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But there are other starters, like Japanese eggplant or crispy chicken with pickled watermelon and chili sauce.
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Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
The Japanese eggplant, braised in honey and bay leaf broth.
—Merrill Shindler, Daily News, 18 Dec. 2025
Roasted cauliflower, creamy Japanese eggplant, and hearty chickpeas form the base of this nourishing dish, all warmly spiced with garam masala and caramelized to perfection in a hot oven.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
An indication of heartier dishes to come this fall was a saddle of lamb, its succulent meat composed as a roulade in a heady reduction and served with Japanese eggplant and shishito peppers.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
It’s made with long Japanese eggplants that turn custardy when cooked.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 July 2025
Another dish that the embers take to another level is the Japanese eggplant, the flesh of which is mixed with miso and thrown into a pile of coals at the bottom of the hearth to achieve an enchanting earthiness that feels all too appropriate in the heart of Lake Tahoe.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, nonna Yumi from Japan cooked miso grilled salmon and a Japanese eggplant dish Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
—Diane Herbst, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2023
Midtown menu musts like steaks, roast prime rib carved tableside, and a raw bar are there, but so are barbecued prawns with grits, Japanese eggplant with carrot harissa, and porcini lasagna with black truffle to keep things interesting.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023
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Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
The Japanese eggplant, braised in honey and bay leaf broth.
—Merrill Shindler, Daily News, 18 Dec. 2025
Roasted cauliflower, creamy Japanese eggplant, and hearty chickpeas form the base of this nourishing dish, all warmly spiced with garam masala and caramelized to perfection in a hot oven.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
An indication of heartier dishes to come this fall was a saddle of lamb, its succulent meat composed as a roulade in a heady reduction and served with Japanese eggplant and shishito peppers.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
It’s made with long Japanese eggplants that turn custardy when cooked.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 July 2025
Another dish that the embers take to another level is the Japanese eggplant, the flesh of which is mixed with miso and thrown into a pile of coals at the bottom of the hearth to achieve an enchanting earthiness that feels all too appropriate in the heart of Lake Tahoe.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, nonna Yumi from Japan cooked miso grilled salmon and a Japanese eggplant dish Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
—Diane Herbst, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2023
Midtown menu musts like steaks, roast prime rib carved tableside, and a raw bar are there, but so are barbecued prawns with grits, Japanese eggplant with carrot harissa, and porcini lasagna with black truffle to keep things interesting.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023
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“Japanese eggplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Japanese%20eggplant. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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