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Appetizer

An appetizer course is the perfect way to kick off a meal! We love serving delicious and fun appetizers when hosting friends and family. Browse our collection of appetizer recipes and snack ideas for your next party, featuring a variety of Japanese and Western options!

fried japanese eggplant in savory broth topped with daikon and ginger

Side Dishes

Creamy Carrot Salad (Tofu Cream Dressing, 3 Ways)

salmon potato salad with broccoli tossed in a creamy honey mustard dressing on a terracotta shallow bowl

Salad

Creamy Honey Mustard Salmon and Potato Salad

marinated sunny side up fried egg over rice in a blue japanese rice bowl

Eggs

Marinated Fried Eggs

viral no fold blanket dumplings on a black 8 inch frying pan topped with scallions, chili crisp oil and sesame seeds

Dumplings

Crispy No-Fold Dumplings

cheesy honey butter japanese sweet potato on a green rimmed plate with melty cheese oozing out

Japanese Sweet Potato

Cheesy Honey Butter Japanese Sweet Potatoes

crispy wonton crab rangoon nachos drizzled with sweet chili sauce, spicy mayo, chili crispy, sesame seeds, furikake and scallions on a purple plate

Appetizer

Crab Rangoon Nachos

spicy pork mince, blended tofu topped and chili crisp over shredded cabbage in a blue bowl

Salad

Creamy Mapo Tofu Salad

caesar salad with chinese sausage, lettuce, tomato, grilled chicken and fried wonton chilps in a brown bowl

Salad

Lap Cheong Caesar Salad

flaky buttery scones on a dessert plate

Pastries

Scroissant (Croissant Scones)

japanese salted butter rolls topped with pearl salt on parchment paper and blue tray

Salt Bread

Japanese Salted Butter Rolls (Soft Crust Shio Pan)

salt bread with honey butter on a blue plate with melted honey butter dripping on the side

Salt Bread

Honey Butter Salt Bread

salted maple butter rolls on tray lined with parchment paper

Salt Bread

Maple Butter Salt Bread

Focaccia

Cream Cheese Garlic Focaccia (Pull Apart)

rows of salt bread on parchment paper

Salt Bread

Salt Bread (Shio Pan) 塩パン

Focaccia

Butter Focaccia (Shio Pan Focaccia)

Focaccia

Bloomin’ Cheese and Garlic Butter Focaccia (Pull Apart Bread)

bubbly focaccia sliced on a cutting board

Focaccia

Incredible No Knead Focaccia

splitting cooked kabocha with chopsticks

Vegetables

How to Cook Kabocha Squash 101 (Japanese Pumpkin)

japanese long fries on parchment paper topped with nori with a side of garlic mayo

Appetizer

Crispy Japanese Long Fries ロングポテト

Peach, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto on a white plate with honey, olive oil and black pepper

Salad

Peach, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Salad

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