Wabi – Sharing our beauty

japan

Opening on Friday, March 21st

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In this impermanent world,
the host is pouring their heart into each act of making a cup of tea
to share the joy of being fully present with the guest

The hospitality and artistic sensibility cultivated through the Japanese tea ceremony have
implicitly inspired the aesthetic and spirit deeply rooted in Japan.

People living in this country have been
constantly refining the art of hospitality to entertain guests.

Based on the philosophy of the tea ritual, we at Wabi take in the intrinsic beauty
of new cultures and values to reinvent a novel culinary experience.

Beyond just a dimly lit space,
we will endeavor to create a landscape that has never before been seen.

Sharing our beauty,

Wagyu Kaiseki Wabi

Wabi cha

The all-embracing art
that leads to a cup of tea

The Japanese tea ceremony is often referred to with the concept of ichi-go ichi-e, meaning every encounter happens only once. At a tea ceremony, the host and the guest feel at one with each other, sharing a moment of “being here now.” Wabi-cha, a simple style of Japanese tea ceremony, reflects the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese traditional concept of beauty. The ritual of serving tea has become the source of Japanese art and culture, and has nurtured a unique sense of aesthetic in the depths of Japanese people’s hearts.

Cha-kaiseki, a simple tea ceremony meal, offers a special moment in which a guest can share the true delight of a cup of ceremonial tea. Each ingredient is carefully selected and the combination of food and tableware is meticulously curated to express the beauty of the seasons. The Japanese multi-course meal is exquisitely arranged like an all-embracing work of art. During the course of cha-kaiseki, guests sharpen their senses and relish each dish as if they are lightly ambling down the path leading to the delight of a cup of ceremonial tea.

Wagyu Kaiseki Wabi pursues the joy of being fully present, by reflecting the spirit and aesthetic of Japanese tea ceremony and enriching a culinary experience perfected by a brew of tea.

Guidance by Fukutaro Nakayama,
tea host at Ryosokuin Temple

Wagyu Kaiseki

Tea ceremony and Wagyu beef
Experience a superb culinary delight

The spirit of cha-kaiseki, a simple tea ceremony meal, became widespread among the samurai and merchant classes and the style of the meal was elevated into a multi-course Japanese cuisine, called kaiseki. The hospitality and the sensibility of appreciating seasonal changes were handed down within the culture of high-end restaurants. After entering the Meiji era, or around the late 19th century, Japan began embracing the culture of eating beef. Some time later, Japan’s Wagyu beef, including Kobe beef and Omi beef, was established and soon became renowned globally.
Wabi tracks the history of the tea ceremony meal and Japanese beef, and reinvents a new culinary experience as Wagyu Kaiseki—a presentation of modern Japanese beauty. We at Wabi will welcome you with warm hospitality, serving meticulously prepared dishes along with a cup of tea.

Wagyu Kaiseki Course
-The beauty of spring-

Wabi Lunch Course
-Wagyu beef and the beauty of spring-

Wagyu Kaiseki

Wagyu Kaiseki Course -The beauty of spring-

[12-course meal] 25,000 yen (tax included)

Kaiseki on a tray / Appetizer / Simmered dish / Grilled dish / Noodles / Light dish as a palate cleanser /
Light dish as a palate cleanser / Main dish / Rice dish / Fruit / Fresh sweet / Matcha

Wagyu Kaiseki

Wabi Lunch Course
-Wagyu beef and the beauty of spring-

[7-course meal] 6,000 yen (tax included)

11：00-16：00 ［ L.O.14:30 ］

Soup / Appetizer / Grilled dish / Deep-fried dish / Main dish / Japanese-style sweet / Matcha

Growers & Producers

Sharing the bounty of nature
and changes of the seasons

Since ancient times in Japan, it’s been said that deities reside in things as small as a grain of rice. For that reason, people in Japan place their hands together and say “Itadaki-masu” before a meal to express their gratitude to each and every ingredient and those who grow those ingredients.
We at Wabi also embrace this kind of grateful heart and a Japanese food culture that makes full use of seasonal ingredients, and we strive to create a rich culinary experience by working together with growers and producers who we admire.

Morimoto Stock Farm

Hyogo　Kobe beef
Takara Stock Farm

Shiga　Omi beef
Ryuoen Tea store

Kyoto　Matcha
Rishoen Tea store

Kyoto　Japanese tea
Wagyu Chugen

Osaka　Wagyu bresaola
Yoshida strawberry farm

Nara　Kotoka
Yamamoto poultry farm

Kyoto　Kinshi-no-sekisai eggs
Kitchoraku Co., Ltd

Niigata　Koshihikari
Teramoto Farm

Osaka　Sangamaki tomatoes

with us and with you in the future.

Our Space

Beauty woven by people
and nature in a nuanced space

A serene atmosphere, like that of a tea-ceremony room, lingers here. Something profound and suggestive is created through light and shade. Stones that may have been polished in the natural environment for tens of thousands of years. Plaster and iron have taken on a patina as they age and become rustic over time. Crafts made by the hands of woodworkers show a world-class quality.

We at Wabi hope that our customers spend a peaceful, rich moment in our space to search their souls, or embrace precious opportunities with their companions to deepen their conversations. In this ever-changing world, we endeavor to create a superb environment where our customers share in the joy of being present.

Craftspeople & Artists

Japanese beauty,
our beauty

Modern Japanese artists and craftspeople have taken inspiration from the origins of Japanese art and culture that stems from the Japanese tea ceremony. They interpret the concept of “wabi-sabi,” a traditional Japanese sense of beauty, through their eyes and express their interpretations of beauty through the works formed by their own hands. Through this process, they try to awaken the viewers to their own sense of beauty.
Each artwork and handcrafted piece arranged in harmony gives an additional charm to the one-of-a-kind experience.