Cherry leaves are a culinary ingredient used mainly in Asia, especially in Japan and Korea. They have a slightly bitter taste and are often used to flavor the dishes and add flavor. The cherry leaves are commonly used in the Japanese kitchen to wrap fish or meat before grilling or baking them in the oven, which gives them a delicate and subtle perfume. They are also used in soups and rice dishes. In Korea, cherry leaves are often used to make filled pancakes called Dorayaki.