.
I know there are much better books out there on cooking simple Japanese foods..
For fun and very simple things, this is a cute book, but nothing more, for me anyway.
Book Review: The beginner's cookbook for all ages!
Summary: 4 Stars
This manga/book is great!
PRO'S
It's perfect for all ages (grown-ups like me will need to be manga-lovers too). The recipes are basics of Japanese cuisine with step-by-step illustrations.
So, if, like me, you want a nice introduction to Nippon-cooking, this book is a fun way to start!
CON'S
Calorie-counting and portions: not all recipes define what a "portion" should be, making it difficult to count how many calories are in front of you (and the food is sooo tempting, it's a real bummer).
Also, you can find some of the recipes online easily enough...
But, for presentation, efficiency, simplicity and covering all the basics, I give this book 4/5!
Matta Ne!! <(^o^)>
Book Review: Like the Book--But Wish it Showed the Boy Cooking
Summary: 3 Stars
I like the book. I'm glad I bought it. But I was very disappointed to see that the boy on the front of the book never, ever cooks inside. What gives?
I was so happy to see a boy on the front of the book. That and it was paired with Manga and I thought, "Gee, my boy who likes to cook will love this book." For some strange reason, the boy in the book just stands in the background watching the girl cook.
Fortunately my boy has overlooked this weirdness and when I went to work this morning he was in the kitchen putting poppy seeds on hard boiled eggs (eyes, folks, eyes) to make them cute for his sister.
Book Review: SUGOI~
Summary: 5 Stars
i was so exited when this came! and it certainly diddnt dissappoint me! it has actual pictures (not drawn. taken from a camera) in color of what a lot of the dishes are suppossed to look like! the boy only has one recipe that he does himself, but i dont mind~ i read all of it and its easy to understand. there was one or two times where i was like "ummm.....more detail, please!" (one instance i remember was when they were explaining how to do the octopus sausage...please go into deeper description on how to cut it, please?) but overall its my most prized japanese cook book! i cant wait to try out the recepes!Book Review: Who knew Japanese recipes were so easy?
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is fantastic. I just received my copy a few days ago and have already made several of the recipes with no problem at all. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow. The book is full of pictures (color and b&w), extended notes on the customs and history surrounding the recipes and has lots of suggestions for switching up your recipes. I think this book is perfect for anyone just getting into Japanese cooking or bento and would be great for beginners as well as seasoned chefs. I was surprised at how much useful information they stuffed into this book! A great value for your money!