The Bureau of Taste

Tim Anderson

  • Laminated Milk Bread (Miru Fiyu Shokupan) Recipe

    Laminated Milk Bread (Miru Fiyu Shokupan) Recipe

  • Zangi (Hokkaido-Style Chicken Karaage) Recipe

    Zangi (Hokkaido-Style Chicken Karaage) Recipe

Tim Anderson is an award-winning chef, writer, and the brilliant mind behind London’s popular ramen izakaya, Nanban. Originally from Wisconsin, Tim’s passion for Japanese food began as a hobby but quickly evolved into a career after winning MasterChef in 2011. With over 20 years of immersion in Japanese food culture, including time spent living in Fukuoka, Tim has authored beloved cookbooks like JapanEasy, Vegan JapanEasy, and the award-winning Tokyo Stories. His work celebrates authentic Japanese flavours with a fresh and accessible twist.