Discover the Unique Culinary Delights of Salon Kaku
Starting July 7, Salon Kaku, an exclusive invite-only restaurant, is opening its doors for a unique lunchtime membership opportunity on Makuake. Located in the artistic backdrop of tHE GALLERY OMOTESANDO, this event features a selection of less than 1% of Japan's rarest domestic fruits, offering an exceptional gastronomical experience.
The Venue: tHE GALLERY OMOTESANDO
Nestled in Omotesando, a street renowned for its luxury brands and ever-evolving trends, tHE GALLERY OMOTESANDO is a cultural hub for both art and fashion. The gallery serves as a space for exhibitions by emerging artists and is host to high-profile private events, presenting a vibrant tapestry of contemporary culture.
Salon Kaku operates under the stewardship of Tomokazu Hisano, bringing a serene, confidential dining experience confined to its first floor. Reservations can only be made through referrals, ensuring an exclusive atmosphere where culinary secrets remain protected by a strict confidentiality agreement.
Culinary Philosophy: A Symphony of Art and Food
Salon Kaku's philosophy marries gastronomy with art. The chef, who doubles as a sommelier, crafts a menu that integrates Italian-inspired cuisine with personally paired beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. With 8 spacious counter seats and a soundproof private room accommodating 6, every dining experience here is more than just a meal; it’s a dialogue of flavors and emotions.
The gallery regularly revamps its environment based on the themes provided by the featured artists, ensuring that the artistic essence flows seamlessly into the culinary offerings. Each dish at Salon Kaku is designed to narrate a story through the five senses, using the current exhibitions as a muse.
An Unprecedented Luncheon Experience
For the first time, Salon Kaku is accepting general lunchtime members, with an emphasis on offering a fruit-centric culinary course featuring white-glove treatment of previously uncelebrated domestics. These fruits, which have been grown with painstaking care and attention, represent the peak of flavor—handpicked at the height of ripeness. They are hardly available in markets, existing only for a fleeting moment each season.
Through collaboration with local farmers like Naoya Miyashita from a century-old orchard in Nagano, the restaurant ensures only the finest and rarest fruits are selected. Each fruit arrives at the restaurant during a narrow harvest window, celebrated for its extraordinary flavor, aroma, and texture. This ensures a unique culinary journey tailored to the moment, all crafted into a mesmerizing, fruit-focused course.
A Once-In-A-Lifetime Fruit Experience
Does the thought of tasting fruit not available in the market intrigue you? The fruits you partake in are not only seasonal but also tied to the personal stories of farmers who have nurtured them with dedication. Their singularity is echoed in the preparation, where the chef transforms these exceptional ingredients into captivating dishes, creating a narrative that speaks to every diner.
This exclusive offering reflects the seasonal essence of summer, with curated courses that promise flavors of rare fruits harmoniously blended with meat and seafood. Attending Salon Kaku is not merely a meal; it’s an odyssey of flavors that challenges conventional perceptions of fruit in savory dishes.
The Luncheon Offer
This luxurious experience has a special Makuake price of 15,000 yen, which includes four courses, three paired beverages, and a sweet treat featuring unique ingredients harvested from carefully cultivated sources. Members can expect to enjoy the unprecedented flavors of a dish that will not be replicated in the same way again. Here's a breakdown of what to expect:
- - Four Signature Courses: Each course showcases a seasonal theme influenced by the current gallery exhibition.
- - Three Beverages: Thoughtfully paired drinks that complement the meal.
- - An Exclusive Dessert: Featuring “miracle eggs” from the endangered Sado Hige Chicken paired with the most exquisite seasonal fruits.
- - Sweet Takeaway: A unique, melt-in-your-mouth brandy cake infused with dried fruits.
Reserve Your Spot
This exceptional experience caters to a limited audience, with only 20 individual memberships and additional options for couples or private groups. Discover this extraordinary culinary adventure that celebrates Japan’s richest fruit heritage, while interacting directly with the artisans behind each delightful dish.
For further details on reservations and experiences, please visit
Makuake. Indulge yourself in this unforgettable dining journey where art meets food in the heart of Omotesando.
Location: Salon Kaku, tHE GALLERY OMOTESANDO, 1F, 5-16-13 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Seats Available: 8 Counter Seats, Maximum 6 in Private Room
Website: Salon Kaku Official
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