Well to start off, i first started reading this book in 1995. I came across it at the Oakland public libriary and got into the world of "Oishinbo".
I am a Japanese Chef of 10+ years and cooking related manga always mesmorized me, this book started my obsession with it.
The book starts off about a man who trys to escape his past, especially his father, he sacraficed his childhood for his own obsession with the arts. for the first 20-30books or so there were more stories based on the main charcter's past, afterwords there's cliche after cliche of "who's menu is better than who's". The main
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 Alternative TitlesSynonyms: The Gourmet Japanese: 美味しんぼ More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 111
Chapters: 1039
Status: On Hiatus
Published: Sep 30, 1983 to May 19, 2014
Demographic:
Seinen
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Aug 27, 2019
[Review is for the 'Oishinbo A La Carte' English release]
One facet of Japanese manga culture that's never quite ceased to surprise me is its seemingly inexhaustible appetite (bada-boom) for culinary series. -STORY- Oishinbo is one of the pillars of its genre, unfortunately, it's only legally available in English as part of VIZ Media's 'Oishinbo A La Carte' anthology series, which collects various chapters by subject matter rather than by publication order. It's good if you want to do an in-depth study of sake or sushi but it can be tricky to figure out what's going on with the characters, as the various selected chapters in each volume ... 
Jun 4, 2023
Step into the tantalizing world of Oishinbo, a manga series that serves up a delectable blend of gastronomy, wit, and compelling storytelling. This culinary masterpiece takes readers on a mouthwatering journey through the vibrant realm of food, guided by the enigmatic protagonist, Shiro Yamaoka.
While Shiro may appear to be an unassuming slacker, his true prowess lies in his extraordinary palate, encyclopedic knowledge of all things culinary, and a flair for culinary creativity that sets him apart from his colleagues at Tozai News. It is these unique qualities that earn him the important task of creating the "Ultimate Menu" to commemorate the newspaper's momentous 100th anniversary. What ... |
