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.

06/07/2026

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.

Great shoot day at the new studio. We made vegetable tempura (including shungiku—one of my favorites), fried cod, konbin...
06/06/2026

Great shoot day at the new studio. We made vegetable tempura (including shungiku—one of my favorites), fried cod, konbini-style egg salad sandos, and tempura sauerkraut ala Wursthall early years. Most surprisingly good thing was a new way to make really good hash (or use up leftover potato salad or… both at the same time).

Subscribe to my Patreon on YouTube channel to see the videos as they come out this summer.

06/04/2026

This is a super simple sweet, spicy, tangy Thai dipping sauce from my recent video making g*i yang grilled chicken—now on YouTube and my free Patreon.

End of one era and start of a new!JKLAWHQ is moving… down the hall. Our shoots will look a little different but should s...
06/03/2026

End of one era and start of a new!

JKLAWHQ is moving… down the hall. Our shoots will look a little different but should still feel familiar. I love that I can finally separate my work life and home life in a way I’ve wanted to for years.

(Don’t worry, you’ll still get the occasional headcam video from my new hone kitchen).

06/03/2026

The biggest challenge with grilling chicken is that a chicken contains two very different kinds of meat that should be cooked to two very different temperatures. Luckily, Thai grill cooks have a solution for us.

By creating a two-zone fire on the grill, splitting the chicken in half and skewering it for stability, you've unlocked the ability to cook the legs hotter and faster, breasts slower and cooler, and g*ined a maneuverability that keeps grilling entire chicken halves easy.

Check out my recipe for g*i yang now on YouTube and my free Patreon. (And if you're a member of our Cookbook Club on Patreon, you'll be getting three new recipes this Friday following this g*i yang blueprint!)

06/02/2026

Two-minute mayo—tried and true!

Full written recipe for grilled asparagus with homemade yuzu-togarashi mayo is available on my paid Patreon now.

06/01/2026

Breaking down a whole chicken can feel intimidating, but with a little practice, it's a skill that will add versatility to your kitchen and ultimately save you time and money. Check out the full video on YouTube walking you through the process! 🍗

05/31/2026

With a hand blender and the core ingredients, homemade mayo comes together quickly and easily. From there, you can season it however you want—this version got flavored with yuzu juice and shichimi-togarashi.

The whole thing feels fancy enough for a dinner party but easy enough to throw together while something else cooks on the grill. Check out the full video on YouTube or my paid Patreon.

05/30/2026

On my walking tour of Seattle's Chinatown-International District, I stopped by Uwajimaya, Inc.'s lively food hall. The variety of restaurants in this food hall alone reminds me of 's initiative aimed at celebrating the wide diversity and history of Seattle's Asian communities.

I decided to stop by BeanFish for some taiyaki—fish-shaped waffles with crisp edges and soft centers. The classic red bean filling hit the nostalgic sweet spot, but playful options like custard or banana keeps things interesting. It's a quick, satisfying snack that’s worth seeking out on your next trip down to the CID.

Address

Seattle, WA

Website

https://www.kenjilopezalt.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when J. Kenji López-Alt posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category