YouTube channel hits 200k subscribers! Chef Tatsuya Kawagoe releases first cookbook in 15 years
KADOKAWA Corporation will release Chef Tatsuya Kawagoe's first official cookbook, "Easy Techniques to Elevate Flavor! It's Chef Kawagoe. Exquisite Home Cooking Recipes," on May 20, 2026. The book features refined recipes from his popular YouTube channel, designed for easy home preparation.
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On May 20, 2026, KADOKAWA Corporation will release "Easy Techniques to Elevate Flavor! It's Chef Kawagoe. Exquisite Home Cooking Recipes" (Author: Tatsuya Kawagoe).
■ The First Official Book from the YouTube Channel 'Kawagoe Chef dayo.'
Chef Kawagoe, whose combined YouTube channels have over 200,000 subscribers, shares creative home-cooking recipes. This book features popular recipes from his YouTube channel, further refined for this publication.
The genres include Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and Western cuisine. Using easily accessible ingredients, he shares techniques to enhance the flavor of home-cooked meals.
[Examples of Included Recipes]
- 'Fresh Fish Acqua Pazza' enhanced with shio-kombu (salted kelp).
- 'Octopus Garlic Fried Rice' made fluffy with a touch of mayonnaise.
- 'Side-dish Ratatouille' with miso to pair perfectly with rice.
- 'Western-style Oyakodon' accented with the richness of butter.
- 'Hamburg 2026' with yakiniku sauce in the meat patty for extra satisfaction.
■ A Message from the Author
'What I value most is tasting as you go. If you check and adjust the flavor while cooking, anyone can achieve a delicious result.' (Excerpt from the introduction)
■ Bibliographic Information
Title: Easy Techniques to Elevate Flavor! It's Chef Kawagoe. Exquisite Home Cooking Recipes
Author: Tatsuya Kawagoe
Release Date: May 20, 2026
Price: 2,035 yen (1,850 yen + tax)
ISBN: 978-4-04-607859-9
Publisher: KADOKAWA Corporation
■ The First Official Book from the YouTube Channel 'Kawagoe Chef dayo.'
Chef Kawagoe, whose combined YouTube channels have over 200,000 subscribers, shares creative home-cooking recipes. This book features popular recipes from his YouTube channel, further refined for this publication.
The genres include Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and Western cuisine. Using easily accessible ingredients, he shares techniques to enhance the flavor of home-cooked meals.
[Examples of Included Recipes]
- 'Fresh Fish Acqua Pazza' enhanced with shio-kombu (salted kelp).
- 'Octopus Garlic Fried Rice' made fluffy with a touch of mayonnaise.
- 'Side-dish Ratatouille' with miso to pair perfectly with rice.
- 'Western-style Oyakodon' accented with the richness of butter.
- 'Hamburg 2026' with yakiniku sauce in the meat patty for extra satisfaction.
■ A Message from the Author
'What I value most is tasting as you go. If you check and adjust the flavor while cooking, anyone can achieve a delicious result.' (Excerpt from the introduction)
■ Bibliographic Information
Title: Easy Techniques to Elevate Flavor! It's Chef Kawagoe. Exquisite Home Cooking Recipes
Author: Tatsuya Kawagoe
Release Date: May 20, 2026
Price: 2,035 yen (1,850 yen + tax)
ISBN: 978-4-04-607859-9
Publisher: KADOKAWA Corporation
FAQ
What are the features of Chef Kawagoe's new cookbook?
It features polished recipes from his YouTube channel, teaching techniques to make delicious meals easily at home.
Are there any tips for preventing cooking failures?
Chef Kawagoe suggests that tasting your food frequently while cooking is the best secret to ensuring a successful and delicious dish.
What kind of dishes are included?
The book covers a wide range of genres including Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and Western styles, using common household ingredients.