Cookbooks and Cooking Gifts

Looking for a unique gift for the Japanese cuisine lover in your life? Our range of Japanese cookbooks and Japanese cooking gifts are a fantastic choice for all your foodie friends and family! Shop our extensive collection and find that perfect present with us today.

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Simply Donabe - Japanese One Pot Recipes by Naoko Takei Moore is a Japanese cookbook featuring traditional one-pot meals, with a cover image of hands cooking in earthenware pots.
Simply Donabe - Japanese One Pot Recipes by Naoko Takei Moore
£23.80 £28.00
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Book cover of Japan Easy Book by Tim Anderson shows chopsticks lifting noodles above a patterned bowl, with text highlighting signature dishes and classic Japanese recipes to cook at home.
Japan Easy Book by Tim Anderson
£18.70 £22.00
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Book cover for Vegan Japan Easy by Tim Anderson with stylized vegetables, Japanese text, and a gold and pink palette. Subtext: Classic & modern vegan Japanese cuisine with plant-based recipes.
Vegan Japan Easy by Tim Anderson
£18.70 £22.00
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The cover of Miso Tasty: Everyday Recipes with Miso by Bonnie Chung shows two bowls of soup with chopsticks and garnishes on a striped cloth, highlighting delicious miso recipes and the umami-rich taste of miso.
Miso Tasty: Everyday Recipes with Miso by Bonnie Chung
£12.75 £14.99
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The cover of Junk Food Japan by Scott Hallsworth showcases inventive Japanese comfort food recipes, with tattooed arms visible in the background.
Junk Food Japan by Scott Hallsworth
£18.00 £26.00
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A large green leaf appears on a dark slate background with Gift Voucher at the bottom left and The Wasabi Company logo at the bottom right, making The Wasabi Company Gift Card a perfect present for any occasion.
The Wasabi Company Gift Card
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Book cover for Your Home Izakaya by Tim Anderson, with a stylized illustration of Japanese food, steam rising, and bold vertical and horizontal title text.
Your Home Izakaya by Tim Anderson
£21.25 £25.00
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Book cover of The Vinegar Cupboard by Angela Clutton, with a minimalist vinegar bottle illustration and a round label highlighting its Jane Grigson Trust Award win.
The Vinegar Cupboard by Angela Clutton
£22.10 £26.00
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Cover of Japan Easy Bowls & Bento by Tim Anderson, featuring vibrant illustrations of a rice bowl and bento boxes with colorful text on a yellow background—ideal for Japanese meal enthusiasts.
Japan Easy Bowls & Bento by Tim Anderson
£21.25 £25.00
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Book cover for The Missing Ingredient by Jenny Linford shows an orange pot with steam swirling upward on a blue background. Subtitles discuss times impact on culinary flavor and themes like fermentation.
The Missing Ingredient by Jenny Linford
£10.50 £14.00
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The front cover of "A Day in Tokyo by Brendan Liew & Caryn Ng" features sushi, ramen, a waving cat, and the authors’ names. The cookbook highlights vibrant Tokyo cuisine.
A Day in Tokyo by Brendan Liew & Caryn Ng
£17.00 £20.00
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Ramen For Days by Deborah Kaloper features a vibrant yellow and pink cover with chopsticks lifting noodles from a bowl, hinting at the mouthwatering ramen recipes and Japanese soup ideas inside.
Ramen For Days by Deborah Kaloper
£17.00 £20.00
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Book cover for "Kanpai! - 50 Japanese Inspired Cocktails" features a cocktail glass, fruit, and grid background. Author: Naomi Coleman; illustrations by Phil Constantinesco. A guide to crafting Japanese-inspired cocktails.
Kanpai! - 50 Japanese Inspired Cocktails
£12.75 £15.00
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A red Ramen 101 Recipe Card Gift Box by Deborah Kaloper, featuring bowls of ramen and ingredients on the cover, with text stating 28 ramen recipes including Miso, Shio, Shoyu, Tonkotsu, and plant-based ramen.
Ramen 101 Recipe Card Gift Box by Deborah Kaloper
£13.00 £15.00
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The cover of The Japanese Pantry by Emiko Davies displays stylized blue, orange, and yellow illustrations of Japanese food and utensils on a white background, capturing the essence of authentic Japanese ingredients.
The Japanese Pantry by Emiko Davies
£25.50 £30.00
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Book cover for The Japanese Art of Pickling & Fermenting, featuring abstract green and orange circular art inspired by traditional Japanese pickling and fermenting methods such as otsukemono.
The Japanese Art of Pickling & Fermenting
£22.95 £27.00
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The Ramen Set with Ramen 101 Gift Cards features assorted Japanese noodles, sauces, miso paste, and seasonings artfully arranged—ideal for crafting a personalized ramen kit at home.
Ramen Set with Ramen 101 Gift Cards
£42.00
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The Ramen Set with Ramen Forever Cook Book features Japanese ramen ingredients like noodles, Barley Miso, and sauces, all displayed against a black background.
Ramen Set with Ramen Forever Cook Book
£52.00
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The Miso Soup Kit with Miso Tasty Cook Book includes a cookbook, dried wakame, dried shiitake mushrooms, Japanese miso paste, soy sauce, and seasoning—all beautifully displayed on a black surface.
Miso Soup Kit with Miso Tasty Cook Book
£47.00
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Book cover of Sushi at Home by Yuki Gomi, showing a plate of sushi, spoon, and chopsticks on a green background. Subtext: The Beginners Guide to Perfect, Simple Sushi—make sushi at home.
Sushi at Home by Yuki Gomi
£16.15 £18.99
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The Japanese Art of Pickling & Fermenting Set features Japanese foods and a pickling book, beautifully arranged on black with shredded brown paper, perfect for celebrating traditional Japanese pickling.
The Japanese Art of Pickling & Fermenting Set
£59.00
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The Vegan Japanese Ingredients Set with Vegan Cook Book includes White Miso paste, Vegan Ponzu sauce, and packaged mushrooms, all displayed upright on a straw-covered surface.
Vegan Japanese Ingredients Set with Vegan Cook Book
£59.00
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The front cover of Japan – The Cookbook by Nancy Singleton Hachisu, with vertical black text on a bamboo-patterned background, echoes the refined style of traditional Japanese cuisine.
Japan - The Cookbook by Nancy Singleton Hachisu
£33.95 £39.95
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Mini Donabe Pot - Black: A small black ceramic donabe pot with handles and a fitted lid, accented by a natural-colored rim and base, inspired by traditional Japanese earthenware, shown isolated on a white background.
Mini Donabe Pot - Black
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About our cookbook gifts

Always wanted to get into Japanese-style cooking but don’t know where to start? Or are you searching high and low for a special gift for someone who loves to try new recipes? We’ve got everything you’re looking for right here: authentic Japanese cookbooks, easy recipes for beginners, vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, books for specific types of dishes like sushi or miso, and even cookbook and ingredient starter sets for all-in-one Japanese cooking gifts.

Browse through our range and visit our recipes page to gather inspiration for cookbook gift ideas and new dishes to try!

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Frequently asked questions

We stock a wide range of titles featuring renowned authors who specialise in all areas of Japanese cuisine – sushi, ramen, bento, fermentation and more – so if there’s anything in particular you’re looking for, you’ll find it here! From sushi specialists to bento box gurus, our Japanese cookbooks display expertise across Japanese cooking as a whole, covering all interests and skill levels from beginners to seasoned cooks. 

If you’re looking for something a little extra, why not opt for one of our Japanese cooking gift set options? Our specialist gift sets combine Japanese cookbooks with cooking kits and fresh ingredients to deliver that authentic cooking experience right to your door! 

Our Japanese cooking gifts include premium ingredients, but why not add a fresh wasabi kit, which includes UK  grown wasabi , to add that final touch to your gift?

Absolutely! Explore our full range of Japanese gifts and gift kits, including sake sets, konro grill and BBQ sets, sauce collections, and more – perfect for food lovers who enjoy trying new techniques and flavours.

Get inspired with some recipes

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

Traditionally used in Japan to glaze and flavour fish, teriyaki sauce is wonderfully versatile. Try this classic four-ingredient base recipe,...

Sticky Soy-Glazed Beef with Sesame Rice

Sticky Soy-Glazed Beef with Sesame Rice

A quick, glossy stir-fry-style beef dish with rich Japanese-inspired flavour. Perfect for a weekend dinner in under 30 minutes.

New Potatoes with Fresh Wasabi Butter

New Potatoes with Fresh Wasabi Butter

A simple seasonal side that turns humble new potatoes into something elegant and memorable. 

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

Traditionally used in Japan to glaze and flavour fish, teriyaki sauce is wonderfully versatile. Try this classic four-ingredient base recipe, ready for you to put your own spin on. 

Sticky Soy-Glazed Beef with Sesame Rice

Sticky Soy-Glazed Beef with Sesame Rice

A quick, glossy stir-fry-style beef dish with rich Japanese-inspired flavour. Perfect for a weekend dinner in under 30 minutes.

New Potatoes with Fresh Wasabi Butter

New Potatoes with Fresh Wasabi Butter

A simple seasonal side that turns humble new potatoes into something elegant and memorable. 

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