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Cuisine
Soba, yakitori, ika, ebi, miso, tofu, sushi, udon, tonkatsu, tempura -- is anyone else getting hungry? Whether you buy Japanese food in a restaurant or make it at home, these books will enhance your eating pleasure. Japanese cuisine isn't all fish and rice; if you don't think so, read on!
101 Things to Do with Ramen Noodles by Toni Patrick Spiral-bound
128 pages
101 Ways to Make Ramen Noodles Cookbook by Toni Patrick, Colette McLaughlin (Illustrator) Spiral-bound
3 Bowls: Vegetarian Recipes from an American Zen Buddhist Monastery by Seppo Ed Farrey Paperback
224 pages
Both a cookbook and an introduction to the practice of American Zen Buddhism, Three Bowls is a distinctive collection of vegetarian recipes from Seppo Ed Farrey, the tenzo (chef) of the Dai Bosatsu Zendo, a traditional Zen Buddhist monastery in New York State.
The Art of Rice: Spirit and Sustenance in Asia by Aurora Ammayao Paperback
552 pages
OK, it's not strictly about Japan or food, but it has thirty-five illustrated essays describing rice-related rituals and beliefs that show the pervasiveness of rice in all aspects and all walks of life.
The Asian Bistro Cookbook by Andrew Chase Paperback
192 pages
Asian Noodles: Deliciously Simple Dishes to Twirl, Slurp, and Savor by Nina Simonds, Christopher Hersheimer (Photographer), Ann Field (Photographer) Hardcover
Asian Tapas and Wild Sushi: A Nibblers Delight of Fusion Cooking by Trevor Hooper Paperback
176 pages
At the Japanese Table: New and Traditional Recipes by Lesley Downer Paperback
224 pages
The acclaimed book that demystified Japanese cuisine for home cooks returns with a newly designed cover as lovely as the photo presentations within. Over 90 exquisite recipes cover every aspect of modern Japanese meals from elaborate kaiseki dinners--the haute cuisine of Japan--to simply prepared noodle bowls for a casual family supper.
Authentic Japanese Cuisine for Beginners: Step-By-Step by Sabi Shinojima Paperback
118 pages
Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go by Naomi Kijima Paperback
64 pages Includes more than 40 main dish recipes and step-by-step illustrations.
The Best 50 Sushi Rolls by Carol M. Newman Paperback
80 pages
The Book of Japanese Cooking by Emi Kazuko Paperback
96 pages
Surprisingly fast and easy-to-prepare recipes, home cooks will enjoy the healthy, natural flavors of Japanese cooking. Each recipe is fully illustrated with color photos and step-by-step instructions.
The Book of Miso by William Shurleff, Akiko Aoyagi (Contributor) Paperback
278 pages
A complete introduction to miso cookery with more than 400 recipes.
The Book of Sake: A Connoisseurs Guide by Philip Harper Hardcover
96 pages
The Book of Sushi by Hinjiro Omae Paperback
Book of Tofu by William Shurtleff, Akiko Aoyagi Mass Market Paperback
Cafe Japan by Emi Kazuko, Jeremy Hopley (Photographer) Paperback
128 pages
The essence of Japanese cooking lies in its simplicity; the overarching goal is to preserve each ingredient's natural flavor and texture. These 75 easy-to-make recipes--including tricolor nori-rolled sushi, grilled skewered chicken, and seared yuan salmon--bring home the popular daily dishes of Japan's cafes using ingredients found in many supermarkets or Asian markets in the West.
Chef-San: I Love Sushi...for Everyone by Romi Adachi Video Tape
The Classic Rice Cookbook Hardcover
The Complete Book Of Sushi by Hideo Dekura Hardcover
239 pages
Dictionary of Japanese Food: Ingredients & Culture by Richard Hosking Paperback
232 pages
Easy Japanese Pickling in Five Minutes to One Day: 101 Full-Color Recipes for Authentic Tsukemono by Seiko Ogawa Paperback
Encyclopedia of Sushi Rolls by Ken Kawasumi Hardcover
192 pages
The Essentials of Japanese Cooking by Tokiko Suzuki Hardcover
The Essence of Japanese Cuisine: An Essay on Food and Culture by Michael Ashkenazi, Jeanne Jacob Hardcover
288 pages
Everybody Loves Ramen: Recipes, Stories, Games, & Fun Facts About the Noodles You Love by Eric Hites Paperback
144 pages
The Fine Art of Japanese Food Arrangement by Yoshio Tsuchiya Paperback
166 pages
The Food of Japan: Authentic Recipes from the Land of the Rising Sun by Takayuki Kosaki, Walter Wagner (Editor) Hardcover
132 pages
Fun & Fancy Sushi by Seiko Ogawa, Ine Mizuno, Kazuhiko Nagai Paperback
64 pages
The Folk Art of Japanese Country Cooking: A Traditional Diet for Today's World by Gaku Homma Paperback
The Great Sushi and Sashimi Cookbook by Masakazu Hori Paperback
128 pages
The secret to preparing Japanese cuisine at home is an understanding of the basic ingredients and how a meal is composed. The culinary methods used are basically very simple and this book shows you how with step-by-step instructions.
A Guide to Food Buying in Japan (Books to Span the East and West) by Carolyn R. Krouse Paperback
Hana Sushi: Colorful & Fun Sushi for Parties by Boutique Sha Paperback
88 pages
Healthy Japanese Cooking by Hiroko Fukuhara, Yasuko Takahata s
The Insider's Guide to Sake by Philip Harper Paperback
200 pages
Written by an Englishman who has spent more than six years among the vats and bottling equipment of a Japanese sake brewer, this guide is the consummate handbook, featuring detailed information on more than 100 brands of sake for all tastes and budgets. 100+ photos.
Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art by Shizuo Tsuji Hardcover
517 pages
Japanese Cooking by 15 Japanese Culinary Experts Paperback
Japanese Cooking for Busy People: Fast and Delicious Recipes from Japan's Favorite TV Cooking Show Host by Katsuyo Kobayashi Hardcover
112 pages
Japanese Family-Style Recipes by Hiroko Urakami, Hiroya Yoshimori (Photographer) Hardcover
Japanese Foods That Heal: Using Traditional Ingredients to Promote Health, Longevity & Well-Being by Jan Belleme Paperback
224 pages
Guide to the healing powers of Japanese foods, this book includes an in-depth look at over seventeen traditional ingredients, including miso, shiitake, toasted sesame oil, tofu, amazake, and seitan.
Japanese Home Style Cooking by Mihoko Hoshino Paperback
The Japanese Kitchen: A Cook's Guide to Japanese Ingredients by Emi Kazuko Paperback
128 pages
Japanese Vegetarian Cooking: From Simple Soups to Sushi (Vegetarian Cooking Series) by Patricia Richfield Paperback
The Joy of Japanese Cooking by Kuwako Takahashi Paperback
312 pages
Kaiseki: The Exquisite Cuisine of Kyoto's Kikunoi Restaurant by Yoshihiro Murata Hardcover
192 pages
The Kikkoman Chronicles: A Global Company With a Japanese Soul by Ronald E. Yates Hardcover
224 pages
The story of one of the world's oldest companies, which dates back almost 400 years. Pretty much everything you ever wanted to know about soy sauce.
The Miso Book: The Art of Cooking With Miso by Jan Belleme Paperback
182 pages
Miso Production: The Book of Miso, Vol. II by William Shurtleff Paperback
80 pages
Morimoto: The New Art of Japanese Cooking by Masaharu Morimoto Hardcover
272 pages
An Iron Chef's cookbook, including some dishes made on the TV show.
Natural Remedies from the Japanese Kitchen by Hiroko Fukuhara, Yasuko Takahata Paperback
Noodle Fusion: Asian Noodle Dishes for Western Kitchens by Dottie Rankin Paperback
231 pages
Practical Japanese Cooking: Easy and Elegant by Shizuo Tsuji Hardcover
151 pages
Oriental Vegetables: The Complete Guide for Garden and Kitchen by Joy Larkcom, Elizabeth Douglass (Illustrator) Paperback
Guide to growing and using Oriental vegetables. Bibliography, index, glossary, and seed-outlet listings. Full-color photographs.
Quick & Easy Japanese Cookbook by Katsuyo Kobayashi Hardcover
112 pages
Sake by Rocky Aoki Hardcover
144 pages
The Sake Handbook by John Gauntner Paperback
254 pages
A compact guidebook to Japan's national beverage, The Sake Handbook is the perfect introduction to the history, brewing, and merits of various types of sake. Just what is jizake, namazake, ginjoshu? The Sake Handbook answers these and many other questions about sake, and will help you find your way to some of Japan's most memorable sake establishments.
Sake: A Drinker's Guide by Hiroshi Kondo, George Plimpton Paperback
Simple and Delicious Japanese Cooking by Keiko Hayashi Hardcover
Simple Delicacies: Japanese Recipes from Hirozen by Candice Obayashi Paperback
153 pages
Spiritual Adventures of a Sushi Chef by Masao Maki Paperback
150 pages
Sushi Accessories
Joyce Chen Sushi Kit
Includes: bamboo sushi mat, bamboo rice paddle, and complete instruction kit.
Joyce Chen Sushi Set, Matte Black
Includes: 2 sushi plates, 2 dipping dishes, 2 chopstick rests, and 2 pairs chopsticks.
Joyce Chen Sushi Knife
Precision ground, high carbon steel blade.
Joyce Chen Deluxe Sushi Party Set
Includes: Sushi rice, Seaweed sheets (Nori), Pickled ginger (Gari), Horseradish powder (Wasabi), Sushi Rice Seasoning, Bamboo Sushi mat, Rice paddle, and instruction booklet, Sushi tools and instruction booklet.
Sushi by Mia Detrick Paperback
95 pages
Sushi (Essential Kitchen Series) by Ryuichi Yoshii Hardcover
112 pages
Includes information on the history and health benefits of sushi, as well as tips on how to make perfect sushi rice, select the freshest fish, and decorate the sushi plate with beautiful vegetable garnishes. 60 color photos.
Sushi: Making at Home by Yasuko Kamimura, Kazuhiko Nagai Paperback
64 pages
Sushi Cookbook by Yukiko Moriyama Hardcover
Sushi for Dummies by Judi Strada Paperback
284 pages
From rolling sushi properly to presenting it with pizzazz, this book has everything you need to know to impress your friends with homemade maki-sushi (rolls) and nigiri-sushi (individual pieces). You’ll find over 55 recipes from Tuna Sushi Rice Balls to Rainbow Rolls, plus handy techniques to demystify the art of sushi making – and make it fun!
Sushi Made Easy by Nobuko Tsuda, Tsuda Nobuko Paperback
Sushi at Home by Kay Shimizu Hardcover
Easy-to-prepare recipes, full-color photos and detailed illustrations.
Sushi for Parties: Maki-Zushi and Nigiri-Zushi by Ken Kowasumi Paperback
Sushi: Taste and Techniques by Kimiko Barber Hardcover
256 pages
Ten Lessons in Japanese Cooking by Florence C. Lee Hardcover
The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook: 250 No-Fail Recipes for Pilafs, Risottos, Polenta, Chilis, Soups, Porridges, Puddings and More, from Start to Finish in Your Rice Cooker by Beth Hensperger Paperback
352 pages
Rice is only the beginning ...
Untangling My Chopsticks: A Culinary Sojourn in Kyoto by Victoria Abbott Riccardi Paperback
304 pages
Two years out of college and with a degree from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, Victoria Riccardi left a boyfriend, a rent-controlled New York City apartment, and a plum job in advertising to move to Kyoto to study kaiseki, the exquisitely refined form of cooking that accompanies the formal Japanese tea ceremony. She arrived in Kyoto, a city she had dreamed about but never seen, with two bags, an open-ended plane ticket, and the ability to speak only sushi-bar Japanese. She left a year later, having learned the language, the art of kaiseki, and what was truly important to her.
Vegetarian Sushi Made Easy by Hiroko Fukuhara, Yasuko Takahata Paperback
127 pages
Vegetarian Table: Japan by Victoria Wise, Deborah Jones (Photographer) Paperback
156 pages
Vegetarian recipes for appetizers, soups and salads, pastas and noodles, main dishes, breads, and desserts.
Washoku: Recipes From The Japanese Home Kitchen by Elizabeth Andoh Hardcover
320 pages
The author takes the reader into the heart of the Japanese home kitchen, explaining the guiding philosophy then bringing it into practical terms with a section on the essential washoku pantry.
What's What in Japanese Restaurants: A Guide to Ordering Eating and Enjoying by Robb Satterwhite Paperback
178 pages
