noun
delicacy; rare treat; good-eating fish
Refers to a choice or exquisite food, often something special or hard to obtain. Can also specifically mean a fish that is particularly tasty.
この店では山海の佳肴が味わえる。
At this restaurant, you can enjoy delicacies from the mountains and seas.
彼は佳肴を求めて日本各地を旅している。
He travels all over Japan in search of rare treats.
Composed of 佳 (excellent, beautiful) and 肴 (side dish, appetizer, especially for sake). The combination literally means 'excellent side dish' and has been used in literary contexts to refer to fine food.