A beacon among authentic counter restaurants – a waning style – Kappo Shinsuke is all about premium ingredients in simple preparations that strip away superfluous elements and garnishes, served straight from the chef’s hands to guests. The comfortable atmosphere created by the mother-son team puts guests at ease, allowing them to delight in exquisite flavors and the wonders of Japanese hospitality.
Right near the white walls of Nagoya’s former castle town district, Kappo Shinsuke opened its doors in 2012 on the corner of a quiet residential neighbourhood. Local gourmands know well this establishment run by a force in the culinary world who trained at Kyoto’s renowned kappo restaurant Masuda, whose owner prided himself on serving delicious dishes to guests who truly understand flavor. Chef Shinsuke Ota carries on that spirit, securing the best ingredients each season and showcasing the best they have to offer as sashimi, tempura, grilled foods, hot pots, and other simply delicious creations.
One of the restaurant’s most considerable charms is the dialogue between the chef son and service staff mother, who instantly bursts the often-uncomfortable stiffness of kappo dining with her warm, gentle style. While Chef Ota’s cuisine is clearly a hit, his mother has her fair share of fans who come time and again to enjoy heartwarming hospitality.
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