Of course, no depiction of cuisine would be complete without a sprinkling of culinary battles: Yamaoka frequently crosses chopsticks with his father, the artist and gourmand Kaibara Yuzan, over tradition versus innovation.
Ramen, sushi, tempura, and sukiyaki are all put under their microscope, revealing insights into history and preparation that would make any foodie salivate. Of course, no depiction of cuisine would be complete without a sprinkling of culinary battles: Yamaoka frequently crosses chopsticks with his father, the artist and gourmand Kaibara Yuzan, over tradition versus innovation. No other manga has dished up food in such depth and obsessive details.