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# 4.7/5 star rating from 751 reviews Authentic Japanese & fusion recipes Hardcover edition for durability The Gaijin Cookbook: Japanese Recipes from a Chef, Father, Eater, and Lifelong Outsider

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## Summary

> 🍜 Master Japanese home cooking with the insider-outsider’s touch!

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- **What is this?** The Gaijin Cookbook: Japanese Recipes from a Chef, Father, Eater, and Lifelong Outsider
- **How much does it cost?** € 56.98 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Critically Acclaimed:** Featured in NYT, Bon Appetit, Epicurious, and top-ranked in Japanese cooking books
- • **Cultural Storytelling:** Engaging personal anecdotes that connect you to Japanese food culture
- • **Inclusive & Approachable:** Uses common, budget-friendly ingredients with flexible, no-fuss instructions
- • **Chef-Crafted Authenticity:** Recipes from Ivan Orkin, a renowned ramen chef and lifelong Japan outsider
- • **Versatile Everyday Cooking:** Dishes perfect for weeknights, celebrations, and boozy weekends alike

## Overview

The Gaijin Cookbook is a hardcover collection of approachable Japanese recipes by acclaimed chef Ivan Orkin, blending authentic flavors with everyday practicality. Celebrated by top culinary media and boasting a 4.7-star rating from over 750 reviews, it offers versatile dishes and personal stories that invite millennials to explore Japan’s cuisine with confidence and creativity.

## Description

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #145,125 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #26 in Vietnamese Cooking, Food & Wine #30 in Thai Cooking, Food & Wine #46 in Japanese Cooking, Food & Wine |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (751) |
| Dimensions  | 7.94 x 0.93 x 10 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 1328954358 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1328954350 |
| Item Weight  | 15.2 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 256 pages |
| Publication date  | September 24, 2019 |
| Publisher  | Harvest |

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