What is a ryotei? I'm looking for more information on this subject.?

Question

Hi! I'm looking for more information on what a ryotei is. When I was reading the manga Crimson Hero, I read that the heroine is the heiress to a ryotei.

I would like more info on this type of Japanese business. Where can I find more information?

Wikipedia didn't have an article on the subject. That is why I'm asking for more information.

Any travelers' stories would be greatly appreciated!

Any travelers' stories would be greatly appreciated!

Answer 1

A ryotei is classy type of restaurant, where parties dine in individual rooms and waitresses wear kimono. A ryotei serves "kaiseki ryori" which is formal Japanese cuisine. There's a fixed menu in kaiseki ryori, you eat what's placed in front of you. There should be a seasonal dish, and something from both the mountains and the sea at the chef's discretion. Often folks go to a ryotei to "seal a deal"-an engagement party, or business contract, etc.

Answer 2

wow,,it's little difficult to answer. and I don't have much time to type .*smile*
please read this article.
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F01E1DC163FF933A15757C0A961958260&sec=travel&pagewanted=1
http://fujigoko.tv/town/image/5443s2.jpg
http://www.wakikawa.net/news/archives/images/ryotei.JPG

Bacically the word "Ryotei" means a restaurant or a place which serve Japanese cuisine.
However, the place is used for many purpose.
In some famous Ryotei, Politicians book the place (private room) to hold confidential meeting.
In the tourist spot, Ryotei is just a Japanese restaurant.

Answer 3

Ryou-tei, which I believe is a proper spelling, is a high-class traditional restaurant that serves full-course Japanese dishes.

It's similar to a hi-class ryokan, but not for staying.

It is often used for business entertainment. They usually have meals in a private room there.

Answer 4

http://www.japaninc.net/mag/comp/2000/06/print/jun00p_jfiles.html

Answer 5

restaurant