We are serving March Kaiseki menu. Sake pairing is available along with kaiseki menu. Please note that kaiseki menu is limited in quantity. If you're interested in kaiseki menu, please call us and pre-order. Vegetarian/Vegan Kaiseki menu is available with 3 days notice. We'll try out best to accommodate other dietary requests.
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Our Name
Kaygetsu means beautiful moon; it also means September when the moon is said to be most enchanting. Moon itself has a simple shape; yet there�s a beauty in its simplicity. We strive to present the classic allure of Japanese cuisine represented by our name.
Kaiseki
Kaiseki has its origin in tea ceremony, where small multiple course meal was served to complement the serving of tea. This was known as cha-kaiseki (tea kaiseki), which is written in Chinese characters meaning "warm stone." The name derived from the stone used by Zen priests to fight the cold and hunger.
Kaiseki has evolved in 19th century as restaurants in Japan began to serve kaiseki, in its less formal style. This more popular style of kaiseki is written with Chinese characters meaning "to meet" or "to gather."
In kaiseki, seasonality, presentation and overall harmony are very important. Our kaiseki dinners are designed to delight the mind and the spirit as well as to satisfy the appetite. We have carefully selected ingredients and an array of tableware to reflect the seasonality of Japanese cuisine. Our kaiseki menu is changed every month.
Our Chefs
Our executive chef, Shinichi Aoki, was trained in Kyoto, Japan, where kaiseki style was born. He has been with us since the opening as a co-kaiseki chef and is now overseeing the kitchen. Our sushi chef and co-owner, Toshi Sakuma, has over 30 years of experience in sushi making, including 10 years in Tokyo. Toshi and his wife Keiko owned Toshi's Sushiya on El Camino before opening Kaygetsu in April of 2004.
At Kaygetsu, you'd find a whole new dimension of Japanese cuisine.
