Bamboo shoots was someting I never imagined as a street-hockey playing kid from Canada would ever eat. But, in truth, they are pretty delicious. And if you are a vegetarian new to Japanese cuisine, they might be something that is very welcome to your dinner table. This is a great little article in The Japan Times with a recipe to boot!
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2021/04/10/food/bamboo-shoot-tosa-ni/