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Southeast Asian (Asian Cooking, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Southeast Asian (Asian Cooking, Books), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $18.49, median 121 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 26/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $14.99 – $24.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 11% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 32% of the parent category Asian Cooking (381), one of the easier corners under it.
Top 10 Southeast Asian best sellers
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![East: 120 Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Beijing [American Measurements] book cover by Meera Sodha](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91ZKp4xuWqL._AC_UL300_SR300,200_.jpg)
East: 120 Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Beijing [American Measurements]
by Meera Sodha
- List rank#1
- Price$2.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews3,466
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Mooncakes and Milk Bread: Sweet and Savory Recipes Inspired by Chinese Bakeries (A James Beard Award-Winning Cookbook. The Perfect for Bakers, Baking Fans, and Foodies)
by Kristina Cho
- List rank#2
- Price$2.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews1,394
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![With Rice: 100 Recipes Inspired by My Filipino Roots and Life in the Kitchen [A Cookbook] book cover by Chuck Cruz](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/9106xiOmc3L._AC_UL300_SR300,200_.jpg)
With Rice: 100 Recipes Inspired by My Filipino Roots and Life in the Kitchen [A Cookbook]
by Chuck Cruz
- List rank#3
- Price$38
- Reviews-
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Indian-Ish: Recipes and Antics from a Modern American Family
by Priya Krishna
- List rank#4
- Price$11.39
- Rating4.6
- Reviews2,543
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Simply Korean: Easy Recipes for Korean Favorites That Anyone Can Make
by Aaron Huh
- List rank#5
- Price$18.34
- Rating4.8
- Reviews1,864
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101 Thai Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die: The Essential Recipes, Techniques and Ingredients of Thailand
by Jet Tila
- List rank#6
- Price$18.46
- Rating4.7
- Reviews1,851
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The Lao Kitchen: Lao Flavors and Stories Told Through Family Recipes
by Saeng Douangdara
- List rank#7
- Price$20.50
- Rating4.8
- Reviews94
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![Burma Superstar: Addictive Recipes from the Crossroads of Southeast Asia [A Cookbook] book cover by Desmond Tan](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91cTcf1-g4L._AC_UL300_SR300,200_.jpg)
Burma Superstar: Addictive Recipes from the Crossroads of Southeast Asia [A Cookbook]
by Desmond Tan
- List rank#8
- Price$18.59
- Rating4.8
- Reviews394
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Pok Pok: Food and Stories from the Streets, Homes, and Roadside Restaurants of Thailand [A Cookbook]
by Andy Ricker
- List rank#9
- Price$18.90
- Rating4.7
- Reviews916
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I Am a Filipino: And This Is How We Cook
by Nicole Ponseca
- List rank#10
- Price$22.04
- Rating4.7
- Reviews841
FAQ
Is Southeast Asian a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 26/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 121 reviews and sells for $18.49.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Southeast Asian?
The median best seller has 121 reviews, and 45% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Southeast Asian best sellers cost?
The median price is $18.49; half of the best sellers are priced between $14.99 and $24.99.
Can new books break into Southeast Asian?
11% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.