Tokyo Izakaya Cookbook: Delicious Pub Recipes from Six Popular Tokyo Eateries - Hardcover
by Kotaro (Author), Ametsuchi (Author), Shuko Takigiya (Author)
74 stunning pub-style recipes from top chef-owned Izakayas in Tokyo!
The equivalent of a tapas bar or an English pub, Izakayas are the cornerstone of Japan's food culture--a place to share a delicious, satisfying meal over drinks with friends after a hard day's work. Izakayas come in all shapes and sizes, from bustling chains to hole-in-the-wall dives. This unique cookbook features recipes from six of the best Tokyo Izakayas run by young chef-owners who often work alone, creating delicious dishes that change daily and seasonally based on the availability of fresh ingredients. Each chef contributes their most popular recipes--including a range of main and side dishes that are beloved by their regular customers. The 74 recipes in this book include:Kotaro Chef Kotaro Hayashi's "hipster-like affinity for the handcrafted comes through in every dish."--Conde Nast Traveler.
Ametsuchi Chef Miho Tsuchii's simply cooked dishes bring out the full character of the ingredients she uses. Her gentle flavors make every mouthful a delight. Shuko Takigiya Chef Hiroto Kibayashi's delicious appetizers are the perfect accompaniment to drinks. He is known for traditional dishes with modern twists. Shutei Zorome Great attention to fine detail is prevalent in many aspects of the unique, humorous dishes created by Chef Hisato Ohno. Sakebozu Chef Tomo Maeda excels in the use of spices as hidden accents, and in finding the cooking method most suited to a particular ingredient. Nihonshu-ya Chef Ken'ichi Takaya is known for his innovative combinations of Japanese and Western flavors and cooking methods.At the heart of every product lies a unique story, driven by our passion for quality and innovation. Each item enhances your everyday life and sparks joy.