kaiseki

noun, often attributive
kai·​se·​ki | \ ˈkīsekē\
plural -s

Definition of kaiseki

: a highly ritual Japanese meal characterized by small portions, subtle flavors, artful presentation, and an emphasis on fresh seasonal ingredients

History and Etymology for kaiseki

Japanese, meeting place, meal of select food served on an individual tray, from kai meeting, gathering + seki seat, place

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