An award-winning family archive, capturing the quiet intimacy of shared meals across borders.
In 2019, Takako Masuki and her family embarked on a journey through seven distinct culinary landscapes—Hong Kong, Da Nang, Hanoi, Bangkok, Khon Kaen, Bangalore, and Shanghai. ASIAN FOOD TRAVEL vol. 1 transforms their fleeting memories into an enduring celebration of communal eating. Written in an organic blend of English and Japanese, this intimate diary elevates the everyday rituals of travel into quiet miracles, a visual resonance recognised as Best in the World (Design) at the 2021 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.
The book’s physical form is a tribute to deliberate craftsmanship. Printed in a two-colour risograph on tactile, lightweight 64g/m² paper, its elongated shape mirrors the familiar comfort of a traveler's pocket notebook. Bound in one of five distinct cover colors—selected serendipitously for each reader—this gently crafted object invites you to slow down and hold a tangible piece of their journey in your hands.
Format: Paperback (21.0 × 10.5 cm)
Pages: 72 pages
Printing: Two-colour Risograph on 64g/m² paper (Assorted covers)
Awards: 2021 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards (Best in the World: Design)
Language: English and Japanese
