Kaiseki—in the simplest of terms—refers to a multi-course Japanese meal. However, depending on thekanjiused to write the word, it can be further defined as either a simple multi-dish meal served as a prelude to enjoying a few cups of matcha, or a more elaborate meal accompanied with s...
Aoi Matsuri (Hollyhock Festival) Kyoto Kaiseki at Kichisen 吉泉の五月の献立 It is May and the most historic festival in all of Japan, the Aoi Matsuri is upon us. Iron Chef Defeater, Yoshimi Tanigawa of Kyoto’s famed Kichisen restaurant artfully uses the symbols and themes of the Aio Mat...
aGuests may be served a light, simple meal called a "kaiseki" (懐石) or "chakaiseki" (茶懐石), followed by sake, Japanese rice wine. They will then return to the waiting shelter until summoned again by the host. 客人也许被服务光、简单的膳食称“kaiseki的” (懐石)或“chakaiseki” (...
Kaiseki Dinner at a Japanese Ryokan Now that we are dressed the part, it is time to take in the main event of staying at a traditional Japanese Ryokan – the Kaiseki Dinner. Dave and I didn’t realize that dinners were such a large part of the experience and were taken aback as to j...
In many ways, omakase is a spiritual companion and counterpoint tokaiseki, the elaborate multi-course Japanese meal built around seasonality, quality ingredients and simple preparations. There is one key difference though. While kaiseki is a highly ritualized meal with a specific ebb and flow, omaka...
called kaiseki, where multi-course meals are meticulously prepared and served to guests, as well as its geiko (known as geisha in Tokyo) and maiko performers who have been honing their craft in this area for centuries. Rich with food, history, and culture, Kyoto attractions appeal to history...
aGuests may be served a light, simple meal called a "kaiseki" (懐石) or "chakaiseki" (茶懐石), followed by sake, Japanese rice wine. They will then return to the waiting shelter until summoned again by the host. 客人也许被服务光、简单的膳食称“kaiseki的” (懐石)或“chakaiseki” (...
While visiting a Japanese restaurant, either at home or in Japan, did you ever wonder what wasabi really is? If you are a fan of Japanese food, chances are you’ve seen it served up as a pale green paste to be paired with pieces of nigiri sushi or slices of sashimi. It’s distinc...
The courses of akaisekimeal will change based on the seasons and what is fresh, but they'll often represent all the different styles of cooking – raw, boiled, grilled, and steamed. The experience will pull influence from the mountains to the sea. There's a pace that ensures that the me...
2. For a kaiseki experience: For the ultimate experience of rarefied Japanese cuisine, it has to be Kagurazaka Ishikawa –the highly formalised multi-course meal is offset by warm, unstuffy hospitality. A slightly more accessible intro to kaiseki is found at Ginza Kappou Ukai, where the lunch...