In recent years, Orlando has been blessed with so many omakase restaurants that I’d be surprised if it isn’t among the top locations nationally or even internationally for this refined form of dining. There are stellar, Michelin-deserving entries on the list that I’ve already enjoyed, but I think this latest one may be the greatest of them all.
Kappo Tsan’s space is relatively small, and it isn’t exclusively omakase. There is a sushi bar where you can indulge in their nine-course kaiseki-style dining, but there are also tables where you can order a la carte. Everything from the ingredients to the recipes to the skillful work of the chefs behind the counter is as great as I have seen anywhere.
We had the nine-course kaiseki-style omakase, and we’re quite awed by every single course, so much so that it is hard to pick a favorite. The menu changes seasonally and, in fact, every two weeks, according to Chef David, because that’s how the season changes are calculated in Japan. So I’ll just share the phenomenal menu we had and let you enjoy the pictures, as I’m sure your experience will be different but equally stellar.
Service was definitely Michelin quality from all the servers and the sommelier. There’s a thoughtful wine list with a delightful Rosé Grand Cru Champagne if you’re looking for the perfect match for this nine-course feast.
I do need to call out one dessert, because although neither my wife nor I are particularly dessert people, this was one of the most delightful, fun, and refreshing that I’ve ever had. Based on fluffy, light Taiwanese-style shaved ice, it was as delightful to eat as it was to watch Chef David making it.