Konbini
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Konbini by Brendan Liew
Explore the heart of Japanese daily life through its iconic convenience stores! For any visitor to Japan, it becomes immediately clear how central the convenience store (or ‘konbini’) is to everyday life. Different to our understanding of the convenience store in the US, Japan’s three huge chains – 7 Eleven, Family Mart, Lawson – are the beating heart of the nation. Locals will pop into the konbini multiple times a day for household items, umbrellas (during those summer storms), manga and, of course, food — in all its forms. From instant snacks, onigiri, lunch bento, steaming oden, the fluffiest cheesecake slices and pot noodles. This book celebrates the sometimes odd, always delicious offerings through recipes and stories, as well as delving into the history of this peculiarly Japanese cultural icon.
Brendan Liew and Caryn Ng have spent more than a decade travelling to Japan, traversing its cities and rural countryside to explore, learn and live the local culture and cuisine. In 2016, they established a pop-up Japanese restaurant, Chotto, in Melbourne.
Brendan has worked at restaurants including Kadeau in Copenhagen and Benu in San Francisco, and the three- Michelin-starred Nihonryori Ryugin in Tokyo and Hong Kong.
Brendan has previously written Tokyo Up Late (2022).
Brendan has worked at restaurants including Kadeau in Copenhagen and Benu in San Francisco, and the three- Michelin-starred Nihonryori Ryugin in Tokyo and Hong Kong.
Brendan has previously written Tokyo Up Late (2022).
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781923049314 |
| ISBN 10 | 1923049313 |
| Title | Konbini |
| Author | Brendan Liew |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Smith Street Books |
| Year published | 2024-10-29 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |