This was the day I dreaded the most!
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Tag: Kaiseki
Kikunoi, Kyoto
Before heading back to the US, my friends and I decided to splurge on a kaiseki dinner at Kikunoi.
Gion Kawakami, Kyoto
After making a brief stop in the snow laden Kanazawa, we arrived in Kyoto late afternoon to a brilliant sunset.
For dinner, we went to Gion Kawakami (祇園川上). It turned out to be one of the most satisfying meals we’ve had in Japan this time around. Continue reading “Gion Kawakami, Kyoto”
Hiro Tawara Kaiseki Pop-up
As a food writer, do you have a secret place that you just want to keep to yourself? <ponder on this for a second before answering…>
Chef Hiro Tawara is a gem. His monthly kaiseiki pop-up in Pike Place Market serves up an elaborated multi-course menu, showcasing his years of experience as a kaiseiki chef in Kyoto, while incorporating local seasonal ingredients from the Pacific Northwest. Continue reading “Hiro Tawara Kaiseki Pop-up”
Naka Kaiseki
***Even though Naka Kaiseki was closed on January 2017, chef Shota Nakajima converted the space into a more casual and cost conscious Adana (3 courses $37). You can also watch chef Nakajima compete on Food Network’s Iron Chef Gauntlet.
I have found the BEST Japanese restaurant in Seattle. And it has nothing to do with sushi. Continue reading “Naka Kaiseki”
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