Kaiseki cuisine is the most formal style of Japanese food, usually eaten in high class restaurants on special occasions. The word Kaiseki originates from Buddhist priests in Zen training, who placed hot stones, "seki", in the pockets of their robes, "kai", to help them bear their fasting. Using the freshest ingredients of the season and cooked in ways that enhance their original taste, each dish is simply seasoned and delicately presented in exquisite dishes. The course below is an example of Kaiseki Style Cuisine, offered at NADAMAN; "Sazanka-so"
