Premium Kaiseki Course in Kanazawa with Abalone, Crab, Noto Beef & Nodoguro
14,500 yen / per person (service charge & tax incl.)
This kaiseki dinner features a selection of premium ingredients such as abalone, crab, Noto beef, and nodoguro, along with 3 signature dashi bowls. The dinner also includes a drink (Japanese sake or a non-alcoholic drink), ramen, and dessert.
A message from the Chef
At barrier, we center our cooking around dashi, a traditional Japanese stock made from ingredients such as kombu (kelp) and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes), known for its clean, umami-rich flavor. Carefully prepared first dashi is poured using a siphon right in front of you, allowing you to experience its aroma and flavor in that moment.
While we use traditional serving dishware, we also take a modern approach to presentation. The dashi itself plays a central role throughout the meal, bringing the dishes together and leaving a lasting impression. Within this space, inspired by the idea of a “barrier,” we invite you to spend time where contrasts such as light and shadow, past and present, come together.
About
barrier is a creative Japanese restaurant located near the historic Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa, and just steps from the Asanogawa Ohashi Bridge. Set in a renovated traditional machiya townhouse, barrier offers a kaiseki dining experience built around a concept centered on dashi stock.
The interior of the machiya is designed around the idea of a “barrier,” creating a clear separation from the surrounding city. Inside, the setting is kept almost completely dark, with focused lighting that highlights each moment. This contrast between light and shadow, old and new, creates a quiet, immersive atmosphere that feels removed from everyday life.
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*All images shown are examples and may slightly differ from the menu served.
Course Menu
Premium Kaiseki Course in Kanazawa with Abalone, Crab, Noto Beef & Nodoguro(14,500 yen / per person)
Appetizer – Sea bream cured with kombu, served with two seasonal delicacies
3 Signature Dashi Bowls – Abalone and seasonal vegetables in a dobin-mushi style broth – Crab shinjo (soft dumpling) with yuba (tofu skin) – Noto beef prepared in a sukiyaki-style broth
Oshizushi – Pressed Sushi (3 Types) – Salmon with salmon roe – Snow crab with crab miso – Lightly seared Noto beef cured with kombu, served with yuzu kosho
Ramen to Finish – Grilled Nagoya Cochin chicken with porcini and truffle-infused soy sauce ramen
Dessert – Matcha ice cream with kinako and brown sugar syrup, inspired by traditional anmitsu dessert
Drink – Choice of Japanese sake or soft drink
*Not all ingredients are listed. Please alert the restaurant if you have any food allergies. All menu items are subject to change according to seasonality and availability.
Ingredients & Dining Philosophy
At barrier, the menu is built around dashi, a traditional Japanese stock made from ingredients such as kombu (kelp) and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes). Each serving of first dashi is carefully prepared using a siphon and poured at the table, bringing out its aroma and depth.
The meal is presented using traditional elements such as sanbo trays and okamochi boxes, while taking a contemporary approach to how dishes are served. Each course is designed to pair with the dashi, bringing out the natural qualities of the ingredients. Rather than bold or heavy flavors, the focus is on balance and depth, allowing the flavor and aroma of dashi to shape the overall experience.
Fill in the Reservation Request below and pre-authorize your payment. You will not be charged until table availability has been confirmed.
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STEP 2The restaurant will check their table availability
STEP 3You will only be charged if table availability has been confirmed
Cancellation Policy
Time of Cancellation
Cancellation Rate
If notice of cancellation is received 2 or more days prior to the experience date
No Cancellation Fee
If notice of cancellation is received 1 day prior to the experience date or Day of Experience
100% Cancellation Charge
In case of failure to show without notice
100% Cancellation Charge
Remarks: *The percentage figures are the rates of cancellation charges to the total experience charge. *Please note that in the event of a refund, you will be refunded the experience fee minus any transfer fee and service charges. *The "Date of Notification of Contract Cancellation" will be based on Japan Standard Time, and must be received between 10AM-5PM JST.
STEP 2The restaurant will check their table availability
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