Nov 29 2025
Recommended Cookbooks
It has been a while since I have done a “Other Stuff” post. I thought I would share some Japanese cookbooks that I have used and that I recommend in no particular order of preference. I provide links, but they are not affiliate links (I do not make money off of them.)
- Japanese Soul Cooking by Ono, and Salat – This is a great all round cookbook with many options you will find at Izakaiyas. Japanese Soul Cooking – Amazon Canada Link
- Japanese Hot Pots by Ono and Salat – I enjoy this book as it makes for relatively quick meals that can be had individually or shared by 2-4 people. Japanese Hot Pots – Amazon Canada Link
- The Just Bento Cookbook – Itoh and Doi – I got this book during the mysterious virus of unknown origin era. It explains how to put together Japanese style lunches. There are two volumes to this cookbook. Just Bento Cookbook (2 book series) – Amazon Canada Link
- Washoku Recipes from the Japanese Home Kitchen by Andoh and Beisch – This book is a bit more involved. It does give great information on how to stock your kitchen for Japanese cuisine.
Washoku – Amazon Canada Link
So if you are looking for something for yourself for Christmas, or for someone else here are some ideas.
Here is a NHK show on Ramen that I was sent. Keep your attention on the video at around 5:05 in…
In Deep with Ramen – Outside in Lost in Academia | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
— Anton