Only In Tokyo : Two Chefs, 24 Hours, the Ultimate Food City

Only In Tokyo : Two Chefs, 24 Hours, the Ultimate Food City
ISBN: 9781743794791
Publication Date: 1 July 2019

Join intrepid chefs Michael Ryan and Luke Burgess on the best sort of culinary adventure - one that could happen only in Tokyo. From daybreak to late night, discover the creative people and compelling stories behind the restaurants, bars and tea houses of the world's most exciting food destination. This is a book as much for people travelling to the city as it is for those with an appreciation of its special magic.

About the Authors

Michael Ryan is one of Australia's most respected chefs. With partner Jeanette Henderson, he is the owner of Provenance Restaurant in Beechworth, North East Victoria. After initially studying science at the University of Adelaide and working in chemistry for several years, Michael was drawn to cooking. He opened his first restaurant with Jeanette, Range, in 2006. Range won a succession of two hat awards in The Age Good Food Guide, as well as Country Restaurant of the Year in 2008. Provenance opened in early 2009 and has since gone on to receive two hats every year since.

In 2013, Provenance won Best Regional Restaurant and Michael Ryan was named Chef of the Year. Michael has a long-term interest in Japanese cuisine, and this is reflected in the techniques and flavours used in the Provenance menus. He also hosts small group guided tours to Japan each year. Luke Burgess finished his apprenticeship at renowned Sydney restaurant Tetsuya's before embarking on a career in freelance food and travel photography. In 2006 Luke and his partner moved to Tasmania in search of a culinary adventure and soon after opened Pecora Cafe, about 45 minutes south of Hobart.

A couple of years later, inspired by a stint at Copenhagen's Noma, Luke and business partners Katrina Birchmeier and Kirk Richardson opened Garagistes in ...