Kaiseki Dinner at Kaygetsu — June 18, 2008

We ordered the "Chrysanthemum" menu, and I had the regular Sake pairing. Delicious! Thank you, CT Corsearch.

Menu

Attractive place setting (before various spills)Attractive place setting


Sakizuke of savoy cabbage, scallop, and grapefruit in vinegar sauceSakizuke of savoy cabbage, scallop, and grapefruit

Sakizuke pairing: Otokoyama "yushibare" (nama sake)Pairing: Otokoyama "yushibare" (nama sake)


Tsukuri sashimi courseTsukuri sashimi course

Sashimi pairing: Takenotsuyu "hakuro suishu" (junmai ginjo)Pairing: Takenotsuyu "hakuro suishu" (junmai ginjo)


Takiawase (slow cooked dish) of kabocha squash, shiitake mushroom, remarkably sponge-like dried tofu, and green beans in clear fish brothTakiawase (slow cooked dish) of squash and musrooms


Hassun course with roast duck, squash and flounderHassun course with roast duck, squash and flounder

Hassun pairing: Koshino kanbai "muku" (junmai)Pairing: Koshino kanbai "muku" (junmai)


Shabu shabu ingredients with charcoal-heated bowlsShabu shabu ingredients with charcoal-heated bowls


Wagyu-style beef, cabbage, and sesame and ponzu (citrus) dipping saucesWagyu-style beef, cabbage, and dipping sauces

Shabu shabu pairing: Dewazakura "omachi" (junmai ginjo)Pairing: Dewazakura "omachi" (junmai ginjo)


Gohan mono of mixed rice with chicken, carrot and lotus root; dark red miso soup with eggplant; house pickled vegetablesGohan mono of mixed rice with chicken, carrot and lotus root


House-made desserts: sesame kudzu mochi with kinako, and pear sorbet with raspberry and kiwiHouse-made sesame kudzu mochi and pear sorbet




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