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Spicy Miso Smoked Oysters with Crispy Garlic
75 minHard

Spicy Miso Smoked Oysters with Crispy Garlic

Plump oysters are infused with smoky depth and a punchy, spicy miso glaze. Topped with crunchy fried garlic shards, these bites offer an explosive salty, spicy, and umami flavor experience perfect for any gathering.

Japanese180 kcal
Saffron-Infused Fig & Halloumi Bites with Honey-Pistachio Drizzle
Halal
75 minHard

Saffron-Infused Fig & Halloumi Bites with Honey-Pistachio Drizzle

These elegant appetizers feature sweet, jammy figs roasted with fragrant saffron, paired with savory, pan-seared halloumi cheese. A crunchy pistachio and sweet honey drizzle ties together the complex flavors for a truly memorable bite.

Mediterranean180 kcal
Sour Plum and Chrysanthemum Jelly Cubes
Halal
180 minHard

Sour Plum and Chrysanthemum Jelly Cubes

These delicate, translucent jelly cubes offer a refreshing and intensely sour burst, balanced by the subtle floral notes of chrysanthemum. They are a visually stunning and palate-cleansing dessert, perfect for concluding a rich meal.

Chinese120 kcal
Smoked Gouda & Bourbon Peach Puffs
75 minHard

Smoked Gouda & Bourbon Peach Puffs

These elegant appetizers feature a delightful interplay of sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors. Flaky puff pastry encases a creamy filling of smoked Gouda, tart bourbon-infused peaches, and a hint of thyme, creating a truly memorable bite.

American220 kcal
Seared Scallops with Black Truffle Risotto and Crispy Prosciutto
75 minHard

Seared Scallops with Black Truffle Risotto and Crispy Prosciutto

Tender, pan-seared sea scallops rest atop a creamy, rich risotto infused with the earthy aroma of black truffle. A garnish of shatteringly crisp prosciutto adds a delightful salty crunch, elevating this dish to a true gourmet experience.

French650 kcal
Gochujang Glazed Daikon Fries with Black Garlic Aioli
Halal
75 minHard

Gochujang Glazed Daikon Fries with Black Garlic Aioli

Crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside daikon radish fries, coated in a sweet and spicy gochujang glaze. Served with a velvety smooth black garlic aioli for a luxurious umami kick.

Korean Fusion280 kcal
Gochujang Glazed Crispy Tofu Bites with Kimchi Slaw
Halal
75 minHard

Gochujang Glazed Crispy Tofu Bites with Kimchi Slaw

These crispy tofu bites are coated in a vibrant, spicy-sweet gochujang glaze, offering a delightful texture contrast. Served alongside a zesty kimchi slaw, this snack is a flavor explosion that balances heat, sweetness, and umami.

Korean Fusion350 kcal
Vietnamese Sticky Rice Moon Cakes with Sweetened Coconut Glaze
Halal
150 minHard

Vietnamese Sticky Rice Moon Cakes with Sweetened Coconut Glaze

These delicate appetizer cakes offer a sweet and fragrant introduction to Vietnamese flavors. Chewy sticky rice is infused with pandan and lotus seed, then pan-fried to a golden crisp before being drizzled with a rich coconut glaze.

Vietnamese280 kcal
Escargots de Bourgogne Épicés et Fumés
75 minHard

Escargots de Bourgogne Épicés et Fumés

This dish reimagines the classic French escargots with a bold, contemporary twist. Tender snails are bathed in a vibrant, spicy broth infused with smoked paprika and charred garlic, offering a complex bitter, spicy, and umami profile. It's an adventurous appetizer designed to awaken the palate.

French350 kcal
Bebek Betutu Suwir Manis Asam Pedas
Halal
480 minHard

Bebek Betutu Suwir Manis Asam Pedas

This dish features tender, shredded duck, slow-cooked and infused with a symphony of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. It's a complex and aromatic Balinese specialty, perfect for a celebratory dinner.

Indonesian750 kcal
Smoked Ancho Chile & Oaxaca Cheese Empanadas with Huitlacoche Duxelles
Halal
180 minHard

Smoked Ancho Chile & Oaxaca Cheese Empanadas with Huitlacoche Duxelles

These sophisticated empanadas feature a rich, smoky filling of dried ancho chiles and gooey Oaxaca cheese, balanced by an earthy duxelles of huitlacoche (Mexican truffle). The crispy, golden pastry encases a deeply savory and complex interior, making for an unforgettable appetizer.

Mexican350 kcal
Lemon-Kissed Saganaki with Kalamata Olive Crumble
Halal
75 minHard

Lemon-Kissed Saganaki with Kalamata Olive Crumble

This dish elevates the classic fried cheese to a new level of sophistication with a bright, zesty lemon infusion and a savory, briny olive crumble. The warm, yielding saganaki is perfectly complemented by the textural contrast and bold flavor of the Kalamata olives and herbs.

Greek320 kcal
Mushroom & Black Garlic Tartlets with Smoked Duck Breast
Halal
90 minHard

Mushroom & Black Garlic Tartlets with Smoked Duck Breast

These sophisticated tartlets feature a rich, earthy filling of sautéed mushrooms and umami-packed black garlic, encased in a delicate puff pastry shell. Crowned with thinly sliced smoked duck breast and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, they offer a complex balance of bitter, savory, and subtly sweet notes.

French350 kcal
Bitter Melon and Pork Belly Skewers with Tamarind Glaze
90 minHard

Bitter Melon and Pork Belly Skewers with Tamarind Glaze

These skewers offer a unique interplay of textures and flavors, showcasing the assertive bitterness of fresh bitter melon balanced by the richness of pork belly. A tangy tamarind glaze adds a sweet and sour counterpoint, making for a truly memorable appetizer.

Vietnamese350 kcal
Gilded Tamarind Duck Breast with Coconut Sticky Rice Pearls
Halal
180 minHard

Gilded Tamarind Duck Breast with Coconut Sticky Rice Pearls

Tender duck breast is pan-seared and finished with a glistening glaze of tamarind and palm sugar, offering a complex sweet and tangy profile. Served alongside delicate, bite-sized pearls of coconut sticky rice, this dish presents an elegant fusion of textures and flavors, perfect for a celebratory dinner.

Thai650 kcal
Bitter Greens and Anchovy Fritters with Lemon-Tahini Drizzle
Halal
75 minHard

Bitter Greens and Anchovy Fritters with Lemon-Tahini Drizzle

Crispy, savory fritters showcasing the bold, earthy flavors of dandelion greens and radicchio, enhanced by the briny depth of anchovies. A bright, tangy lemon-tahini drizzle cuts through the richness, creating a perfectly balanced Mediterranean-inspired appetizer.

Mediterranean Fusion280 kcal
Bitter Melon & Shrimp Savory Crisps
Halal
75 minHard

Bitter Melon & Shrimp Savory Crisps

These Thai-inspired crisps feature the unique interplay of slightly bitter fresh bitter melon, savory shrimp, and a hint of sweet umami. Thinly sliced bitter melon is quickly fried to achieve a delicate crisp, then tossed with seasoned ground shrimp and a touch of palm sugar glaze.

Thai180 kcal
Koukouvagia's Bitter Honey Breakfast Tart
Halal
90 minHard

Koukouvagia's Bitter Honey Breakfast Tart

A sophisticated Greek breakfast tart featuring a crisp, phyllo crust filled with a rich, savory custard infused with the distinct notes of kalmata olives and a surprising drizzle of intensely bitter honey. This dish balances profound umami with a sophisticated bittersweet complexity, offering a unique start to your day.

Greek450 kcal
Saffron & Rosewater Poached Eggs with Pistachio-Labneh Mousse
Halal
60 minHard

Saffron & Rosewater Poached Eggs with Pistachio-Labneh Mousse

Luxurious poached eggs infused with delicate saffron and rosewater, served atop a cloud-like mousse of creamy labneh, toasted pistachios, and a drizzle of honey. This dish offers a unique blend of floral sweetness and tangy, savory notes, creating an unforgettable Mediterranean-inspired breakfast experience.

Mediterranean Fusion450 kcal
Gochujang Glazed Mango Sticky Rice Spring Rolls
Halal
90 minHard

Gochujang Glazed Mango Sticky Rice Spring Rolls

These spring rolls offer a delightful fusion of sweet and savory, wrapping creamy mango sticky rice in a crispy shell. A tangy gochujang glaze adds a subtle umami kick, making for an unforgettable snack experience.

Southeast Asian280 kcal