Anthony Bourdain and Laurie Woolever's Appetites distills 40 years of restless eating into a battle plan for cooking at home like you've got something to prove.

Beginner-friendly Japanese cooking here ranges from noodle bars and rice bowls to home pantry staples like pickles, soups, and sweets, with side trips through anime-inspired snacks and Asia-wide vegan plates.
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Anthony Bourdain and Laurie Woolever's Appetites distills 40 years of restless eating into a battle plan for cooking at home like you've got something to prove.

Finally, a reason to pause the episode and heat up the stove—Diana Ault's Cook Anime turns 500+ anime meals into recipes you can actually make at home.

Meera Sodha brings 120 plant-based recipes from across Asia to your weeknight table in East, a collection of vibrant, fuss-free dishes inspired by home cooks and gourmet chefs from Bangalore to Beijing.
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Momofuku by David Chang and Peter Meehan captures the ramen revolution that reshaped New York City kitchens, one pork bun and fearless Asian flavor at a time.

Japan: The Cookbook by Nancy Singleton Hachisu gathers 400+ recipes that taste like Tokyo mornings and countryside kitchens.


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Updated August 2026