Rice, Noodle, Fish: Deep Travels Through Japan's Food Culture

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With Australian tourists flocking to Japan in numbers greater than ever before, Rice, Noodle, Fish coulnd't have arrived in a better moment. Part travel guide, part cultural celebration, this is the perfect book for anyone obsessed with food (and aren't we all!). Celebrated traveller and writer, Matt Goulding, navigates the intersection between food, history and culture.

Organised into seven key regions,Rice, Noodle, Fishexplores Japan's most intriguing culinary disciplines in an informative, intelligent, jovial manner. From thekaiseki of Kyoto and sushi masters of Tokyo, to the street food of Osaka and the ramen of Fukuoka, Rice, Noodle, Fish contains countless facts you never knew and would never have guessed. Its a wonderfully detailed, artful book that will have you appreciating your japanese adventure that much more.

Reviews

"The book is evocative, immersive and inspiring, a great read for lovers of Japan, those planning a visit and readers with an interest in food and travel." Sydney Morning Herald

"Food geeks the world over will love the heart, soul and intent of Rice Noodle Fish. A collector's item if ever there was one." Delicious

Author Bio

Matt Goulding is the US-based co-creator of the popular EAT THIS, NOT THAT! series (which sold nearly 9 million copies). He is also chief editor and publisher of Roads & Kingdoms, and the former food editor of Mens Health.

Nathan Thornburgh is chief editor and publisher of Roads & Kingdoms, and has spent much of the past decade working at Time magazine as foreign correspondent and editor.