Tim Anderson is a chef and writer specializing in Japanese cuisine. In 2005, he received a scholarship to research Japan's local gastronomy, which sparked his interest in Hokkaido cuisine. After moving to London in 2008, he participated in MasterChef (BBC1), where he was crowned winner. He has published several books on Japanese cooking, including Tokyo Stories (Cinco Tintas, 2019), Ramen Forever, Your Home Izakaya, and the JapanEasy series. He currently lives in South London with his family.