Welcoming Yayoi to Indonesia

Yayoi is bringing the authentic flavours of Japan to Indonesia, introducing the tradition of teishoku a perfectly balanced meal of one soup, one main, and two side dishes. Rooted in Japan’s culinary heritage, this style of dining embraces seasonal ingredients from both land and sea, we bring this time-honoured way of eating to Indonesia, Yayoi invites you to discover the harmony of Japanese flavours, crafted for a new home in Indonesia.

 

Traditional Japanese Cuisine

Traditionally, meals in Japan consist of one soup dish and three other dishes (one main dish and two side dishes).

This style of cuisine integrates various combinations of cooking methods and seasonal ingredients, including both those from land and sea.

Each meal provides a good balance of nutrients, which is why people in Japan continue to believe that this way of eating is the foundation of a healthy diet.

Roots of YAYOI KEN

In 1886, the western-style restaurant "Yayoi" opened in Minamikayabacho, Nihonbashi District, Tokyo.

The restaurant was famous enough to be featured in newspaper advertisements, magazines, and pictorials,and appeared in the writings of the famous Japanese author Junichiro Tanizaki, who lived in Minamikayabacho during his youth.

Today, we carry on the original Yayoi's tradition of culinary dedication as we bring Japanese cooking into the future and to people around the world.