Kappo
Restaurant
About
Kappo offers an intimate 12-seat chef’s counter experience at Stanford Shopping Center, where Executive Chef Nikolas Neuwirt reinterprets Japanese cuisine through a modern Californian lens. The tasting menu highlights local, foraged ingredients and ancient fermentation techniques, served with stories that connect you to the land and sea.
This small, focused venue is ideal for business dinners that value thoughtful, seasonal food and personal engagement with the chef. Its discreet location and counter setup foster an immersive dining experience that’s both exclusive and approachable.
Best for
- Intimate client dinners with chef interaction
- Exclusive team celebrations around tasting menus
- Focused small-group culinary experiences
Standout features
Intimate Setting
12-seat chef’s counter
An intimate dining experience centered around a chef’s counter where guests can engage directly with the chef and watch each course crafted. This setup fosters a personal and immersive tasting journey.
Culinary Style
California-inspired modern Japanese tasting menu
Chef Nikolas Neuwirt blends traditional Japanese techniques with California’s seasonal and foraged ingredients, resulting in a tasting menu that highlights local produce, ancient fermentation, and live-fire cooking.
Ingredient Sourcing
Locally foraged and seasonal ingredients
The menu features ingredients sourced from local and nearby areas, such as seaweed from Carmel and wild foraged nasturtium, emphasizing freshness and regional terroir.
At a glance
Location & hours
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Hours
Sunday5:30 – 9:30pm
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5:30 – 9pm
Thursday5:30 – 9pm
Friday5:30 – 9pm
Saturday5:30 – 9pm