Oishinbo a la Carte
Viz · 2009–2010 · 7 issues
About the series
Between 2009 and 2010, Viz Media released Oishinbo a la Carte, a seven-issue English-language comic series that adapts select story arcs from the long-running Japanese culinary manga. Written by Yoko Yasui and illustrated by a team including Hideo Sawai, Kunihiro Yokoi, and Akira Hanasaki, this edition offers a curated, accessible entry point into the world of gourmet journalism and food philosophy. It matters as a focused sampler of the beloved Oishinbo franchise, bringing its detailed food lore and character-driven debates to an English-speaking audience.