Korean Pickled Perilla Leaves (Kkaennip Jangajji)

Spicy tuna tartare seasoned with Japanese pickled plum on crisp lotus root slices.

A light soup, packed with a depth of flavour

Inari sushi – vegetarian sushi with sushi rice wrapped in nori seaweed and shiso leaf. Garnish with ikura.

Dragon scales: tempura fried shiso leaves with spicy tuna filling.

Hosomaki – thin sushi rolls with smelt and shiso

Lemonade with shiso infused simple syrup.

Pesto sauce made with umeboshi–Japanese pickled plum–and shiso leaves!

Shiso (Perilla) is a very popular Japanese herb used in sushi, salad, meat, and fish dish. It’s other name is Japanese basil.

Bamboo Shoot & Shiso Brown Rice

shiso powder adds a pretty purple color and tangy flavor to these rolls – a perfect light lunch

A shiso pesto pasta inspired by childhood summers spent in Japan.

Tomato and Shiso Salad with soy dressing.

Delicious edamame crostini with Meyer lemon and Japanese shiso.

Chicken braised with cheek puckeringly tart umeboshi along with red perilla leaves makes for a colorful cross-cultural dish.

The refreshing combination of watermelon & shiso adds a unique twist to a cool cocktail.