Enoki (Flammulina velutipes)

Enoki mushrooms present as pristine white clusters of long, slender stems topped with tiny, pearly caps. These refined mushrooms offer a delicate, fruit-forward flavor profile with subtle notes of fresh apple and a crisp, clean finish. Their unique texture combines a satisfying crunch when raw with a silky elegance when barely heated. In professional settings, enoki are prized for their versatility in both raw and cooked applications, as well as their striking visual appeal in plating. Their natural architecture makes them ideal for creating height in dish composition, while their delicate flavor allows them to enhance without overwhelming other ingredients. Particularly valued in Asian cuisine, they excel in hot pot preparations, as elegant garnishes for composed dishes, or as sophisticated elements in cold appetizers. Their ability to maintain texture and pure white color through gentle heating makes them especially valuable for tableside finishing and dramatic presentation.