The Anime Café

Detailed recipes to adorable and cute memorable anime food. Great pictures and oh so cute 🥰 From sweet to salty and easy to medium level recipes.

The Anime Café is a fun collection of anime themed tutorials and recipes by Nadine Estero. Due out 3rd Sept 2024 from Quarto on their Rock Point imprint, it's 160 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.

The recipes all have specific anime tie-ins from a -wide- variety of popular and less well known shows, from Pokemon and Deathnote to Free! and Spy x Family. They're sort of randomly arranged thematically: classics, comfort food, and cute (kawaii) dishes.

Recipes include an introduction and text box with info about what show and episode the dish comes from. The author has also included yields, prep/cook/cooling times. Ingredients are listed in a bullet list sidebar, followed by step by step cooking directions. Ingredient measures are given in imperial (American) units, with metric in parentheses (yay!). Tips, alternatives, and prep hints are also provided in highlighted text boxes at the end of the recipes.

There are no photographs, but all the dishes are clearly illustrated (see cover art). This would absolutely star in conjunction with an anime binge watching party with friends. Five stars. Highly recommended for fans of anime or anime/manga culture. I could see this also being a good choice for a reluctant cook, to get them into the kitchen and making food.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

I had such a great time with this cookbook! Being pretty new to anime, I recognized a few dishes, but most were awesome new finds that really got me excited to check out more shows. The recipes were super clear and easy to follow, with lots of helpful tips along the way.

I especially loved the super cute artwork that came with each recipe—it made the whole experience so much fun. The background stories and inspirations behind each dish added another layer of enjoyment, making me feel more connected to the culture and the shows.

I can't wait to get back in the kitchen and make more tasty and adorable anime-inspired food. This cookbook has not only given me new things to cook but also made me even more interested in exploring anime. I'm looking forward to trying out more recipes and discovering new shows, one delicious dish at a time!

*Thank you to NetGalley, Nadine Estero and Quarto Publishing Group – Rock Point, for providing the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for a review, but all thoughts are my own*

What a delightful cookbook! I love the illustrations and the attention to detail. It even gives references and context for exact episode that the food or drink comes from. I haven't tried following the recipes yet, but it looks like there is a range from simpler to more difficult. I think this would make a perfect gift for the anime lovers in your life, and I can't wait to see the pictures in a physical copy.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

I obsessed with this cookbook. I already know that I am going to buy multiple copies to use as house warming and birthday gifts.

The art is gorgeous! The amount of detail that went into each picture is insane. The picture of the Anya and Bond dumplings was probably my favourite, but I loved everything.

From the cream puffs from Mashle to Hinata’s onigiri from Naruto, this book has everything you could want.

I absolutely adored Nadine Estero’s The Anime Chef Cookbook and was ecstatic to have the pleasure to read The Anime Café. Everything about this cookbook is adorable! The visuals. The illustrations. The layouts. These all go together very well, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing cookbook. The recipes were also clear and concise, making it easy to follow with inclusion of both imperial and metric units of measurements. I love how each dish connects to a specific anime and the little blurb for each dish really adds to the overall theme. This would make a wonderful addition to one’s collection!

The art in this is really cute and the recipes look really fun there’s a few I really want to try! I really appreciate that there’s art for each recipe it makes me more inclined to want to try it. The color choices and themes look great too!

This is so great! The recipes are easy to follow, the layout is really aesthetically pleasing and the art is adorable! I can't wait to try some of these recipes

I loved this cookbook. The only thing that could have made it better were actual photos, but the drawings are super cute.

I liked the fact that they mentioned the anime, season and episode where you can see that type of food/beverage.

Regarding the recipes, the units are both imperial and metric, the instructions are quite clear, and usually the ingredients are not uncommon.

All in all a great addition in the kitchen if you are looking for something fun to impress your otaku friends, or are looking for cute recipes to make when you want something easy to enjoy while relaxing.

This was a cozy short read, perfect for summer or cold weather. I love that it has a touch of every anime dish (from popular to underrated) and classic dishes to complex ones such as: timeless or decorated drinks, cheesecakes, cream puffs, pancakes, parfaits and even some coffee recipes! I was delighted to find even some Japanese cusine dishes such as: mochi, fried rice, dumplings, dangos and even MOCHI DONUTS, hello?!
On my way to find some of the ingredients online and try those recipes myself! Summer just got cooler and better with the seltzers and cocktails recipes that I just found haha.

Thank you to the author for allowing me to read this book from Netgalley.

I really enjoyed this anime cookbook! The recipes are super cute, and I feel like any fan would be excited to have this. I don't watch a lot of anime, so I didn't know a lot of the shows that the dishes were based off of, but it was still adorable. I definitely want to try a few of the recipes!

Thanks to NetGalley, Nadine Estero, and Quarto Publishing for the chance to read and review! My opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed this cookbook! As someone new to anime, I recognized a few dishes, but many were delightful discoveries that have sparked my interest in exploring new shows. The instructions were detailed and easy to follow, complete with helpful hints. I particularly enjoyed the super cute artwork and the background stories and inspirations behind each dish—they added an extra layer of enjoyment. I can’t wait to whip up some tasty and adorable anime-inspired food!

I absolutely love this! I am so excited to cook some of my favorite anime dishes. I felt the instructions were very detailed and easy to follow. Lots of helpful hints and the explanation of where the dish came from/inspired by was great! I hope I can make some tastey, cute food.

This cookbook is pretty cool, it sports a lot of foods we see in anime and tells us how to cook them. What I really love about this book is that it tells us a story or what anime[s] it came from. Super cute and fun cookbook, and all the food just looks super good.

This cookbook is SO CUTE and perfect for Anime fans.

The illustrations are stunning and the concept of the layout is wonderful.

Each recipe is inspired by a dish or beverage from an Anime and it is listed in the Table of Contents for ease of viewing.

Recipes are easy to follow and are a wonderful variety.

Thank you to Netgalley, Quarto Publishing Group – Rock Point, Rock Point and Nadine Estero for giving me the ARC of this wonderful cookbook.

This cookbook was beautiful. The illustrations are adorable, and the recipes are easy to follow. I love that there were illustrations with each recipe. There is even a spot with each recipe that tells you what anime and episode it appeared in.

A delightful collection of foods that have been in popular anime. Have you ever wanted to recreate the foods from your favorite animes? Well now you can with this cook book compiled with sweets, savory dishes, and drinks all inspired by some of your favorite animes! I had so much fun reading this and all the recipes were super easy to make and follow. There are 50 recipes and info on the exact episode and anime that the recipe is from! Snatch this book up immediately!!

Release Date: September 3,2024

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

*Thanks Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Rock Point | Rock Point for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

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O M G, look at how adorable this anime style recipe cook book is . I always see them in the book selection of walmart and Target and always look at them, but never buy them. I will definitely have to go back and see which one they have again, because this book has CHANGED my way of thinking | cooking delicious food. I love how this book is an anime theme, and every recipe tells which anime it is base off of. Highly recommend.
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Side Note: some of my favorite recipes, Celestial Strawberry Float from Sailor Moon R, Honey Milk from Ponyo, Rainbow Jelly (kids would love) from Free! Iwatobi Swim Club, Bunny Apples from Chainsaw Man .. basically the entire book.
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Thank you, Netgalley, and Quarto Publishing Group for the (eArc)-eBook for my honest review.

The cutest recipe book I've ever seen! My husband and I love anime so we will be making many of these treats, we loved looking through it and seeing all the different recipes from our favourite animes.

This is the cutest recipe book I have ever read. The layout is immaculate. The artwork is stunning, the instructions are so easy to follow. This is a top tier fun nerdy cookbook that would look just as good on your coffee table closed as it does open on your counter making the food. And where do you even begin. I want to make everything. How this book was created makes everything look and sound so appetizing. I just cannot stop gushing about this book. I have to get a copy for my niece, she will love this.

This book was provided by NetGalley but all opinions and reviews are my own.

The first word that comes to mind is AH-MAZINGGGG!
ALL THOSE COZY & WARM RECIPES WITH VISUALS IN ONE PLACE!?
YES PLEASE! ❤️

This was such a cute book! I've always been a fan of Ghibli movies - and specifically foods and drinks in them - so these illustrations are a real treat! A lot of the recipes seem perfect for summer, lots of drinks and yummy sweets, so I'll be trying a few in the next months. First one on my list would definitely be coffee jelly and the Strawberry brick toast!
This is a book I'd like to have on my shelf though, a physical copy, because it would be such a comfort to flip through it and get ideas for some treats for your friends..

This is a cookbook. It is a cookbook about anime food. It is a cutely designed anime cookbook. It is a anime styled anime food cookbook.
Cute, lovely book. Yum.

This is the most charming cookbook, from the recipes by popular Instagram creator Nadine Estero to the adorable illustrations by Jana Paynor. I've always been fascinated by the food shown in anime, the whole cozy cuteness of it all that always looks like the manifestation of love.

There are fun recipes from well-known movies like the honey-milk from Ponyo and peach buns from Spirited Away, and others from specific episodes of series like the mont blanc cupcakes from an episode of Tono-Chan is a Girl. Each recipe has little notes explaining the context along with the sweetest colorful illustrations of what each should look like finished. I will absolutely be making the Sadist Bunny Parfait from Blend S, with a cayenne strawberry sauce that goes over a complex sundae type dessert.

I love the whole design of this book; it's just so aesthetically pleasing and well thought-out.

Thank you so much to Rock Point and Netgalley for this ARC!

This is a cozy anime lovers dream!
I was first intrigued by this book seeing that there was Studio Ghibli inspired recipes included, and ghibli food has always looked divine. Not only does this cookbook give so many fun recipes to try inspired by well loved anime’s like Sailor Moon, One Piece, and of course Ghibli, but it gave me so many new anime’s to watch as well! I think it’s so much fun to make food to go with a show. That’s my kind of Friday night! Really appreciated how easy to follow the recipe instructions are as well. Manageable even for a very beginner cook like me!

I love how there are so many foods from SO many different animes!
I'll be working my way through all of them.

This is such a beautiful, well thought out book! The illustrations are lovely, the recipes are well thought out and easy to follow and there’s lots of variety! Honestly this is the perfect cookbook for an anime/manga lover and I can’t wait to try making some of the recipes!
11/10 definitely recommend!

Thank you Quarto/Rock Point & NetGalley for the ARC :)
The illustrations and theming of this Anime Cafe cookbook are adorable! Nadine does a wonderful job outlining where each recipe comes from, and the context in which the food appeared in an anime. Additionally, I love the fact that conversions are thought of-- saves an extra step. Especially with baking, it helps more with the weight measurements rather than Imperial/American cups etc. I love that she also adds cute tips and parts of her research (asking about sourcing of chestnuts for the Mont Blanc recipe) in too.

Many of these recipes are baked goods, so I would say not easy for a beginner-- but I enjoyed reading through the recipes and seeing the amount of joy that compiling and making this cookbook had for the author!

It is a nice blend of so many recipes from different anime! I love the fact that the anime it was inspired from is mentioned and that the illustrations are adorable and make me want to eat the page right off!!

This was a great cookbook. I'll definitely be purchasing this for the library and making some recipes with our anime club.

Perfect for any anime/manga lover! This was so cute and fun! The art style is so whimsical and enticing, it makes me want to try every recipe! It’s so fun seeing recipes for foods from your fave anime’s, it makes you feel even more connected to their worlds. Happy cooking!

Thank you Rock Point and NetGalley for a copy of The Anime Cafe!

"Food plays an important role in anime, whether it is briefly shown in a slice-of-life scene or the entire plotline of an episode or even a series, and popular anime food creator Nadine Estero (@issagrill) has perfectly captured these favorite food and drink moments once again, in this follow-up to her best-selling cookbook, The Anime Chef Cookbook."

I'm so excited to get a copy of The Anime Cafe! My fave part of watching anime is watching them make or eat the food - there's just something so satisfying about it. This recipe book is a fun collection of loved food/drinks in popular anime shows and movies. The recipes also include a brief intro about the show it's from and an accessible step-by-step cooking guide. The artwork is also super cute!

Highly recommend for anime lovers out there!

All my favorite anime’s are included in The Anime Cafe cookbook. Full of Japanese favorite dishes you see in TV shows, movies and anime.
Fans of Japanese media can now enjoy the treats while they consume their favorite shows and manga.

This is such a cute book! I loved all of the art of each recipe, it made me feel soooo hungry as I flicked through each page. I also love that each recipe refers to specific anime episodes so that I could watch the show and eat what they are eating.

I am definitely going to give some of these recipes a go!

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in return for an honest review.

This was SO incredibly cute!! The drawings were so gorgeous and so appetizing looking! The recipes are written so well and seem easy to follow. I can't wait to give these a try, they all sound delicious!!

Oh my god. This was the cutest cookbook I have ever seen! Everything looks so damn cute and also very delicious. I really think a lot of these recipes are actually quite well to make yourself. I will definitely be trying some of them out myself!

This cookbook is so well illustrated and the recipes seem very easy to follow! I think this would be a great gift for anyone who likes anime and cooking, or just anyone who likes anything cute! I think the illustrations are the best part, I could just sit there admiring the pictures to be honest.

This book was ultra cute and perfect for someone like me who both enjoys anime and baking. I really loved the information added about the recipes, such as the episode of the show and the context of the recipe coming up in the show and bonus info about the recipe. Helps you jog your memory about the scene and also lets to learn a few tidbits about the recipe. Even the quotes from characters were cute.

As for the ingredients lists, I like that some ingriendents were given an alternative form of measurement. For example, cup measurements were also given in grams or litres. That i find were helpful from my experience in looking at recipes and usually needing to go convert some measurements.

i appreciate that the recipes range from simple to more complex. So its good for any skill level

I really liked the illustrations. They were simple and cute but also make your mouth water. I really like the art style of the book in general.

Perfect book for anime lovers/cooking and baking enthusiasts!


Thank you so much to Rock Point and Netgalley for this ARC!

I will DEFINITELY be giving some of these recipes a shot. Especially some of the drinks! The artwork is stunning, I love that the foods and drinks are all illustrated. It's so pretty! Will my creations look as beautiful? Probably not, but that's alright! I love that the author includes some background on what anime the recipe is from as well as which episode. I bookmarked that carrot elixir page because I WILL be going back to it!

What a cute way to make manga loving fan happy with ways to help them make their favorite characters dishes. I’m excited to make one of these.

This is the cutest recipe book I've ever seen! My siblings and I are huge anime fans, so we were thrilled to discover this book of treats inspired by some of our favorite anime shows. We were excited to see all the different recipes featured, and we can't wait to try them out and bring a taste of our beloved anime world into our kitchen!

This book was so cute! Not only were most of the anime in it popular enough that the average anime fan would recognize nearly all of them, but the selection of anime across different genres is broad and includes slice-of-life, romance, isekai, and action, so there's a little something for everyone. The pictures included are so cute, and I'm excited to try out the different recipes. Definitely a 5 star read for any anime foodies.

This was an adorable cookbook for anime lovers. I, especially, loved the Dugtrio sandwich with creamy roasted tomato soup. I will definitely be trying that one out!

Thank you to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group - Rock Point, and Nadine Estero for the opportunity to read an Advanced Reader's Copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest opinion/review.

I’ve never felt hungrier reading through a cookbook! The different recipes and ideas are reasonable and doable at home, and designed to recreate the beautiful and delicious looking meals from your favourite anime. I love that each meal has the show, season, and episode noted down so you can refer back to where you’ve seen the recipe. The artwork is also in the art style of an anime which is a really nice touch! Can’t wait to actually have a physical copy of this so I can work through the recipes to make at home. A must buy for any anime fan.

Beautiful art work, great recipes! The recipes say which anime the food is from and they all look delicious! I was wishing there were photos of the irl dishes made so I knew what to aim for but that's my only little nitpick. Definitely pick it up if you want to make anime dishes!

Thank you to Netgalley, the author, and their publishers for this free book in exchange for an honest opinion!

I loved seeing all the food, desserts and drinks I have been wanting to try from my favourite animes!

The design of the book both efficient and beautiful. I love that any special tools that may be needed are mentioned at the beginning, so you don't have to read through the whole recipe to see if you need a special pan.

I also really appreciated that prep, marinate, cook and cool times were given separately where applicable.

The instructions were also written in a way that would enable you to use your time efficiently, especially for recipes that required doing multiple things at the same time.

I could not stop myself from drooling while looking at the recipes. Will definitely be adding this to my cookbook collection and trying some recipes soon!

What a cute cookbook! I really enjoyed the variety of snack and drink recipes from a number of different anime. The pictures for the recipes are illustrations rather than photographs, which is unusual but fits perfectly with the anime theme, and the illustrations are adorable and drool-worthy. A perfect cookbook for anime-lovers!

I have to wipe the drool from my chin before I write this review…

This book is YUMMY! Yummy illustrations, yummy backstory, and YUMMY recipes inspired by your favorite anime foods & beverages that always left your mouth watering and wishing for a taste!

Now, with a little preparation, the right ingredients, and the help of this magically whimsical Anime Café recipe book, you can actually bring those flavors and dreams to life within your own home.

This is a book you can eat with your eyes, that brings joy just from reading alone—I absolutely cannot wait to plan and shop for my first recipe. I am going to make the Brown Sugar Milk Tea from My Teen Romantic Comedy Snafu and the Naruto Onigiri, as I have been on an onigiri kick this summer! (The boba tea was an obvious yes. It’s boba.)

Such a fun and beautiful book, sure to make your mouth water before you even set foot in the kitchen to make your first recipe. As a Cooking Mama fan, this also fills a nostalgic anime-food-shaped spot in my heart.

Really enjoyed the colorful illustrations and the recipes with exact references to what anime! The structure and design made everything look concise and clean. I also loved the inclusion of the quotes!

Thank you NetGalley for the E-ARC in exchange for an honest review!

My teens are going to LOVE this book!! The recipes seem pretty doable and exciting for teens which is the main thing I look for when buying cookbooks for teens/children. I can't wait to make some of these recipes for myself, I mean mochi donuts?! YUM! I also think that I could work some of these recipes into a library program and have a boba party :)
The fact that each recipe has a picture of the result, but in an anime style is such a cute touch!

Awesome recipes! cute graphic design and page layout!! Great Idea for a cookbook, bringing favorite anime dishes to life.

My kids and I LOVED this book!! The recipes are simple enough that you don’t need 100 different specialty ingredients but still authentic to the recipe. I love the pictures and that they added the specific anime season/episode they are from. So much fun for anime lovers!

This is a great sequel cookbook to the anime chef cookbook. Easy to follow and delicious recipes that you can often quickly make even if you’re a beginner to baking or cooking. The illustrations are also lovely. Highly recommend.

A really cute cookbook that pulls from a variety of anime sources to give a range of recipes. I appreciated how the book also included drink recipes and cannot wait to try and replicate some

A must have for those who love anime, with super cute artwork and delicious recipes that tie in to anime series and movies. Beyond fun!

This book is so adorable! There are many different types of recipes from drinks to meals to desserts, and they’re all based on foods found in anime movies, shows, or games! The photos used are all very aesthetic and look cute (and yummy!) This would be a perfect gift or any anime lover. I plan to buy a copy for myself and a few to give as gifts when it releases!

The recipes look good and the art style is very cute and aesthetically pleasing! I live the concept of this and can’t wait to try some recipes to have with my favorite anime.

Thanks to the author and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I cannot describe how in love with this recipe book I am for a variety of reasons:
- it features dishes from beloved anime, such as Death Note, Sailor Moon Cardcaptor Sakura, Spa x Family, Naruto, and so many more. I love that not only lists anime where the dish appeared but also describes a particular scene in which it appears and its significance;
- the recipes vary from easy and fast recipes that could be accomplished without a hassle to elaborate and time-consuming but no doubt delicious masterpieces, also, the author does a great job going step-by-step providing a lot of guidance and truly detailed advice, as well as some tips to ingredients acquisition;
- THE ILLUSTRATIONS. Absolutely adorable, beyond perfection.

This is the cutest cookbook I've ever seen. The layout, the artwork - it's just perfect. Anime food always looks delicious and I'm happy to try some of the snacks I've always wanted to try.

I absolutely love this cookbook. In order to truly review it, I’ve med about 7 recipes from this book and they did not disappoint. My kids love this book also, because watching the beautiful illustrations truly makes this an appetising read! And I truly healed my inner child as the same time. I love this cookbook! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. I’m going to the kitchen next for more cooking.

I love love love this book! It has everything you need for trying out your favorite anime's food. I also love that each recipe tells you where the inspiration came from! Can't wait until this is out!

This book is an absolute gem for both anime enthusiasts and food lovers. This incredibly charming recipe book brings the flavors and dishes from popular anime series to life, allowing fans to recreate their favorite on-screen inspired meals at home.

Each recipe is meticulously detailed, making it accessible for cooks of all levels, and the vibrant illustrations paired with step-by-step instructions capture the essence of the anime it draws inspiration from. Whether you're preparing onigiri from "Naruto," the mouthwatering celestial strawberry float from "Sailor Moon ," or the delightful pumpkin herring pies from "Kiki’s Delivery Service," this cookbook transports you straight into the heart of your favorite anime worlds.

The anecdotes and trivia sprinkled throughout add an extra layer of enjoyment, making it not just a cookbook but a true celebration of anime culture. It’s a must-have for anyone looking to combine their love for anime with a passion for cooking. Highly recommended!

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for allowing me to read this arc

This cookbook is for all Anime lovers it is cute and well set out, allowing fans to make certain dishes from their favourite shows. The recipes are set out in sections with easy to follow step by step guide and most use everyday ingredients or a quick visit to your local Asian grocery shop would supply everything needed. This cookbook would be a great way to get your kids into the kitchen and learning a new skill in a fun way.

Oh my goodness! This cookbook is brimming with adorable details, from the eye-catching color schemes to the delicious illustrations shown on each page. Never before have I seen a cookbook that fills me with so much excitement and makes my eyes pop and my mouth drool. I love that each recipe mentions the name of the anime and the episode the dish was featured in along with some trivia and why the author included it in the cookbook. Just by looking at the pages of the cookbook, you can see how hard the author worked to make the cookbook easy to follow, well-organized, and aesthetically beautiful. I'm definitely gonna give some of these recipes a try!

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC in return for my honest and unbiased review.

I love anime cookbooks. They are always so colorful and I was not disappointed. I will be buying this book when it is released and letting my weeb self try to make these items. Just remember, the images are very anime style, so if you are wanting them as a reference, some of them won't really help you.