• This is a rare opportunity to learn the unique techniques and secrets of 'umami' directly from the chef, which are exclusive to the restaurant and have never been shared before;
• The restaurant is located in a convenient area of Osaka city, yet it is tucked away in a traditional Japanese residence, far from the city's hustle and bustle, allowing you to enjoy food and culture in a relaxed atmosphere;
• The meal includes dishes that correspond to the experience, featuring a special version of kaiseki cuisine that incorporates seasonal flavors, available only for this gourmet tour;
• With convenient transportation, you can easily stop by on your way to or from the Osaka-Kansai Expo and enjoy the charm of food and culture in a short amount of time.

- About the Restaurant -

In a long-established, standalone Japanese restaurant that is difficult to
book and has held a Michelin star for over 10 consecutive years, the owner-
chef will personally explain the 'umami' of Japanese cuisine related to Kansai
dashi culture, allowing you to enjoy a kaiseki meal centered around this
experience. The entire program lasts 3 hours (1 hour for the experience, 2
hours for the meal), and you can choose your preferred course for the
experience.

- About the Experience -

The owner-chef will personally teach you the basics of 'umami'—the foundation
of Japanese cuisine—by demonstrating the dashi-making process,

and you will get to taste several types of dashi made from various ingredients
to experience the differences in 'umami'.

During the meal, you will be served an authentic Japanese kaiseki course
prepared by the chef using their homemade dashi.

• Learn from a Michelin-starred chef! A surprise journey into the mysteries of umami.
• You may ask the staff to take photos of the experience using your own mobile device.
  
  - Explanation of Japanese 'umami' (umami as a characteristic of Japanese
  cuisine, types of dashi).
  
  - Explanation of dashi ingredients (kelp, bonito flakes, dried shiitake
  mushrooms, sea bream bones, shellfish, etc.). You can experience touching
  full-sized kelp and shaving bonito flakes.
  
  - Dashi-making experience (watch the chef actually prepare the basic 'kelp
  and bonito dashi' and taste it).
  
  In addition, you will learn how to use the dashi ingredients prepared for the
  day (dried shiitake, sea bream bones, shellfish, etc.) and taste these pre-
  prepared stocks to feel the different nuances of umami.

Traditional Japanese kaiseki cuisine is provided. (Exclusive original course)

【Standard Course】

Appetizer, soup, sashimi, platter, grilled dish, vinegared dish, simmered
dish, staple food, pickles, fruit.

【Special Course】

Appetizer, soup, sashimi, platter, Omi beef steak, sea bream rice cooked in an
earthenware pot, grilled dish, vinegared dish, simmered dish, pickles, fruit.

During the meal, tea soba noodles kneaded with matcha will be served with a dashi-based dipping sauce.

The menu content is for reference only; the actual menu served on the day will prevail.

• Exclusive souvenir (homemade matcha salt in a small bag, a set of Aji-Kitcho special noodle soup and tea soba noodles, Aji-Kitcho original knee blanket/towel).