Umai! - Japanese Cuisine Made Easy

50 Authentic Recipes for Every Day

Dream destination Japan. Recipes that combine tradition and modern trends

Japanese cuisine is probably one of the most popular national cuisines in the world – and Japan is fast becoming a dream destination for more and more travellers. It’s never been easier to cook delicious Japanese dishes in your own home. Riku explains the basic essentials: different types of noodles, light and dark pastes, sauces and broths. How do you cook Japanese rice in a pan? What is the secret of the popular ramen noodle soup? Riku presents 50 recipes which are all authentically Japanese but also simple, quick and suitable for novice cooks. Naturally, the dishes are all ‘umai’ – simply ‘delicious’.

A book for anyone interested in Japanese cuisine and simple cooking

On-trend recipes that have gone viral on social media meet Japanese traditions

A dream holiday destination, the home of manga and anime, and the centre of the hype about Japanese sweets: Japan is very much on trend

#3 SPIEGEL Bestseller (Guide Book - Eating & Drinking)