Traveling Around the World: Japan, Southeast Asia - Zhang Jianxiong "Traveling with a Hunger" Series

Author: Zhang Jianxiong
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Jianxiong's brother and sister's "greedy travel," with just the "China chapter" already exceeding their horizons, and coupled with the endless culinary adventures in Europe, America, Japan, and South Korea, "being astonished by the world" is the basic perception of modern people when it comes to drinking and eating. — (Hong Kong) Lam Hon-chi, Editor-in-Chief of Hong Kong's Xinhua Daily, renowned critic Tang Lulu and other predecessors are purists in taste. Zhang Jianxiong embraces both Chinese and foreign cultures. When reading Zhang Jianxiong's "greedy travel," what we care about is not the flavors within but the realm his words evoke. Realm is a manifestation of culture, and it is also the reason why Zhang Jianxiong's "eating" writing stands out from the ordinary. — (Hong Kong) Lau Ssu-ming, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Lingnan University, renowned writer
Generally, eating, drinking, and having fun are just consumption for most people, but Zhang is one of the few who can write about it. Ouyang Xiu's "Record of" states: "When drunk, he shares the joy; when sober, he describes it in writing—that is the magistrate." — (Hong Kong) Zhan Delong, renowned critic and writer
When it comes to cravings, the author is perhaps even more obsessed with cravings than Gao Yang, who was always seen with two tubes in his nostrils in "Eat Your Way Around the World." We have calculated his record of cravings over the years and found that apart from the North and South Poles and "Black" Africa, he has tasted everything the world's kitchens offer—fried, boiled, stir-fried, stewed, braised, steamed, simmered, smoked, poached, stewed, marinated, braised, stewed, stewed, cooked—you name it, he has tried it. Of course, there are also the various delicacies made from sashimi. Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia are absolutely not to be missed. With his firsthand experiences of traveling in Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, the author focuses on food beyond sightseeing, offering a unique flavor. However, bringing out the customs, folk culture, and the ups and downs of the world is beyond the reach of ordinary people. This is thanks to Mr. Zhang's innocent heart and profound knowledge. Even the most ordinary scenes and foods are extraordinary in his eyes and mouth, let alone places and foods that locals themselves regret not having visited or tasted.
The common people should follow Mr. Zhang's footsteps, first embark on a divine journey through his book, and then be tempted by it. Without experiencing it firsthand, it remains just an outsider's perspective from the book.