This refreshing nagaimo dish combines crisp, juicy Japanese yam with tangy umeboshi and the bright aroma of shiso. The natural crunch of nagaimo pairs beautifully with the savory-sour plum dressing, creating a clean, lively flavor that’s light yet deeply satisfying. Simple, elegant, and wonderfully fresh, it’s a side dish that goes especially well with chilled sake. To prepare, just toss sliced nagaimo with minced shiso and mashed umeboshi, then season with a touch of soy sauce or dashi soy sauce. Ready in minutes, it makes a perfect appetizer or a refreshing accompaniment to any meal.
This dish features tender, poached chicken breast wrapped around a creamy filling made with cream cheese, parsley, and garlic. The lean chicken pairs beautifully with the richness of the cream cheese and the savory aroma of parsley and garlic, creating a light yet satisfying flavor. Clean, elegant, and delicately seasoned, it’s a dish that shines with white wine or sparkling wine. Beautifully presented and quick to plate, it makes a refined appetizer or a lovely addition to any gathering.
A crisp, refreshing cucumber snack inspired by Japanese summer festivals. Lightly marinated in a savory dashi brine, these cucumbers capture the fun, nostalgic flavor of the classic festival treat you’d find at a lively yatai stall. Cool, crunchy, and perfectly seasoned — it’s the kind of simple, irresistible snack that tastes like summer in every bite.
A refreshing Japanese tartar made with tuna, nagaimo, and tangy umeboshi. The creamy stickiness of nagaimo blends beautifully with the savory tuna, while the plum adds a bright, appetizing kick. Light, clean, and perfectly balanced — it’s an elegant side dish that pairs wonderfully with sake and comes together in just a few minutes.
A healthy, lighter take on agedashi tofu—pan-seared instead of fried—and topped with an umami-rich mushroom sauce. Cozy, flavorful, and perfect with sake.
Refreshing tuna poke with Japanese flavors like dashi and wasabi, perfect with sake.
A sake lover’s dream. Seared salmon meets scallion magic.
Discover ginger tsukudani: a traditional Japanese dish where simmered ginger becomes savory, slightly sweet, and perfect as a sake snack.
Tangy, light eggplant appetizer with vinegar and spice—perfect with sake.
Avocado and cream cheese with nori tsukudani: a quick Japanese appetizer that’s creamy, umami-rich, and pairs perfectly with sake.
A light, refreshing side dish of pork shabu and green beans in ume mayo.
Crispy Korean-style pancake with chives and onion, easy to make and perfect as a snack.
Seared bonito with ponzu, onions, and perilla for a refreshing sake pairing.
