Kaiseki ( Japan)
Kaiseki is a traditional Japanese dinner that can consist of 6 to 15 different types of food, such as mukouzuke (sashimi), suimono (soup), kuchitori (a small side dish), shiizakana (appetizers and sake), yakimono (grilled fish), and kounomono (pickles).
Kaiseki restaurants often offer a private room with a beautiful view of the Japanese gardens. Dishes are usually small and characterized by their presentation on a plate, making Kaiseki similar to western haute cuisine.
The word Kaiseki means the hot stone in the kimono floor and refers to a popular belief that Zen priests would place hot stones wrapped in towels near their stomachs to cure hunger pangs during their daily Prayers. Originally, kaiseki was a vegetarian dish served during tea ceremonies, as it was believed that guests would enjoy the tea better when they were full.
Today, special attention is paid to the freshness of the ingredients, as kaiseki can include not only vegetarian, but also meat and fish dishes. A wide variety of delicious, artistically arranged dishes
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