Shaved into delicate ribbons and drizzled with matcha, kuromitsu, or seasonal fruit syrup, kakigori is one of Japan’s most refreshing desserts. A snowy mound, almost trembling, catches the syrup like a fine rain: the ribbons of ice drink in its color before it even reaches the bottom of the bowl. […]
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Authentic Japanese Melon Pan
Japanese melon pan with a soft, fluffy center and a crisp exterior, wrapped in a thin layer of sweet cookie dough and beautifully scored in a classic grid pattern. Bite in, and the sweet crust snaps like a cookie before giving way to a risen, airy, buttery crumb that pulls […]
Authentic Indian Lassi
An ultra-refreshing savory yogurt lassi, brightened with black salt and toasted cumin In the height of summer in Punjab, when the air nears 40 °C, a tall glass cooled in clay can feel almost medicinal: cold on the lips, creamy on the tongue, and topped with a light foam that quivers […]
Authentic Cucumber Raita
An ultra-fresh, creamy cucumber raita, fragrant with spices and perfect with naan, rotis, or rice. Spoonful by spoonful, chilled dahi brings a creamy, bright, tangy texture. Mint adds freshness, cilantro brightens everything, and toasted cumin brings a warm, nutty depth. A traditional cucumber raita needs neither sugar nor an overly […]
Authentic Massaman Curry
A rich, fragrant Thai Massaman curry simmered in coconut milk with homemade toasted-spice paste, tender chicken, and meltingly soft potatoes. Brick-red chili-infused coconut oil gleams over meltingly tender beef shank or bone-in chicken. It also coats waxy potatoes, gently slow-cooked onion, and roasted peanuts with a subtle crunch. Beneath the […]
Authentic Tandoori Chicken
Scored chicken pieces, first seasoned with lemon, then marinated in yogurt and spices before being seared in a pan for fragrant, beautifully browned tandoori chicken. The orange-red crust crackles between your teeth, streaked with char and glistening with ghee. Beneath it, the juices still run through the meat. The appeal […]
Authentic Teppanyaki
Quick-seared beef glazed with a buttery sake-mirin sauce, served over crisp garlic rice and finished with peppery watercress. On a scorching-hot iron griddle, A5 Wagyu sizzles the instant it touches the surface. The garlic gently cooks in the fat, and a glossy crust forms in moments. This is teppanyaki at […]
Authentic Chicken Korma
Meltingly tender chicken simmered in a creamy yogurt sauce, fragrant with whole spices and gently warmed with chili. Chicken korma first announces itself with ghee gently sizzling in the pot. Bone-in chicken takes on a lacquered sheen, while cardamom, mace, and nutmeg perfume the kitchen. A few drops of kewra […]
Authentic Palak Paneer
A deeply garlicky palak paneer finished with sizzling tadka and softened with a touch of cream: a comforting, flavorful Indian dish. An emerald swirl of rustic spinach, studded with pale cubes of paneer and topped with a crackling fried garlic tadka: lasooni palak paneer announces its signature flavor right away. […]
Authentic Japanese Cheesecake
An airy, melt-in-the-mouth Japanese cheesecake, baked in a water bath for a soufflé-like crumb and a beautifully golden top. Beneath its golden dome, which quivers at the slightest touch, the fuwa-fuwa crumb is wonderfully light. When sliced, the cake releases delicate notes of egg and milk; on the palate, the […]