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

Japanese Soul Cooking by Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat introduces the rich world of Japanese comfort food through more than 100 approachable recipes. Moving beyond sushi, the book explores beloved everyday dishes such as gyoza, curry, tonkatsu, ramen, soba, udon, and tempura, offering home cooks an authentic look at the hearty, flavor-packed meals enjoyed across Japan.

Featuring foolproof instructions, step-by-step photography, and insights into the surprising origins and global influences behind many classic dishes, the book makes Japanese home cooking accessible and inspiring. From wafu pasta and tatsuta-age fried chicken to mentaiko spaghetti and chahan fried rice, Japanese Soul Cooking is both a practical cookbook and a celebration of Japan’s vibrant everyday food culture.

• Authors: Tadashi Ono & Harris Salat
• Hardcover, 256 pages
• Dimensions: 7.72 x 1.03 x 9.29 in.
• Ten Speed Press
• Publication date: November 5, 2013
• ISBN: 9781607743521