Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Appetizer: An Introduction to the Japanese Pantry -- 2. First Course: The "Big Three"of Japanese Food in America -- 3. Entree: Over a Century of Japanese Restaurants -- 4. JA Ingenuity: A History of Adversity and Adaptation -- 5. Rolling On: If You Knew Sushi Like I Knew Sushi ... -- 6. Oodles of Noodles: Udon, Soba, and Ramen -- 7. Bowl Me Over: Anything on a Bowl of Rice Is Delicious -- 8. Sweet Dreams: Desserts from Manju to Mochi Ice Cream

9. Nomimono: Soft Drinks, Hard Drinks, and Tea, Lots of Tea -- 10. Next Course: The Real Deal, Fame, and Foodies -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Japanese Food Resources -- Back Cover