Your Home Izakaya: Fun and Simple Recipes Inspired by the Drinking-and-Dining Dens of Japan

by Tim Anderson

Financial Times Best of Books 2021

In Your Home Izakaya , chef Tim Anderson explores the 'anything goes' concept of izakaya by showcasing over 100 flavor-packed recipes.

Izakaya began as sake stores that allowed their customers to drink on the premises, and, over time, they began to serve food as well. The food is simple to prepare but big on flavor, making it conducive to sociable snacking in between gulps of booze.

From Radish and Watercress Salad and Sweetcorn with Soy Sauce Butter, to Spicy Sesame Ramen Salad and Udon Carbonara with Bacon Tempura, the recipes are impressive yet simple to achieve and no specialist equipment is needed. Plus, it includes a guide on how to stock a Japanese bar as well as how to knock up a few choice cocktails.

Full of delicious dishes, Your Home Izakaya is perfect for anyone wanting to make show-off food fit for a dinner party with minimum fuss and maximum fun.

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Cooking, Japan, Nonfiction, Collections, Food and Drink

224 pages, Hardcover

Published November 16, 2021

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Reviews

[Elly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not only a great cookbook, with a detailed insight into the Izakaya culture, but also a good variety of recipes. The layout is a nice choice as well as the suggestions for each dish of beverages and what pairs best. The cooking instructions are easy to follow and I can't wait to serve the first guests.

[Nelly Santanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love japanese food, you need to check Tim Anderson's book. It's one of this book where I want to make every recipe of the book ! Between this and thali, i really need to have people other.

[Opal Edgar · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the things I miss the most about Japan is definitely the wide range of Izakaya, from the tiny corner hole-in-the-wall bistro to the stylish ones serving delicious fusion tapas-style foods. This cookbook was just pure joy and I want to try making all the super flavourful recipes I found in there. Most Izakaya served kind of the same things, but not really. They very much had their own take on each star recipe, invented new delicious little bites to try in function of seasons and chef inspiration and we totally feel that in this book. Absolutely love it! And the fact there are alcohol pairings is totally in the spirit.

[Claire · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are simple and delicious look recipes here. Favourites include karaage 6.0, furikake potatoes, ham and cheese katsu and the matcha, vanilla and strawberry cheesecake parfait.

Laughed so hard with his instructions on how to create an izakaya atmosphere at home! And I definitely agree, I can't have japanese drinks without something to eat.

[Audrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love the prints and images in this book. Chef Tim does a great job of sharing the Izakaya tradition and provides food & booze pairings throughout the text. I recommend the addictive cabbage, pickles, and karage!

[Thomas Alisi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great particularly when replicating the ideas behind the recipes rather than following them in detail. It's a great starter for introducing Japanese flavours to a western kitchen by seeing combinations of techniques and ingredients from a different perspective.

[Donut · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chef Tim Anderson always leaves you hungry, with a better understanding of the various origins of Japanese recipes, new insights into Japanese culture and ready to hit the kitchen.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Desserts were my favourite as well as the beverages.