Vegan Japan is a cookbook that is filled with just that vegan Japanese dishes.
While the cooking techniques are relatively easy, the ingredients may be a challenge if you don’t live in a large city. My daughter who lives near Los Angeles had no problem finding the ingredients in her local Asian store. However, many ingredients puzzled even the storekeepers of my local rural/suburban Asian market.
The few recipes that I tried were very good and easy to follow. However, there is some prep work required that is not included or only mentioned briefly in the separate Essential Ingredients chapter. This may be a stumbling point for new chefs.
All of the recipes included scrumptious looking color photos. I just wish nutritional information was also included.
Overall, Vegan Japan is best for intermediate level chefs familiar with either vegan recipes, Japanese cuisine, or both. I could see this book becoming very popular with vegans looking for something different from the usual stews and burrito bowls. 4 stars!
Thanks to NetGalley and The Experiment for providing me with an advanced review copy.