"Food is a well-traveled literary metaphor, but here, in a translation by Chi-Young Kim, Jo does marvelous and disturbing things with it, serving up dishes rich with a variety of feelings."

—The New York Times Book Review

"[A] surprising and nuanced novel…. reminiscent of Banana Yoshimoto’s cult classic Kitchen…. It's a clever debut; a simple looking dish from the outside that, once you bite in, reveals hidden layers and complexity — and a shockingly bitter finish."

—National Public Radio

"A sumptuous feast."

—Kirkus Reviews

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