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mehsi's review
5.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
This one just looked too fun to pass, plus, I always love books about food either with recipes or just about the food and I always wanted to learn more about Korean food.
This was just so interesting we learn about everything from Kimchi to Japchae. I learned many new food things and I am now also very hungry. Yes, I just had lunch, but apparently my stomach is like, wait that food looks better. XD Give me this! I had so much fun flipping the pages (or well, scrolling with my mouse to get to the next page) and see what is next. Each food item gets two pages. Text scattered around it. Telling us various fun bits about that food. From how Bulogi is sometimes used in burgers and tacos. Or how Sundubu Jigae becomes spicy and red things to a spice named gochugaru. I think of all the food the Bingsu is my fav. It just sounds SO GOOD. Followed by Hotteok (though please without the nuts).
I loved that we also got the Korean pronunciation along with Korean text for each new recipe/food item/food-related thing. And even got a few Korean words that way. I would maybe have liked a bit more Korean words as in how is this word written in Korean. What is the pronunciation? Just for random words. Let me know what egg is for example. Or what veggies are called. That would just give it a bit extra flavour.
I liked the recipe at the end for Mandu. I will have to edit some foods (as I cannot eat everything) but I would like to try it. Well, if I can find a steamer. XD
While I did like the art, especially the food was splendidly done, I wasn’t too fan of the way the humans looked, especially the faces. Were those meant to be shadows? Now it just looks like they either are wearing masks or if something went wrong.
All in all though, this book? I would highly recommend it. It was so playful and fun and I learned a lot about Korean Food. And I am so hungry right now. Yum!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
This one just looked too fun to pass, plus, I always love books about food either with recipes or just about the food and I always wanted to learn more about Korean food.
This was just so interesting we learn about everything from Kimchi to Japchae. I learned many new food things and I am now also very hungry. Yes, I just had lunch, but apparently my stomach is like, wait that food looks better. XD Give me this! I had so much fun flipping the pages (or well, scrolling with my mouse to get to the next page) and see what is next. Each food item gets two pages. Text scattered around it. Telling us various fun bits about that food. From how Bulogi is sometimes used in burgers and tacos. Or how Sundubu Jigae becomes spicy and red things to a spice named gochugaru. I think of all the food the Bingsu is my fav. It just sounds SO GOOD. Followed by Hotteok (though please without the nuts).
I loved that we also got the Korean pronunciation along with Korean text for each new recipe/food item/food-related thing. And even got a few Korean words that way. I would maybe have liked a bit more Korean words as in how is this word written in Korean. What is the pronunciation? Just for random words. Let me know what egg is for example. Or what veggies are called. That would just give it a bit extra flavour.
I liked the recipe at the end for Mandu. I will have to edit some foods (as I cannot eat everything) but I would like to try it. Well, if I can find a steamer. XD
While I did like the art, especially the food was splendidly done, I wasn’t too fan of the way the humans looked, especially the faces. Were those meant to be shadows? Now it just looks like they either are wearing masks or if something went wrong.
All in all though, this book? I would highly recommend it. It was so playful and fun and I learned a lot about Korean Food. And I am so hungry right now. Yum!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
dylaurora's review
5.0
What an excellent introduction to Korean food! Michelle Li has hit the nail on the head with mixing illustration, bits of knowledge, and robust explanations for various types of food. Including the English translation, original Korean words, and pronunciations, children through adults will enjoy this linguistic and culinary primer.
neveenbadr's review
5.0
That is a book that will make you hungry!
This book is very educational about Korean food and how to pronounce their names.
I am a fan of Korean dramas, and this book pulled me closer to my passion for Korea.
The illustrations are beautiful, and the writing is very informative and to the point.
This book is very educational about Korean food and how to pronounce their names.
I am a fan of Korean dramas, and this book pulled me closer to my passion for Korea.
The illustrations are beautiful, and the writing is very informative and to the point.
borabene's review
3.0
If you open this guide expecting a recipe book, you will be disappointed, but to be fair, it does not sell itself as such. It's an encyclopedia that introduces you to the most popular Korean food and snacks. It's beautifully illustrated by Sunnu Rebecca Choi; the text – not much of it – is written by Michelle Li. A reader learns about the history of Korean cuisine, how the snacks are served and for what occasion, and occasionally a quick, non-detailed preparation process. At the end of the book there's one recipe, easy to follow.
Overall, I'd recommend this book to anyone who's completely new to Korean cuisine and not interested in making the food themselves, or who's looking for a very pretty (and very Asian) encyclopedia.
Overall, I'd recommend this book to anyone who's completely new to Korean cuisine and not interested in making the food themselves, or who's looking for a very pretty (and very Asian) encyclopedia.
silenttardis's review
4.0
This is a brilliant guide to introduce Korean food to children or even adults that don’t have any idea of what they could find to eat in Korea, and you know what, has great drawings, it is very colourful and a very short read.
In the end you are given one recipe for Michelle's Mandu recipe, and I just want to try it out ^_~
Thank you NetGalley for the free ARC and this is my honest opinion.
In the end you are given one recipe for Michelle's Mandu recipe, and I just want to try it out ^_~
Thank you NetGalley for the free ARC and this is my honest opinion.
tearexmama's review
3.0
Cute book that will be very informative to anyone unfamiliar with Korean foods. Not particularly groundbreaking, and most people with even a passing familiarity with Korean cultural exports like dramas and music, will already be familiar with most of these offerings. I had hoped for more than just one recipe and maybe a little more history of the different dishes.
Cute artwork, but unremarkable content. Good basic primer for familiarizing children with some Korean foods.
Cute artwork, but unremarkable content. Good basic primer for familiarizing children with some Korean foods.
lastblossom's review
informative
fast-paced
Thanks to NetGalley and Gloo books for a review copy.
tl;dr
A fun book for kids with bright illustrations and easy-to-understand descriptions that works as a great introduction to Korean food.
Thoughts
This is a fun book! It covers some of Korea's most popular dishes, with names, pronunciation guides (very handy), brightly colored illustrations, and a brief description of what's actually in it. The book is geared towards young readers, but works as a nice quickstart guide for older readers looking to learn the name of that one tasty-looking food you saw in that k-drama. A recipe for mandu in the back is a nice addition, for anyone who wants to try their hand at cooking Korean food at home. I think my only complaint is that I'd love to see more.
tl;dr
A fun book for kids with bright illustrations and easy-to-understand descriptions that works as a great introduction to Korean food.
Thoughts
This is a fun book! It covers some of Korea's most popular dishes, with names, pronunciation guides (very handy), brightly colored illustrations, and a brief description of what's actually in it. The book is geared towards young readers, but works as a nice quickstart guide for older readers looking to learn the name of that one tasty-looking food you saw in that k-drama. A recipe for mandu in the back is a nice addition, for anyone who wants to try their hand at cooking Korean food at home. I think my only complaint is that I'd love to see more.
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