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The sushi roll is cut into 6 to 8 pieces and arranged on the plate to resemble the NYC skyline, complete with tall buildings and vibrant colors. Lox and cream cheese are visible through the top layer of rice, giving the dish a vibrant, irresistible appeal.

Lox and Cream Cheese Sushi Roll

Main Course - Japanese American Fusion - June 18, 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
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
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 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
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