AAPI & diaspora authors

Chef, teacher, writer, and Food & Wine Best New Chef, 2021, Lucas Sin writes his first cookbook to highlight the beloved dishes of Hong Kong-style comfort food.The food of Hong Kong is a mashup of Asian culture, Western culture, and the forces of colonialism and migration, and some of the most representative...

Cha Chaan Teng : Comfort Food from Hong Kong's Iconic Diners

Lucas Sin

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Sep 29, 2026.

Restaurant-style Indian dishes you can make at home from much-loved recipe creator Shadi Faleel.Recreate your favorite Indian and Sri Lankan dishes at home and discover exciting new authentic favorites with this vibrant collection of easy recipes. With over 1.5M followers online, Shadi Faleel is beloved for her delicious dishes, and...

Easy Indian Food Anyone Can Make : Delicious everyday recipes for rice, curries, snacks and more!

Shadi Faleel

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Aug 25, 2026.

In her debut cookbook, the powerhouse chef behind Shuka and Shukette, Ayesha Nurdjaja, serves up over 120 seasonal, flavor-packed, Mediterranean and Levant–inspired dishes that don’t hold back.At her hit restaurants, Shuka and Shukette, Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja brings the party with bold, colorful, vegetable-forward Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food. In her debut cookbook,...

Mediterranean All the Way : Bold Flavors, Built to Share : A Cookbook

Ayesha Nurdjaja

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Oct 20, 2026.

A joyful love letter to mochi—the delightfully chewy rice cakes that bounce between sweet and savory—conveyed through sparkling narrative and 60 irresistible recipes. Explore the history, culture, and tradition of mochi and mochitsuki (community mochi-making events) in this visually rich cookbook. Author Kristen Morita, who shares recipes inspired by her...

Mochitsuki : 60 Sweet and Savory Mochi Recipes

Kristen Morita

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Sep 15, 2026.

A warm, stunning, celebratory baking book of favorite cookies, classic and new, from James Beard award–winning baker and founder of the beloved Flour bakeries in Boston, Joanne Chang. Joanne Chang says it all started with a chocolate chip cookie. Specifically, the Nestle Toll House chocolate chip cookie—the first she ever...

The Joy of Cookies : New Classics and Old Favorites to Share

Joanne Chang

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Oct 20, 2026.

A glorious celebration of imagination and summertime in this Korean bestselling picture book, now available in EnglishWhen the summer sun is in full force, there’s only one way to beat the heat: dive into a watermelon pool. After a large watermelon gets split in half, everyone in the village dives...

Watermelon Pool

Bonsoir Lune

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Jun 2, 2026.

This 10th anniversary edition of the internationally bestselling and award-winning Hot Thai Kitchen is the definitive guide to understanding Thai food—with 75 delicious recipes to cook at home.In 2016, Pailin Chongchitnant published her debut cookbook, Hot Thai Kitchen, and it became a classic kitchen staple for home cooks across the globe. Now, in...

Hot Thai Kitchen: The 10th Anniversary Edition : Demystifying Thai Cuisine: A Cookbook (Revised)

Pailin Chongchitnant

More than 75 recipes from the mixologist behind Momofuku’s iconic cocktails, the K-Margarita and the Sesame Manhattan. In Korean Cocktails, bartender Haera Shin invites readers into the world of sool—Korea’s vibrant family of traditional alcohols. From the smooth clarity of soju to the tangy effervescence of makgeolli, each bottle carries centuries...

Korean Cocktails : From Traditional Spirits to Modern Drinks

Haera Shin

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Oct 6, 2026.

A nourishing and restorative guide to eating well after childbirth, with 88 recipes supported by traditional Chinese medicine. In Taiwan and across the Chinese-speaking world, the transition period into motherhood is treated with such reverence that it has its own name: zuò yuè zi—to sit the month. New mothers are...

Sitting the Month : Postpartum Recipes for Rest & Recovery

Clarissa Wei, with Stella Wang

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Sep 15, 2026.

29 super-sweet amigurumi treats that will bust your stash and steal your heart!Crochet your favorite fun, foodie projects, from sushi rolls, bubble tea and avocado toast to spicy hot sauce and juicy watermelon slices – all bursting with character and charm!Perfect for beginners, this simple book uses only a handful...

Mini Amigurumi Food : 29 tiny treats to crochet

Julia Chiang

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Jun 16, 2026.

Fast, fresh and flexible - stir frying is a time-honoured technique guaranteed to make delicious meals in a matter of minutes. Written by chef and expert author Makiko Sano, Stir-Fry shows you how to master the art of high-heat cooking, with one pan on one flame, and make mouth-watering meals for every...

Stir-Fry : 80 Easy Stir-Fry Recipes from Chow Mein and Chilli Noodles to Yaki Soba and Thai Curry

Makiko Sano

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Aug 25, 2026.

Chris Joe, creator of the beloved and reliable online platform @cj.eats, dishes out tried and true recipes for classic Asian dishes.As a third-generation Chinese-American, Chris Joe grew up in Los Angeles enjoying wontons, roast duck, crispy pork belly, and more Asian classics with his family. From a young age, Chris...

Cook Asian : 100+ Flavor-Packed, Foolproof Recipes from My Asian American Kitchen

Chris Joe, with Carolynn Carreño

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Sep 22, 2026.

The debut cookbook from NYT Cooking contributor Kay Chun, featuring 100 accessible, globally inspired recipes for every table.Where does a great recipe come from? For New York Times Cooking contributor, Kay Chun, it’s all about the inspiration. And as a lifelong New Yorker, inspiration is all around. Drawing from a global pantry...

Gather Around My Table : Simple, Flavorful Recipes from My Global Pantry

Kay Chun

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Oct 6, 2026.

One of the Must-Read Books To Have On Your Radar in 2026—Service95 From a dazzling new writer, a stirring memoir rooted in Hakka culture about the lesson to accept both bitterness and sweetness in life Eat bitter is a Chinese proverb meaning ‘endure hardship to taste sweetness.' For Lydia Pang, it...

Eat Bitter : A Story About Guts, and Food

Lydia Pang

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after May 19, 2026.

A hilarious, one-of-a-kind guide to authentic Asian cooking from social media superstar Uncle Roger.In his first cookbook, internet sensation Nigel Ng, a.k.a. Uncle Roger, brings his signature comedic voice from his videos to your kitchen table. For years, Nigel has entertained millions of “nieces and nephews” with his hilarious critiques...

Don't Mess Up Your Rice : 70 Recipes to Impress Uncle Roger : 70 Recipes to Impress Uncle Roger

Nigel Ng, Gordon Ramsay (Foreword by)

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Nov 3, 2026.

A heartfelt collection of stories and recipes from beloved actress and Asian American icon Ming-Na Wen, weaving together her childhood in her family’s Pittsburgh Chinese restaurant with the dishes she now cooks at home for loved ones and friends.Legendary actress and Asian American icon Ming-Na Wen is best known for...

Have You Eaten Yet? : Family Recipes from a Restaurant Daughter

Ming-Na Wen

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Oct 6, 2026.

Chopsticks are our sous‑chefs in the kitchen. They are shape, texture, and art. They are also remembering, celebration, and good luck. Learn about the countless things these amazing utensils can be in this picture book that makes learning about chopsticks as joyful as using them!Why do we love chopsticks? Let...

Chopsticks Are : a picture book

Chloe Ito Ward, Lynn Scurfield (Illustrated by)

From the James Beard Award–nominated author of Plant-Based India, a cookbook that celebrates the quintessential Asian American food—curry—with 75 reimagined plant-based recipes.The word curry, derived from the Tamil word kari has come to describe a diverse set of dishes from several Asian cultures—from Indian to Thai to Japanese and beyond. Kari is Sheil Shukla’s love letter...

Kari : Reimagined Plant-Based Indian Recipes

Sheil Shukla

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Aug 18, 2026.

Explore the stories behind twelve iconic dining rooms in homes around the world—from a Japanese samurai house to Jackie Kennedy’s White House—and travel through time in pursuit of the ultimate design.Dive into history's most captivating dining rooms as bestselling author and architectural writer John Ota takes a fascinating journey across...

The Dining Room : Exploring the Design of Twelve Iconic Rooms in Search of the Perfect Dining Experience

John Ota

From the award-winning author of the New York Times bestseller Cook Korean!, a graphic novel cookbook with more than 90 creative and easy recipes to upgrade your instant noodles into a fresh and satisfying meal. This fun and unique cookbook–meets–graphic novel is a love-letter to instant noodles and their infinite versatility as a...

Instant Noodles and Beyond : A Comic Book with Recipes for Souped-Up Ramen, Mac & Cheese, and More

Robin Ha

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Aug 25, 2026.

Whether you're curious about fermentation, passionate about Korean cuisine, or simply looking to bring something bold and beautiful into your kitchen, this book is for you.In South Korea, kimchi is part of every meal, every season, and every memory. Jihyun 'Kimmy' Kim grew up surrounded by the scents of garlic,...

Kimchi : 80 recipes for classic kimchi and modern twists

Jihyun 'Kimmy' Kim

After emigrating to America as an adult with a deep respect for the savors and traditions of her native country, Pim Techamuanvivit noticed assumptions around Thai cuisine being cheap or foreign. Driven to change that perception, she opened multiple Michelin-starred restaurants to celebrate the richness of Thai cuisine and her...

Cooking Thai : Heritage and Modern Recipes from My Kitchen Notebooks

Pim Techamuanvivit, Andrea Nguyen (With)

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Aug 25, 2026.

Join the bestselling authors of Japanese Soul Cooking for a fun, passionate dive into modern Japanese comfort cooking, with over 100 achievable recipes.These authentic Japanese recipes are fast enough for easy weeknight meals, elegant enough for special weekend dinners. And the best part? They’re dishes anyone can knock out.Think soul-satisfying miso soup,...

Japanese Comfort Cooking : An Opinionated Guide to Modern, Homey, Classic Japanese Recipes

Tadashi Ono, Harris Salat

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after Jun 9, 2026.

Bestselling food writer and chef-patron of Hoppers, Karan Gokani breaks down the secret to simple, authentic Indian cooking at home with 101 delicious, vibrant and diverse recipes. Indian 101 introduces beginners and seasoned home cooks to authentic Indian recipes, in a simple contemporary and intuitive way – going beyond the stereotypes...

Indian 101 : Real Indian Recipes Made Simple

Karan Gokani

This book is currently available for pre-order, and will be ready for shipping and instore pickup after May 19, 2026.

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