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Kyo-kaiseki — traditional dish from Kyoto, Japan
Main course Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥400kcal
💪15gProtein
🌾55gCarbs
🥑10gFat
🌿8gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🫘 Soy

Kyo-kaiseki

How to order / say it
Say it 京懐石 — [Kyo-kai-seh-key]
Order I'd like the Kyo-kaiseki, please.
Locally 京懐石をお願いします。
Say locally

A traditional multi-course Japanese dinner featuring seasonal ingredients.

Why try it?

Kyo-kaiseki represents the pinnacle of Kyoto's refined food culture, emphasizing harmony, aesthetics, and the use of local seasonal produce. It is a dining experience that reflects the city's dedication to traditional arts and nature.

How it tastes

Each course of a Kyo-kaiseki meal offers delicate flavors and textures, artfully presented to delight the senses. The dishes typically balance salty, sweet, sour, and umami elements while focusing on fresh seasonal ingredients.

Origin & History — first documented: 1570

Derived from the Japanese tea ceremony in the 16th century, Kaiseki developed into an elaborate meal to accompany the tea practice. Kyoto's legacy as a cultural hub ensured kaiseki became synonymous with the city's culinary identity.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 300 g seasonal vegetables
  • 200 g tofu
  • 🥣 50 g miso
  • 🥣 200 ml dashi
  • 🥣 30 ml soy sauce
  • 🌾 200 g rice

Method

  1. 1 Prepare and slice fresh seasonal vegetables.
  2. 2 Cook tofu until golden brown.
  3. 3 Simmer miso and dashi for the broth, adding soy sauce for seasoning.
  4. 4 Prepare rice and create small dishes for each course.
  5. 5 Artfully arrange each dish on a separate plate.
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