Classic pairings: aromatic Asian cuisine, smoked meat, fish, lamb curry, dishes with cinnamon, cumin or coriander, soft cheeses and fruit-led desserts. Japanese cuisine: yakitori with tare, duck rosu, pork miso-yaki, grilled salmon and lightly sweet soy-based dishes. Thai cuisine: mild massaman, panang curry, gai yang with herbs, yum-style salads with controlled chili and coconut-based dishes; avoid extreme chili so the floral spice remains balanced.