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kaiseki

kaiseki

3 9.5
A Japanese meal of many small dishes carefully arranged and made from food in season
  • noun
  • /kaɪˈsɛki/
translation icon : kaiseki
  • We enjoyed a beautiful kaiseki dinner at the new restaurant.
  • kaiseki dinner
  • kaiseki meal
  • kaiseki restaurant

Examples

  • A traditional kaiseki meal consists of several courses that highlight seasonal ingredients and careful presentation.

  • The chef prepared a beautiful kaiseki that highlighted the freshest ingredients of the season.

  • During their trip to Kyoto, they enjoyed an authentic kaiseki dinner at a traditional inn.

  • Each dish in the kaiseki meal was presented with great attention to detail and balance.

  • A traditional kaiseki meal includes multiple courses.

  • During our visit to Japan, we enjoyed a beautiful kaiseki dinner that showcased the chef's artistic skills.

  • At the restaurant, the kaiseki experience included exquisite dishes served in a carefully arranged sequence.

How Elaborate

kaiseki
3 9.5
meal
∞ 1.0
snack
471 1.0

Surface Forms

kaiseki singular
kaiseki plural

Etymology

Kaiseki comes from Japanese parts kai and seki, which together mean 'bosom-stone' because monks once held a warm stone to their belly to feel less hungry. That idea of a small, comforting meal grew into the refined multi-course kaiseki of today, where careful, seasonal dishes are served to satisfy and please the guest.