Ogata - Finding Beauty in Rustic Cuisine | Toshiro Ogata

Hidden away on a picturesque side street in the heart of Kyoto, Toshiro Ogata enchants his guests with a unique cuisine, born from a passionate and relentless search for the essence of seasonal ingredients. In the seven chapters of this book – Water, Earth, Aroma, Heat, Salt, Cuts, Vessels – he reveals the elements that constitute his philosophy of ‘Rustic’ in cooking.

True to this philosophy, which calls for remembering and honouring the origins of foodstuffs in nature, Ogata’s creations are perfectly refined, yet powerfully redolent of earth and sea. The photographs by Gozen Koshida showcase his artistry on a range of exquisite vessels, from traditional Japanese Kenzan and Oribe ware to Korean porcelain and ceramics by Lucie Rie, all personally selected by the chef. Together with notes on ingredients and procedures, the book will appeal equally to gourmets and lovers of antique art, culinary experts and those who simply want to enjoy Ogata’s magic.