The Japanese Table: Culinary Harmony from the Land of the Rising Sun:

by Chef Leo Robledo, Luna Robledo

Overview

Step into a world where every meal is a meditation.
Where miso soup warms more than the body, and a single slice of sashimi speaks of the sea, the season, and the soul of a culture.
The Japanese Table - Culinary Harmony from the Land of the Rising Sun is more than a cookbook.
It is a journey into the heart of Japanese cuisine, guided by the timeless principles of harmony, seasonality, simplicity, hospitality, and ritual.
With over 200 carefully curated recipes-from street-side snacks to serene ceremonial dishes-this book invites you to slow down, cook with reverence, and share with grace.
Each page celebrates the artistry and intention that defines Japan's culinary legacy.
Whether you're preparing a humble bowl of rice or crafting a multi-course experience,
this book offers not only guidance-but presence.
Let the table become your sanctuary.
Let every dish tell a story.
Let Japan teach you to taste the silence between flavors.
From the authors of "The African Table" and "Ciao Bella!"
comes their most poetic and refined collection yet.
Welcome to the Japanese Table.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798319613929
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	06/27/2025
Pages:	398
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.25(d)

About the Author

A Word from the Authors
This book was born from curiosity—
and matured with reverence, wonder, and love.
As authors, we have traveled the world one dish at a time, seeking not just recipes, but
meaning.
With The Japanese Table , we found ourselves slowing down… listening more… noticing
the smallest gestures that shape a meal.
We discovered that in Japan, food is never rushed, never loud, never careless.
It is a quiet conversation between the cook, the land, and the person who will receive the
offering.
Creating this book has been an intimate journey.
We immersed ourselves in the principles that define Japanese cuisine: harmony,
seasonality, simplicity, hospitality, and ritual.
But more than learning them—we lived them.
In the rhythm of our days, in the sharing of tea, in the careful phrasing of each
description,
we found ourselves embodying the very values we sought to honor.
This is not a book to consume quickly.
It is a companion for gentle days, for thoughtful cooking, for soft evenings shared.
Whether you are new to Japanese cuisine or a lifelong admirer, we hope you find in these
pages not only delicious food,
but also peace, reflection, and a sense of belonging at the table.
From our hearts and kitchen to yours—
thank you for joining us on this path of flavor, silence, and beauty.
With gratitude and harmony,
Leo & Luna