J. Kenji López-Alt

J. Kenji López-Alt 3x NYT Best-Selling Author of The Food Lab, The Wok, and Every Night is Pizza Night. Seattle mostly. YouTube.

06/14/2026

Pho Bac Seattle's Yenvy Pham taught me how to make cua (crab) dip inspired by the dish they serve at Phocific Standard Time PST. This recipe will also be featured in her book coming out this fall called Phởnomenal Nights—and if this crab dip is anything to go by, this is definitely a book you'll want to preorder.

Full video making this dish is now live on YouTube and my Patreon for free!

06/13/2026

Next stop on my walking tour of the Chinatown-International District is Honey Court Seafood Restaurant! You can't be mad at good food that also feels nostalgic—especially when it's a delicious lobster dinner like this.

This walking tour was inspired by 's initiative aimed at celebrating the wide diversity and history of Seattle's Asian communities. Head down to the CID yourself and show these businesses some love!

Me and the kids are in Belfast, Dunfanaghy, Arranmore, and Dublin this week. Any food or activities we can’t miss?
06/13/2026

Me and the kids are in Belfast, Dunfanaghy, Arranmore, and Dublin this week. Any food or activities we can’t miss?

06/12/2026

Father's Day is right around the corner and, if you have a food nerd of a father figure located in the Seattle area, consider sending them on an e-bike tour I helped curate with Seattle Rider Tours!

There are still some spots available throughout the summer, including a limited number during Father's Day weekend itself. Move fast, cause they're gonna go quick! Learn more about these tours and use code "kenjifrienji" for 15% off your tour: https://seattleridertours.com/products/food-tour

P.S. Tickets for the bike tour also include a six-month subscription to my Cookbook Club tier on my Patreon!

06/11/2026

Yenvy draws out her top 5 pantry staples for Vietnamese cuisine. Let us know where your fish sauce loyalty lies. 🤔

Check out our collaboration making Vietnamese-inspired crab dip, now live on my YouTube and Patreon for free!

06/10/2026

Yenvy Pham stopped by my place for a long, fun chat where we made a Vietnamese-inspired crab dip, talked all about her family's history in Seattle and the story behind Pho Bac Seattle, and the book she'll be releasing with her sister this fall called Phởnomenal Nights.

Oh, and we had a pretty in-depth conversation about fried shallots. Fried shallots 4 life.

Video is now live on YouTube and ad-free on my Patreon. Check it out: https://youtu.be/dKNKOekkjpI?si=dvGEebjCruEV5HGg

06/09/2026

If you need to peel ginger, I'd ROOT for this method. 🫚

06/08/2026

Today we're making a carrot-ginger salad dressing. More specifically, we're making that iconic dressing that shows up on the little side salad next to your sushi, teriyaki, or bento box at your local Japanese-American spot.

It's bright, tangy, fresh and super easy to make at home. Enjoy the video for free on my YouTube now. Super Frienjis can also enjoy the written recipe on my Patreon.

06/07/2026

You know any walking tour of Seattle's Chinatown-International District would not be complete without a stop at Tai Tung. 🔥

This is Seattle's oldest Chinese restaurant and it's been owned and operated by the same family since its founding in 1935. It's an epic reminder of 's initiative that celebrates family kitchens, neighborhood restaurants, and generations of Seattle's Asian communities.

06/06/2026

You all know the drill: ASMR around here always includes the soothing sounds of burning my mouth on whatever I'm eating.

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