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The Art of Kaiseki at Gaggenau Sydney
At its flagship store in Sydney’s Surry Hills, Gaggenau played host to a three-night culinary extravaganza featuring Melbourne’s fine-dining kaiseki restaurant Ishizuka.
Inspired by the exquisite beauty and peerless craftsmanship of two revered institutions, a collaboration between celebrated Melbourne fine-dining restaurant Ishizuka and 340-year-old German heritage brand Gaggenau created a once-in-a lifetime dining experience in Sydney in November. Hosted in Gaggenau’s flagship showroom in Surry Hills, the event brought Ishizuka’s revered style of Japanese haute cuisine, kaiseki, to Sydney for a three-night-only residency.
Entwining seasonal ingredients, impeccable design and the refined essence of Japanese cuisine, the culinary event offered eight courses, each designed by Ishizuka executive chef Katsuji Yoshino, who interpreted the best of spring’s bounty into bold and innovative dishes. Considered the pinnacle of Japanese haute cuisine, kaiseki is characterised by intricately plated dishes and an intimate setting. A devoutly seasonal food tradition, its origins stretch back more than 600 years to ceremonial cooking practices in Zen monasteries.
During the residency, 12 diners were welcomed each evening to the Gaggenau showroom, a contemporary multi-purpose space designed by German architect and long-time brand collaborator, Hendrik Müller of 1zu33. Housed within the 260-square-metre heritage former post office, the dining area’s oak floors, timber beams and expansive stone benchtops underline Gaggenau’s dedication to craft, a clear match with Ishizuka’s meticulous culinary philosophy.
Chef Yoshino’s immersive medley of seasonal flavours and textures, made with the finest natural ingredients, were served to diners seated at Gaggenau’s tailor-made walnut table, crafted by Sydney-based designer Tom Fereday. Courses were served on custom-made tableware and paired with a curated range of beverages, designed to enhance each course’s flavour expressions.
Olya Yemchenko, senior brand manager at Gaggenau, hailed the collaboration as a visionary union of artistry and tradition. “We were delighted to host Ishizuka’s exceptional kaiseki experience at Gaggenau Sydney,” Yemchenko says. “This partnership embodies the essence of craftsmanship and innovation, offering a remarkable exploration of fine dining.”
