wa'z Seattle

An incredible and intimate dining experience. I am visiting from Texas and was recommended this omakase by a friend. From beginning to end each dish left me elated and wondering what flavors are next? Each dish was presented beautifully and alongside an explanation from the chef of why they chose the flavor profiles. I am a glutton and at the end of the service I left satisfied with a full belly. Thank you Wa’z for the experience.

Absolutely fantastic upscale Japanese food. It's a nice mix of sushi, Wagyu beef, and other traditional Japanese cuisine. Every dish was superbly executed and just delicious. The portions are plenty and they did a wonderful job accommodating my partner's dietary restrictions. Make reservations well in advance and don't be late!

It was a great kaiseki experience. The food presentation and the tableware were incredibly beautiful and detailed, and you could really tell how much thought and care went into every dish. The dishes themselves were unique and not something you come across often, which made the experience interesting and fun. That said, in terms of flavor, it did not quite meet my personal expectations, so that part was a bit disappointing. As someone who truly loves sushi, the sushi and sashimi were not my favorites, including the sushi rice. The okoge ankake was my least favorite dish. However, my friends really enjoyed the meal, and we still had a lovely dinner together. The service was excellent, and overall, it was a very good experience.

wa'z Seattle is a great place to experience Kaiseki with a distinct chef's touch. The flavor profile here is simple and direct, allowing diners to intuitively enjoy the taste. Even with minimal experience with Kaiseki, you will likely appreciate the food here. It is also a very enjoyable experience to watch the chefs prepare and serve the dishes right from the open kitchen counter. However, the service leaves room for improvement. Our server forgot a few requests, and the slow start - we didn't get served any dish until about 20-25 minutes after being seated, for a couple of times of my visits. Also, personally I didn't quite enjoy their sushi (rice and rice seasoning more specifically) Overall, while the culinary execution is approachable(not the price) and high-quality, the slow start

The food has high quality, thoughtful craftsmanship, and all the details that make the experience special. This is also a Japanese restaurant actually operated by a Japanese chef, not by Chinese, Korean, or other ethnicities. There’s nothing wrong with the latter, but it can make the experience feel less authentic. We paid $300 per person including sake pairings, tax, and tip, which is definitely not cheap and not really worth it compared to what you can get in Asia (or Vancouver or NYC). But we accept that this is a general Seattle problem. While the service had some hiccups and definitely lacked the small customer-focused details you’d expect in fine dining and in Japanese culture, I also want to recognize that it’s a small restaurant with a limited number of staff. Everyone worked reall