Recently, I mentioned that I'd share photos from a kaiseki tasting menu I had at Kyo Ya earlier this summer. A massive thank you to Travis for inviting me out to this meal. It was truly exquisite and one of my most memorable dinners of the year. The tasting, which included 11 courses, took just over four hours, though time seriously flew by so quickly, one amazing dish presented after another, a perfect rhythm, flow. My favourite of all the dishes was the most simple, a sashimi platter (pictured at top) served on ice, individually portioned and perfect in every way. And that tower of fresh uni tongues on the left, each tongue lightly napped over the other! Can you imagine? Heaven indeed!Photos, in order of the kaiseki, below.
Fried Bread Stuffed with Shrimp Paste
Baby Squid, Mustard Miso
Rolled Sushi, Tuna and Ginger, Egg...
...opened!
Clam Mousse, Pureed Avocado, Cherry BlossomFresh Sashimi Platter
Fried Whole An Fish, Grilled Whole Abalone with Two Types of Miso, Butterfish
Mozuku with Grated Radish
Strawberries, Shrimp and Asparagus in Miso-Tofu Sauce, Caviar
Claypot Rice, Salmon, Ikura. On the Side: Miso Soup, Pickled Vegetables and Mushrooms
Sakura Jellies in Sweet Soup, Fresh Fruit, and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Hojicha Ice Cream (this was a "bonus" sweet course sent out after I had mentioned how much I loved their Hojicha Ice Cream on my last visit...I Sugar Rush'ed it on Serious Eats earlier this year...the ice cream alone is worth a visit to Kyo Ya whether or not you're coming for the Kaiseki :)Kyo-Ya
94 E 7th Street
New York, NY 10079
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8 comments:
Thanks for sharing your photos! I had the kaiseki there a couple years ago and it's still one of the most wonderful meals I've ever eaten. Just amazing!
OMG that looks delicious! I've been meaning to make it to Kyo-ya for a while now. Must go must go!! I really love Japanese kaiseki for the presetnation. Making me very hungry right now!
Hi Kathy,
Wow, what a stunning assortment. You had me on the stack of uni!
That leaf looked a lot like ti or ginger. What was it?
Hey Kathy - Man ,this looks good!
Beautiful post Kathy! Each dish looks like a piece of art, the meal must have truly been a sensory delight.
I think I will filch the way they present the sashimi...some crushed ice, a banana leaf, a pretty glass platter, a woven tray and we will have a novel way to present cold goodies to our guests. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Matthew!
I have to agree that it's one of my favourite restaurants in the city! AM counting down the days till my next meal there... :)
Hi Sherry!
Yes - definitely go! You'll need to reserve the kaiseki two days in advance, so make sure to call ahead :)
Hi Cassaendra!
The uni was INCREDIBLE. I would be happy just eating that and a big bowl of rice every night! The leaf was ginger :)
Hi Kirk!
Amazing, it was!!! :)
Hi Shine!
Thank you! Indeed...for both the tastebuds and eyes! :)
How much was the kaiseki?
Sup. I like foods too. I really don't know what is Kyo Ya's Kaiseki but it looks delicious.
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