In Kyoto, beyond enjoying the best sushi of my life, I was also discovering new cuisines like Kushikatsu.
Kaiseki was another discovery. It’s a Japanese form of haute cuisine with a special emphasis on multiple courses, local seasonal ingredients, and presentation. As you’ll see in the photos below, presentation plays an important role through the 9-course meal I enjoyed one evening.
In keeping with traditional Japanese etiquette, I had removed my shoes at the restaurant’s entrance, and sat Indian style on the floor at a low table where I awaited each course with great anticipation (mostly because I couldn’t read the Japanese menu).
If you’ve tried Kaiseki in Kyoto, I’d like to hear about your experience in the Comments section.
Course #1 includes a variety of small dishes (from left): jellyfish, tofu, unidentifiable gelatin cube, ?, chicken, ?
Course #2: prawn, tuna, white fish sashimi
Course #3: vegetable soup
Course #4: unknown
Course #5: spring roll
Course #6: fresh peeled tomato (I think)
Course #7: a protein, possibly chicken, with vegetables
Course #8: unidentified
Course #9: green tea pudding
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Categories: Features, Food, Japan, Photos
Post tags: blogsherpa, Japan, kyoto, Photos
4 Comments
I love that you’ll try foods and not know what you’re eating! How exciting and adventurous =). I love food and looking forward to doing the same when I visit Kyoto.
I had more detailed notes on the meal, but I lost the information. Usually if it is a multi-course meal I cross my fingers that the waiter/waitress will be able to speak at least a little English so I know what I’m eating. :)
Looks yummy! I usually never ask unless it looks REALLY dodgy
Looks like you had a great foodie adventure, I’m craving!