Wa'z Seattle

5 Star Food, 5 Star Service - friendly, cheerful, affable. Front of house was superb. Presentation was very beautiful. I was enamored with the diverse sake glasses. Counter seats were a lot of fun from which to watch all the action. They made my friend's birthday very special. Highly recommended. Can't wait to go again. Kudos to Chef Hiro and team!

Absolutely five stars. Very authentic dishes with fresh ingredients of the season. Everything is with a touch of innovative spicing and designs, while you can sense the dedication to the details (especially the broths) by the chief. I'm really surprised by the quality, and I'll surely come back every time I visit Seattle.

Both food and service were great. I especially liked - they added Persimmon to the menu to balance the savory taste with sweetness. I wasn't a big fan of persimmons yet I enjoyed this innovation - there were two Uni dishes with Hokkaido sourced Unis - the cod tasted much better than expectation. Normally I expected cod to be on the bland side but they made it taste amazingly good. one minor thing we did not like was that the wagyu they used was more "stringy" than we would like.

I had my first Kaiseiki dinner experience at Wa’z in Seattle. @wazseattle Kaiseiki dinner is an elaborate, multicourse dinner originating in Japan. Often reflecting the seasons, the dinner features an array of delicately prepared dishes with seasonal ingredients. It was an incredible experience, with each course carefully curated and featuring seasonal ingredients. The special new year's theme featured foods traditionally consumed during this time of year. My dessert came with a board reading "Happy Birthday," and I was given a beautiful flower bouquet as well. It was the thoughtfulness that went into the dinner that made it truly special, and I'm grateful for the wonderful evening!

Seasonal menu, changes monthly. Kaiseki style menu. I went for the counter experience as that's the best way to enjoy the Japanese cuisine :) The course has a set of around 8 tapas style dishes. I thought the appetisers were a bit on the weaker side, however it got much better as the night went on. Most memorable dishes were the - suinomo (soup), shinogo (sushi), takiawase (braised dish) and the gohan (rice dish). Some reviews said it wasn't enough food. However I thought it was plenty, I was really full afterwards and there was a nice variety and balance. Each dish was light and delicate, just the way I like it! I accompanied the menu with a sake flight since sake pairing wasn't available. Great experience, food looked nice and tasted delicious. Good variety. If you're looking for a more sashimi, nigiri omakese I'd suggest going to shiros or kashiba. Waz definitely shines for it's hot dishes. There is a sashimi dish but I only found that to be average. Everyone was very friendly, the waiters are not as knowledgable compared to kashiba. However the chef is there and is very happy and willing to answer your questions. Overall great experience, a solid 4 star. Welcome to Seattle :) I'm really excited to see what you have installed for next months menu :) ————————- Revisited it recently, price has gone up but still really enjoyed the food and experience. Upped my 4 star to a 5 star :)

While omakase often gets the most mentions when it comes to higher-end Japanese dining in the US, kaiseki cannot be overlooked! Wa’z was our first kaiseki dining experience so we have nothing else to compare it to, but it’s was an amazing experience nonetheless. The meal came out in multiple courses, and sitting at the counter allowed us to see the chefs meticulously prepare the dishes and also listen to the intricacies and details between each dish. Since we came in the fall, the menu was autumn-oriented, with many fall themed dishes and ingredients to complement the changing seasons. My favorite was definitely the A5 wagyu steak—literally melted in my mouth as I ate it! Compared to omakase, the variety of food you are able to try is definitely a different experience, so if you are in the mood to try a diversity of different flavors, wa’z is a great option! Omakase definitely has its place for high quality seafood and ingredients when you are specifically searching for that, but if you want a change of pace kaiseki is a must try.

A little bit of Kyoto here in our backyard! My husband and I were so happy to find this gem. We've had kaiseki before in Kyoto and Wa'z does not disappoint. The ambience is minimalistic which allows you to really focus on the food. I highly recommend doing the chef's counter for the best experience. It was fantastic to see Chef Hiro and his team meticulously make each dish -- like a beautifully choreographed performance. I enjoyed learning about the cultural significance of each of the dishes. Each is carefully curated and brings out the essence of the traditional ingredients. We will definitely be back to try his next menu!