Overview
Bring the taste of Tokyo home with more than 50 quick-and-easy recipes inspired by one of the world’s most exciting food cities. From steaming bowls of ramen and crispy karaage to homemade gyoza, delicate maki rolls, onigiri and bento-ready bites, Tokyo Bites captures the bold, comforting flavors of Japan’s street-food stalls, ramen bars, sushi counters and neighborhood eateries.
Written by chef Shu Inagaki, this vibrant collection makes authentic Japanese cooking feel simple, achievable and full of possibility. With easy-to-follow recipes, practical tips and visual ingredient glossaries, you’ll learn how to recreate the dishes you loved on your travels using ingredients you can find at your local supermarket, Asian grocer or everyday food store.
Organized into chapters on sushi and rice; ramen, soba and udon; soups, sides and salads; fried dishes; grilled dishes; and simmered dishes, the book includes everyday favorites and restaurant-style classics such as sushi rolls, salmon rice balls, miso ramen, tempura udon, miso soup, seaweed salad, katsu curry, fried chicken, chicken teriyaki, beef donburi, miso-marinated black cod and simmered pork belly.
Perfect for quick lunches, relaxed dinners, snacks and build-your-own bento boxes, Tokyo Bites celebrates the food that makes Tokyo a dream destination for travelers and food lovers alike. Whether you’re craving a comforting bowl of miso ramen, a plate of crispy fried chicken, freshly folded gyoza or a simple onigiri snack, this book brings the energy, variety and flavor of Tokyo’s ever-evolving food scene into your kitchen.
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