umami: Recipes by our chefs

Glistening miso-maple roasted peaches with coconut cream and balsamic swirl. A sophisticated, plant-based Mediterranean-Asian fusion.

Miso-Maple Roasted Peaches with Ginger-Balsamic Drizzle

Smoked Lion’s Mane Koji fritters with black garlic lacquer on a charred wood table. A minimalist, artisanal blend of tradition and plant innovation.

Smoked Lions Mane Koji-Crunch Fritters

Miso-glazed root vegetables on silky cannellini cream. A vibrant plant-based East-West fusion on artisanal ceramic in soft natural light.

Roasted Umami Harvest Medley with Miso-Balsamic Glaze

Charred miso-maple tempeh skewers on a wabi-sabi plate with chili oil and herbs. A wood-fired bridge of heritage and plant-based umami.

Charred Miso-Maple Tempeh Tapas with Chili-Garlic Crunch

Caramelized miso king oyster mushrooms with ginger salsa verde. Elegant plant-based Mediterranean-Asian fusion on a sun-drenched oak table.

Miso-Charred King Oyster Mushrooms with Ginger Salsa Verde

Miso-ginger glazed orchard fruit stew with coconut yogurt, hazelnuts, and shiso in a dark ceramic bowl. Minimalist Italian-Japanese fusion.

Warm Miso-Ginger Orchard Fruit Stew Bowl

Zesty vegan lemon-miso linguine in a terracotta bowl, topped with Thai basil and gochugaru on an oak table in soft natural light.

Zesty Lemon-Miso Linguine with Gochugaru Crunch

Minimalist bento with red-glazed mushrooms, black rice, and roasted kabocha in a dark wood box. Rising steam and elegant Japanese aesthetic.

The Radiant Red Seitan & Black Rice Bento

Miso-maple glazed Lion’s Mane katsu on black rice with edamame and radish in a minimalist bowl. Serene wabi-sabi Japanese vegan food photography.

Miso-Maple Glazed Lion’s Mane Katsu Bowl

Miso-glazed king oyster mushroom scallops on vibrant edamame purée. Gourmet vegan Japanese plating on a matte black plate with micro-shiso.

Miso-Glazed King Oyster Scallops with Truffled Edamame Purée

Rustic Teff & Shiitake sourdough with nigella seeds and berbere oil on a minimalist stone table. Sliced to reveal a rich, sun-dried tomato crumb.

Teff & Shiitake Umami Loaf

Vegan Osso Buco: Seared King Oyster mushrooms over golden saffron-miso risotto in a dark bowl, topped with fresh ginger-parsley gremolata.

Braised King Oyster 'Osso Buco' with Miso-Saffron Risotto

Vegan chestnut gnocchi with smoked shiitake, miso glaze, and Thai basil in a ceramic bowl on a rustic dark oak table.

Smoked Shiitake & Chestnut Gnocchi with Porcini-Miso Butter

Vegan Lion’s Mane Katsu Sando on Shokupan bread, sliced on a charcoal plate with yuzu slaw and green tea. Minimalist Japanese aesthetic.

Lion's Mane 'Katsu' Sando with Yuzu-Miso Slaw

Gourmet vegan burger: mushroom-walnut patty, gochujang cream, pickled daikon and Thai basil on a golden brioche bun. Minimalist food photography.

The Velvet Umami Fusion Burger

Gourmet miso-peach linguine with heirloom tomatoes, tofu, and Thai basil in a ceramic bowl on a wooden table, bathed in soft morning light.

Macerated Tomato & Miso-Peach Fusion Linguine

Glazed Harissa-Ginger King Oyster Mushroom steaks over golden millet, garnished with sesame and cilantro on a dark ceramic plate.

Glazed Harissa-Ginger King Oyster Mushroom Steaks

Sizzling vegan King Oyster mushroom and seitan stir-fry in a glossy black pepper sauce, served in a dark ceramic bowl with steaming jasmine rice.

Sizzling Black Pepper King Oyster & Seitan Stir-Fry

Vegan Miso-Tempeh Sando on Shokupan bread with pickled vegetables, elegantly plated in soft morning light.

Miso-Umami Tempeh Mince Sando

Minimalist vegan seafood: ruby watermelon sashimi, seared mushroom scallops, and hearts of palm on dark slate. Elegant Japanese plant-based art.

The Neo-Umi Ocean Harvest Platter

Charred miso-glazed Lion's Mane 'Kabayaki' over sushi rice in a ceramic bowl with scallions and ginger. Minimalist Japanese food photography.

Charred Miso-Glazed Lion's Mane 'Kabayaki' Bowl

Gourmet vegan miso carbonara with linguine, shiitake, tempeh bacon, and black garlic, drizzled with chili oil in a minimalist ceramic bowl.

Smoky Miso & Black Garlic Mushroom Carbonara

Glossy mahogany Gochujang glazed vegan roast with diamond scoring on a minimalist charcoal platter, garnished with micro-shiso and bok choy.

Smoked Gochujang Glazed Plant-Based Holiday Roast

Miso-maple eggplant pizza with almond ricotta, Thai basil, and chili oil on a charred crust, set on a light wood table in soft sunlight.

Toasty Miso-Maple Eggplant and Almond Ricotta Fusion Pizza

Vegan Mshikaki bowl: Glazed King Oyster mushrooms, golden millet, and Sukuma Wiki in a terracotta dish. Minimalist, elegant food photography.

Savory Millet & Oyster Mushroom Mshikaki Bowl

Two Gochujang seitan brisket sliders with miso slaw and sesame seeds on a minimalist plate, bathed in bright California sunlight.

Smoked Gochujang Seitan Brisket Sliders with Miso-Maple Slaw

Glazed Char Siu King Oyster 'bone marrow' over creamy truffle edamame congee in a matte black bowl, garnished with micro-shiso.

Char Siu King Oyster 'Bone Marrow' with Truffle Edamame Congee

Modern bento: orecchiette in miso-walnut cream, purple radicchio, bitter melon, and chili oil. Sleek chopsticks on a light marble surface.

Bitter Harmony Orecchiette Bento