"Filled with recipes that will tempt Japanese foodies and vegans alike, this cookbook will be in high demand." -- Library Journal "A delicious entry point for anyone wanting to explore this East Asian cuisine in a veg-friendly way." -- Naturally, Danny Seo "Vegan Japan proves that anyone can cook irresistible plant-based Japanese food at home. Julia Boucachard has taken the Japanese classics she grew up with, like yakisoba and ramen, and created plant-based alternatives that are both easy and delicious. With an overview of essential ingredients to make shopping a breeze, Vegan Japan is an excellent introduction to Japanese home cooking for amateurs and expert chefs alike." -- John Robbins, best-selling author and president of the Food Revolution Network "Julias Vegan Japan is such a wonderful, thorough, and approachable collection of recipes and techniques that I wholly appreciate as a fellow vegan hapa. This is the kind of cookbook I've always dreamed of having in my collection. There are simple, nostalgic comforts like Cold Tofu, Green Bean Shiraae, and Japanese Potato Salad, and plenty of new discoveries I cant wait to try, like Kabocha Korokke, Dorayaki, and making my own udon from scratch!" -- Lauren Toyota, bestselling author of Vegan Comfort Classics and hot for food all day "Vegan Japan, with its delightful assortment of authentic Japanese recipes, recognizes that eating plant-based is the most efficient way to nourish ourselves and encourages us to explore foods that are tasty and satisfying, and also good for animals, people, and the planet." -- Gene Baur, cofounder of Farm Sanctuary and coauthor of Living the Farm Sanctuary Life "Julias book is a gift to those of us who love exploring the authentic flavors of Japan while eating in a way that respects the earth and its inhabitants. The book is beautifully illustrated, and it is clearly created with a sense of reverence for good food and responsible choices, as well as for the authors own family heritage. There are so many delightful surprises herevegan Japanese ice cream!as well as easy plant-based tweaks to traditional dishes and sauces. The recipes are highly accessible, using simple ingredients and techniques to create luscious comfort food. A fabulous addition to your cookbook collection." -- Virginia Messina, author of Vegan for Life "As a passionate fan of Japanese cuisine, Ive been searching for a collection of the most popular Japanese recipes made vegan, and Im thrilled to say that Ive found it in Vegan Japan, a beautifully illustrated new cookbook in which French-Japanese chef, restaurateur, and author Julia Boucachard has expertly gathered her most beloved fare. Fellow fans of Japanese cuisine will find it a joy to cook from." -- Celine Steen, author of No-Waste Save-the-Planet Vegan Cookbook and coauthor of The Complete Guide to Vegan Food Substitutions "What a gem of a cookbook. With its treasure trove of wholesome and delicious recipes, beautiful photography, and fun illustrations, this book deserves a spot in any cookbook collection." -- Kim-Julie Hansen, founder of Best of Vegan and author of Vegan Reset
