Japanese Soul Cooking: Ramen, Tonkatsu, Tempura, and More from the Streets and Kitchens of Tokyo and Beyond

Move over, sushi. It’s time for gyoza, curry, tonkatsu, and furai — the hearty, flavor-packed, craveable icons of Japanese comfort food found in every kitchen and street corner restaurant in Japan.

In Japanese Soul Cooking, Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat introduce you to this irresistible, homey style of cooking. Explore familiar favorites like ramen, soba, udon, and tempura alongside lesser-known classics: wafu pasta with miso meat sauce, tatsuta-age fried chicken, savory omelets with crabmeat and shiitake mushrooms, and more. With foolproof instructions and step-by-step photographs, you’ll soon be making chahan fried rice, mentaiko spaghetti, saikoro steak, and more for friends and family.

A fascinating exploration of the surprising origins and global influences behind popular dishes, accompanied by rich location photography capturing the energy and essence of Japanese comfort food in everyday life.