Kaygetsu Restaurant

The kaiseki dinner (which would be the only reason to come to this restaurant for) is done traditionally, with many courses highlighting the various methods of cooking. Presentation is refined and very fitting to the style of cooking. Don’t expect any bold flavors or tastes, as this is traditional Japanese food, and the flavors are more subtle.

Had the kaiseki meal and everything was done very artfully and tastefully. I had the Early Summer 07 menu, which rotates about every 6 weeks to a different menu, to keep things fresh and interesting. The sake zuki was excellent, especially the flounder marinated in kelp with caviar. The agemono was so so, as I was expecting sea bass (even if it was Japanese sea bass) to have a smoother texture than the one we had. The sashimi assortment, grilled dish and dessert were fantastic, however, making the overall experience very worthwhile. Very pricey (at $97/person) but worth a try!

I had their prefix menu and it made eating an art form. It was a mixture of varying textures and flavors. The sashimi course was my favorite. I never had fish like that before. Everything was beautiful and well presented. Definitely worth the money.