kaiseki
noun,
often attributive
kai·se·ki
\ˈkīsekē\
Definition of kaiseki
-s
: a highly ritual Japanese meal characterized by small portions, subtle flavors, artful presentation, and an emphasis on fresh seasonal ingredients
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Origin and Etymology of kaiseki
Japanese, meeting place, meal of select food served on an individual tray, from kai meeting, gathering + seki seat, place
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