Japanese Cooking with Manga

“This Japanese cookbook is heavily illustrated in a Manga style and began as a hand-drawn, hand-bound edition circulated among the three coauthors’ friends.” –Publishers Weekly“The manga frame surrounds each recipe with a conversation and reminds readers that cooking and sharing healthy, home-cooked food is a fun and social activity. Substitute ingredients are suggested for those without access to specialty grocery items, and the inclusion of dishes with an Italian flavor profile make this a warm and approachable introduction to Japanese cooking and the culture that surrounds it.” –Booklist“An entertaining introduction to the world of Japanese food, and an approachable book for those interested in learning more about Japanese food culture.” –JQ Magazine

Alexis Aldeguer was born in Elx (Valencia, Spain) and is currently living in la Vila de Gracia (a neighborhood in Barcelona). He is an illustrator and former supermarket shelf-filler, a comic book fanatic and an apprentice in the art of making Paella. He is also a regular consumer of war documentaries and loves arguing for entertainment purposes.

Maiko-San is a neighbor from Penguin Village, a master chef and a spiritual guide, as well as a connoisseur of each and every Asian restaurant in Barcelona. She gives away both wisdom and love by cooking for her friends.

Ilaria Mauro arrived in town from the green countryside of Brianza, in Lombardy. She came to Spain to get a tan and never left. She is a photographer, designer and a little bit of many more things. She collects patatas bravas and cozy spots where she likes to go to eat and chill out.