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Meals commence with a sweet sake aperitif served in a petite wooden saucer. Inevitably you’ll meet Miyazawa’s specialty: grilled goma-dofu (sesame tofu). This bite-sized portion of marshmallow-like tofu is smothered in sesame seeds. Miyazawa serves this throughout the year, adding seasonal touches such as ...