Japanese influences reimagine Australia's lamington dessert
"To be honest, Tokyo Lamington builds on nostalgia. So it's a lot of memories of traveling, things we've eaten, things we've tried."
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"To be honest, Tokyo Lamington builds on nostalgia. So it's a lot of memories of traveling, things we've eaten, things we've tried."
Dessert enthusiasts living in Japan may be surprised to find that the first Google search result for "Tokyo Lamington" is not an outlet in the city, but rather the website of a Sydney-based artisan bakery redefining the humble Australian treat.
Not familiar? Nostalgia meets now in a colourful array of lamington flavours that change every month, from mango sticky rice to finger bun.
Popular cafe, Tokyo Lamington, has teamed up with classic Violet Crumble to launch an all new lamington flavour for one day only, this Saturday March 5.
Another Japanese-style bar ups the ante in Newtown.