This cookbook was so cute!! I liked that it contained recipes for not only the ramen but for the soup bases, noodles, toppings, and sides for the ramen. I enjoyed the design and illustration of the cookbook. The recipes were also easy to follow which is always important. I can’t wait to make more recipes using this book!

Really lovely recipe book with lots of delicious sounding dishes in it. I really like the style and layout of the book. The drawings are nice but I prefer books that have photos of the dishes.

Kawaii cafe Ramen is a comprehensive guide on all the ins and outs of ramen. Kawaii cafe ramen includes everything from how to make the broth and noodles to perfect accompaniments for your ramen.

The Sections are
ramen soup bases and noodles
ramen toppings
pork, chicken, and beef ramen
seafood ramen
vegetable ramen
spicy and cold ramen
sides

Each recipe has a recipe blurb, level of difficulty, servings, prep time, ingredients, and clear directions. The style and graphics of the cookbook are very pleasing.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a cute and fun read, the photos are so kawaii and sweet so i would say the artist is very talented and the writer is very knowledgeful especially with little tips and tricks as i thought that the book was intreasting and i would 100% reccommend for anyone who likes cute reads about food and ramen tips for the future.

I believe that given the blog's purpose, it's no surprise that I also really enjoy cookbooks.

And after our time in Canada, where my son started eating (and loving) ramen frequently, I ended up having to improvise some homemade recipes. So, when I found this book available for reading, I had no doubt that it would be a great opportunity to learn a little more about how to prepare this delicious dish. And I was surprised to find much more in it than just recipes.

As I am of Japanese descent, I also identified a lot (both the author and I are "yonsei", that is, fourth-generation descendants - our great-grandparents came from Japan). Even though the Japanese immigration process here in Brazil was a little different from the US, there are many points in common, and the author's initial contextualization, albeit brief, was very interesting.

The book is also beautifully illustrated, giving it the style suggested by the title: kawaii (something like "cute"), but without leaving out more practical information, since the recipes are marked with the level of difficulty, how many people it serves, and the preparation time. In addition to the more traditional ramen recipes, there are also some created by the author herself, according to her reality, but following traditional principles of Japanese cuisine, learned during her graduation at the Miyajima Ramen School, in Osaka, Japan.

For those who, like me, enjoy trying out new recipes, like to have good books for that, and also enjoy Japanese cuisine, I highly recommend the book, which will be released on January 14th of this year (2025), including in e-book format.

Making some of these ramen for my mum sometime this month, they all look so tasty, thank you so much for letting me review this 🩷

Very cute and useful cookbook!

I love how the each chapter focuses on a different component (broth base, noodles, additions etc) and then you learn how to put them together into different combinations.

Can't wait to try these!

I loved this little cookbook. I cant wait to make some of these recipes. Will definitely be buying a copy for my husband who is a ramen lover.

This was such a cute cookbook! I’m obsessed with ramen, so I was super excited to check this out. The broth seems like the most complicated thing to make, so I’d definitely make that in a big batch when I have a spurt of productivity, and then freeze the portions for when I’m too tired to cook. Most of the recipes seem really straightforward and all use similar ingredients that you can get from your local Asian grocery stores. There’s such a variety of toppings, and I appreciate the section for side dishes as well. I can’t wait to try these recipes out! I really need to buy some mirin and dashi first 😅

4.5/5 Stars

UNIQUE! That’s the first word that comes to mind as I was reading through this cookbook. The graphics and images are absolutely adorable and so cutesy cartoon like, which is such a fresh way to present the recipes. I also felt like there was a lot of information provided for those that aren’t familiar with traditional style ramen. A personal touch that adds to the cookbook were the authors notes/tips above each recipe.

You’ll find a variety of recipes for Japanese rice, appetizers and every type of ramen that you could ever want. While there are some ingredients that are obviously going to be found at Asian markets, I feel like everything could be very accessible regardless of the reader’s location. The recipes seem very easy to follow with detailed steps and I can’t wait to make one for my family. The roasted garlic butter ramen, maybe with shrimp, sounds like heaven to me.

Loving the artstyle and the content is super helpful!!!! All the instructions, little background for each part, steps by steps are all crystal clear. Informative and as a ramen lover myself, sparks many ideas how I may cook my ramen ✨

What I think could make this book better is little illustrations/drawings on too spacey pages so it doesn't look too empty. And it would be perfect if each kind of ramen has its own illustrations. Some pages are upside down I hope it's fixed in the final product.

Thanks so much for the arc in exchange of honest review 🫶🏼

It takes a lot for me to enjoy and love a cookbook. Apart from doable recipes I expect an organising thought around them, author's passion about the contents, as well as an aesthetically pleasing design. "Kawaii Café Ramen" ticks all these boxes.

At the beginning I was afraid that this book would be too "americanised", focusing a lot of attention to educate an US-based reader on what ramen is and what to compare it to. Luckily, this wasn't the case. The author took her education and experience and packaged it well without dumbing the content down.

The recipes were well-organised and I appreciated a robust meatless section that I could take a lot of inspiration from. I've tested some recipes and they turned out great. I can't wait to try more!

This cookbook includes a wide variety of ramen recipes, with different types of flavors and levels of complexity. It's also really informative as we get to learn a bit about the history behind ramen and noodles!

The book is also really well structured, explaining how to make the soup bases, noodles and various toppings to then show how they can be combined in one recipe. The recipes are easy to follow with really clear instructions and ingredients that are fairly accessible.

The illustrations are also adorable and colorful, which makes this cookbook a very fun and cute one to read! I would highly recommend this to people who are looking to learn how to make super flavorful ramen!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-ARC!

This cookbook is a heartfelt celebration of love and care, evident in every detail. The adorable illustrations and thoughtfully designed layout make it not only functional but also a joy to explore. I especially appreciated the indicators for recipe difficulty, serving sizes, and prep time—they're incredibly helpful for choosing recipes that fit your schedule or experience level.

The variety and creativity of the recipes are truly impressive. Whether you're a ramen enthusiast or a first-timer, you'll find the steps simple to follow and the results deliciously rewarding.

This is a fantastic cookbook for anyone looking to dive into the world of ramen or expand their culinary repertoire.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Rock Point for providing me with this ARC.

This is a kawaii illustrated recipe book of ramen. It is nicely categorized by types of ramen and has some extras like sides. This is an all inclusive ramen recipe book. I will purchase for my ramen-loving family.

Required Reading for Ramen Lovers
Cute
Great Gift for College Kids/First Apartment People
Love these Recipes
Wish some were a bit more beginner-friendly
All skill types will find something

Thank you NetGlaary for this ARC.

This was an adorable cookbook that really shows the wide variety in Ramen. The illustrations were such a nice touch. The instructions on creating each different bowl was easy and clear to read. I appreciated the fact that the author kept all the Japanese names of the different ingredients and provided the translation into English. There were so many different variations I had never heard of. I enjoyed the personal touch and story on each page by the author. I definitely learned something on the history of Ramen and I am excited to go back to Japan and go on a tour! Loved seeing my favorite hiyashichuuka!! Thank you again NetGalley and lovely book Amy Kimoto-Kahn!

I really enjoyed looking through this cookbook- we are a Household who are a huge fan of ramen and this book did not disappoint. We’ve already tried a few of the recipes out and they were delicious!

A beautifully produced book with lots of recipes for cooking ramen and lovely illustrations. Having read it, I've come away thinking that, for me, ramen is a restaurant dish because there's quite a bit of advance prep and lots of little things to get ready (rather than something like a stew where you put everything in the pot and leave it to cook away by itself).

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Kawaii Cafe Ramen is a ramen cookbook that is divided into several categories: (1) Ramen Soup Bases & Noodles; (2) Ramen Toppings; (3) Pork, Chicken, & Beef Ramen; (4) Seafood Ramen; (5) Vegetable Ramen; (6) Spice & Cold Ramen; and (7) Sides. The 3 - 6 categories give recipes for a complete ramen bowl but the author makes it clear in the beginning that you can substitute different broths or toppings based on your preferences. There is also a page that says it is an exercise for assembling a bowl of ramen after you've made a base and some toppings so you have a model to follow if you are unsure about putting together your own creation. The book is set up wonderfully - each recipe lists a level, serving size, and prep time clearly at the top. Everything is spaced out well so it's easy to follow. Many recipes also have a listing of what you should make in advance. The design is also really cute and fun with several cartoon pictures throughout. I have a pork intolerance and many ramen recipes use pork but there are still lots of recipes that I am excited to try and I can easily switch up the meat to something that I can eat. There were several pages that were either upside down or sideways, which I would expect to be corrected in the final version. I have already pre-ordered the physical copy of this book as my nieces love ramen and one of them really enjoys cooking!

Thanks to NetGalley for an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.