April 2025
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Looking for a light and refreshing summer dessert? This delightful treat is hard to beat. While the combination may seem unexpected, coffee jelly has been a beloved staple in Japanese cafés since the 1960s. Its gentle bitterness pairs beautifully with the creamy sweetness of matcha, creating a perfectly balanced and cooling indulgence..

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NAGURAYAMA Gekkyu [Crescent Moon] 300ml (Alcohol 15%)

3 March 2025
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Kabocha Korokke, Japanese-style croquette, are a delightful balance of textures and flavours. These golden, crispy patties are made with sweet and velvety kabocha pumpkin, combined with mashed potatoes and bacon. The contrast between the crunchy panko coating and the soft, creamy filling makes them an irresistible treat, perfect as a snack, side dish, or bento box favourite.

 
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KAMOIZUMI KomeKome [Happy Bride] 500ml (Alcohol 7%)

28 Jan 2025
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Discover the delightful yet lesser-known classic of Japanese cuisine with this recipe for Buta Bara, which translates to “pork belly.” This dish features tender pork belly paired with daikon, which transforms into a soft and juicy accompaniment as it cooks, perfectly balancing the richness of the meat. To enhance the flavours, aim to reduce the sauce by half, intensifying its savory profile. For an added zing, yuzu kosho—a spicy citrus paste—is an optional but highly recommended finishing touch that elevates the dish just before serving.

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DEWAZAKURA Omachi [Jewel Brocade] 720ml (Alcohol 16%)

30 December 2024
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Gan Modoki, which translates to “mock duck,” is a vegetarian dish originated in ‘Shojin Ryori’, the traditional cuisine of Buddhist monks. This meat-free recipe combines tofu with an assortment of vegetables, shaping them into patties or blocks before deep-frying to achieve a golden, crispy texture. Serve with warm dashi broth.

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KAMOIZUMI Shusen [Three Dots] 900ml (Alcohol 16%)

27 November 2024

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Japanese-style sausages are coarsely ground and packed with flavour. They’re delicious when simply cooked, but for a playful twist, you can turn them into adorable little octopuses!

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TAMAGAWA Red Label [Heirloom Yamahai Genshu] 1800ml (Alcohol 20%)