Experience it once and you’ll remember it always
Though it sounds like a simple word, Kappo actually refers to one of the most sophisticated of Japanese cuisines in which the chefs prepare improvised, elegant meals right in front you. Kappo restaurants are generally very small and usually offer only counter seating. Simple in design and concept though Kappo may be, the dishes that Kappo chefs are at the very pinnacle of refined Japanese cuisine. The word Kappo literally means cutting and heating of ingredients. It is one of the most well known cuisines among Japanese, who in general will leave the entire menu up to the chef. The reward for doing this is a food experience that will be long remembered.
At the Hotel Granvia Kyoto we are pleased to offer guests the chance to enjoy this elegant cuisine at the Kappo Counter in our Japanese Restaurant Ukihashi. True to tradition, the space is small, with seating for only eight. Our highly skilled Kappo chef will show you his masterful techniques while preparing your memorable meal.
Kappo cuisine is often perceived of as being the province of only the rich, famous and connected, and is generally a rare and cherished experience even for Japanese. Our Japanese chef has decided that he would like foreign visitors to experience the pleasure of this truly exquisite, improvised cuisine as well as the exclusive Kappo atmosphere.
To make Kappo even more accessible to our foreign guests, he has proposed that he will prepare three dishes of your liking using the ingredients of the day. He will show you the ingredients, tell you how he might prepare each dish and then let you choose what you want. The first will be an appetizer. For the other two, you will have more choices. Either you can pick the ingredients and the style of preparation that you want, or you can pick one main dish prepared in your preferred style and let the chef create one more dish that is totally up to him. One of the great experiences in Kappo cuisine is just this - the interactive relationship between you and the chef.
Photo: Image of a dish
Besides the three dishes, you will be served four kinds of Sake chosen by our Sommelier. According to the different brewing methods and the way the rice is polished, Sake is classified into several types such as Ginjoy, Dai-ginjo, Junmai-shu, Genshu, etc..
The Four Sakes that our Sommelier has selected for this dinner are:
1.Kento (Ginjo-shu) from Joyo Brewery
2.Koto Sen-nen (Junmai Ginjo) from the famed Saito Brewery
3.Tamano Hikari (Junmai-daiginjo) from Tamano-Hikari Brewery
4.Rosan-jin (Junmai Genshu) from Higashiyama Brewery
Our Sommelier will briefly explain each Sake so that you will understand why each one has a distinct flavor. Like wine, Sake and food can also be matched.
‘Kappo Cuisine – A Sophisticated Culinary Art ‘is a part of a special Hotel Granvia Kyoto package offered only to our guests, offering the benefit of attractive rates and the rare chance to enjoy the wonders of Kappo cuisine.
Package details:
Price: Book 1 to a maximum 6 nights with the Hotel Granvia Kyoto, and choose the date you wish to enjoy this special dinner. These affordable and attractive rates vary according to the length of stay and season.
Price per person per night for a twin/double room is as follows:
Rate per Person (Quote in JPY)
For a Date of: |
1 night |
2 nights |
3 nights |
4 nights |
5 nights |
6 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 23-27, June 6-9 |
19,370 |
14,250 |
12,543 |
11,690 |
11,178 |
10,837 |
April 18-23, 25-28 June 13-18 |
21,680 |
16,560 |
14,853 |
14,000 |
13,488 |
13,147 |
April 12-16, May 11-14 |
25,723 |
20,603 |
18,896 |
18,043 |
17,531 |
17,189 |
Above price includes:
• Accommodation (Superior Room) including breakfast
• Dinner at Ukihashi Japanese Restaurant with Kappo Cuisine and Sake Tasting Set.
Rate Validity: June 1, 2010 to December 29, 2010 (Sunday to Friday only)
* If your stay falls on a Saturday or the above excluded dates, please enquire for availability and rates (osm@granvia-kyoto.co.jp)
Reservations:
Please contact: Overseas Marketing, Hotel Granvia Kyoto.
Tel: +81-(0)75-342-5855 , Fax: +81-(0)75-344-4400 e-mail: osm@granvia-kyoto.co.jp