practicality over aesthetics; substance over style
Proverb meaning that practical things (like food) are more important than beautiful but non-essential things (like flowers). Often used when someone chooses a practical benefit over something merely decorative.
You're more excited about the food stalls than the cherry blossoms? That's 'dumplings over flowers' for you.
彼は給料の高い会社を選んだ。花より団子というわけだ。
He chose the company with the higher salary. It's a case of practicality over aesthetics.