Fine dining – differences between haute cuisine and kaiseki
The art of presenting varied yet harmonious dishes in a multi-course menu is a demanding challenge. In Japan, kaiseki (会席) is held in particularly high regard; it is considered a culinary art form in which every detail—ingredients, preparation, tableware, and presentation—is coordinated. French haute cuisine, on the other hand, is considered the pinnacle of culinary art in Europe and […]
Tableware in Kaiseki and Japanese cuisine
It is often said that Japanese cuisine is also about eating with your eyes. We have also mentioned this several times in our articles. Preparing and serving food is always a pursuit of enjoyment—something that most cuisines around the world would agree on. Characteristic of fine Japanese cuisine are the subtle, often […]
Kaiseki event on October 11 & 12, 2023
Once again this year we are hosting a Kaiseki event led by Riichiro Matsui - here you will find all the information about the menu, how to book and after the event also photos of the food & feedback from the guests.
Course sequence and menu structure in Kaiseki
It is unclear exactly how the course sequences and individual dishes of kaiseki have developed historically. Much research is being done on this topic, and even more discussion is taking place on the subject of restaurant kaiseki. Is kaiseki even possible in a normal restaurant setting? At first glance, the concept of kaiseki seems to contradict this. Nevertheless, […]
Kaiseki event on April 12 & 13, 2023
The circle of the year is closing, our fifth Kaiseki event in the restaurant sansaro took place in the spring of 2023. With a brand new menu, we also won the hearts of repeat...
Kaiseki event on January 25 & 26, 2023
Also our fourth Kaiseki event was fully booked within a few hours of sending out our newsletter and we were able to experience two beautiful, relaxed evenings with very appreciative guests from Munich and the world.
Kaiseki event on October 19 & 20, 2022
The third Kaiseki event we have offered in autumn 2022 for two days in a row - and have been fully booked within a few hours...
Kaiseki event on June 30, 2022
For our second Kaiseki event we ventured out onto our large terrace in the Amalienpassage - and were surprised by the weather after all...
Kaiseki event on April 28, 2022
Our first Kaiseki event in the restaurant sansaro was still a journey into the unknown - with a beautiful result....
The history of Kaiseki
Many small courses, whose ingredients and preparation are tailored to the season, as is the tableware used: this is kaiseki. Kaiseki is considered the highest form of classic Japanese cuisine. Various European and Japanese sources repeatedly state that kaiseki cuisine has its origins in cha-kaiseki, a small, light meal served during the tea ceremony, [...]