Shinsen Kappo Sanoya

While kaiseki is popular for overseas guests looking to experience the true essence of Japanese dining culture, kappo is a similar, but a less intimidating adventure. Kappo is just like kaiseki, only more casual — and still based on a multi-course menu of the chef's recommendations. Sanoya is a great introduction to kappo style dining. Since the chef is fluent in English (as well as Japanese), having friendly and fun conversations while he prepares the set dishes for the evening is one of the highlights of the experience. With a total of nine dishes in the course menu, premium ingredients are used in each and every one of them — including dashi soup, shrimp with Japanese spinach, steamed egg custard, duck shabu shabu, sashimi, and mackerel. It should be noted that these ingredients change depending on the season. Ending off with a dessert that aims to impress, such as a nitrogen apple sherbet, Sanoya is a great restaurant for a fun, casual, and authentic Japanese dining experience.