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A rustic, golden tart with spiral of roasted butternut squash nestled in melted goat cheese topped with snappy kale salad.

Roasted Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Tart with Kale Salad

Brunch - American - January 14, 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
Tender chicken pieces perfectly coated with a glossy citrus glaze, topped with vivid red pomegranate seeds served on a bed of fragrant rice and fresh herbs.

Citrus Glazed Chicken with Pomegranate Seeds

Quick and Easy - American - February 20, 2023
This dish features a toasted English muffin topped with spicy andouille sausage, a perfectly poached egg, and creamy sauce flavored with creole mustard and crystal hot sauce. It's finished off with crispy fried shallots sprinkled over the top.

Cajun Eggs Benedict with Andouille Sausage and Fried Shallots

Brunch - Cajun - February 25, 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
A colorful stir-fry with vibrant green snow peas and scallions, red chili flakes, and delicious pieces of seafood, served on a bed of rice.

Spicy Korean Seafood Stir-Fry

Main Course - Korean - March 02, 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
The dish features juicy and tender grilled chicken thighs, with a caramelized crust, and a vibrant green garnish of sliced spring onions and garlic chives on top. Served with steamed rice or grilled vegetables.

Chinese Style BBQ Chicken Thighs

BBQ - Chinese - March 06, 2023
A golden, fluffy frittata topped with bright green asparagus and sugar snap peas, served with a side of toasted bread.

Thai Spring Vegetable Frittata

Brunch - Thai - March 11, 2023
A vibrant plate of noodles mixed with fresh spring vegetables in a spicy red sauce topped with sesame seeds and green onions.

Spring Vegetable Gochujang Pasta

Main Course - Korean - March 15, 2023
This dish is a beautiful tangle of spiralized zucchini noodles, glazed in a sticky, spicy and sweet sauce. Topped with crispy tofu, carrots, cucumber and sesame seeds.

Spicy Korean Zucchini Noodles

Quick and Easy - Korean - April 03, 2023
A colorful stir fry with chunks of juicy honeydew melon, sliced chicken, and a variety of crisp vegetables, sprinkled with sesame seeds and served over steaming rice.

Honeydew Melon Chicken Stir Fry

Main Course - Chinese - April 04, 2023
A colorful and vibrant combination of green asparagus and brown shiitake mushrooms over a bed of white jasmine rice.

Asparagus and Shiitake Mushroom Stir Fry

Main Course - Chinese - April 02, 2023
A pineapple half filled with spicy, colorful chicken and vegetables.

Korean-Mexican Fusion Pineapple Bowls

Main Course - Fusion - April 21, 2023
Bright green asparagus and earthy shiitake mushrooms on a bed of fluffy white rice, drizzled with soy sesame dressing

Asparagus and Mushroom Stir-fry Brunch

Brunch - Chinese - April 22, 2023
Skewered rice cakes with sesame seeds and scallions, glazed in a glistening sweet and spicy sauce.

Tteokkochi Skewers

Snack - Fusion - April 28, 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
A plate with perfectly cooked dumplings, lightly golden brown and gently steaming, accompanied by a small dish of savory dipping sauce.

Cheeseburger Dumplings

Main Course - Fusion - January 22, 2023
A golden-hued fried rice with browned pastrami slices, egg, julienne scallions, and ginger kimchi.

Pastrami Fried Rice

Main Course - Fusion - January 22, 2023
A round, crispy pizza with sauce and melted cheese, topped with marinated bulgogi beef and spicy kimchi.

Bulgogi Beef and Kimchi Pizza

Main Course - Korean-American Fusion - February 09, 2023
A creamy and aromatic shrimps and vegetable curry topped with fresh herbs and served with steaming hot jasmine rice.

Thai-style Shrimp and Vegetable Curry

Main Course - Thai Fusion - April 13, 2023
These tacos are arranged in layers, with each layer adding more color and flavor to the dish. Starting with a base of crispy tortilla chips, followed layers of beans, seasoned meat or tofu, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, and topped with an assortment of diced tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro.

Cinco de Mayo Layered Tacos

Main Course - Mexican - May 05, 2023
Sliced pork shoulder with a bright red glaze served with steamed white rice and stir-fried vegetables on a rectangular plate.

Cantonese Style Char Siu Pork Shoulder

Main Course - Cantonese - May 17, 2023
Sliced grilled pork belly topped with pickled vegetables and BBQ sauce.

Japanese-style Grilled Pork Belly BBQ

BBQ - Japanese-inspired - May 18, 2023
Two delicious steamed pork buns filled with juicy pork belly, scrambled egg, and sautéed spinach and asparagus.

Steamed Pork Buns with Scrambled Egg and Spring Vegetables

Breakfast - Chinese - May 24, 2023
A towering hamburger with a perfectly cooked beef patty, topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions, crispy lettuce, ripe tomato slices, pickles, and a special sauce on a fluffy brioche bun. The burger is accompanied by a serving of crispy fries and a cold drink.

The Ultimate Iconic New York Hamburger

Main Course - American - May 28, 2023
A perfectly seared tilapia fillet sits atop a bed of upside-down rice, surrounded by a pool of creamy white miso sauce. Juicy green bok choy provides freshness and crunch on the side.

Tilapia in White Miso Sauce with Bok Choy and Upside-Down Rice Bowl

Main Course - Japanese Fusion - May 31, 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 stack of golden brown scallion pancakes layered with sweet corn kernels, drizzled with soy sauce and garnished with fresh cilantro.

Corn and Scallion Pancake Stack

Brunch - Chinese - June 10, 2023
A whole sea bass covered with sliced ginger and scallions, surrounded by a golden broth of soy sauce and sesame oil.

Cantonese-Style Steamed Sea Bass

Main Course - Chinese - June 14, 2023
A festive plate of vivid red and orange layered rice with chicken and shrimp garnished with fresh cilantro.

Juneteenth Jollof Rice

Main Course - African and African American Fusion - June 19, 2023
A crispy fried corn tortilla topped with mashed avocado, black beans, a fried egg, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese.

Avocado and Egg Breakfast Tostada

Breakfast - Mexican - June 20, 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
Plated dish featuring zucchini pancakes topped with a drizzle of soy dipping sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and sesame seeds.

Zucchini Pancakes with Soy Dipping Sauce

Brunch - Chinese - July 01, 2023
The Chinese scallion bread is a round flatbread, golden brown in color, with green specks of scallions peeking through the surface. When cut open, you can see layers of fluffy bread and a generous filling of scallions.

Chinese Scallion Bread

Main Course - Fusion - July 18, 2023
Colorful and appetizing, the dish features golden fish tacos topped with a vibrant mango-avocado salsa and drizzled with a zesty lime dressing.

Mexican Fish Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa

Main Course - Mexican - July 26, 2023
The finished plated dish should have two sunny side up eggs, each topped with a different sauce. One side should be covered in vibrant green tomatillo sauce and the other side should be covered in rich and spicy red tomato sauce. Garnish with crumbled queso fresco, chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeños.

Huevos Divorciados

Brunch - Mexican - July 29, 2023
A beautifully arranged plate with tender braised pork, colorful summer vegetables, and a drizzle of savory sauce.

Asian-Style Braised Pork with Summer Vegetables

Main Course - Fusion - July 31, 2023
A colorful blend of stir-fried seafood, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices, topped with a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds.

Spicy Korean Seafood Stir-Fry

Main Course - Korean - August 08, 2023
A pristine ceramic serving bowl that holds a beautiful medley of colorful julienned vegetables and protein atop a mound of steamed, fluffy rice. The rim of the bowl is adorned with alternating specks of bright orange carrot, fresh green spinach, golden stir-fried beef, and ivory bean sprouts, converging at the center where a sunny-side-up egg sits gloriously with its yolk golden and glistening in the light.

Festive Korean Bibimbap

Main Course - Korean - August 15, 2023
The dish features a vibrant combination of golden-brown fennel wedges with scattered pink pickled onions and a dusting of dark Szechuan pepper. Garnished with fresh fennel fronds on top, providing a fresh color contrast and adding a hint of sophistication.

Crispy Szechuan Fennel Wedges

Side Dish - Chinese Fusion - August 30, 2023
From above you see a vibrant, colorful dish. The skewers are loaded with golden-brown chunks of potato, charred to perfection, intermingled with reds, greens from bell peppers and herbs, and the glossy shine of a tangy sauce. Everything is beautifully composed on a wooden dish, imparting a rustic, hearty vibe.

Vietnamese-Inspired BBQ Potato Skewers

BBQ - Fusion - October 01, 2023
The centerpiece on the plate is the golden-brown crispy Eisbein, clearly visible with its caramelized skin and meaty robustness. On one side, there lies a nest of deeply-colored, tangy sauerkraut. On the other side, mounds of creamy potato mash with specks of fresh herbs - altogether, this plate tells a tale of hearty German festivities.

Crispy Eisbein with Sauerkraut and Creamy Potato Mash

Main Course - German - October 02, 2023
A generous serving of glossy black-shelled mussels peeking out from a coral-pink broth, garnished with verdant cilantro leaves and bright red chili slices. Shared among four earthenware bowls, emitting an appetizing warmth.

Thai-infused Mussels in Coconut and Red Curry Broth

Main Course - Fusion - October 04, 2023
From the top, you see the shiny, caramelized bun with a light dusting of sesame seeds. Peeking underneath the bun, a smooth layer of pear-infused barbecue sauce glistening with tangy goodness. A savory beef patty with hints of grilled marks covered with melted cheddar cheese rests on a bed of fresh lettuce and ripe tomato slices. Slices of grilled pear peep from the sides, adding a touch of golden hues to the burger. All sandwiched between a soft, lightly toasted bun.

Pear-Infused BBQ Burger

Main Course - American - October 12, 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
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
Perfectly round, golden sesame balls adorned with tiny sparkling sugar crystals rest atop a cool white plate like glistening snowballs. Strands of glistening caramelized onions peek out from their cracked centers, reflecting the warm, ambient lighting.

Gilded Caramelized Onion Sesame Balls

Dessert - Chinese - December 15, 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
A dark, glossy and circular tart that's beautifully contrasted by a scatter of vibrant red berries and chopped nuts, resembling a starlit night sky

New Year's Eve Starlit Chocolate Tarte

Dessert - American - December 31, 2023
From above, you'll see 4 to 5 golden churros encrusted with glazed fennel seeds and dazzling orange zest. Each churro is half-dipped in glossy dark chocolate, with melting rivulets reaching into the orange-fennel sugar. Small wedges of fresh orange peek from the edges, giving the plate a pop of colour.

Chocolate-dipped Orange & Fennel Churros

Dessert - Spanish - January 22, 2024
A slate tabletop decked with soft, yellow corn tortillas cradling mounds of coffee-brown ancho beef, topped with a vibrant fresno chile slaw, jadeite-green with thinly sliced fennel and cilantro. Crumbled queso fresco, resembling accents of snow, and a pool of avocado crema completes this rustic and appealing dish.

Ancho Beef & Fennel Tacos

Main Course - Mexican - March 04, 2024
A sunlit plate shows crisp-edged tofu cubes, glossed by the glimmering red rhubarb sauce, topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and neatly placed green varieties of microgreens. They all sit atop a bed of fluffy, slightly glossy jasmine rice that turns subtly pink from absorbing the sauce.

Korean-Style Tofu with Sweet and Tangy Rhubarb Sauce

Main Course - Korean - March 24, 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 - Thai - April 13, 2024
From above, the dish appears vibrant and inviting. A quartet of plump enchiladas lay snugly in center of the plate, blanketed in a glowing red guajillo chilli sauce and garnished with creamy, melted cheese. Bright green herbs and red radishes dot the top, adding a pop of color, with fresh lime wedges on the side.

Crab-Stuffed Guajillo Enchiladas with Seasonal Greens

Main Course - Mexican - April 24, 2024
An inviting bowl filled with delicate celery pieces coated in a creamy, light-yellow curry, highlighted with flecks of green from the coriander leaves and chili, and a sprinkling of almond slivers on top. The dish garnished with a mint leaf resting artfully on the side.

Slow-Cooked Celery Korma

Main Course - Indian - May 31, 2024
The creamy, pearl-white congee forms a stunning base dotted with pink curled shrimp, golden crispy corn kernels, vibrant green herbs, and a delicate drizzle of chili oil. The dish is a harmony of textures and colors, making it irresistible for both your taste buds and Instagram followers.

Shrimp Congee with Crispy Corn & Fresh Garden Toppings

Brunch - Chinese - June 08, 2024
Golden, crispy fries with slivers of off-white parmesan mingled within, served on a matte black ceramic serving dish. Drizzles and puddles of the glossy, dark truffle oil punctuate the golden landscape of the fries, accented by the vibrant green of finely chopped chives. The dish effuses an elegant rusticity.

Black Truffle and Parmesan Gourmet French Fries

Side Dish - Fusion - July 13, 2024
An array of vibrant shades: tawny rice studded with golden raisins, vivid red and green bell pepper strips, deep brown caramelized onion bits, and ivory cashews. The dish is further adorned with fresh mint leaves and highlighted by slices of hard-boiled egg around the rim.

India Independence Day Biryani

Main Course - Indian - August 15, 2024
A colorful medley of seasonal vegetables casually scattered across a bed of glistening rice noodles. The toppings of fresh dill and crushed peanuts add a textural pop, while slivers of juicy chicken peek enticingly from beneath the garden-like facade. The sizzling sauce coating the noodles shimmers in various hues reflecting the blend of spices.

Dilled Thai-style Stir-fried Noodles

Main Course - Thai - August 30, 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
The eye-catching plate features three stuffed poblano peppers arranged in a row, their glossy dark green skins almost bursting with fruity meat filling. They're lavishly coated in a luscious white walnut sauce, crowned with a sprinkle of vibrant red pomegranate seeds and a dash of fresh, green parsley. They sit on a bright, multicolored Talavera platter, looking like they're ready to join the fiesta.

Tri-color Chiles en Nogada

Main Course - Mexican - September 16, 2024
A hot sizzling stone pot contains a vibrant medley of colors: finely sliced rainbow-colored vegetables, creamy yolk of a sunny-side-up egg, dark brown sautéed Cremini mushrooms, and specks of white rice peeking out. On the side, a small dish of deep-red gochujang paste waits to be mixed in, adding a splash of thrilling color.

Korean Dolsot Bibimbap with Cremini Mushrooms

Main Course - Korean - September 19, 2024
Glazed, roasted duck breast, glistening with pomegranate glaze, atop a mound of wilted, garlicky Pak Choi. Shimmering clusters of ruby pomegranate seeds dot the dish, alongside Star Anise pods, their unique shape enhancing the visual appeal.

Star Anise-Soy Duck with Pomegranate Glaze

Main Course - Chinese - November 17, 2024