Kaiseki (#懐石) or kaiseki-ryōri (#懐石料理) is a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner. The term also refers to the collection of skills and techniques that allow the preparation of such meals (similar to Western haute cuisine). A kaiseki restaurant #Okuda has opened in #Paris and it's nothing like us westerners are used to in terms of "sushi places" or Japanese restaurants. To begin with, you and your guests are seated in a private room (so there is no one else apart from you and the waitress who occasionally comes in to refresh your #genmaicha and serve food). The photo shows the first "serving" out of five complemented by so called "The meal" which is generally a generous rice and meat dish at the end. There is no set menu, so you eat what you are served, however they will make sure to ask you about your food preferences and allergies and dislikes when you make a reservation. It feels like you've travelled to Japan and back. All the staff is Japanese, the Chef #ToruOkuda (has a 3 #michelinstar restaurant in #Tokyo 1 Michelin star in Paris), the sous chef #ShunMiyahara, restaurant manager and the waitresses come from Japan and it shows. Their manners, body language, impeccable presentation, attention to details and service is nothing like European (we have a lot to learn!), they are in a league of their own. Even the wood for construction of the place was imported from Japan. It is definitely a very special experience and if the occasion is right and you have the opportunity, do try it out. I took quite a few pics which I'm planning to share (#sorrynotsorry for those who disapprove #foodphotos 😜). In this pic: #octopus with #azuki beans, #sole sushi, #oshitashi with #kinoko #mushrooms, #fishliver pâté, #lobster tail with #seaweed and vinegar jelly and fried #shrimps. All bite size. #instafood #foodstagram #japanesecuisine

Kaiseki (#懐石) or kaiseki-ryōri (#懐石料理) is a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner. The term also refers to the collection of skills and techniques that allow the preparation of such meals (similar to Western haute cuisine). A kaiseki restaurant #Okuda has opened in #Paris and it's nothing like us westerners are used to in terms of "sushi places" or Japanese restaurants. To begin with, you and your guests are seated in a private room (so there is no one else apart from you and the waitress who occasionally comes in to refresh your #genmaicha and serve food). The photo shows the first "serving" out of five complemented by so called "The meal" which is generally a generous rice and meat dish at the end. There is no set menu, so you eat what you are served, however they will make sure to ask you about your food preferences and allergies and dislikes when you make a reservation. It feels like you've travelled to Japan and back. All the staff is Japanese, the Chef #ToruOkuda (has a 3 #michelinstar restaurant in #Tokyo 1 Michelin star in Paris), the sous chef #ShunMiyahara, restaurant manager and the waitresses come from Japan and it shows. Their manners, body language, impeccable presentation, attention to details and service is nothing like European (we have a lot to learn!), they are in a league of their own. Even the wood for construction of the place was imported from Japan. It is definitely a very special experience and if the occasion is right and you have the opportunity, do try it out. I took quite a few pics which I'm planning to share (#sorrynotsorry for those who disapprove #foodphotos 😜). In this pic: #octopus with #azuki beans, #sole sushi, #oshitashi with #kinoko #mushrooms, #fishliver pâté, #lobster tail with #seaweed and vinegar jelly and fried #shrimps. All bite size. #instafood #foodstagram #japanesecuisine by naughtyogi via http://bit.ly/1g4kH8a