miso

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 creamy, velvety, light-green soup with slices of earthy shiitake mushrooms floating atop. A drizzle of white miso paste and a scattering of black sesame seeds enhance the soup's vibrant color, while fresh herbs on the side, such as parsley and thyme, offer a lively contrast.

Celery Misoshroom Soup

Soup - Fusion - October 31, 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 beautiful bobbin of roasted delicata squash sits at the center of a pristine white plate. It's sliced into rings, revealing an inviting stuffing of quinoa, cranberries, and crumbled goat cheese. A golden miso sauce spread beneath the squash melds the components together. Fresh herbs sprinkle the entire spectacle, lending a vibrant pop of color.

Miso-Infused Stuffed Delicata Squash with Quinoa Medley

Main Course - Fusion - December 31, 2023
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
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
An asymmetrically placed creamy soup base with chunks of orange winter squash, emerald green spinach leaves, and peachy shrimps swimming in harmony. A sprinkle of black sesame seeds adds the finishing touch on top, creating a beautifully contrasting color palette that pops against the white bowl.

Winter Squash & Shrimp Miso Soup

Main Course - Japanese - December 27, 2024
A stylish bowl brimming with a kaleidoscope of colors from roasted winter vegetables. Deep purple roasted eggplant and bright orange carrots converge with green zucchini and white mushrooms, all nestled atop a bed of fluffy white rice. Bright red, spicy miso paste adorns the top, garnished with black and white sesame seeds.

Korean Winter Vegetable Bibimbap with Spicy Miso Paste

Main Course - Korean - December 30, 2024
A beautifully bronzed piece of cod, glossy with miso-yuzu glaze, is placed on top of a mound of roasted Kabocha dice, with the deep orange glow of the squash presenting a warm contrast against the white cod. The garnish of microgreens and black sesame seeds scattered over the dish gives the impression of life springing forth on the plate.

Miso-Yuzu Glazed Cod with Roasted Kabocha

Main Course - Japanese - January 11, 2025
From above, you see evenly golden cubed potatoes scattered with bright green wilted spinach and hints of crispy bacon. The vibrant yolk of a perfect sunny-side-up egg rests in the center, with enticingly savory drizzles of mustard-miso sauce crisscrossing the dish. The edges of the plate showcase the contrasting garnishes - a dusting of finely chopped chives and a sprinkle of red chili flakes.

New Potato and Spinach Hash with Mustard-Miso Drizzle

Breakfast - American - July 18, 2025
An aesthetic, rustic bowl holds the warm soup, steam lazily spiraling upwards. The soup itself is a beautiful, murky caramel color, full of thin rings of onion peeking through, chunks of tofu and strands of seaweed. It is topped with a drizzle of vibrant red Rayu oil that creates beautiful, contrasting droplets on the surface. A fresh sprig of mint garnishes the dish for a pop of green color.

Onion Miso Soup with Rayu Oil Drizzle

Main Course - Japanese - September 24, 2025
From above, the dish showcases the beautifully grilled steak sliced diagonally, fanning out an array of medium-rare pink hues against the vibrant green of the dotted chimichurri sauce with hints of sesame seeds. Reds of finely chopped tomatoes and streaks of sesame-miso brighten this aesthetically plated dish of fusion.

Grilled Steak with Sesame-Miso Chimichurri

Main Course - Fusion - October 08, 2025
In a matte black, shallow bowl sit wholesome oats cooked in creamy miso. The oats radiate warm tones, speckled with bright green on top; sautéed broccoli florets, adding a vibrant contrast. Adorning one edge is a soft-boiled egg, its golden yolk enticingly revealed. Sprinkles of toasted sesame seeds scatter on top and a pair of wooden chopsticks lie beside the bowl, making this breakfast dish not only appetizing, but an artful feast for the eyes.

Broccoli Miso Oats

Breakfast - Japanese - October 16, 2025
In a moody black bowl, a swirl of chewy udon peeks through a golden-hued pumpkin miso broth, dotted with dark and glossy shiitake slices. Pops of green scallion and purple seaweed top it off for a stunning contrast.

Pumpkin Miso Udon with Shiitake Mushrooms

Quick and Easy - Japanese - October 30, 2025
From the top, it resembles a painter's palette with vivid colors: translucent Shirataki noodles forming a nest at the center of the bowl, surrounded by splashes of vibrant green spinach, bright red bell pepper slivers, pearly enoki mushrooms, and deep mauve radish slices. The warm golden Miso-Yuzu broth shimmers invitingly around the ingredients.

Keto-friendly Japanese-Style Shirataki Noodles in Miso-Yuzu Broth

Main Course - Japanese - December 25, 2025