Mukja: Let's Eat! Hardcover by Judy Joo

Product Details

• Publisher: The Countryman Press (2026-11-10)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 240 pages
• ISBN-13: 9781324111542
• Item Weight: 839.16 grams
• Dimensions: 23.65 x 18.54 x 2.16 cm

From screen to stovetop, bring the K-Wave to your kitchen with 75+ mukbang-worthy recipes inspired by K-dramas, films, and K-pop in this gorgeously illustrated love letter to Korean culture and cuisine.

From the whipped clouds of dalgona coffee blowing up your feed to gooey, sugar-crusted corndogs pulled apart on screen, K-food is having its moment. And when you watch your bias dig into a steaming bowl of noodles or a drama couple share late-night tteokbokki, the craving is real—you don't just want to taste it, you want to live inside that scene, one delicious bite at a time.

In Mukja: Let’s Eat!, chef Judy Joo serves up more than 75 iconic recipes pulled straight from the K-Wave—from banchan and bubbling stews to slurp-worthy noodles, sizzling mains, snacks, sweets, and the drinks that bring it all together. A longtime champion of Korean cuisine, Judy pulls back the curtain on the flavors, traditions, and everyday home cooking that make these dishes sing. Beautifully illustrated and built for K-culture fans, this collection is your invitation to the table. Let's eat!

About the Author

Judy Joo is a chef, restaurateur, and best-selling author. She regularly appears on Today, Wendy Williams, and Good Morning America. Her work has been featured by Food & Wine, Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and more. She splits her time between New York City, London, and Seoul.

Born and raised in Washington, Jessica Do is a recipe developer, culinary producer, and food stylist.