Japanese

A beautiful bowl of layered colors and textures featuring diced salmon, fresh vegetables and nori strips on top of a bed of cauliflower rice.

Paleo Salmon Poke Bowl

Main Course - Japanese - January 21, 2023
Thick udon noodles coated in a savory broth with tender mushrooms and winter greens, sprinkled with sesame seeds and scallions.

Udon Noodles with Mushrooms and Winter Greens

Main Course - Japanese - January 20, 2023
A bed of roasted sweet potato and green beans, topped with perfectly cooked salmon coated in teriyaki sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onions.

Seasonal Paleo Salmon Teriyaki Bowl

Main Course - Japanese - January 29, 2023
A bed of chilled soba noodles with colorful veggies and shrimp tossed in sesame dressing

Chilled Soba Noodle Salad with Shrimp

Quick and Easy - Japanese - February 08, 2023
Four small round Mochi slices filled with strawberry paste and sitting on a bed of green tea.

Strawberry Green Tea Mochi

Dessert - Japanese - February 10, 2023
Two perfectly seared sesame crusted tuna steaks on top of a pile of vibrantly green and tangy wakame salad. The dish topped off with drizzles of sweet and sour ponzu dressing.

Sesame Crusted Tuna with Wakame Salad and Ponzu Dressing

Main Course - Japanese - March 01, 2023
On a large plate, you'll see a perfectly cooked salmon fillet with a crispy skin on the top of a bed of chilled soba noodles and crunchy snow peas. A generous amount of yuzu-miso sauce is drizzled over the salmon and noodles, and finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and scallions for garnish.

Yuzu-Miso Salmon with Soba Noodles and Snow Peas

Main Course - Japanese - March 03, 2023
A clear broth soup with fresh clams, snow peas, and thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms.

Clam and Vegetable Dashi Soup

Main Course - Japanese - March 21, 2023
The bread is a fluffy, milk bread with a beautiful green and black swirl throughout. When sliced, you can see the intricate design of the two colors woven throughout the bread. It's perfect for toast or sandwiches.

Matcha and Black Sesame Milk Bread

Brunch - Japanese - March 30, 2023
A thick and fluffy Japanese omelette filled with crispy snap peas, tender mushrooms, and juicy tomatoes, all wrapped up in a neat package and sliced into bite-sized pieces.

Spring Vegetable Tamagoyaki

Brunch - Japanese - May 06, 2023
The dish consists of a bed of soba noodles, tossed in sesame-soy dressing, topped with seared salmon, fresh vegetables like cucumber and radish, and edible flowers for a pop of color.

Sesame Salmon Soba Noodles

Main Course - Japanese - February 02, 2023
A plate with fluffy scrambled eggs mixed with sautéed asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, and scallions, topped with a drizzle of savory dashi broth.

Asparagus and Shiitake Mushroom Scrambled Eggs with Dashi Broth

Breakfast - Japanese - May 04, 2023
A small white bowl filled with a pile of steaming hot edamame pods, coated with glaze made of miso and butter, and a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi seasoning.

Miso Butter Edamame

Side Dish - Japanese - May 14, 2023
A bed of soba noodles topped with snap peas, shiitake mushrooms, and scallions in savory sauce.

Soba Noodle Stir-Fry with Snap Peas and Shiitake Mushrooms

Quick and Easy - Japanese - June 04, 2023
A bowl of soba noodles sitting in a warm ginger garlic broth, topped with shiitake mushrooms, sliced scallions and sesame seeds

Shiitake Soba Noodles in Ginger Garlic Broth

Main Course - Japanese - June 13, 2023
A bed of sliced cucumbers and daikon topped with cooked mackerel fillet and drizzled with a tangy dressing.

Summer Mackerel Salad

Main Course - Japanese - June 18, 2023
The dish features thin slices of zucchini and scallions over a bed of rice with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Zucchini and Scallion Donburi

Main Course - Japanese - June 25, 2023
Layers of golden crispy eggplant slices stacked with vibrant avocado, juicy tomatoes, and a drizzle of tangy sesame dressing.

Crispy Miso Eggplant Stack

Main Course - Japanese - July 03, 2023
A beautifully glazed cod fillet on a bed of vibrant green cucumber slices topped with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.

Miso-glazed Cod with Sesame Cucumber Salad

Main Course - Japanese - July 12, 2023
Colorful skewers of grilled pork and vegetables, coated in a glossy miso glaze, served alongside a bed of steamed rice.

Miso-Glazed Pork Skewers with Grilled Vegetables

BBQ - Japanese - July 21, 2023
A smoothie with a vibrant orange color, topped with a sprinkle of crushed ice and garnished with a fresh peach slice and a sprig of mint.

Yuzu Peach Smoothie

Smoothie - Japanese - July 25, 2023
A perfectly grilled miso-glazed salmon fillet served over a bed of vibrant green zucchini noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and fresh herbs.

Grilled Miso-Glazed Salmon with Zucchini Noodles

Main Course - Japanese - August 03, 2023
A beautiful display of color and texture: a snow-white piece of pan-seared cod rests on a bed of vibrant orange wasabi sweet potato mash. Glossy golden miso glaze embellishes it in abstract patterns, and bright green sprinkles of thinly shredded seaweed and black sesame seeds accentuate the food art. To the side, a small cluster of pickled fennel adds a pop of exciting neon pink.

Pan-Seared Cod with Wasabi Sweet Potato Mash and Miso Glaze

Main Course - Japanese - August 10, 2023
A pair of chopsticks lay diagonally across a bold, dark plate brimming with hues of bright purple cabbage, orange carrot, and crisp green broccoli atop a bed of hearty soba noodles. The dish is garnished with emerald-green chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds, creating a visual feast.

Seductive Sesame Soba and Rainbow Veggies

Main Course - Japanese - September 12, 2023
Golden caramelized Salmon rests in the heart of a vibrant green lettuce leaf, garnished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, julienned carrots and finely sliced scallions. The juicy salmon contrasts beautifully with the crisp lettuce, making for an 'almost too pretty to eat' visually stunning treat.

Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Lettuce Wraps

Main Course - Japanese - September 26, 2023
The smoothie presents a light green color, thanks to the matcha powder. It's served in a clear glass revealing layers of gradation. There are chunks of pear and apple on top along with a delicate sprinkle of chia seeds. The rim of the glass is decorated with a thin slice of lime for a pop of color.

Autumn Magic Matcha Smoothie

Smoothie - Japanese - October 02, 2023
Four skewers lay on a rectangular ceramic dish, each lined with chunks of chicken and squash, painted with a glossy, lightly charred sauce. The vibrant orange squash contrast with the caramel brown chicken, and some finely chopped green spring onions sprinkle on top for a pop of freshness and color.

Autumn Bliss Yakitori BBQ Squash and Chicken Kabobs

BBQ - Japanese - October 13, 2023
Mid-golden, caramel-glazed fillet of fish, gently charred on its edges, seated on a black lacquer plate. Garnished with microgreens and thinly-sliced radishes at its side, adding to the subtle elegance. A small dish of vibrant, freshly grated wasabi roots complements the plating.

Saikyo Yaki: Grilled Miso-Marinated Fish

Main Course - Japanese - October 22, 2023
A beautiful deep bowl brimming with the sunrise hues of egg yolk, radicchio, and brown-sugar cured salmon, dotted with toasted sesame seeds and framed by fresh sous vide radicchio. The startling contrast of colors offers an almost abstract art-like appeal.

Sunrise Radicchio Donburi

Breakfast - Japanese - October 24, 2023
A vibrant orange kabocha squash pancake lies at the center, surrounded by chunks of succulent lobster on one side, speckled with black sesame seeds. The opposing side is adorned with finely cut green shiso leaves and red pickled umeboshi plums, giving it a naturally beautiful contrast. The dish is served on a cobalt blue platter which pops the colors nicely.

Glazed Lobster with Kabocha Squash & Umeboshi

Brunch - Japanese - November 11, 2023
The final dish is a canvas of colors contrasting against a wood-themed plate. Long skewers crowned with glistening chunks of teriyaki-glazed tofu, red bell peppers, and emerald kale leaves catch your eye. Nestled next to these are golden grilled rice balls, studded with specks of green scallion, releasing a citrusy yuzu aroma. A side sauce adds a pop of dark, glossy allure.

Kale Teriyaki Skewers with Grilled Yuzu-Scallion Rice Balls

BBQ - Japanese - December 05, 2023
A warm, steamy bowl filled with clear, rich, amber-colored miso broth with floating noodles, tofu cubes, baby spinach, and colorful carrot slices. Drizzled with a vibrant red pomegranate reduction and sprinkled with pomegranate arils on top for a pop of color and crunch, alongside a hint of green from the green onions and a side of grilled sourdough bread.

Pomegranate-Drizzled Miso Noodle Soup

Quick and Easy - Japanese - December 27, 2023
A plate laid back-dropped by a warm hue fills with a mound of glossy soba noodles, flecked with vibrant greens of bok choy, orange pops of carrots, deep pink sparkling of shrimp, and delicate dusting of pleasantly contrasting black sesame seeds.

Shrimp Soba Noodle Warm Salad

Main Course - Japanese - December 28, 2023
The steamy Udon noodles generously coated with a glossy, caramel-hued sauce, sit comfortably in a classic black ceramic bowl. Hints of green from the Nori and a scatter of sesame seeds create a color contrast. Slices of beautifully caramelized onions glisten on top, catching the light. A pair of wooden chopsticks rests on the side.

Sake-Infused Caramelized Onion Udon

Quick and Easy - Japanese - December 29, 2023
The dish is a bowl filled with fluffy white rice, topped with slices of ginger glazed chicken, sautéed mushrooms and celery. It’s garnished with thin strips of nori and sprinkled with sesame seeds. The dark shiitake mushrooms and bright green celery offer a pleasing contrast against the white rice, making the bowl vibrant and Instagram-friendly.

Celery and Shiitake Mushroom Rice Bowl

Main Course - Japanese - January 17, 2024
From above, you see three small, golden crab cakes lying on a sleek, black plate, their seared edges a dark, tasty contrast. The crispy slaw - a confetti of purples, oranges, and whites - surrounds them like a colourful wreath, interspersed with grainy flecks of black sesame. A swirl of creamy yuzu aioli curves elegantly to one side, its silky texture in stark contrast with the textures. A sprinkle of chopped green scallions on top for a pop of color and freshness.

Citrus Infused Crab Cakes with Root Vegetable Slaw

Appetizer - Japanese - January 18, 2024
Steam wafting from a deep, earth-toned bowl filled with thick udon noodles resting beneath a clear, inviting broth. Paper-thin apple slices float gorgeously on the surface, along with green scallions, pink pickled ginger, and threads of nori. Crispy tofu squares add a golden charm and a small mound of black sesame seeds offers a glamorous contrast.

Apple-Infused Sumo Udon Soup

Main Course - Japanese - January 29, 2024
A minimalistic, yet striking dish. The glossy brown trout sits atop a bed of vibrant green kale-infused rice, strewn with black and white sesame seeds. The side of pink pickled ginger adds a pop of color.

Miso-Baked Trout with Kale-Furikake Rice

Main Course - Japanese - February 04, 2024
A warm bowl filled halfway with a golden broth, visibly aromatic with essences of miso, garlic, and ginger. Freshly sliced shiitake mushrooms and vibrant green leek float on top. A thin slice of lemon perched delicately on one side of the bowl, adds a burst of color and elevates the aesthetics of the dish.

Garlic-Ginger Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushroom and Leek

Quick and Easy - Japanese - February 09, 2024
A visual feast of ruby-skinned new potatoes, with burnt-auburn miso glaze flecks, paired with fresh silhouette of thinly sliced radishes and asparagus, speckled with black and white sesame seeds. All nestled on a cool, white plate.

Crunchy Miso-Glazed New Potatoes with Asparagus Radish Salad

Main Course - Japanese - May 02, 2024
In a shallow earthenware bowl, the vibrant green Fava beans pop against the rich, glossy simmered soy-based broth. Melt-in-mouth meat and glistening Shitake mushrooms complete the earthy spectacle. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh green onions and a side of pickled radish for color contrast.

Nikujaga-inspired Slow Cooker Fava Beans

Main Course - Japanese - May 17, 2024
A brightly colored salad bursting with beautiful harmonious contrasts: deep pink slices of seared tuna rest over a bed of deep green dandelion leaves and light green cucumber slices. Dark buckwheat soba noodles weave through the salad, speckled with jet-black sesame seeds. On the side, a dollop of wasabi adds a pop of light green and a specially prepared sake cup holds the glistening yuzu-sesame dressing.

Tuna Tataki and Dandelion Green Soba Salad

Main Course - Japanese - May 22, 2024
Golden glazed salmon fillet on a simple white plate, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. A well-seasoned pile of crispy, slightly charred kale sits next to the salmon adding a vibrant green pop to the plate. A side of short-grain white rice and lemon wedges complete the picture.

Miso Glazed Salmon with Crispy Kale

Main Course - Japanese - June 07, 2024
Imagine a canvas of soft, wide udon noodles drenched in a light soy glaze, speckled with colorful chunks of fresh bell peppers, corn, peas, and shallots. On top, you'll find elegant spirals of carrot ribbons encasing blocks of tofu, adding an orange zest to the ensemble. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a garnish of green onions, it's a visual symphony on a plate.

Carrot Ribbon Udon Noodle Stir Fry

Main Course - Japanese - August 04, 2024
A ceramic bowl filled with luscious golden butternut soup is the star of this composition. Sitting on the rich creamy soup are scattered, garnet-red sesame seeds and fresh green chives. Beside it, positioned asymmetrically, are number of asparagus tempura styled artistically, wrapped in dark green nori giving a pop of color to the arrangement; their golden tempura covering contrasts beautifully against their green heads peeking out. The bowl sits on a dark wooden surface, with scattered red chili and a spoon resting atop dark linen. The composition is sprinkled with extra sesame seeds for added charm.

Golden Butternut Dashi Soup and Asparagus Nori Tempura

Main Course - Japanese - September 16, 2024
A vibrant, light green fruit smoothie filled with energizing matcha and dots of leek. The smoothie is garnished with a thin slice of peach, a leaf of fresh mint, and a pinch of matcha powder on top. Served in a large, clear glass that beautifully showcases the unique color and texture of the mixture.

Slim Zen Leek & Peach Japanese Fusion Smoothie

Smoothie - Japanese - September 17, 2024
Imagine a beautiful and vibrant painting made of food, seen from a bird's eye view. The bowl, filled with glistening sushi rice, forms the canvas, studded with shining, jewel-like sashimi pieces in ruby red, diamond white, and topaz orange. Golden tamago ribbons, green cucumber slices, and pink, pickled ginger add more color. Black sesame sprinkles serve as the final brushstroke.

Festive Chirashi-Zushi for Jidai Matsuri

Main Course - Japanese - October 22, 2024
A harmonious combination of natural colors fills your plate from above. There's the golden brown, crispy yet inviting duck skins, resting on a bed of white daikon mixed with vibrant green leaves, sprinkled with black sesame seeds, all adorned by splashes of amber from the tangy dressing.

Roasted Duck Breast with Daikon Salad

Main Course - Japanese - November 19, 2024