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Delicate pink rice cakes filled with creamy sweet white bean paste, wrapped in fragrant pickled cherry leaves. This beloved Japanese spring confection celebrates the beauty of cherry blossom season with its gentle sweetness and elegant presentation.

A refreshing spring twist on classic pesto, featuring fragrant shiso leaves blended with toasted sesame seeds and finished with crispy nori strips. This light yet flavourful pasta celebrates the bright, herbaceous notes of Japanese cuisine.

This delicate Japanese steamed egg custard celebrates spring with a silky smooth texture and subtle umami flavors, topped with a beautiful pink garnish inspired by cherry blossom season. Perfect as an elegant appetizer that captures the essence of Japanese springtime dining.

This delicate chawanmushi features a silky smooth egg custard infused with dashi and topped with fresh spring vegetables. A traditional Japanese appetizer that celebrates the season with asparagus, peas, and tender shiitake mushrooms.

This silky smooth Japanese steamed egg custard is delicately flavored with dashi and filled with tender shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, and spring vegetables. A light and elegant appetizer perfect for celebrating the fresh flavors of the season.

Soft, pillowy mochi stuffed with sweet red bean paste and fresh spring strawberries. These elegant Japanese confections are the perfect treat to celebrate the strawberry season.

Celebrate spring with this delicate Japanese tempura featuring sweet pink shrimp and tender asparagus spears, fried to golden perfection in a light, crispy batter. The traditional tentsuyu dipping sauce adds an umami-rich finish to this elegant seasonal appetizer.

Fluffy honey-sweetened Japanese pancakes filled with fresh spring strawberries and silky whipped cream. These delightful handheld treats are perfect for celebrating the strawberry season with an elegant twist on a beloved Japanese classic.

This savory Japanese cabbage pancake is loaded with succulent shrimp and finished with a signature Kewpie mayo drizzle and tangy okonomiyaki sauce. Perfect for a fun spring dinner that brings the taste of Osaka street food right to your kitchen.

A deeply savoury vegan ramen featuring caramelised miso-glazed mushrooms, tender noodles, and fresh spring vegetables in a rich umami broth. This comforting bowl celebrates the earthy flavours of the season with a satisfying, wholesome twist.

Golden, shatteringly crispy panko-crusted tofu sits atop a bed of fragrant jasmine rice, smothered in a rich and aromatic Japanese-style curry sauce. This comforting vegetarian dish brings all the satisfying crunch and warming spices of a classic katsu curry to your spring dinner table.

Perfectly crispy panko-crusted tofu cutlets served over fluffy rice and smothered in a rich, aromatic Japanese curry sauce. This vegetarian take on the beloved Japanese comfort food is hearty, satisfying, and bursting with umami flavours.