kaiseki
[ kahy-sek-ee ]
noun
a traditional type of Japanese cuisine in which a succession of very small, exquisite dishes are served: He is a master of kaiseki, which is as artistic as it is delicious.
Origin of kaiseki
1First recorded in 1915–20; Japanese: literally “meeting place,” equivalent to kai “meeting, gathering” + seki “a place, seat”
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How to use kaiseki in a sentence
His seasonal menus are kaiseki-style: elaborate multi-course meals served on a series of small plates.
Chef Ooe Is Rehabbing Fukushima’s Food Scene at the Park Hyatt Tokyo | Brandon Presser | March 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTkaiseki meals are a unique experience and have opened my eyes to a completely new way of dining that is art.
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