Izakaya: Japanese Bar Food

Walk beneath the paper lantern, pull back the half curtain, and enter a world that suddenly feels like the real Japan. The traditional izakaya – a Japanese tavern where simple and delicious food is every bit as important as the drinks – comes to life in this beautiful cookbook. It’s relaxed, welcoming, and not bound by dizzying rules of etiquette; the food comes in small serves designed to be shared between friends while chatting about work, family and life.
Like Japanese food in general, this collection of classic izakaya recipes is guided by the principles of direct flavors, quality ingredients, and pleasing presentation. You won’t need oodles of ingredients to cook these dishes, or a whole kitchen worth of equipment and utensils. Just get out your wok, dust off your grill plate, arm yourself with some miso and sake, and discover the exciting world of izakaya-style cooking.