A cute (Kawaii) cookbook for ramen lovers. It has some great recipes. The illustration is great too.

This cookbook is an absolute delight, and it’s clear that so much love and care has gone into its creation. I was charmed by the adorable illustrations and thoughtful design. The indicators for recipe difficulty, serving size, and preparation time are not only practical but make it easy to decide what to cook, whether you’re in a hurry or planning a more elaborate meal. The recipes themselves are diverse and creative and I appreciated how straightforward and easy to follow the instructions were. However, one area where I think the book could improve is the choice of font. While the overall aesthetic is playful and cute, the font doesn’t quite match the rest of the design. A more bubbly or handwritten style would better complement the illustrations and enhance the book’s charm. It’s a minor detail but one that could make the experience even more cohesive. I also did encounter a technical issue where some pages were either upside down or rotated 90 degrees. I’m not sure if this was a glitch with the app or my device, but it didn’t affect my overall enjoyment of the cookbook. It’s such a small thing that it doesn’t feel worth deducting points for. Overall, this is a wonderful cookbook that’s as much fun to look at as it is to cook from. Whether you’re a ramen enthusiast or just looking to try something new, this book is a fantastic choice. It’s clear that a lot of heart went into it, and I highly recommend it!

Without having tried the recipes, this book is such a wonderful addition to anyone’s kitchen who loves ramen! Having just got back from Japan last month, I’m craving a good bowl of ramen and I can’t wait to try these recipes out! Illustrations are super cute. I love how the book is broken down, having bases and their recipes first, a section on toppings, then the full recipe. The gauges for difficulty level and serving size is visually very helpful too!!

I received this DRC from NetGalley.

The styling of this book is really cute. The pages are fun colors, and the illustrations are fun. The recipes do sound like they could be delicious, but the broths need a lot of ingredients, so I might just start by making myself some of the food that's supposed to accompany it. There are also some recipes inspired by other cultures, so I thought that was an interesting touch.

A beautifully illustrated cookbook! The recipes are direct and concise given how complex making ramen can be, though I did wish there were illustrations riddled with the steps as well. Having only words in the recipe pages made it quite dense to follow. I see blank sections in the pages, so I assume that images will be placed here eventually, but if that is not the case, as it is now is difficult to follow.

Fantastic recipes which are easy to follow and look delicious. I will be buying a hard copy when it is released!

This is a delightful cookbook, full of beautiful art & useful information that goes beyond the actual recipes.
Loved how the book was organized, the only thing I missed was accompanying photos since it can be very helpful especially for beginners.
Many thanks for Netgalley for the advanced reader copy.

I absolutely loved reading this cookbook about the different ways to make Roman. It teaches you everything you need to know, from how to cook the broth to sides that you can eat with your Roman. Some things I already knew but I did learn so much from this book. I can't wait to try out some of the recipes as everything in this book looks and sounds so good.

I haven't had a chance to try out any of the recipies from this yet but the book itself is gorgeous. Wonderfully laid out and easy to follow with colours and illustrations which pull you into the page. I hope the food is just as yummy as the illustrations suggest :)

Love it! Can’t wait to try these recipes. I love ramen and this book has recipes for tonkotsu ramen, shoyu ramen, vegetable ramen, cold ramen, spicy ramen and more! Very cook and i love the drawings. I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

As someone who loves ramen, I find this book great. I loved the art style of everything, it made the experience of reading the recipes so much better. I will definitely come back to this whenever I want to make some more ramen for myself.

The concept was so cute and I loved this book! The illustration was so cute and it felt like there was something for everyone. Not only were the recipes super customisable but there was so much flexibility in how much you wanted to actually prepare for the ramen and thus your cooking level. It felt really accessible how it was structured because it was entirely optional whether you made the ramen noodles and if you added extras for instance. There was also so much variety which as someone new to ramens, this was really cool to see.

I loved the layout of the recipes and the graphics were wonderful. It was presented so well, with the display of level and serving size so it was visually super easy to digest. My only critique is I wish there were more sides, more ramens and a dessert ramen would've been really cool to see!

Kawaii Cafe Ramen will definitely be the book that will make the perfect housewarming gift. I cannot wait to purchase a hard copy and try out the recipes. I like how it gives pointers on making sure that you cook the ingredients at the right time to ensure the perfect ramen. Each recipe provides serving size, level, and prep time. They also appear easy to follow and the pictures are cute.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Kawaii Café Ramen: Classic, Fun, and Delicious Ramen Meals to Make at Home by Amy Kimoto-Kahn is a gorgeously illustrated and nicely researched cookbook that is perfect for anyone who loves ramen and may want to try making these delicious dishes.

I really appreciate the indepth look at the process of making ramen, from the bases, the noddles, soups, to sides. The recipes are detailed but easy to understand, making the entire process of cooking ramen seems a lot less daunting. The artworks throughout the book are absolutely beautiful and add to the cutesy aesthetics of the cookbook.

I can't wait to buy and add Kawaii Café Ramen onto my official cookbook library!

Kawaii Ramen Cafe by Amy Kimoto-Kahn is an adorable cookbook, perfect for anyone who wants to up their ramen game!

The cookbook not only provides great recipes, but also the best ways to plate, where to find ingredients, and a brief history of ramen in the states and Japan. Each recipe provides a difficulty rating, approximate servings, time to cook, and ingredients in both imperial and metric.

There's a fantastic variety of bases, toppings, and soups, enough to keep any cook busy! I would love to add this to my collection of cookbooks as soon as it comes out in 2025.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto for the eARC. All opinions in this review are my own.
I will be posting this review to Goodreads, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble.

I will 100% be whipping this book out next time I’m making ramen. There were so many different tips and tricks about how to make, plate, and put together the perfect bowl of ramen. And as a student who basically lives on ramen, this will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

It was a privilege to read Kawaii Café Ramen. This book has given me the key to elevating my ramen-making skills from beginner to intermediate. Not only is the reader provided with delicious recipes, but also insightful information about each topping and dish.

When I started reading this book, I expected only the ingredients and methods of preparing ramen to be provided. I was surely mistaken. Kimoto-Kahn provided insight into where she sourced her ingredients rather than just telling the reader what the ingredients are. The instructions for each recipe are meticulous and detailed. The reader is provided with the difficulty level, serving sizes, preparation time, measurement conversions, and translations of Japanese ingredients. This information is crucial when deciding whether or not you'll make a dish. It is evident that extensive research was done to prepare this book.

Before reading this book, I would prepare my ramen by only boiling noodles and sprinkling in the spice packet. Kawaii Café Ramen has changed my view on preparing ramen. The description does not lie when it says, "down-to-earth writing," because I could comprehend every recipe as an individual with beginner culinary skills. Whether you want to make a flavourful and hearty ramen dish for yourself or to impress friends and family, I suggest you read this book.

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

The prettiest cookbook! I love the illustrations and also how it is divided into different themes. Many recipes sound delicious and I will be making them. A must-buy for the ramen lover who want to try something new.

Oh, "Kawaii Care Ramen" is an utter joy in so many ways! Amy Kimoto-Kahn put in so much effort to make ramen-bowls as easy and as unintimidating as possible. Many of the core components, like the broth bases, toppings, and even sides are given their own devoted chapters. Then the individual recipes themselves also come with estimated prep times, a number based on a 1-5 difficulty level, and also the estimated number of servings. It really puts one at ease as they start to look through the actual ramen bowls themselves that are rich with variety and flavor combinations, many of which are entirely brand new to me personally. And of course, I cannot forget the absolutely adorable artwork.

Just an absolute delight of a cookbook!

Kawaii Café Ramen features a myriad of ramen recipes. From soup bases and noodles, to delicious side dishes. You will find everything you need to make the ultimate bowl of ramen.

This cookbook helps you make your own personal bowl of ramen. It's a true mix and match style. Kimoto-Kahn gives you plenty of options for how to combine all the given elements, but she emphasizes you can make your bowl your own. Whether you are vegan or like your ramen spicy.

This is not your traditional ramen, though there are components of that here too. It features plenty of fusion dishes inspired by cuisines outside Japan and a portion of recipes lovingly inspired by Kimoto-Kahn's friends and family. All of this is accompanied by cute (kawaii) illustrations, which makes for a very attractive book to pick up.

What I love most about this book is that Kimoto-Kahn gives very clear instructions on how to prep the food from best practice appliances to prep order and time. Making ramen at home can feel very overwhelming with all the different components, but this cookbook makes it feel doable whether you are a beginner or have more experience in the kitchen. This makes the book suitable for everyone interested in trying their hand at making ramen at home.

Kawaii Café Ramen was first publihed in 2016 as Simply Ramen. I haven't personally read that book, but it seems Simply Ramen featured real life pictures instead of the cute illustrations.