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From Kaiseki to the Menu Dégustation: How the Tasting Menu Evolved
The tasting menu, a hallmark of modern fine dining, originated in 16th-century Japan as the multicourse kaiseki meal and was later adapted by French nouvelle cuisine chefs into the menu dégustation. Today, this format is diversifying into more accessible, sustainable, and varied options that reflect contemporary diner expectations.
Santiago Vargas·October 18, 2026
