Noods

This cookbook gathers fifty noodle recipes inspired by the dishes served in Asian kitchens. Its range runs from ramen and pho to lo mein and pad see ew, so readers can sample a wide spread of noodle dishes at home. The recipes are kept simple while still delivering strong flavor, and the book is illustrated with appealing photographs. The book promises something close to a journey across Asia, though not quite the real thing.

The recipes fall into four sections: Stir-fried, Soups, Cold, and Instant. They include long-loved classics alongside newer, contemporary dishes that home cooks are likely to return to. Readers will also find instructions for making noodles from scratch and the basic components that go with them, plus a good number of vegetarian options.