Abstract

What did gentlemen and ladies like Yasunari Kawabata and Kuniko Mukoda eat? This book generously includes recipes for famous dishes and exquisite items. It is the culmination of the work of the owner, who was selected as the youngest "Contemporary Master Craftsman" in the Kyoto cuisine world.

Hamasaku is Japan's first kappo restaurant, and since its founding, it has been a famous restaurant that has attracted fans of its taste from gentlemen and ladies both in Japan and abroad. Yasunari Kawabata praised it and even inscribed it as "The taste of the ancient capital, the taste of Japan, Hamasaku." What dishes did the "favorite customers" request and eat? [Favorite Menu Book] This book generously includes recipes for famous dishes and exquisite items that have captivated many food connoisseurs [Cooking Tips Book]. The owner also runs a cooking class that is so popular that it is "impossible to get a reservation," so there is advice throughout that only he can offer, making it an ideal guide for those who want to try their hand at authentic Japanese cuisine.

Author’s Information

He is the owner of Hamasaku, a renowned restaurant representing Kyoto. Hamasaku is Japan's first kappo (traditional Japanese multi-course) restaurant, and the current owner is the third generation. The dishes served are subtly presented on tableware, including lesser-known masterpieces by Kanjiro Kawai and others. He stands in the kitchen every day, upholding the taste of this famous restaurant that made Yasunari Kawabata exclaim, "The taste of the ancient capital, the taste of Japan, Hamasaku," and with a spirit of cherishing each encounter.