  | Ramen for everyone Author: Tanumihardja, Patricia | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
A young boy aspires to make a bowl of ramen as delicious as his dad's, and runs into some surprises--both delightful and disastrous--on his first attempt.
| Illustrator: | Pate, Shiho |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (02/01/23)
Booklist (10/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 02/15/2023 Whether with seaweed, egg, or pork, Hiro loves ramen and wants to make his own perfect bowl one day. In the meantime, the boy observes his father, who learned to make ramen from his father while growing up in Hawaii. Action-packed panels in a graphic-novel style, accentuated with action verbs (chops, simmers, steeps, etc.), briefly turn Hiro’s dad into a culinary champion. On his seventh birthday, Hiro thinks he’s ready to continue the tradition, but in his action scenes, disaster ensues with bland broth, soggy noodles, and unfit toppings. Just when he’s ready to give up, his father reminds him that ramen doesn’t need to be perfect. With new resolve, Hiro makes ramen with “superspecial” toppings perfect for each family member (cheese for Mom, Asian pears for his sister, and pineapple for Dad), realizing that he simply hasn’t achieved flavorful broth or springy noodles—yet. Cookbook author Tanumihardja concludes her children’s debut with a short history of ramen, kitchen tips, and an easy miso-ramen recipe. A hearty serving of Japanese cuisine, resilience, and family fun. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
