biThe New York Timesi Best Cookbooks of Fall 2019 briBon Appetit'si Fall Cookbooks We've Been Waiting All Summer For briEpicurious' iFall 2019 Cookbooks We Can't Wait to Cook Fromb brbAmazon's Picks for Best Fall Cookbooks 2019b p Ivan Orkin is a self-described igaijin iguy-jin, a Japanese term that means outsider. He has been hopelessly in love with the food of Japan since he was a teenager on Long Island. Even after living in Tokyo for decades and running two ramen shops that earned him international renown, he remained a gaijin. p Fortunately, being a lifelong outsider has made Orkin a more curious, open, and studious chef. In iThe Gaijin Cookbooki, he condenses his experiences into approachable recipes for every occasion, including weeknights with picky kids, boozy weekends, and celebrations. Everyday dishes like Pork and Miso-Ginger Stew, Stir-Fried Udon, and Japanese Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce are what keep the Orkin family connected to Japan. For more festive dinners, he sugges