Kaiseki is a Japanese course meal in which a variety of foods are served sequentially in small bowls. From appetizing appetizers, you can enjoy a variety of Japanese dishes, such as clear soup, main dishes, grilled fish, vegetables, and steamed dishes. Kaiseki, which is centered around seafood but uses a variety of vegetables, is the best time to enjoy kaiseki as it passes from spring to summer. Let's take a look at 5 famous places with kaiseki cuisine that will make you feel like you're being treated.
1. Michelin 1-star kaiseki cuisine, Cheongdam “Mitouâ€
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Mitou relocated from an existing tree-lined street to Cheongdam. You can enjoy a variety of dishes using fresh seasonal seafood in an interior centered on cypress and a clean space. The health dish of boiled inani and udon noodles topped with abalone, geusou sauce, and sea urchin maximized the flavor of the rich innards. Kamameshi made using “Samgwang,†one of the best varieties of rice, has a fresh and rich finish.
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â–²Location: 24 Dosan-daero 70-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 18:00 – 22:00 every day, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Course meal 220,000 won, corkage 50,000 won
â–²Testimonial (I went to a restaurant called Shikigin): I was excited when the abalone shaped plate was ready. The combination of green Geusos and Uni is always love. All of the hot son plating and flavors have passed.
2. Cheongdam “Sandai†is a Japanese restaurant that will be loved for a long time rather than a moment's sparkle
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Image source: kaybono's Instagram
Image source: kaybono's Instagram
Chef Moon Seung-joo's kaiseki restaurant. Once a day, we prepare a carefully prepared course meal only for dinner. The small garden, decorated like a garden, makes you feel like you've taken a gourmet trip to Kyoto. The nine-part dishes cleverly use seasonal ingredients under the motto “eat the season.†Sake pairings are also worth recommending.
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â–²Location: 48 Seolleung-ro 148-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 18:00 – 23:30 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Kaiseki course 180,000 won
â–²Testimonial (bald eagle): I think this is the best place to visit this spring. When I opened the window facing the small garden and ate kaiseki cuisine, I felt like I was on a trip.
3. The shrine “Mua†captures the four seasons of Korea and Japan in vessels and spaces
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Image source: nolgoo's Instagram
Image source: nolgoo's Instagram
A place where you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine while having fun at the counter seats surrounding the open kitchen. The brightly colored Japanese dishes served under brightly colored lights are perfect for taking certified photos. The appetizer using tomato and sea urchin and the dishes using chodang corn to bring out the seasonal feeling of early summer are interesting. It also gives satisfaction to those looking for reasonable dinner prices and pairings.
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â–²Location: 33 Nonhyeon-ro 151-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 17:00 – 22:00 every day, closed on Sundays/irregularly
â–²Price: Dinner: 117,000 won, alcoholic beverage pairing 43,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigami Rainbow Chu): It's nice that the stylish black and white interior doesn't look like an obvious Japanese restaurant. The plating is very nice. The fun of watching seems to add to the taste.
4. 'Tenjimong' in Cheongdam, a gourmet experience brought to you by heaven and earth
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Image source: Honeyblossom's Instagram
Image source: Honeyblossom's Instagram
A modern kaiseki restaurant where Chef Kim Daecheon of Tok Tok and Chef Zaiyu Hasegawa of DEN from Japan joined forces. You can enjoy modern cuisine made with a variety of seasonal ingredients and delicate cooking techniques from Korea and Japan. Salads that incorporate DEN's identity are characterized by being able to enjoy rich flavors at once by cooking more than ten kinds of vegetables in different ways. Another advantage is that there is a small room where you can have a quiet conversation and eat.
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â–²Location: 41, Hakdong-ro 97-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 12:00 – 15:00 for lunch, 18:00 – 22:00 for dinner, closed on Mondays/Sundays
â–²Price: Lunch omakase 120,000 won, dinner omakase 210,000 won, weekend lunch omakase 180,000 won
▲Testimonial (Johnny eating): This is a very impressive place with a salad that combines various vegetables “separately and together.†It also feels like Japan's DEN. It was a satisfying kaiseki meal.
5. Cheongdam “Hoshiku,†a sensuous kaiseki filled with sincerity
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An up-and-coming kaiseki restaurant located in Cheongdam-dong. It is headed by Chef Song Woo-jong, who has a career at Kikunoi, a three-star Michelin kaiseki restaurant. After a soft appetizer, after going through sashimi, bruschetta, soup, and main dishes, you'll find the signature eel truffle kamameshi. When you put sea urchin on a well-mixed kamameshi and taste it, the flavors of each ingredient are mixed in waves. It's understandable why it's famous for its signature flavor.
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â–²Location: 13 Dosan-daero 62-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 12:00 – 22:00 every day, closed on Mondays/Sundays
â–²Price: Lunch omakase 60,000 won, dinner omakase 165,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Women's Diver): The food was delicious, but I was very impressed by your thoughtful explanation. Be sure to try the eel kamameshi.
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