I love Korean food. Specifically my mother-in-law's Korean cooking. I had never had Korean food before meeting my husband and it makes me sad it took me so long to discover it. I was excited to see this cookbook by Eric Kim and am so glad I was able to read it. This is not merely a cookbook but also a love letter to immigrant parents as American and and family recipes mix. The recipes in this book are a fusion of cuisines, yet sound like something your mother would make.

The recipes in this book sounded so delicious. There were so many I wanted to try! Highlights include Gochujang Chocolate Lava Cake, Sesame-Soy Deviled Eggs, Spam and Perilla Kimbap, and Winter Squash Risotto with Chewy Rice Cakes. I mean, I'm hungry just thinking about it. The stories that were intermixed about the author's mother were beautiful and heartfelt and really added a dimension to the book.

*I would like to thank the publisher, author, and NetGalley for providing an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

Great recipes, and I also liked the stories and anecdotes sprinkled in. It's a memoir and a cookbook in one. I might be sort of annoyed at all the anecdotes if I were to go back and just use this for the recipes later, though

Korean American is a book I was very excited to get my hands on. I have tried quite a few of Eric Kim's recipes as they've been posted online and I've really enjoyed the simple cooking and complex flavours. I have very much enjoyed the recipes and can't wait to keep trying more as this book has found itself a spot on my shelf.

What a beautiful book - Eric has such a strong voice and I loved learning about his mother's food and the impact it had on his life. Stunning illustrations, clear instructions and a great variety of dishes. This would be an excellent addition to any cookbook shelf.

*received for free from netgalley for honest review* I've never had Korean food before so idk what's authentic and what's not but this seemed like a pretty cool cookbook!

Korean food has enjoyed a wave of popularity for the last couple of years, and for good reason – it is delicious. Eric Kim has “Americanized” dozens of Korean recipes in his cookbook, Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home . It gives us all a great opportunity to prepare almost traditional Korean dishes at home. The author explains that when his parents immigrated to America, his mother couldn’t find Korean ingredients to use in her dishes, and had to find substitutes to make them taste as they should. Nowadays there are Korean grocery stores, as well as Asian grocery stores carrying Korean ingredients and many Korean ingredients can be found in larger grocery stores.

Many of the dishes are a mishmash of American dishes with Korean undertones. There are dozens of mouthwatering recipes that are definitely worth making. The recipes are easy-to-follow, and there is a good section on necessary ingredients that I learned were easy to find in my area. One of the best things about this excellent cookbook is that it contains gorgeous photographs that will make anyone’s mouth water. Almost every recipe is pictured. Included are both traditional Korean dishes and American dishes with Korean flavors. Kimchi recipes are included, as well as delicious dishes made with Kimchi. Bibimbap is all the rage, and he has included a sheet pan version that is very good.

All told, this cookbook is a keeper. Anyone who likes Korean food will want to add it to their cookbook shelf. The recipes are so good that it will be used often.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

A book that speaks to Eric's past and current sensibilities all in one. I love the fact that it's honest to his life experiences, and he doesn't try to write a book that's more universal - the quirks of cooking Korean food in a different Americanized setting is part of why I wanted to read this book. I don't know if I'd make all the recipes but I appreciate that they're recorded.

As a Korean cuisine lover and I truly loved the american version of the korean dishes that I loved. The photography was mouthwatering everything looks delicious

This might be one of my favorites. I feel like the commentary was personable while being teachable. Overall, incredibly well put together!

I didn't get a change to try any of the recipes but I love the way the author approached sharing both his personal background and different ingredients across various cuisines. Many of the recipes looked accessible and I felt like I would have the confidence to try them after reading the recipes.

Amazing recipes, easy to follow and great addition to weekday meals. A couple of recipes I tried were very flavorful. I would recommend this book if you’re interested in adding some new meals to your routine

Great recipes for anyone looking to expand their culinary expertise. From straightforward recipes to some slightly more labour intensive but overall great easy to follow directions.

Thank you Clarkson Potter and NetGalley for this ARC.

If you like Korean food or have any interest in what Korean food could be like then this book is for you! It has fantastic photographs, great details on ingredients used and stories surrounding the food and recipes. I can’t wait to try some of the recipes, they see, easy to follow and are so appetising.

A great addition to the recipe shelf.

Korean American by Eric Kim was packed with delicious recipes. Some were easier to follow and quick, while others were longer and more labour intensive. The pictures were great and urged me to try a few recipes I might not have initially. The layout of the book from start to finish as nicely executed.

I received an eARC from Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Press through NetGalley. All opinions are 100% my own.

Korean American was a delightful flavour adventure. I’m vegan and so adapted many of the flavour profiles and recipes to be so and can confirm this book can cater to most alternative diets.

Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home reminds me of family journey through the food they ate. There are almost as many family photos as there are pictures of the finished dishes. The recipes are organized in a unique way and the author does a good job of introducing a cuisine and its ingredients. I am usually a voracious reader of cookbooks, but I could not make my way through this one quickly. It gets a little bogged down and I think it is because there is too much family history. I do not mind a balance between personal stories and recipes, but I ideally want the recipes to shine brighter.

The following are the recipe sections and some of my favorites:

TV Dinners: Fast Foods to Eat on the Couch- Pan-Seared Rib Eye with Gochujang Butter; Jalapeño Marinated Chicken Tacos with Watermelon Muchim

Kimchi is a Verb: On Time Capsules and Pantry Cooking - Jean's Perfect Jar of Kimchi; Perilla Kimchi; Kimchi-Braised Short Ribs with Pasta

S is for Stew: The Korean Art of Gentle Boiling - Sunday Night Chicken Sujebi

Rice Cuisine: Jipbap Means "Home Food" - Tomato-y Rice; Eric's Kimchi Fried Rice with Egg Yolk; Cheeseburger Kimbap; Scorched Skillet Rice with Spring Vegetables

Korea is a Peninsula: The Fish Chapter - Crispy Trout with White Wine and Lemon Butter; Old Bay Shrimp Cocktail with Wasabi Chojang

Garden of Jean: The Vegetable Chapter - Chicken Radishes; Gem Lettuce Salad with Roasted Seaweed Vinaigrette

Feasts: Menus and Ruminations on Living - Thanksgiving menu includes such offerings as Yangnyeon Roast Chicken and Crispy Lemon-Pepper Bulgogi

Korean Bakery: Baked Weekend Projects - Milk Bread with Maple Syrup; Chewy Black Sesame Rice Cake

There are some good recipes here, but not enough for me to recommend Korean American to other readers.

Disclaimer: I was given an Advanced Reader's Copy of Korean American by NetGalley and the publisher. The decision to read and review this cookbook was entirely my own.

If you like kimchi, gochugaru and gochujang you will love this book. I really loved the mix of items and cuisines. There is Korean for sure but American influences in each of the recipes as well. Gochujang-buttered radish toast and Gochugaru shrimp are two of my first to makes. The book is laid out in sections by type of meal, Tv dinners, Kimchi is a verb, etc. so you can find what type of recipe you want easily. There are lots of pictures as well, which I appreciate.

A beautiful and creative book filled with Kim’s signature evocative writing. I love every recipe he puts out, and this book is filled with gems.

Korean American by Eric Kim, has an assortment of recipes you can create in the comfort of your own home kitchen. It has step by step instructions and easy techniques to help you learn how to make some delicious Korean food. 4 Stars for Korean American by Eric Kim.

Let me start off by saying, I love this author. His sense of humor, as well as his love for his family, is so prevalent in this book. I may almost like that more than the recipes. Almost.

Good Stuff:
*Hilarious
* Well explained pantry section
* Easy Recipes
* Lots of pictures

Ehh Stuff:
* My only ehh was the maple candied Spam. That’s gonna be a no thank you for me. But that’s personal preference.

All in all a wonderful cookbook.