Suneet grew up with a fascination for Japanese culture, fuelled by childhood memories of watching animations and savouring Japanese dishes like sushi and ramen. For him, Japan was a world of ancient traditions, especially when it came to food. As he grew older, that fascination only deepened, and he finally fulfilled his dream of visiting Japan. Determined to discover the country in depth, Suneet spent months there, immersing himself in the culture and experiencing life as a local.
While exploring the vibrant streets of Tokyo, Suneet discovered something unexpected: modern Japanese desserts. These were unlike the classic dishes he had known—full of innovation, blending Eastern and Western flavours in ways he hadn’t imagined. The puff ice cream, in particular, caught his attention. It was a playful yet sophisticated dessert that redefined his understanding of Japanese cuisine.
This experience shifted his view of Japan. It wasn’t just about preserving traditions but also about embracing innovation and fusing global influences. Inspired, Suneet decided to bring this new face of Japanese dessert back home to Britain. He wanted to show people that Japanese cuisine was more than just tradition—it was about creativity and breaking boundaries.
Thus, 2nhalf was born.
The name 2nhalf (2 and 1/2) is a direct reflection of Suneet’s journey. Just as 2 1/2 lies between two whole numbers, Suneet found himself in an "in-between" space—caught between his childhood understanding of Japan and the modern, dynamic reality he discovered during his travels. 2nhalf symbolizes that meeting point where old and new, East and West, come together to create something extraordinary.
For Suneet, life—and food—isn’t about rigid categories or final destinations. It’s about embracing the spaces in between, where unexpected connections happen. The puff ice cream embodies this idea perfectly, blending cultures and flavours in a way that’s fresh, bold, and full of surprises.
With 2nhalf, Suneet brings this fusion to British audiences, inviting them to explore the beauty of life’s "in-between" moments—just like the one that transformed his own understanding of Japanese cuisine. It’s a reminder that life’s most meaningful experiences often lie in the unexpected, in the fusion of traditions, and in the joy of discovering something new.