NYC: Kyo Ya's Kaiseki

Recently, I mentioned that I'd share photos from a kaiseki tasting menu I had at Kyo Ya earlier this summer. A massive thank you to Travis for inviting me out to this meal. It was truly exquisite and one of my most memorable dinners of the year. The tasting, which included 11 courses, took just over four hours, though time seriously flew by so quickly, one amazing dish presented after another, a perfect rhythm, flow. My favourite of all the dishes was the most simple, a sashimi platter (pictured at top) served on ice, individually portioned and perfect in every way. And that tower of fresh uni tongues on the left, each tongue lightly napped over the other! Can you imagine? Heaven indeed!

Photos, in order of the kaiseki, below.

Fried Bread Stuffed with Shrimp Paste

Baby Squid, Mustard Miso

Rolled Sushi, Tuna and Ginger, Egg...
...opened!

Clam Mousse, Pureed Avocado, Cherry Blossom

Fresh Sashimi Platter

Fried Whole An Fish, Grilled Whole Abalone with Two Types of Miso, Butterfish

Mozuku with Grated Radish

Strawberries, Shrimp and Asparagus in Miso-Tofu Sauce, Caviar

Claypot Rice, Salmon, Ikura. On the Side: Miso Soup, Pickled Vegetables and Mushrooms

Sakura Jellies in Sweet Soup, Fresh Fruit, and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Hojicha Ice Cream (this was a "bonus" sweet course sent out after I had mentioned how much I loved their Hojicha Ice Cream on my last visit...I Sugar Rush'ed it on Serious Eats earlier this year...the ice cream alone is worth a visit to Kyo Ya whether or not you're coming for the Kaiseki :)

Kyo-Ya
94 E 7th Street
New York, NY 10079
(212) 982-4140