Café Kissa introduces The Soul of Donabe, a new menu inspired by the Japanese tradition of cooking with donabe, a clay pot that has been an integral part of Japanese culinary culture for centuries. Through this campaign, Café Kissa explores the warmth, comfort, and depth of flavor that define the donabe experience, bringing them to life through three thoughtfully crafted dishes—Wagyu Tare Donabe, Crab Ikura Donabe, and Salmon Sashimi Donabe. Built around fragrant rice, premium ingredients, layered flavors, and rich umami, each creation offers a comforting interpretation of one of Japan’s most cherished culinary traditions.
Café Kissa presents the Donabe Series as a contemporary interpretation that combines traditional Japanese cooking techniques with premium ingredients and modern flair. Each dish is designed to offer a distinct donabe experience while staying true to its essence: warmth, comfort, and depth of flavor.
The Wagyu Tare Donabe features rich and buttery wagyu served over savory nori shoyu rice. Glazed with tare BBQ sauce, the wagyu delivers a balanced sweet-and-savory profile, complemented by an onsen egg and wasabi mayo that add a creamy texture and a subtle hint of spice.
For seafood lovers, the Crab Ikura Donabe offers a lighter yet equally complex flavor profile. Sweet garlic crab is served over fragrant ginger edamame rice, then topped with yuzu kosho aioli and ikura. The combination of fresh, citrusy, savory, and umami notes creates a dish that feels refined, balanced, and elegant.
Meanwhile, the Salmon Sashimi Donabe features shoyu-marinated salmon sashimi served over aromatic furikake and spicy mayo rice. The addition of ikura and pickled daikon introduces a refreshing contrast with subtle acidity, creating a clean and delicate flavor profile that highlights the quality of its ingredients.
Through the Donabe Series, Café Kissa aims to offer a dining experience that goes beyond taste alone, focusing equally on the sense of comfort and warmth found in every dish. It is an invitation to slow down, savor the process, and discover depth and meaning in a meal that is simple, thoughtful, and crafted with care.
