(かっぽう)

かっぽう
noun
Japanese haute cuisine, traditional cooking
1. Japanese haute cuisine, traditional Japanese cooking
High-end traditional Japanese cooking, or a restaurant specializing in such cuisine. Originally meant 'cutting and boiling' — the two fundamental techniques of Japanese cooking. Now refers to upscale Japanese restaurants where the chef prepares dishes at a counter or in a refined setting.
割烹(かっぽう)料理(りょうり)()べに()った。
We went to eat traditional Japanese haute cuisine.
駅前(えきまえ)老舗(しにせ)割烹(かっぽう)がある。
There's a long-established Japanese fine dining restaurant in front of the station.
カウンターで職人(しょくにん)(わざ)()ながら()べるのが割烹(かっぽう)醍醐味(だいごみ)だ。
The true appeal of kappou dining is eating at the counter while watching the chef's craftsmanship.

Literally means "cutting (()つ) and cooking ((ほう)じる)" — the two fundamental Japanese culinary techniques. 割烹(かっぽう) restaurants are typically upscale establishments where seasonal ingredients are prepared with refined technique. Often features counter seating where diners watch the chef at work.

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 割烹(かっぽう)料理(りょうり) (Japanese haute cuisine)
  • 割烹(かっぽう)() (traditional cooking apron/smock)
  • 割烹(かっぽう)料理(りょうり)(てん) (kappou restaurant)