| Cuisines | Japanese, Sushi |
| Dining style | Casual Elegant |
| Phone number | +44 20 7424 9560 |
| Website | www.shimogamo.co.uk |
| Dress code | Casual Dress |
| Payment options | MasterCard, Visa |
| Executive chef | Lin |
| Location | 108 Parkway, London, NW1 7AN |
Shimogamo
| Cuisine type | Japanese | |
| Price range | £26 to £40 | |
| Neighborhood | Camden |
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About Shimogamo
Quality, freshness and authenticity. At Japanese-owned Shimogamo, we’re serious about your dining experience. We source the freshest fish from Cornwall, use an original blend of seasoning and make our dashi stock on-site from scratch. The secret to our delicious dishes is the inspiration taken from Kyoto-style Kyofu recipes. Our attention to aesthetics extends to the traditional Kutani tableware brought in especially from Japan - so your meal is a pleasure for your eyes too. Shimogamo has a dedicated sushi counter, as well as spacious seats that offer a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere for you to indulge in popular dishes such as: sushi, sashimi, shabushabu, sukiyaki and yudofu. Shimogamo is nestled in the calm of Primrose Hill, yet only a stone's throw from Camden.
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Menus
- Food Menu
- Set Lunch
- Desserts
- Drink Menu
Starters
| Edamame with Rock Salt | £4.50 | boiled, salted green soy beans | ||
| Marinated Spicy Cucumbers | £4.50 | |||
| Chilled Tofu* ^ | £5.50 | served with garnish and soy sauce | ||
| Salmon Roe | £6.50 | with grated Japanese radish and vinegar sauce | ||
| Homemade Assorted Pickles | £6.50 | |||
| Grilled Eel and Cucumber in a Soy-Vinegar Sauce | £8.00 | |||
| Sous Vide Duck Breast | £9.00 | with sweet soy sauce (cold) | ||
| Fermented Soybeans and Okra^ | £5.50 | |||
| Hijiki Seaweed | £5.00 | carrot and fried bean curd braised in a moderately sweet broth | ||
| Grilled Whole Aubergine | £7.00 | with red and white sweet miso | ||
| Chicken Gyoza | Homemade Japanese style chicken dumplings with a shiso leaf ponzu sauce |
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| Karaage | £9.00 | Corn fed Japanese-style deep fried, floured chicken with an ethnic sauce | ||
| Agedashi Tofu* | £6.00 | Deep fried tofu in bonito stock | ||
| Deep Fried Aubergine and Rice Cake in Bonito Stock* | £7.50 | |||
| Pork Belly | £9.00 | simmered in a sweet and savoury miso sauce, with sake and a Japanese onsen poached egg |
Salads
| Roasted Duck | £8.50 | with mizuna leaves, topped with sliced onions and a garlic dressing |
| Seaweed Salad* | £8.00 | with a yuzu and pepper ponzu dressing |
| Green Salad | £5.50 |
Sashimi
| Blue Fin Tuna Sashimi |
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| Yellowtail Sashimi |
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| Sea Bass Sashimi |
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| Salmon Sashimi |
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| Sea Bream Sashimi |
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| Assorted Sashimi 5 Kinds | £22.50 | 4 Salmon, 3 Tuna, 3 Yellowtail, 3 Sea bass and 3 Sea bream | ||
| Assorted Sashimi 3 Kinds | £15.00 | 4 Salmon, 3 Tuna and 3 Yellowtail |
Nigiri Sushi
| Blue Fin Tuna Nigiri |
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| Yellow Tail Nigiri |
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| Salmon Nigiri |
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| Sea Bass Nigiri |
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| Sea Bream Nigiri |
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| Grilled Eel Nigiri |
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| Prawn Nigiri |
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| Salmon Roe Gunkan |
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| Cornish Crab Gunkan |
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Sushi Roll
Inside Out Roll
| Soft Shell Crab Roll |
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| Prawn Tempura & Avocado Roll |
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| Salmon & Avocado Roll |
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| Cornish Crab & Avocado Roll (California Roll) |
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| Spicy Tuna Roll |
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| Eel & Cucumber Roll |
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Standard Thin Roll
| Cucumber Roll |
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| Natto (Fermented Soybeans) Roll |
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| Salmon Roll |
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| Tuna Roll |
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| Avocado Roll |
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Hand Roll (Cone Shaped Roll)
| Blue Fin Tuna Hand Roll | £6.00 | |
| Salmon Hand Roll | £4.00 | |
| Salmon Avocado Hand Roll | £4.50 | |
| Prawn Tempura & Avocado Hand Roll | £5.50 |
Hot Food
| Beef Steak with Oroshi Ponzu^ | £16.50 | grated daikon radish and Japanese citrus sauce |
| Corn Fed Chicken Teriyaki | £10.50 | |
| Salmon Teriyaki | £10.50 | |
| Grilled Salmon Fillet | £10.50 | |
| Grilled Mackerel^ | £10.00 | |
| Assorted Tempura | £13.50 | 3 prawns and vegetables |
| Assorted Vegetable Tempura* | £10.50 | |
| Tonkatsu with Ponzu Sauce | £10.50 | Deep fried pork loin with Japanese bread crumbs |
| Beef Sukiyaki^ | £19.50 | Thinly sliced beef and vegetables that you cook in a soy sauce and sake broth, served with a raw egg for dipping |
| Beef Shabu Shabu^ | £19.50 | Thin slices of raw beef that you can cook yourself with boiling dashi stock, served with sesame and ponzu dipping sauce |
| Tofu and Vegetables Cooked in a Pot* ^ | £11.50 | served with ponzu sauce |
| Steamed White Rice | £3.00 |
Rice and Noodle
| Salmon Donburi | £13.50 | Rice topped with salmon sashimi and salmon roe |
| Seafood Donburi | £17.50 | Rice topped with plenty of assorted fresh sashimi |
| Grilled Eel Donburi | £19.50 | Rice topped with a whole eel with a sweet sauce |
| Tempura Donburi | £11.50 | Rice topped with 2 prawns and vegetable tempura |
| Udon* | £9.00 | (thick wheat flour noodle) or soba (buckwheat flour) noodles in a bonito broth |
| Udon or Soba Noodles* | £11.50 | with Japanese spring mountain vegetables in a bonito broth |
| Udon or Soba Noodles in a Bonito Broth* | £12.50 | with prawn and vegetable tempura |
| Grilled Salmon Rice Ball | £9.00 | with tea broth |
| Grilled Plum Rice Ball | £9.50 | with tea broth |
| Grilled Bonito Rice Ball | £9.50 | with tea broth |
| Grilled Eel Rice Ball | £11.50 | with tea broth |
| Grilled Rice Balls (2) | £6.00 | with your choice of fillings (choose 2 from salmon, plum or bonito) |
| Steamed White Rice | £3.00 | |
| Miso Soup | £3.50 |
Desserts
| Cranberry and Yuzu (Japanese Citrus) Tartlet | £5.50 | |
| Yuzu (Japanese Citrus) Cheese Cake | £5.50 | |
| Mango and Yuzu Mousse Bar Cake | £5.50 | |
| Chocolate Fondant Cake | £5.50 | |
| Assorted Dessert | £12.50 | Small portion of chef's dessert selection on one plate. You can choose one flavour of ice cream |
| Green Tea Ice Cream | £3.00 | |
| Black Sesame Ice Cream | £3.00 | |
| Wasabi Ice Cream | £3.00 |
Set Lunch
| Daily Special | ||
| Beef Steak | £19.50 | with grated radish and ponzu sauce |
| Beef Sukiyaki Hot Pot | £19.50 | Thinly sliced beef and vegetables that you can cook in a soy sauce and sake broth, served with a raw egg for dipping |
| Beef Shabu Shabu Hot Pot | £19.50 | Thinly sliced beef and vegetables that you can cook in a subtly flavoured broth, served with sesame and ponzu dipping sauce |
| Tofu and Vegetables Hot Pot | £11.50 | served with ponzu sauce |
| Tonkatsu | £10.50 | Japanese style deep fried pork cutlet with Tonkatsu and Ponzu sauce |
| Karaage | £10.50 | Corn fed Japanese-style deep fried, floured chicken with an ethnic sauce |
| Corn Fed Chicken Teriyaki | £10.50 | |
| Salmon Teriyaki | £11.50 | |
| Grilled Mackerel | £9.50 | |
| Assorted Tempura | £12.50 | 2 prawns and vegetables |
| Sashimi Set Lunch | £17.50 | |
| Sushi Set Lunch | £18.50 | The sushi set lunch does not come with rice |
| More Rice | £1.50 |
Main
| Mochi Ice Cream | Bite sized ice cream ball wrapped with Japanese sticky rice cake (Green tea, Vanilla and Chocolate) |
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| Ice Cream | £3.00 | Green tea, Black Sesame, or Wasabi | ||||
| Chocolate Fondue Cake | £5.50 | |||||
| Yuzu Cheese Cake | £5.50 | |||||
| Cranberry and Yuzu Tartlet | £5.50 | |||||
| Mango and Yuzu Mousse Bar Cake | £5.50 | |||||
| Assorted Desserts | £12.50 | Small portion of dessert selection on one plate with your choice of ice cream/Mochi ice cream |
Sake
Junmai Daiginjo
| Dassai 50 (Yamagata) | Rich and fatty among Dassai collection, 50 has gooseberry and lime skin on the nose. Mild acidity and tropical notes. Region: Yamagata, Alc: 16.00%, SMV: +3, Acidity: 1.4 |
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| Tamanohikari Bizen Omachi (Kyoto) | Rich & Dry, Sake using "Bizen Omachi" sake rice, with natural acidic flavour. Region: Kyoto, Alc: 16.20%, SMV: +3.5, Acidity: 1.7 |
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Junmai Ginjo
| Sekiya Horaisen (Aichi) | This undiluted sake will fill your mouth with the great harmony of sweetness and crisp sourness. It is named after the phrase "Harmony (Wa) will brew great sake." Region: Aichi, Alc: 15.00%, SMV: ±0, Acidity: 1.6 |
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| Garyubai Gohyakumangoku (Shizuoka) | Namachozo Sake of Gohyakumangoku rice. Junmai with great aroma of Ginjo grade Sake. Region: Shizuoka, Alc: 17.00%, SMV: +3.0, Acidity: 1.5 |
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| Shirataki Jozen (Niigata) | An aromatic nose of melons and apples and a fresh tasting fruity palate with a crisp clear finish. Region: Niigata, Alc: 14.90%, SMV: +5.0, Acidity: 1.3 |
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| Yamagata Shou-In (Yamaguchi) | Dry & Fragrant, Blossoming bouquet of floral fragrances and tartness of apples. Region: Yamaguchi, Alc: 14.50%, SMV: +3.0, Acidity: 1.5 |
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| Miyanoyuki (Mie) | A long term best seller. With a light, elegant nose, this is an excellent example of junmai ginjo while retaining a typical sake flavour. Region: Mie, Alc: 17.00%, SMV: +2.0, Acidity: 1.3 |
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| Takasago Taisetsu (Hokkaido) | Ice body sake, very fragrant and smooth taste with a hint of caramel. Region: Hokkaido, Alc: 15.50%, SMV: +3.0, Acidity: 1.3 |
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| Kikusui (Niigata) | This sake is a light and breezy delight. With a soft texture and a light fruity a Easy to drink and mild, this is a beautifully crafted signature sake of the Niigata region. Region: Niigata, Alc: 15.00%, SMV: +2.0, Acidity: 1.2 |
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Ginjo
| Kubota Senju (Niigata) | Gentle yet elegant ginjo nose with hints of spices. And a delicately flavoured olate followed by a clean finish. Region: Niigata, Alc: 15.90%, SMV: +6.0, Acidity: 1.1 |
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Honjozo
| Urakasumi Honjikomi (Miyagi) | The nose on this dynamic genshu (19%) has a collection of aromas from grains, steamed rice and minerals to butterscotch, burnt sugar and roasted caramel. Region: Miyagi, Alc: 15.30%, SMV: +1.0, Acidity: 1.3 |
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| Uragazanryu Koka (Yamagata) | Elegant, fresh and fruity with a hint of pear on the nose and ripe, which culminates in a refreshing finish. IWC Trophy Winner, 2010. Region: Yamagata, Alc: 14.80%, SMV: +2.0, Acidity: 1.0 |
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| Ozeki Karatanba (Hyogo) | Ozeki's unique brewing technology brings out the rich and crisp flavour, yet dry taste of "Karatamba" that pairs well with any cuisine enhancing the taste. The company was awarded a 'gold prize' by the Monde Selection. Region: Hyogo, Alc: 15.40%, SMV: +7.0, Acidity: 1.4 |
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Junmai
| Hoyo Genji (Miyagi) | With its distinctive taste of cedar, grass and citrus, Genji" delivers a crisp and refreshing" cold sake" experience. Region: Miyagi, Alc: 15%, SMV: +5.0, Acidity: 1.5 |
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| Hakuturu Nigori Sayuri | Brewed using the natural waters of Rokko. This sake has a lively sweetness, good depth and a clean aftertaste. Region: Hyogo, Alc: 12.50%, SMV: -11.0, Acidity: 1.1 |
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Daiginjo
| Tedorigawa Yamahai (Ishikawa) | Enticing imprint of honey and herbs at first sip, segueing at mid-range into a sake of surprising clarity. Region: Ishikawa, Alc: 15.50%, SMV: +3.0, Acidity: 1.2 |
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Futsushu
| Ozeki Taruzake (Hyogo) | Traditional Japanese sake aged in Yoshino' cedar barrels. The aroma is reminiscent of the fragrant cedar mountain forest in Japan and the flavour is smooth yet spicy finishing with a mild aftertaste. Region: Hyogo, Alc: 14.50%, SMV: +3, Acidity: 1.3 |
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Hot Sake
| Ozeki Ginkan Hot Sake | Ozeki Sake "Silver" is the standard brew which is well balanced, it can be enjoyed with any types of cuisine. Alc: 14%, SMV: ±0, Acidity: 1.3 |
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Sparkling Sake
| Shochikubai Shirakabegura Mio | It has a uniquely sweet aroma and refreshingly fruity flavour that works well with the carbonation. Region: Hyogo, Alc: 5%, SMV: -7, Acidity: 4.6 |
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Shochu
Sweet Potato
| Shiranami (Kagoshima) | A robustly tasting shochu with a natural sweetnes and rich aroma brewed by a master distiller |
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| Kuroisa Nishiki (Kagoshima) | Brewed in the birth place of sweet potato shochu, this is one of the region's finest, most beloved shochu |
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| Kuro Kirishima (Miyazaki) | The sweet potato's natural sweetness is brought to life in a clear, smooth drink with a refreshing aftertaste |
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| Tomino Hozan (Kagoshima) | Sweet potato and yellow koji rice this shochu a muscat-like fragrance with grapefruit and fresh cut flowers |
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Barley
| Shirashinken (Ooita) | The aroma of Barley and sweet taste Shochu. It's easy to drink for the first time |
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| Kan Noko (Kagoshima) | Barrel aged for 3 years. Mellow, smooth barley shochu with light smoky aromas |
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| Iichiko (Ooita) | Distilled sprit produced from carefully selected barley and natural underground fresh water |
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Fruits-Shu
| Nakajima Shiroku Yuzu-Shu (Gifu) | A clean, tart junmai full of flavour of Japanese yuzu lemons. Region: Gifu, Alc: 8.5% |
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| Ozeki Kanjuku Plum Wine (Hyogo) | Produced using slowly ripened Japanese plums, this has a lovely deep, fruity flavour. Region: Hyogo, Alc: 14.5% |
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Beer
| Asahi Beer Bottle |
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| Kirin Beer Bottle |
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| Sapporo Beer Bottle |
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| Draught Kirin Beer |
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| Draught Asahi Beer |
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Whisky
| Nikka All Malt, Straight |
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| Nikka All Malt, on the Rocks |
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| Nikka All Malt, Highball |
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| Nikka All Malt with Coke |
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Wine List
White Wine
| Marques de Calado Macabeo (Spain) Alc.11.5% |
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| Five foot Track Chardonnay (Australia) Alc. 13.0% |
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| Aires Andinos Sauvignon Blanc (Argentina) Alc. 12.5% |
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| Fernlands Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) Alc.13.0% |
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| San Giorgio Pinot Grigio Superiore (Italy) Alc.12% |
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| Peter Lehman Riesling, Eden Valley (Australia) Alc.11.0% |
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| Sancerre 'les Baudrières' (France) Alc. 12.5% |
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Red Wine
| Marques de Calado Tempranillo (Spain) Alc.12.5% |
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| Baron de Baussac Carignan (France) Alc.12.5% |
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| Vina Carrasco Merlot (Chile) Alc.13.0% |
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| Marques de Lala Rioja Crianza (Spain) Alc.13.0% |
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| Pinot Noir, Louis Latour (France) Alc.13.0% |
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| Côtes du Rhône, Remy Ferbras (France) Alc.13.5% |
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Rosé Wine
| Two Birds One Stone Rosé (France) Alc.12% |
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Soft Drink
| Orange Juice | £2.50 | |||||
| Apple Juice | £2.50 | |||||
| Coca Cola Regular | £3.00 | |||||
| Coca Cola Diet | £3.00 | |||||
| Japanese Lemonade | £3.50 | |||||
| Calpico - Japanese Yoghurt Drink | £3.50 | |||||
| Strathmore Still Water |
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| Strathmore Sparkling Water |
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Japanese Tea
| Green Tea | Traditional Japanese Tea |
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| Genmaicha | Green tea with roasted brown rice |
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| Hojicha | Roasted green tea with smokey flavour. Least caffeine |
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