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This book brings the flavor and fun of those lively streets right into your kitchen.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;This new cookbook by Laure Kie, Europe's leading Japanese cookbook author, takes you on a colorful culinary journey through the back lanes of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto where the best street food can be found—and shows you how to recreate these easy, crowd-pleasing dishes at home, including:\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Yakitori\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;: Soy-glazed chicken skewers grilled to juicy perfection—momo (thigh meat) and tebasaki (wings) are the most popular!\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Katsu Sando\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;: Thin pork cutlets breaded and fried until crispy on the outside and tender inside, then tucked into a sandwich with mayo and lettuce!\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Okonomiyaki\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;: This savory, stuffed pancake is loaded with cabbage, meat, and egg, then drizzled with a sweet, soy-based sauce and plenty of toppings!\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Karaage\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;: These mouthwatering Japanese-style chicken nuggets are marinated in mirin, garlic, and soy, then coated in potato starch for an irresistible crunch!\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Onigiri\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;: The \u0026quot;new sushi\u0026quot; and a simple kawaii treat—these versatile rice balls can be filled with anything from seafood and seaweed to herbs and seasonal veggies!\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;All the recipes use easy-to-find ingredients and simple, step-by-step instructions you can follow at home. Each dish is beautifully photographed in full color to inspire your cooking!\" data-columns-ready=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__overview-column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehardcover (224 pages)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e6.81\" W x 0.95\" L x 9.29\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__overview-column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep into the exciting world of sake with this vibrant, illustrated guide from Yoko Kumano and Kayoko Akabori, the trailblazing founders of Umami Mart in Oakland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSake is more than just a drink for sushi night—it’s aromatic, food-friendly, and endlessly drinkable. 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