Festive Izakaya: Japanese Sharing Tapas for the Year-End Season

As the year draws to a close, guests are looking for original, convivial, and easy-to-share formats, such as tapas-style dishes—ideal for festive meals with friends, colleagues, or family.
Sharing concepts help energize menus, thanks to fast execution, operational simplicity, and a variety-driven offer that performs particularly well during the holiday season.

To support your business, Foodex has curated a high-impact Japanese and Pan-Asian selection that is easy to implement, cost-effective, and perfectly suited to premium festive menus.

Festive Seafood Tapas

Skipjack Tuna Tataki (204665) 
Marinated and lightly smoked skipjack tuna. Serve with a wasabi–citrus dressing and Ito Togarashi chili threads for an elegant starter or sharing plate, ready in minutes.

Ebi Fry Breaded Shrimp (201870) 
Large, evenly sized shrimp delivering consistent crunch and indulgence after frying. Ideal as a premium festive bite or tapas item.

Scallops (136661)
Quick-serve concept: finish with yuzu-infused rapeseed oil and sesame seeds. A fresh, refined option ready in under 5 minutes.

Gyoza Bar: Hanabi Best-Sellers for Sharing

Operationally efficient, quick to prepare, and visually distinctive, Hanabi gyozas bring color, originality, and strong shareability to your menu.

Hanabi Shrimp Gyoza (205187) : Juicy texture, natural pink color. Performs equally well as an appetizer or a sharing plate.

Hanabi Chicken & Vegetable Gyoza (204366) : A balanced, crowd-pleasing recipe suitable for a wide customer base.

Hanabi Vegetable Gyoza (204693) : A generous, flavorful vegetarian option, naturally green in color—ideal for mixed platters.

Signature Creation: Lobster Sensations Gunkan

Lobster Sensations – Lobster-Based Preparation (205098)
A premium blend containing 35% lobster, combined with high-quality surimi. Smooth texture, refined flavor, and strong visual appeal.
Highly versatile: ideal for toppings, maki, gunkan, bao, or salads—an easy way to add a festive, premium upgrade to your offer.

Japanese Street Food: Hot, Indulgent & Profitable Bites

Ajinomoto Cheese Mochi (205515) 
25 g savory cheese mochis—perfect for bar snacks, sharing boards, or dipping concepts. Crispy exterior with a molten mozzarella and cheddar center delivers strong comfort-food appeal.

Oyaki Beef Shoyu (205513) 
Traditional Japanese bun filled with slow-cooked beef in shoyu sauce. Authentic, generous, and easy to serve.

Oyaki Vegetable Nira & Scallion (205514) 
Vegetarian alternative featuring Chinese chives, soy, and ginger for a well-balanced aromatic profile.

Vegetable Tempura (205147) 
A colorful mix of red pepper, pumpkin, carrot, broccoli, and beetroot—ideal for vegetarian menus or sharing assortments.

Hanabi Spicy Breaded Chicken Tenders Sweet & Chili (205212) 
Tender chicken strips with a crispy coating and a subtle spicy kick—an addictive, high-rotation tapas item.. 

All products pair seamlessly with a wide range of sauces: sriracha-style mayo (204924), fried chicken sauce (204642), tonkatsu sauce (133000), soy–sesame sauce, guacamole (203985), ponzu, allowing for customizable assortments aligned with your menu positioning.

Grilled, Glazed, Breaded: Japanese Skewer Expertise

Hanabi Negima Skewer (204322)
A staple of Japanese izakayas: tender chicken, lightly grilled scallion, and balanced seasoning.

Hanabi Glazed Yakitori (204320) 
Chicken thigh skewers coated in a glossy yakitori sauce—an essential best-seller.. 

Kushikatsu Skewers (205285)
Osaka-style breaded skewers featuring shiitake mushroom, lotus root, okra, pumpkin, shrimp, and more. Crispy, generous, and ideal for discovery platters. 

Festive Beverages: MIO Sparkling Sake

Mio Frozen Sake (204586) 
ABV 5%. Freeze and knead to create a festive granita-style texture. A strong differentiation for seasonal drink menus.. 

Mio Sparkling Sake (160590) 
Naturally sweet, finely sparkling sake with soft, rounded notes. Highly accessible for new consumers.. 

Mio Clear Sparkling Sake (204317) 
Off-dry profile with fine bubbles and apple aromas—ideal for food pairings.  

Japanese Beer Selection

Kirin Ichiban
Premium pilsner-style lager with a soft malt profile, light hop presence, and low bitterness.

Coedo
Artisanal Japanese brewery based in Kawagoe, near Tokyo, combining tradition, sustainability, and innovation. Range includes six craft beers, such as Beniaka, Ruri, Shiro, Kyara, Shikkoku, Marihana, Japan Pale Ale Yuzu. 

Kimino Momo – Japanese Sparkling Drink

Kimino Momo (204801) 
Made with white momo peaches from Yamanashi, pure Hyogo water, and organic cane sugar. A natural, refined sparkling beverage that complements the Kimino range (yuzu, ume).

Asian Desserts: Cheesecake and Bun Bao

Hanabi Cotton Cheesecake

• Original (205339): light, airy texture with a classic profile. 

• Matcha (205341): Japan’s iconic ingredient, in strong demand across Europe

• Chocolate (205340): a reliable, indulgent favorite.
   

Cocoa & Hazelnut Bao Bun (202720) 
Soft steamed bao with a molten chocolate–hazelnut center. Tip: gently reheat before service for optimal flow and texture.. 

This curated selection provides versatile, high-performing solutions to enhance your festive menu and meet customer expectations during peak trading periods.

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