num_pages: 366
description: WINNER OF THE JOHN AVERY AWARD 2019 at the Andr Simon Awards Tokyo is rightfully known around the world as one of the most exciting places to eat on the planet. From subterranean department store food halls to luxurious top-floor hotel restaurants and all the noodle shops sushi bars and yakitori shacks in between there may be no other city so thoroughly saturated with delicious food. Tokyo Stories is a journey through the boulevards and backstreets of Tokyo via recipes both iconic and unexpected. Chef Tim Anderson takes inspiration from the chefs shopkeepers and home cooks of Tokyo to showcase both traditional and cutting-edge takes on classic dishes like sushi ramen yakitori and tempura. Also included are dishes that Tokyoites love to eat with origins from abroad like Japanese interpretations of Korean barbecue Italian pizza and pasta American burgers and more. Tim tackles his food tour of Tokyo from the ground up with chapters broken down LOWER GROUND Tokyo on the Go (Department Store Basements Subway Stations and Convenience Stores); FIRST Tokyo Local (food traditional to Tokyo); SECOND Tokyo National (food traditional to Japan); THIRD Tokyo Global (Japanese food with an international twist) FOURTH Tokyo at Home (Japanese home cooking); and FIFTH Tokyo Modern (experimental Japanese food found in high-end hotel bars). With Tims easy-to-follow recipes this is make-at-home Japanese food authentic yet achievable for the home chef  without cutting corners. The real thrill of eating in Tokyo is in the sense of discovery  of adventurous curiosity rewarded. And that may come in the form of an unexpectedly good convenience store sandwich an oh my god sushi moment or just the best damn bowl of ramen youve ever had. With Tokyo Stories you can explore Tokyo and discover its incredible food without leaving your home kitchen. Featuring over 90 recipes all set to the backdrop of Tokyo location shots this is essential for the Japanophile in your life.
language: English
title: Tokyo Stories: A Japanese Cookbook
publisher: Hardie Grant London