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His dream is for everybody to eat his ramen at home! \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMakiko Itoh\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the \n\u003ci\u003eJust Bento\u003c\/i\u003e cookbook series and \n\u003ci\u003eReal Japanese Cooking\u003c\/i\u003e, has translated many Japanese works into English including \n\u003ci\u003eZen Wisdom for the Anxious\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eReal Japanese Izakaya Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e. She now writes a monthly column on Japanese food for the \n\u003ci\u003eJapan Times\u003c\/i\u003e and her new compendium work, \n\u003ci\u003eReal Japanese Cooking\u003c\/i\u003e has just been published by Tuttle Publishing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"An ideal and fun resource for family cooks and professional chefs wanting to create authentic and delicious ramen based Japanese meals for both formal and informal dining.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Takanashi writes with authority and enthusiasm, and the recipes are brief, to-the-point, and user-friendly, written without any major gaps or shortcomings. Takanashi's voice is cheerful and direct, and he adds legitimately helpful collections of tips to most of the book's recipes. And while the book isn't particularly long ...it accomplishes its mission, which is teaching the American home cook how to make legit ramen at home.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Cookbook Test\u003ci\u003e blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Takanashi's dedication to ramen has created a successful restaurant, a YouTube channel, and this inaugural cookbook. [...] An ideal volume for readers aspiring to make ramen at home; good for all levels of cook, from beginner to expert ramen chef.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\" \n\u003ci\u003eBest-Ever Homemade Ramen\u003c\/i\u003e is a fantastic pick for those interested in making ramen at home. Takanashi has put together this book with beginners in mind, using time saving tips to create the maximum amount of flavor with the minimal amount of prep. I especially love the focus on regional variations...\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTara's Multicultural Table\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"I'm impressed by how much flavor and technique this book manages to pack in...Overall, this book feels like a solid bridge between the ramen bar and home kitchen--practical, flavorful, and inspiring.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCentsible Cooking\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e**Featured in Library Journal 2025 Cookbook Preview**\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJapanese ramen chef Shigekazu Takanashi shows you how to make authentic ramen from start to finish (including the broth) in under an hour!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEver wish you could create delicious ramen at home that tastes like it came straight from a professional noodle bar in Tokyo or Osaka? This new book by Japanese ramen chef Shigekazu Takanashi shows you how--using easy-to-find ingredients, flavor-enhancing secrets and time-saving shortcuts! \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHis book contains 50 delicious recipes including: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest-Ever Homemade Shoyu Ramen with aromatic oil, easy char siu pork and marinated jammy eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTasty regional ramens from Kyoto, Nagasaki, Tokushima and other parts of Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic side dishes like Gyoza Dumplings and Char Siu Fried Rice plus creative ways of using leftover broth ingredients, like Chicken Cracklings with Ponzu and Greens Sauteed with Ground Chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eTakanashi's easy tricks to achieve maximum flavor in minimum time have won him a loyal social media following. This book is a must-have for ramen aficionados who love to eat authentic Japanese ramen at home but don't want to spend the whole day in the kitchen!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/01\/2025 pg. 84 (EAN 9784805319628, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Takanashi, Shigekazu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-09-02\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Specific Ingredients|Pasta|Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|Japanese|Cooking|Courses \u0026amp; Dishes|Soups \u0026amp; Stews|Cooking|Comfort Food\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9784805319628\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9784805319628\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154268422422,"sku":"SP-9784805319628","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9784805319628_spiral.png?v=1774939970","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/best-ever-homemade-ramen-secrets-of-a-japanese-ramen-chef","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}