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 An inspiring cookbook February 4, 2005
Purple Amethyst (London)
43 out of 44 found this review helpful
The Wagamama cookbook is a great introduction to making Japanese noodles,-I enjoy them so much that I make them a couple of times a week now. At first I found the recipes difficult as I had to invest in new ingredients and learn new techniques, but after a few attempts I could make them with my eyes shut! The book has recipes for noodles, rice dishes, meat, fish, dumplings, salads and sauces. (It does not cover how to make sushi though.) Everything I made was delicious, as I could adapt the recipes to my own taste. I was so impressed that I went to the Wagamama restaurant in London, and I was pleased to find out that my own attempts tasted even better! The recipes are bursting with flavour and fun to cook. I really recommend this book, but be warned, you will need access to a Chinese/Japanese supermarket to get some of the ingredients.
An amazing book for every occasions! July 24, 2006
Emma (London)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
I love this book! I have always loved noodles and all Japanese food but I could not cook them at home. It is now very easy to cook dishes from Wagamama restaurant at home for my family or for a dinner with friends. Every time, I have cooked recipes from the book, it has been a great success!
Hopefully, there are plenty of tips on ingredients, cooking techniques... so recipes are really easy to prepare and you can't fail!
Creating food with a difference! May 24, 2004
121 out of 129 found this review helpful
Cajoled by my other half into doing more on the culinary front, I sought refuge in a cookbook. Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsey or Delia…..well none of them! If I was going to impress the family with new found skills, I decided that I wanted to emulate the cooking of the far east.I’ve eaten at the wagamama restaurants over several years, and when I heard about their cookbook I was excited about the thought of trying to create some of their appetising dishes. In truth it hadn’t escaped my notice that the food at wagamama always arrived quickly, suggesting to me that I wouldn’t be a slave to the stove. Perhaps I could create a meal in the time that it took to drink just one glass of wine, well perhaps not. The cookbook was extremely easy to follow, and the preparation straightforward. I jumped in at the deep-end by attempting to perfect sake amiyaki gohan, which is grilled salmon in a fantastic sauce enhanced with garlic, chilli, ginger, sesame oil and oyster and soy sauces. Had I not dropped my bit of salmon on the kitchen floor, I’m sure I would have really enjoyed it! Anyway, a great cookbook and well worth buying, so says the wife and kids.
One of the best November 16, 2005
35 out of 41 found this review helpful
This book is great! For someone who gets bored of food easily this book is a god send. It has also taught me ways of cooking fish - something I'd never tried before. Most can be cooked for dinner in about 30 mins and there is lots of choice from dishes suitable for summer or winter.
Better than the real thing. February 6, 2007
J. Salisbury (UK)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I used this book before going to Wagamama: my food tasted great, whereas I was disappointed with Wagamama. I followed the recipes and found that they didn't need altering at all, which is great for those who want to cook something new for friends without doing a trial run.
If only I had enough time, I'd use it every day. Now I'm feeling hungry!
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