black sesame seeds

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 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
A vibrant palette of greens, reds, and whites mix together in a beautifully plated dish. The dark insistent green of the Escarole contrasts with the cheerful whites of the rice pearls and the fiery reds of the thinly sliced peppers. The mix is topped with shiny pomegranate seeds and a sprinkle of black sesame for the perfect Instagram-worthy shot.

Fiery Thai Escarole Salad

Salad - Thai - December 22, 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
Two bronzed pork chops resting on a white ceramic plate, encrusted with a vibrant red and crisp pear kimchi. The glistening chops are topped with a luscious drizzle of barbeque sauce, and garnished with black sesame seeds and fresh sprigs of cilantro. On the side, there's a small serving of creamy mashed sweet potatoes, offering a seductive pop of orange.

Grilled Pear Kimchi Pork Chops

Main Course - Korean - January 02, 2024
A stunningly vibrant layout of gently curled, golden-glazed lettuce leaves, placed delicately as standing cones in a duo-tone plate. Filled with a generous scoop of creamy white coconut-lime sorbet, subtly garnished with a sprinkling of toasted black sesame seeds and finished off with finely grated lime zest. The color contrast and stark textures are pure eye-candy.

Honey Glazed Sesame Lettuce Cones with Coconut-Lime Sorbet

Dessert - Vietnamese - March 15, 2024
A plate with two distinct parts. On one side, the golden brown noodles of Pad Thai are abundant with pink shrimps, green onions, and tiny tofu cubes. A ring of juicy lime slices surrounds this feast, and a sprinkle of crushed peanut tops it. On the other side, a mound of glossy sticky rice sits alongside juicy, bright yellow mango slices. The rice has a gentle, lavender-colored hue from the mango-pandan syrup and is sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Songkran Special: Pad Thai and Mango Sticky Rice

Main Course & Dessert - Thai - April 13, 2024
A picturesque array of vibrant veggies and glistening nettles atop steamy, white rice in a deep, stoneware bowl. A sunny-side-up egg, with its gleaming, golden yolk, sits at the center while gochujang spice mix gives the dish a fiery red border. Garnished with black sesame seeds and green onion slices sprinkled on top for a photogenic finish.

Nettle Bibimbap

Main course - Korean - April 14, 2024