Nishibori Kaino

Kaino is a restaurant in Niigata offering kaiseki cuisine, which is a traditional Japanese multi-course haute cuisine. Here, a course meal using natural ingredients is offered, providing dishes using rare "Torafugu" (pufferfish) from the waters off Sado Island and "Suppon" (soft-shell turtle). Both of these dishes are made from natural ingredients, and the owner himself purchases fresh seafood for the courses every morning. The course dishes are prepared according to the seasons and the local offerings. Dishes using "Hamo" (daggertooth pike conger), matsutake mushrooms, and duck are also available so you can enjoy the natural, local ingredients in your kaiseki meal. When it comes to drinks, Kaino offers a wide selection of Japanese sake from Niigata. Kenzo Estate is recommended by the restaurant, considered the best wine to pair with Japanese food. A large selection of other alcoholic beverages is also available, including beer, shochu, whiskey, plum wine, and champagne.