Born in Kobe City and based in Tokyo, Mami Imai is a celebrated recipe creator and food writer known for inventive dishes that transform familiar ingredients into exciting new combinations. Her work spans magazines, websites, and corporate campaigns, earning praise for recipes that make cooking fun and irresistible.
Alongside writing essays—one selected for Best Essays 2023—she has taught cooking classes for over a decade and authored several acclaimed books, including Everyday New Cooking. Passionate about meat dishes, she plans to release a dedicated cookbook soon.
