Description Ivan Orkin is a self-described Gaijin (guy-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.
In The Gaijin Cookbook , he condenses his.
Fortunately, being a Lifelong Outsider has made Orkin a more curious, open, and studious chef.
Even after living in Tokyo for decades and running two ramen shops that earned him international renown, he remained a gaijin.
Description Ivan Orkin is a self-described Gaijin (guy-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