I loved this cookbook! When I saw it on netgalley, I immediately knew I needed to read it. It definitely exceeded my expectations, I loved that the author gave us the history on ramen. Throughout this cookbook Peter Kim has demonstrated his passion for Ramen. I am always looking for ways to upgrade my ramen packs and this cookbook has given me so many recipes/ideas that I can not wait to try. A problem I find with cookbooks is that I often think I could find the same recipes on Pinterest but I did not feel like that with this one. I will definitely make sure to pick this up when it's published.

Thank you to NetGalley, Peter Kim and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Fantastic recipes, hands down would recommend for any Ramen enthusiasts!

THIS IS PEAK FORMATTING FOR A COOKBOOK. I repeat- THIS IS PEAK FORMATTING FOR A COOKBOOK.
I cannot stress that enough. The way the information is broken down into two parts allows for a clearer understanding of the information. The way tools, methods, and ingredients listed are not only visually and aesthetically pleasing, but so easy to understand utilizing the use of bold text, and numbers within text to show steps.

In the first part, Kim asks that you use this cookbook as a guide to learn methods and common ingredients instead of strictly following the recipes. He explains how this approach will better improve your cooking skills. Exploration and experimentation are fun and encouraged in the kitchen- I love it! This is exactly how my partner and I use cookbooks. Not only will I push to purchase this at my library but I will also purchase the print book. This book is a tool- plain and simple.

I loved this cookbook. It has a lot of information about the ramin story. The recipes seem easy to follow also.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for a review copy.

I am liking Peter J. Kim's "Instant Ramen Kitchen." The introduction section goes a bit too long but I found it worth the read as it grounds the purpose of the book. I do like that the author doesn't go straight to the recipes but rather, takes time to explain the different ramen style and prep work that can make the dish unique and more filling. By the time I got to the recipes, I knew I wanted to get this book.

I now have it on my wish list to get when it releases in September. I'm a Sapporo Ichiban afficionado myself but with this book, I think I could expand my instant ramen tastes. Well done, easy to read and I think it goes the extra mile.

Instant Ramen Kitchen by Peter J. Kim is an absolute revelation, especially for someone like me who's been relying on packaged ramen since high school. I picked it up hoping to simply elevate my ramen game and perhaps save a few bucks on takeout, but this book delivered far beyond my expectations. It's not just a collection of recipes; it's a comprehensive instruction manual for crafting your own ramen masterpieces. The level of detail and the inclusion of helpful charts make it feel like it was penned by a seasoned instructor, yet it remains incredibly easy to follow. The stunning, appetizing photographs are a huge bonus. This would be the perfect gift for any ramen enthusiast or a high school graduate looking to survive college culinary adventures. It's definitely on my list to purchase the moment it's released!

"Instant Ramen Kitchen" by Peter J. Kim" is a fun new approach at making Ramen! And the way the book is organized is really unique.

As a fan of those cheap, plain ramen packs, this cookbook has me amped to up my Ramen game. That said, I use the term cookbook very lightly. If you are looking for a cookbook where you can flip through page after page of ramen recipes that start off with one of those instant packs, this is not the book for you. The first 148 pages read like a textbook of Ramen Science. If you are a foodie who loves learning more about the why behind how recipes work, this is for you. For someone like me who wants beautiful photography, page after page of recipes and inspiration, this may not be what you are looking for. There are recipes in there, but the pictures are lacking, and half of the book is a waste for my cookbook shelf.

This book is AMAZING. I'm going to need a physical copy for my kitchen when this comes out. The recipes are simple to follow, use readily available ingredients, and all sound delicious. I love all the tips and swap suggestions too at the bottom of easy recipe. It makes the dishes even more attainable! This will be great to have around for those nights when I want something tasty but don't want to spend too long in the kitchen. 10/10 would recommend this book. This would also make a great gift for any Ramen lovers in your life too.

This book has so much heart and is one of the best ramen books I've read. The author's culinary expertise, creativity, and personal connection provides a strong and reliable voice that is evident throughout. The first part of the book provides the tools and techniques to make your own ramen based creations. (This section inspired me to stop reading and make my own steaming bowl of delicious ramen.) The second half of the book includes the author's own ramen recipes, ranging from traditional soup ramen to other creative adaptations, such as cacio e Pepe, Thai green curry, and beef stroganoff ramen. The info-graphics and recipes for dumplings, cold noodle soup (naengmyeon), and army stew (budae jjigae) were hidden gems. I can't wait to see this book on the shelves in the Fall! My sincere thanks to #NetGalley, Chronicle Books, and the author for the opportunity to review an advanced reader copy.

So so so much more than a ramen cookbook! It’s a history of ramen that was so interesting before the recipes even started. Very cool book.

Ok this book is amazing. I need this in my kitchen STAT.

Confession? I never stopped loving instant ramen. I did stop buying it. There’s a certain sense that comes with graduating college and getting a job that you are above instant ramen. It’s too cheap, too juvenile, for an adult meal.

The joy I have, with an excuse to buy it again? Priceless.

I truly love everything about this. The history? The photos? The illustrations? It’s hard to pick a favorite, but I just adore the diagrams here (a salinity chat and a ramen flavor wheel? Incredible).

The care and attention the author put into this collection of fantastic recipes, information, and fun facts is so felt. I seriously can’t wait to have a physical copy and will be using this ARC in the meantime to give fancy instant ramen upgrades a try.

This is a very informative and well drawn out book, even incorporating vivid charts and photographs. The recipes however, go beyond your typical fancy fridge ramen and it is so refreshing! It even elaborates on different regional ramen. My review for this book is short, but I am already adding this one to my "must purchase" lists for home and for my library. I've already recommended it to a few friends as well.

A fascinating and incredibly detailed guide to delicious ramen. I loved how this incorporated recipes and some general helpful cooking tips along with a bit of ramen history.

I am going to buy this book for myself. And gift copies to people. And, obviously, tell folks about it.

What a fun and informative book! The graphics are lovely too but the real draw for me is the invitation to not just try the recipes in the book, but also riff off them. I love when cookbooks expand past "I made this recipe because it was convenient / my grandma made it / I had to copy some other recipe I couldn't just ask for". The author talks about where the inspiration for the recipe comes from, talks about substitutions, and talks about the thought process behind the substitutions. I love it. Anybody who likes a variety of quick affordable food will, too.

This was such a FUN cookbook! There are a few recipes in the back, and much of the front-matter discusses the history of instant ramen, the various sizes, flavor profiles, and how to build a ramen bowl. It has fun colors, great illustrations, and good recipes. It even has a flow chart for what recipe you should try first!

I will definitely be trying a few recipes--after all, who doesn't love ramen? It offers just about infinite possibilities and takes great care to show why and how instant ramen should be received as a staple turned luxury.

*This review will go live on Goodreads on September 1st, per the request of the Publisher!

I don’t often request cookbooks as ARCs, but I love Ramen. The honest truth is, I eat a pack of instant noodles pretty much every day. Not just because it’s cheap, but also because I genuinely like it! So this book immediately caught my eye.

It was a great mix of information and instruction. Peter Kim teaches you about the Ramen itself, from its history to its versatility. I love the fact that Kim grew up eating “cheap” meals and learned to cook and love Ramen at a young age, then grew up to study cooking in France and become a certified, trained chef who still circles back to his roots. I also highly appreciated his attitude that if food tastes good to you, don’t listen to anyone else’s snobby opinion about what you’re eating. (Taste is subjective!) I can’t tell you how many times I’ve rolled my eyes over some chef on the Food Network throwing a fit over being forced to cook with “trashy” ingredients that they feel are beneath them.

This book is filled with beautiful, full color photos. Kim includes charts to show you how long various proteins and vegetables take to cook and a diagram for how to properly plate a perfect bowl of Ramen, among other things. You can get as fancy as you want with it, or keep it simple with ingredients you’re likely to already have on hand. (Perfect for me, because one of the biggest reasons I eat Ramen so often is because I don’t cook!)

Kim lists every brand of common Ramen noodle on the market and describes the flavor profile. I found a couple of new ones that I want to seek out!

His detailed Instant Flavor Bank wheel looks intimidating at first, but Kim teaches you how to use it. (For example, there are multiple suggestions from the wheel for how to add notes of Umami or Acid or Richness to your dish using specific ingredients. You can pick and choose and experiment.)

There are quick and easy recipes for how to make meals out of the cup noodles, recipes for fancier ramen dishes, recipes for toppings, etc. They range from in-depth to quick and simple. So basically, there are a few in here that I could definitely pull off. And the ingredient lists don’t get too crazy, either.

I definitely recommend this for anyone who is looking to dress up their instant ramen or try a little something fun! I threw some black beans into my noodles today and it was so filling and good.

I received a digital ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for honest review.

I was super excited about this book, if only to find new ways to jazz up instant ramen, and this book did not disappoint. the book has a bunch of recipes and photos of many of them to try. However, what I think is the best part of this book is the flavor wheel and the flavor bank. The flavor bank includes all sorts of toppings, sauces, and options to add to your ramen with descriptions on the flavor profile, ideas on how much to add, and information about the topping itself. It's really full of information that could be helpful even beyond jazzing up your ramen. This recipe book is truly very informative beyond the concept of making your instant ramen more interesting.

This book was ok if you love Ramen noodles! At times I felt like I was reading a school essay on Ramen lol

As someone who tries (and often fails) to spice up my basic instant ramen, I was so intrigued by this cookbook. I love the concept of it being a guidebook, rather than a classic cookbook!

Every step and element is broken down in such an informative manner—it’s so interesting to see something seemingly simple like cooking ramen turned into an elaborate lesson on timing and ingredient prep. The graphics were the perfect balance of eye-catching and informative and really help drive home the information! I’ve learned a lot!