ASA Vegan Sushi

02/06/2026

New sushi drop: Hikari — refreshing pickled kohlrabi.
The last time I made sushi with kohlrabi, I created a more puree-like texture to fully bring out its tender sweetness. This time, maybe thanks to the early arrival of summery weather, I sought a harmony with a refreshing, transparent crispness.

I often make pickles for myself, but when it comes to sushi, I wanted an immediate texture that unfolds the second it hits your palate. So, the cutting was important (yes, it has its purpose—I wasn’t just playing around with the kohlrabi!).

I’ve been contemplating the name.

Recently, I encountered an unexpectedly sad incident. But when I saw the picture of this sushi, it looked so radiant and felt like a lighthouse for me. So I named it 光り (Hikari) — shining 🤍

18/05/2026

16/05/2026

I was feeling the rain, so I spontaneously ground ink and let a very thin brush move on a paper. It was so slow and quick, I don’t even remember how I wrote this.
Wonder if this character feels “rain” to you as well.
During my ritual, I ask you to write Japanese characters (with origin in Chinese characters). Being unfamiliar to these letters, there’s less sense of what’s right or wrong.
Slightly out of control, you let your breath, the weight of brush, and your feelings guide your stroke.
Very much looking forward to sharing the moment with you on ritual in Amsterdam, 6th June.

15/05/2026

I felt rain, so I wrote “rain” with a very thin brush.
Does this Chinese character feel rain to you, too?
雨 ame
ASA ritual = Shodo calligraphy, Japanese philosophy, and plant-based sushi.

Looking forward to sharing this moment with you on 6th June, in Amsterdam.

11/05/2026

ASA Ritual: Amsterdam Edition 🌿
Every ASA Ritual is a shared journey. I am so happy to finally host a session in my second home, Amsterdam, with the kind support of my dear friend, Savi.

In this intimate home-style setting, we will come together for a meditative afternoon of Shodo (Japanese calligraphy), Japanese philosophy, and a shared tasting of my signature plant-based sushi.
To close the session, Savi will offer a tasting of wild-grown teas from a recent harvest in Sri Lanka.

◎ Saturday 6 June, 15:00
◎ Amsterdam, near Plantage
◎ €70 per person

We have limited spaces for this gathering to ensure a quiet, personal experience.
For the full program details and to reserve your place, please visit the link in my bio.

Picture (cropped from her original work for this post)
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26/04/2026

Lovely ritual afternoon around some sentiment and trivia of this season, introducing 4 letters for calligraphy meditation.

春 I Haru Spring
桜 I Sakura Cherry Blossom
儚 | Hakanai Ephemeral
今 I Ima Now

13/04/2026

A few spots remaining for the upcoming sessions in Delft.
Small, intimate moments ☺️ probably with some moments of laughters as well.

Looking forward to welcoming you in this beautiful city of Delft.

Details and booking - link in bio.

11/04/2026

A Slower Sushi Evening — Delft, 9 May

ASA signature sushi, offered in a serene setting, with a gem view of Rotterdam.

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07/04/2026

Since moving to Delft, the pace has shifted, which has been shaping the different way I engage with my sushi.

I’d like to open my space for a serene evening, serving my signature sushi fresh in an intimate setting.

You can expect ASA signature pieces as you remember — perhaps feeling a little different.

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A Slower Sushi Evening
25th April, 18:30, Delft
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08/02/2026

Collaboration with droog Amsterdam is back - please come join us for a reflective, yet cozy afternoon of film and sushi.

This time, we will gather back in the Red Room — the same space where I hosted the asa – Eat Art Experience in January 2024. Since then, Droog has transformed this room into a remarkable theatre environment designed to hold film and attention in a very particular way. When Alya, droog’s film curator, introduced me to “Souls of Zen”, I immediately felt a strong wish to share this film alongside my sushi practice.

The documentary opens with the 3.11 earthquake in Japan. Whenever I speak about Japanese aesthetics or philosophy, I begin from this reality: a constant awareness of nature, shaped by frequent and powerful natural forces. What also resonates deeply in this film is that Zen is not presented as religion, but as lived practice, which is embodied in daily actions and presence.

I hope my sushi will make the film experience even more personal and grounded one, that shall guide you for new discoveries.

Event details:
Saturday 21 March, 15:00
droog Amsterdam — Red Room
€30 regular / €25 students

Programme includes:
– Film screening: Souls of Zen
– Live sushi and tasting by ASA Vegan Sushi
– Short Q&A (if confirmed)

Tickets via droog website.
With special thanks to Alya from droog and film director Tim Graf.
Photo by .mixit .antwerp