Japanese Curry (and Its Delicious Companions)

Japanese curry is one of Japan’s most loved comfort foods — and in Japanese Curry (and Its Delicious Companions), Tim Anderson shows why it deserves a place at the heart of your kitchen.

From rich, savoury curry rice and crisp katsu curry to slurpable curry udon, indulgent baked dishes and irresistible kare-pan, this book explores the many ways curry is cooked, eaten and enjoyed across Japan. Alongside the curries themselves, Tim brings in the essential companions that make every meal complete: golden cutlets, fluffy rice, sharp pickles, easy sides and craveable snacks.

Packed with bold flavours, practical techniques and Tim’s trademark expertise, these recipes are designed for home cooks – comforting, flexible and deeply satisfying. Whether you’re cooking a quick weeknight dinner or building a full curry feast, you’ll find endless inspiration for mixing, matching and making each dish your own.

Perfect for fans of Japanese food and curry lovers alike, this book proves that curry isn’t just a dish –it’s a way of eating.