HarperCollins' Pavilion devours recipe book from Supa Ya Ramen chef

HarperCollins has acquired Supa Ya Ramen by chef Luke Findlay.

Stephanie Milner, publishing director at Pavilion, acquired world language rights to the début recipe book from the chef behind cult restaurant Supa Ya Ramen; the rights were acquired directly from the author. Supa Ya Ramen will be published on 26th October 2023 in hardback and e-book.

The synopsis explains: “Having spent time exploring Tokyo in 2019, Luke became obsessed with the idea of pushing the ramen rules to their limit. What started as a wildly successful supper club in his home in Hackney has since become two popular restaurants in Dalston and Peckham. Supa Ya Ramen offers an eclectic cooking style that carefully considers each element of a perfect bowl – flavoured oils, pickles and ferments, seasonings, broths, and toppings appear alongside Luke’s recipes for radical flavour combinations including the infamous cheeseburger Mazesoba.”

Commenting on his upcoming title, Findlay said: “Having worked in food for the past 20 years, I have always wanted to write a cookbook so, when Steph offered me the chance, I jumped at it."

Milner added: “Supa Ya Ramen is all about celebrating the craft of ramen without limits. It is a masterclass in infusing traditional techniques with the ingredients you love, and Luke gives you the confidence to experiment with flavour to create your own perfect bowl.”