05/09/2026
🌸 Happy Mother’s Day from Ikedo Japanese Restaurant! 🌸
"You can’t see them, but they are there.
Unseen things are still there."
This Mother’s Day, we are drawing inspiration from the beautiful words of Japanese poet Kaneko Misuzu. In her poem, Stars and Dandelions, she reminds us that the most powerful things in life—like stars during the day or the deep roots of a flower—are often the ones we cannot see.
A mother’s love is exactly like that. It is the quiet strength, the unseen support, and the constant warmth that stays with us through every season. This Sunday, let’s make that "unseen" love visible and celebrate the women who do it all.
🍱 Choose Your Mother’s Day Experience 🍱
Whether you are in Mineola or Port Washington, we have a special seat waiting for Mom:
📍 Ikedo Mineola | The Art of the Handroll
Treat Mom to a unique, interactive dining experience at our Sushi Handroll Bar. Watch as our chefs craft fresh, crispy handrolls right before your eyes—a perfect blend of tradition and modern elegance.
📍 Ikedo Port Washington | A Gift for Mom
Gather the whole family to celebrate! Mom receives a FREE Bento Box when dining with a party of 3 or more guests. It’s our way of saying "Thank You" for everything she does.
✨ Make your memories (and reservations) today!
Let’s toast to the love that is always there. We can't wait to serve you.
POEM by Kaneko Misuzu (circa 1920s)
Stars and Dandelions
Deep in the blue sky,
like pebbles at the bottom of the sea
lie the stars unseen in daylight until night comes.
You can’t see them, but they are there
Unseen things are still there.
The withered, seedless dandelions
hidden in the cracks of the roof tile
wait silently for spring,
their strong roots unseen.
You can’t see them, but they are there.
Unseen things are still there.
