{"product_id":"takashis-noodles-a-cookbook-9781580089654","title":"Takashi's Noodles: [A Cookbook]","description":"\u003cb\u003eA collection of 75 recipes from James Beard Award-winning chef Takashi Yagihashi for both traditional and inventive hot and cold Japanese noodle dishes.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCombining traditional Japanese influences, French technique, and more than 20 years of cooking in the Midwest, James Beard Award-winning chef Takashi Yagihashi introduces American home cooks to essential Japanese comfort food with his simple yet sophisticated recipes. Emphasizing quick-to-the-table shortcuts, the use of fresh and dried packaged noodles, and kid-friendly dishes, Takashi explains noodle nuances and explores each style's distinct regional identity. An expert guide, Takashi recalls his youth in Japan and takes cooks on a discovery tour of the rich bounty of Japanese noodles, so readily accessible today. Takashi's exuberance for noodles ranging from Aje-Men to Zaru is sure to inspire home cooks to dive into bowl after soothing, refreshing bowl. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A wonderfully talented chef.\" --Chef Eric Ripert \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Noodle fans with a stocked pantry will find plenty to slurp about.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHARRIS SALAT writes about food and culture for Gourmet, the New York Times, Saveur, and other publications. He lives in New York. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTAKASHI YAGIHASHI opened Takashi's in Chicago in 2008, following successful ventures at Ambria, Tribute, and Okada at the Wynn. He was named the James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Midwest and one of America's 10 Best New Chefs by \u003ci\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine.\u003c\/i\u003e Takashi is a member of the Macy's Culinary Council as well as the Japanese Culinary Cultural Association of America. He lives with his family in Chicago. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTHE AUTHOR SCOOP \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTell me something that other people might not know about you. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love to play guitar. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you had a superpower, what would it be? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo always have a peaceful mind. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's the oddest food you've ever eaten? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDried Sea Cucumber Ovaries (a very expensive and rare delicacy). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's the meaning of your name? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTakashi (Dragon) Yagihashi (Willow Bridge). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFavorite cocktail? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYuzu Lemonade \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is your favorite sandwich? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFried Pork with cucumber, lettuce, mayonnaise, tonkatsu sauce. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's the best way to spend a rainy Saturday morning? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaking noodle soup.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ten Speed Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50357103329554,"sku":"9781580089654","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c70daa61-e7f6-4f07-ba11-f2a74f831e70.jpg?v=1728317353","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/takashis-noodles-a-cookbook-9781580089654","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}