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ew books will encourage you to delve into the cuisine of other countries as passionately and amusingly as this one.

I have to sample genuine sushi in its purest form

It makes you want to visit virtually every country on Anthony's global tour in search of the perfect meal. For him, the perfect meal is much more than the food itself but encompasses the whole dining experience. To this end, he is prepared to put himself into all manner of dubious situations. His description of vodka-soaked meals in Russia are hilarious.

Reading Anthony's book has made me even more positive about visiting Vietnam as part of our big trip. Japan will also have to be visited - I have to sample genuine sushi in its purest form...