It's important that the food is included in Studio Ghibli films.
The beloved animation studio behind Princess Mononoke, Kiki's Delivery Service, The Wind Rises, and so many more relish in making delicious looking meals inspired by food made by director Hayao Miyazaki himself. Every meal seems to jump out of the screen, steaming and swirling so compelling you could almost feel it.
Chihiro's parents turn into pigs after gorging themselves on a cursed unattended restaurant stall buffet in the film "spirited away". The act is the beginning of Chihiro's journey.
Binging with Babish is a cooking channel that recreates meals from popular culture, and the expert on the show, Alvin Zhou, focuses on dishes from the show. A feast worthy of the spirited away buffet was made by Alvin in the latest episode.
"It's not mentioned exactly what every single dish on that massive feast table was, but I'm guessing it's an inspiration from Taiwanese street markets."
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