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One<br />

Western Food, Politics<br />

and Fashion<br />

‘Restoring’ the Imperial Rule<br />

On 4 November 1871 distinguished foreign officials residing in Japan<br />

gathered for a dinner party commemorating the birthday of Emperor<br />

Meiji (1852–1912) the day before. The banquet was prepared by Hôtel des<br />

Colonies (also known as Tsukiji Hotel or Yedo Hotel), the only Westernstyle<br />

hotel in the city of Tokyo at the time. It was managed by Monsieur<br />

Ruel and was renowned for its exquisite French cuisine prepared under<br />

the supervision of the French chef Bégeux. Following the nineteenthcentury<br />

conventions of diplomatic dining, the menu of the banquet was<br />

in French: 1<br />

potage<br />

Purée de crevettes à la Bisque<br />

relevé<br />

Bouchées Saumon á la Genevoise<br />

hors d’oeuvre<br />

Bouchées à la Béchamel<br />

entrées<br />

Roast-beef au madère<br />

Tendrons de chevreuil à la Poivrade<br />

Canetons de volaille au Suprême<br />

légumes<br />

Petits pois à l’Anglaise<br />

Céleri au Jus<br />

rotis<br />

Pâté de gibier Truffé<br />

Galantine en belle vue<br />

Gigot de mouton Rôti<br />

Chapous Truffés<br />

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