J. Kenji López-Alt+

Our Place x Kenji Titanium Braiser Pro 🥘

Get the new braiser from my partnership with Our Place here: https://fromourplace.com/products/titanium-braiser-pro?variant=50478381072578

Crispy Braised Chicken with White Beans and Spinach

Easy one-pot meal for a dinner party! Get the full recipe on my free Patreon: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/crispy-braised-171924214

Crispy Braised Chicken with White Beans and Spinach

You can grab your Titanium Braiser Pro today from Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/products/titanium-braiser-pro?variant=50478381072578 Head over to my free Patreon to get the recipe for this braise: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/crispy-braised-171924214 To unlock more bonus content—as well as early access, discounts on products like this braiser, and more—and to join the best community of food nerds on the internet—consider becoming a Super Frienji on my Patreon: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/membership Joining my Patreon, purchasing my books and products, and subscribing

Easy Weeknight Chanterelle Pasta

Full recipe for this easy weeknight pasta is available for free on my Patreon: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/easy-weeknight-169276035

Don't Buy Chives from JojaMart ❌🙅🏻

No pickaxe or scythe required to make this mushroom pasta. Check out the written recipe for this dish on my Patreon for free: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/easy-weeknight-169276035

Here's What I Add to My Instant Ramen!

Late night eats with my GoPro headcam! Here's how I make instant ramen fancy. Read my guidelines for doing it yourself on my free Patreon: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/late-night-up-169276047

Taste-Tester-In-Residence Ruby 🐶

Back at it with a late night headcam POV video! Alongside Ruby, of course. Check out the full video on my channel or subscribe to my free Patreon for tips on gussying up your own ramen: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/late-night-up-169276047

Easy Soup Noodle Lunch—Just Add Water!

As easy to prep at lunch time as a classic instant noodle. Watch the full recipe video on my channel or get the blueprint on my free Patreon: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/diy-instant-soup-171630930

Do-It-Yourself Instant Soup Jars

Perfect do-it-yourself lunch! From my recent video making DIY instant soup jars. Watch the full video on my channel or get the blueprint recipe on my Patreon for free: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/diy-instant-soup-171630930

DIY Instant Soup Jars

Head over to my free Patreon for the blueprint recipe and technique for making these DIY instant soup jars: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/diy-instant-soup-171630930 To unlock more bonus content—and to join the best community of food nerds on the internet—consider becoming a Super Frienji: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/membership Joining my Patreon, purchasing my books and products, and subscribing to my social media channels is the best way to support my work. You can get any of my books (The Food Lab, The Wok, and Every Night is Pizza Night) wherever books are sold, or you ca

Late Night Souped-Up Ramen

There's no written recipe for this late night amalgamation of flavors I threw together, but if you head over and join my free Patreon, you can get some guiding tips on ways to improve your instant ramen. Check it out: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/late-night-up-169276047 To unlock weekly bonus content—and to join the best community of food nerds on the internet—consider becoming a Super Frienji: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/membership Joining my Patreon, purchasing my books and products, and subscribing to my social media channels is the best way to support my work. You can g

Konbini Taste Test #7: Dessert Wildcard! 🍰

Testing all the iconic treats from the big three Japanese konbini—7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson—to see how they stack up against each other. For our final test, it's a dessert wildcard round!

Konbini Taste Test #6: Iced Latte 🧋

Testing all the iconic treats from the big three Japanese konbini—7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson—to see how they stack up against each other. Next up, iced lattes!

Konbini Taste Test #5: Socks?! 🧦

Testing all the iconic treats from the big three Japanese konbini—7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson—to see how they stack up against each other. Next up is... socks?! That's right!

Konbini Taste Test #4: Fried Chicken Cutlets 🍗 (à la Fami-Chiki)

Testing all the iconic treats from the big three Japanese konbini—7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson—to see how they stack up against each other. Next up, fried chicken cutlets!

Konbini Taste Test #3: Soft-Boiled Eggs 🥚

Testing all the iconic treats from the big three Japanese konbini—7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson—to see how they stack up against each other. Next up, soft-boiled eggs!

Konbini Taste Test #2: Onigiri 🍙

Testing all the iconic treats from the big three Japanese konbini—7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson—to see how they stack up against each other. Next up, onigiri!

Konbini Taste Test #1: Egg Salad Sandos 🍳🥪

Testing all the iconic treats from the big three Japanese konbini—7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson—to see how they stack up against each other. First up, egg salad sandos!

Easy Weeknight Pasta with Mushrooms

Get the written recipe for this easy weeknight chanterelle mushroom pasta over on my free Patreon: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/easy-weeknight-169276035 To unlock weekly bonus content—and to join the best community of food nerds on the internet—consider becoming a Super Frienji: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/membership Joining my Patreon, purchasing my books and products, and subscribing to my social media channels is the best way to support my work. You can get any of my books (The Food Lab, The Wok, and Every Night is Pizza Night) wherever books are sold, or you can order s

Seattle Dog PIZZA?!

Not a fan!

Grilled Flatbread Tips and Tricks

It's perfect for charred pizzas at home!

Za’atar Grilled Flatbread With Labneh 😋

Grilled flatbread is a secret technique to making perfectly charred pizzas at home!

Shaping Dough for a Flatbread Pizza

Store-bought works great!

The Best Tool for Flatbread and Pizza is in Your Backyard: Grilled Flatbreads

If you want more grilled flatbread recipes following this blueprint, join our Cookbook Club on Patreon. This tier enjoys all the benefits of the Super Frienji tier alongside monthly in-development recipes you can test in your own home kitchen. Join us: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/membership Get the blueprint to the perfect grilled flatbread and the recipe for this dish for free on Patreon here: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/best-tool-for-is-169063508 Joining my Patreon, purchasing my books and products, and subscribing to my social media channels is the best way to support my

Here’s what really happens when you hone a knife

Bring Japan Home With You (Pantry Staple Haul) | Kenji Eats Japan

The extended cut of this pantry staple haul is available for free on my Patreon. Sign up and enjoy thirty extra minutes walking you through these items: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/bring-japan-home-168610463 There, you'll also find my ultimate written guide on everything you need to know about Japanese pantry staples: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/kenjis-complete-168379584 Special thank you to Uwajimaya for allowing us to film in their Seattle location! If you're ever in the area, we highly recommend a visit to this iconic grocery chain. Kenji Eats Japan is a summer-l

San Mai Steel: Why It Works for Kitchen Knives

Come along on our adventures to Tsubame-Sanjō to learn all about Japanese steel!

Konbini Taste Test! Ready... set... EAT! 🍱 🍙 🍡

From my recent video trying the big three konbini!

How to Sharpen a Knife

Check out the full tutorial on my channel!

There's Bevels To This Stuff...

Dive into the full tutorial on knife sharpening on my channel!

Knife Sharpening Tools?!

All you really need is a wet whetstone and you'll be off to the races!

How to Sharpen a Dull Knife

Inspired by my team's recent travels to Tsubame-Sanjō, I thought I would show you how I hone and sharpen my knives! Written instructions on honing and sharpening knives can be found on my free Patreon. Sign up and join our community all about making home cooking more easy and enjoyable: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/how-to-sharpen-167690015 Update: In the comments, a number of folks pointed out that research exists proving that honing does, in fact, remove metal from the blade. I went back and did some reading of my own and issued a correction. Read it for free here: https://frienj

Snow-Aged Wagyu Beef?!

From my recent video bringing you to Niigata Prefecture with the team!

How We Ended Up in Sanjo...

From my recent video bringing you up north to Niigata Prefecture with us!

Knife Making In Sanjō (With Aiba Steel) | Kenji Eats Japan

Special thank you to the Aiba family for their hospitality and grace while hosting us in Tsubame-Sanjō and inviting us into their world of metalworking and manufacturing. It's an experience our team will never forget! Learn more about Aiba Steel: https://www.aiba-steel.co.jp/en/ Learn more about Vonhelmick Knife Co.: https://www.vonhelmickknives.com/ Including the Vonhelmick x Kenji Shi-Toku: https://www.vonhelmickknives.com/kenji Kenji Eats Japan is a summer-long series inspired by my travels through Japan in April of this year. Super Frienjis on my Patreon enjoy exclusive access to writte

Konbini-Style Egg Salad Sando. Here's How...

From my Kenji Eats Japan series!

✨ Soft Water Leads to Tender Tofu ✨

From the kick off episode for my new series, Kenji Eats Japan!

Konbini Taste Test | Kenji Eats Japan

Konbini are the cornerstones (literally!) of the convenient food culture in Japan. It's time to put the big three—7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson—to the test! Curious to learn more about konbini? Check out the free article on my Patreon diving in to these iconic shops: https://www.patreon.com/kenjilopezalt/posts/166489321 Looking to make a konbini-style egg salad sando at home? Unlock the recipe here: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/konbini-style-166707773 Kenji Eats Japan is a summer-long series inspired by my travels through Japan in April of this year. Super Frienjis on my Patre

Fluffy Egg Salad + Fluffy Milk Bread = Perfection

From my recent video making Japanese egg salad sandwiches—fit for a konbini!

Say hello to Ruby! She’s a 7 YO rescue.

Konbini-Style Egg Salad Sando | Kenji Eats Japan

Kenji Eats Japan is a summer-long series inspired by my travels through Japan. Super Frienjis on my Patreon enjoy exclusive access to written recipes from this series, including this egg salad sando: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/konbini-style-166707773 Free Frienjis on my Patreon can enjoy accompanying articles and watch the videos ad-free. Join us: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/introducing-eats-162823119 Watch the full series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKVyj94PRGeg&si=TlmbeVSLtjM8pR1U 🍣🍡🍚🍱 🍣🍡🍚🍱 Joining my Patreon, purchasing my books and products, and

The Best Tsukune (Japanese Chicken Meatballs)

Gotta grind 'em yourself!

My Favorite Thermometer

Combustion Inc. is my go-to in the kitchen! Here's why...

Bento Boxes on a Bullet Train | Kenji Eats Japan

Special thanks to Akari for joining us for these past few videos during the Kenji Eats Japan series! Curious about the history of bento boxes and bullet trains? Check out the write up on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kenjilopezalt/posts/166489321 Kenji Eats Japan is a summer-long series inspired by my travels through Japan in April of this year. Super Frienjis on my Patreon enjoy exclusive access to written recipes from this series. Free Frienjis can enjoy accompanying articles and watch the videos ad-free. Join us: https://www.patreon.com/kenjilopezalt/posts/162823119 Watch the full

Jimothy?!

From my video making beef and tofu stew!

Stew On The Grill? Yes, Please!

From my video making a beef & tofu stew on the grill as part of the Kenji Eats Japan series. This recipe was inspired by Kyoto izakaya, Wow Wow Tonight!

Great Japanese Meatballs (Tsukune) | Kenji Eats Japan

The Combustion Inc. Predictive Thermometer is my go-to thermometer. Get yours today: https://combustion.inc/ Kenji Eats Japan is a summer-long series inspired by my travels through Japan. Super Frienjis on my Patreon enjoy exclusive access to written recipes from this series, including this tsukune: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/great-japanese-166263789 Free Frienjis on my Patreon can enjoy accompanying articles and watch the videos ad-free. Join us: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/introducing-eats-162823119 Watch the full series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKVyj94

The Secret Ingredients for Perfect Tempura | Kenji Eats Japan

If you want more tempura recipes inspired by this technique, join our Cookbook Club on Patreon: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/membership Kenji Eats Japan is a summer-long series inspired by my travels through Japan. Free Frienjis on my Patreon can enjoy accompanying articles and watch the videos ad-free. Enjoy the recipe here: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/secret-for-kenji-165779307 Watch the full series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKVyj94PRGeg&si=TlmbeVSLtjM8pR1U 🍣🍡🍚🍱 🍣🍡🍚🍱 Joining my Patreon, purchasing my books and products, and subscribing to my social medi

Prepping the 'Plant

From my recent video making nasu dengaku as part of the Kenji Eats Japan series!

How to Make Miso-Glazed Eggplant (Nasu Dengaku) | Kenji Eats Japan

Kenji Eats Japan is a summer-long series inspired by my travels through Japan. Super Frienjis on my Patreon enjoy exclusive access to written recipes from this series, including this Nasu Dengaku: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/how-to-make-miso-165644523 Free Frienjis on my Patreon can enjoy accompanying articles and watch the videos ad-free. Join us: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/introducing-eats-162823119 Watch the full series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKVyj94PRGeg&si=TlmbeVSLtjM8pR1U 🍣🍡🍚🍱 🍣🍡🍚🍱 Joining my Patreon, purchasing my books and products, and

Testing NA canned drinks at Fairy Lake MT

Enjoy a Tofu Lunch With Us | Kenji Eats Japan

Akari joins us once again, this time for a relaxing tofu lunch at Yudofu Sagano! Kyoto is a city where Zen Buddhism—and its vegetarian cuisine, shojin ryori—has historically thrived. And where shojin ryori thrives, so does tofu, and we had to take full advantage of that. Kenji Eats Japan is a summer-long series inspired by my travels through Japan in April of this year. Super Frienjis on my Patreon enjoy exclusive access to written recipes from this series. Free Frienjis can enjoy accompanying articles and watch the videos ad-free. Join us: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/enjoy-tofu-l

Obligatory BLT Content

A BLT is not a bacon sandwich. It’s a tomato sandwich seasoned with bacon. https://youtu.be/5BfZn9HHKI0?is=shecKmvfZvHY_glU

Izakaya-Inspired Beef & Tofu Stew | Kenji Eats Japan

Comment 🦝 if you spotted him! This recipe was inspired by a grilled beef and tofu stew I had at Wow Wow Tonight, an izakaya in Kyoto run by Yasu Hayashi. If you're in Kyoto, check them out: https://www.instagram.com/wow_wow_tonight_kyoto Kenji Eats Japan is a summer-long series inspired by my travels through Japan. Super Frienjis on my Patreon enjoy exclusive access to written recipes from this series, including this stew: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/izakaya-inspired-164577412 Free Frienjis on my Patreon can enjoy accompanying articles and watch the videos ad-free. Join us: htt

Shoppai or shiokarai? 🧂

So salty! Watch the full video my Kenji Eats Japan series!

My Farmer’s Market Haul in Bozeman, MT

Grilled Potato Salad? Griddled Potato Salad?

Either way... it works! Watch the full video from my Kenji Eats Japan series.

Basement Food Court Taste Test!

From my Kenji Eats Japan series!

Spatula vs. Griddle...

Exploring an Underground Food Court | Kenji Eats Japan

In Japan, department store basements turn an everyday shopping run into a world-class culinary experience. While in Kyoto, the team set out to explore one of these underground food halls (or "depachikas"). Thanks to Taichi Kitamura for the recommendation, and thanks to Akari who joined me on-screen for this taste test! Kenji Eats Japan is a summer-long series inspired by my travels through Japan. Super Frienjis on my Patreon enjoy exclusive access to written recipes from this series. Free Frienjis can enjoy accompanying articles and watch the videos ad-free. Join us: https://frienji.kenjilope

For Better Hash, Griddle it in Mayo | Kenji Eats Japan

This recipe was inspired by a grilled potato salad I had at Wow Wow Tonight, an izakaya in Kyoto run by Yasu Hayashi. If you're in Kyoto, check them out: https://www.instagram.com/wow_wow_tonight_kyoto Kenji Eats Japan is a summer-long series inspired by my travels through Japan. Super Frienjis on my Patreon enjoy exclusive access to written recipes from this series, including this griddled potato salad: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/for-better-hash-164360415 Free Frienjis on my Patreon can enjoy accompanying articles and watch the videos ad-free. Join us: https://frienji.kenjilope

First Stop: Tokyo Station

From my new series, Kenji Eats Japan!

Enjoying Yuba in Kyoto

From my series Kenji Eats Japan!

Our Trip to Japan | Kenji Eats Japan

Welcome to Kenji Eats Japan, a summer-long series that will bring you along with us to Japan and bring some recipes back for you to enjoy, too! This video is unlike anything I’ve done on this channel, and I want to extend a special thank you to editor David Hudson for sorting through gigabyte after gigabyte of footage and masterfully pulling this video together. Thank you, David! Super Frienjis on my Patreon can enjoy the written recipes from Kenji Eats Japan. Free Frienjis on my Patreon can enjoy accompanying articles and watch the videos ad-free. Join us: https://frienji.kenjilopezalt.co

Make Cantonese Steamed Salmon With Me!

So simple, so delicious.

Coming Soon 👀🗾

Kenji Eats Japan—coming soon!

How to Make Restaurant-Quality Pasta

It's all in the starch!