kaiseki
[ kahy-sek-ee ]
/ ˈkaɪ sɛk i /
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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.
Nearby words
- kaingang,
- kainic acid,
- kainite,
- kainogenesis,
- kairouan,
- kaiser,
- kaiser roll,
- kaiser, henry john,
- kaiserism,
- kaisership
Origin of kaiseki
First recorded in 1915–20; Japanese: literally “meeting place,” equivalent to kai “meeting, gathering” + seki “a place, seat”
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Examples from the Web for kaiseki
Kaiseki meals are a unique experience and have opened my eyes to a completely new way of dining that is art.