SPRING / SUMMER 2023 MENU at bills has started! The theme is “Bill Granger’s Summer Memories”, with a nostalgic vibe☀

Hello! This is Sunny-chan from Corporate PR department. Cherry blossom season has passed in no time! The fresh greenery reminds us that the summer season is right around the corner!

This year marks the 30th anniversary of “bills”, an all-day dining restaurant in Sydney, Australia, and the 15th anniversary of its arrival in Japan. Thanks to the support, we now have eight restaurants in Japan and have grown into a restaurant that continues to be loved around the world!🌴

Today, I would like to share with you the latest information about bills.

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The “SPRING /SUMMER 2023 MENU” are available since 26th April 2023! This time, the theme of the menu is “Bill Granger’s Summer Memories.”🍧

The menu lineup this year will take you back to Bill’s childhood memories. There will be a wide repertoire of dishes for children and adults, as well as for those with more varied dietary lifestyles!

As a child, Bill always had Asian food on the table, and with a vegetarian mother, Bill has been inspired by a variety of foods and lifestyles.

The new menu features a unique lineup of asian plates and plant-based items with a flavor that is unique just like his roots. Kimchi, a home-style Korean dish, is arranged in a refreshing summery green color and can be tasted lightly with flavored quinoa or millet based grains🥣

The “snapper,” a standard in Australia, is roasted in butter with the superfood “dulse” seaweed to create an oriental dish.

What’s more, the classic “Scrambled Eggs & Toast,” which has been called “the world’s best egg dish” by the New York Times, is now available in a vegan version using tofu instead of eggs. As bills takes pride in its egg dishes, we have arranged them in such a way that even customers who cannot eat eggs can enjoy them.

So now, let me introduce one dish at a time!

ʻBREAKKIEʼ PLATES

bills vegan granola – frozen berry and hemp smoothie (VEGAN) ¥1,500

Carefully baked in the kitchen, the self-made vegan granola is now available in coconut yogurt as well frozen fruit smoothie for a new option! The icy strawberry, raspberry, banana and hemp milk smoothie is the perfect breakfast bowl for the the summertime ahead!🥣

broken tofu on toasted sourdough, shredded cabbage and chilli Sambal (VEGAN) ¥1,800

The popular open sandwich at bills now has a vegan option. The combination of silken tofu gently fried like scrambled eggs with Malaysian and Singaporean classic “sambal” chili sauce just goes together well. . A new egg breakfast menu is now available at bills🌅

hippy bowl – quinoa, millet, avocado, our kimchi, lemon and fresh herbs (VEGAN) ¥1,700

Bill has been exposed to a variety of Asian cuisines since his childhood. He was especially fascinated by the traditional Korean dish, kimchi, which he has enjoyed in his travels around the world. He has now turned it green to match the freshness of other cuisine at bills. This health-conscious plate is made with quinoa and millet-based grains and topped with fresh avocado.

SALAD

grilled lemongrass chicken, shredded cabbage, holy basil, nuoc cham and crispy
shallots ¥2,300

Chicken has been one of his most favorite since his early years, , saying that his favorite food was chicken schnitzel. The new menu for this season features a chicken salad inspired by Southeast Asia. The salad is a hearty, ethnic salad with plenty of coriander, chicken marinated in a curry paste with holly basil, and a classic Vietnamese sauce called “nuoc cham”🥗

SMALL PLATES

crudités, sesame dip, sansho pepper (VEGAN) ¥1,550

Colorful vegetables resembling summer, such as yellow beets, red and white radish, and Italian chicory are served with a tahini-based dip inspired from Middle Eastern food culture☀️ The sauce is accented with Japanese pepper “Sansho.”

zucchini chips, preserved lemon yoghurt and nigella seeds ¥1,650

Zucchini Chips, a longtime classic at “Granger & Co.”, is now available at bills Japan. A simple plate of thinly sliced zucchini dipped in milk and fried crispy. They are served with a side of an original sauce mixed with Greek yogurt, salted lemon, olive oil, and garlic. This is a dish matches well with beer!🍻

MAINS

roasted snapper, seaweed butter, pickled heritage carrot, radish, fresh dill and mint ¥2,900

Snapper, a standard fish in Australia and the UK, is roasted with our original seaweed butter mixed with the superfood “dulse”, aonori seaweed and white miso for an oriental finish. A fresh main dish with a side of carrots rich in vitamins and lycopene, and the ingredients are used to their fullest🥕

agliatelle, mussels, tomato, oregano, chilli and lemon ¥2,200

Tomato-based Tagliatelle with a main focus on classic ingredients such as mussels, commonly using appetizing garlic, in a coastal town of Europe🍝The saltiness of the mussels and the fresh basil flavor are a perfect match.

SWEETS

bills neapolitan slice ¥1,400

“Neopolitan ice cream” is a summer treat that is very popular amongst children in the UK and Australia. Three layers of ice cream: vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, arranged in the style of bills. Toasted pistachios were used in the vanilla, sour cherries were used instead of strawberries, and deep cocoa powder was chosen for the chocolate. At bills, you can slice ice cream like a cake and enjoy it elegantly🍴

HIGH TEA

bills High Tea Set
bills Ginza ¥9,200 / bills Osaka ¥7,400 / bills Fukuoka ¥7,000（From 2 people）

The popular high tea set has been updated with a summer version! The savory menu includes a variety of specialties such as local Fukuoka specialty inspired “Mentaiko Croquette,” which has its roots in Morocco, and “Potato and Blue Cheese Pastilla,” and “Summer Pudding,” a traditional dessert loved by children throughout many ages as a classic British summer dessert☕️

*The picture shows the “bills Ginza High Tea Set”, which is different from the set at bills Osaka and bills Fukuoka.

DRINKS

coconut cloud – dairy free coconut cream, jasmine and lime (VEGAN) ¥1,200

A summer frappe made from coconut milk sorbet blended with jasmine tea and lime juice. The refreshing and gentle sweetness is perfect for the coming hot days. Other tropical drinks with plenty of fruits, such as the “Pineapple & Melon Frappe” (¥1,200) and the “Passion Fruit Soda” (¥900) will also be available.

mango mojito – rum, mango, mint and lime (VEGAN)  ¥1,200

The “Mango Mojito,” reminding of a vacation, is garnished with pink pepper as an accent. Other new cocktails include the “Skinny Colada” (¥1,200), a pina colada made with coconut water instead of coconut milk, and the “Daiquiri,” a short cocktail that originated in Cuba, but as a non-alcoholic version. The ginger and lime makes it a perfect drink for summer!

【Comment from bills representative】

New spring/summer menu has finally launched for the first time in three years🌿✨

The new menu features a variety of options, including a plant-based option, to cater to a diverse range of foodstyles!

Recharge your energy with fresh, summery dishes at bills!🍋

Sunny-chan is also excited to try out the new spring/summer menu!

I hope you will enjoy a wonderful summer with food made from seasonal vegetables, fruits, and other brightly colored ingredients!🌞