Review of La Cocina Japonesa
Chef Fernando Canales (Etxanobe)
For The Japanese Kitchen (English Version):
Roberta L. Dowling, Director of the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts
"The Japanese Kitchen is a masterpiece of a book — certainly the most thorough and comprehensive work ever written on the subject."
Nina Simonds, Author of Asian Wraps & Classic Chinese Cuisine
"The Japanese Kitchen is chock-full of new, useful information and tempting recipes. For anyone with an interest in Asian cooking, this book is indispensable."
Roy Yamaguchi, Chef & Owner of Roy's Restaurants
"Hiroko Shimbo brings back many fond memories of my childhood in my family's own Japanese kitchen. She translates the deep-rooted tradition of Japanese cooking into a clear compendium for the modern Western Kitchen."
Rob Seideman, President of the Cooking School of Aspen
"With Hiroko, preparing the exotic becomes as easy as preparing a roast chicken dinner."
Martin Yan, Host of PBS's Yan Can Cook
"This comprehensive guide brings to life the simple elegance and respect for nature and the seasons that make Japanese cuisine one of everybody's favorites."
By the Book: Classic Japanese, with a Western Touch
New York Times, 2001
All About Japanese Food
Los Angeles Times, March 2001
The Culinary Library: Worthwhile Gift Choices
The Austin Chronicle, 2002