MIGAKU

Very cool experience! Food: The presentation of each dish is as impressive as its taste – it's edible art, arranged with an almost meditative precision. You can feel the dedication and passion poured into every single element, from the delicate garnishes to the thoughtful progression of flavors across the entire meal. Staff: Is incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely welcoming, guiding you through each course with insightful explanations and a friendly demeanor. It feels less like a restaurant and more like being invited into a private culinary performance, with a private chef of the highest caliber. Looking forward to eating here again soon!

We came here to celebrate my birthday. The place isn’t mainstream yet, and since it was a Monday night, it was just the two of us. It felt quiet and nice. My favorites were the cooked dishes: appetizers, steamed egg, soup, and the A5 sukiyaki. The raw fish was very fresh too, though we expected more premium cuts. Some pieces were a bit tough to chew, so raw fish might not be their strong suit. Service was great and very attentive. Migaku, the chef, isn’t very fluent in English, but you can tell he really cares. That said, the birthday part felt a little underwhelming. It was just a candle on one of the course desserts, with no handwritten note or personal touch you might expect from a place like this. Overall, it was a great experience. We went with 4 since there’s room to improve. We would definitely come back.

Every year treat ourselves to a kaiseki or omakase for our anniversary, and out of all of the places that we’ve tried so far in Seattle, this one is easily one of the best! The presentation for each course is stunning, every dish was thoughtfully prepared, and the quality is top notch. I’d say it’s very worth the price. Hope they get the recognition they deserve and their business continues to thrive 😊💯

I had what was probably the best sushi experience of my life at Migaku in Seattle. I did the $170 chef’s kaiseki tasting at the counter, and every single dish was exceptional. It’s hard to put into words how well-executed this was—not just the food, but the entire experience. The atmosphere is small and intimate, with a kind of calm, minimalist warmth that immediately makes you feel like you’ve stepped out of Seattle and into Japan. Everything is quiet, precise, and intentional. There’s no flash or showmanship—just deep skill, restraint, and care. The fish was pristine. Easily some of the best I’ve ever tasted, not just in terms of freshness but in the way it was handled and presented. Perfect cuts, perfect temperature, nothing drowned in sauces or overdone. Just exactly what it needed to be. And the wagyu. I’m not exaggerating when I say it stopped me in my tracks. One of the richest, most memorable bites I’ve had in any restaurant, anywhere. The service was outstanding. The staff was genuinely kind and attentive, with a quiet confidence that made the whole evening feel special without being stuffy. They explained each course without over-talking it, gave space where it was needed, and made sure the pacing was just right. For a meal at this level, the portions were surprisingly generous. It’s a high-end experience, yes, but by the end I felt like I got every bit of value out of the price. This is one of the rare places I’d give six stars if I could. It deserves serious recognition—this is the kind of restaurant that should be on Michelin’s radar.

All ingredients were exceptionally fresh and shined in their own spotlight. Having white miso soup with an ebi and egg dumpling from Kyoto, Hokkaido scallops, Otoro tuna from Tokyo Bay, King Salmon from New Zealand, and A5 Wagyu from Okinawa made for a first class trip culinary experience that reminded my partner and I of our first trip to Japan. One of favorite things was the tofu dish given with the Zensai appetizer course made with silken tofu, taro flour (i think?) and Sakura sweetness that reminded me of a restaurant in Kyoto called Mamehachi Hoten that specialized in tofu dishes. Service was exceptional and the ambiance was quaint. My partner and I were the only two in the restaurant on a Monday night for an anniversary dinner and it felt like a nice, private experience. The chef (for which the restaurant is named) and our waiter, did a wonderful job explaining each dish and answering our questions. Finally, and most importantly, please do NOT take anything Trey H. said in his 2 star review to heart. They are the words of a picky, stuck up toddler who clearly does not respect the work put in to the food or the hospitality being offered. If you enjoy sushi or any aspect of Japanese cuisine and are willing to pay a premium, I highly recommend the Chef Kaiseki course and for you to make your own judgement. Yes, the waiter and chef spoke limited English, but if you do not understand something, please just ask them to repeat themselves. They were both incredibly polite and doing their absolute best. I’d like to see Trey try to describe 20 dishes in Japanese

Lovely experience overall. Very intimate setting and very friendly staff. Chef Migaku was a delight. The courses were all so interesting and beautifully presented. The quality of the food and ingredients were delicious. It was very fun to have a wide variety that included sushi, grilled, and fried dishes all in one meal. We were very full by the end! It made for a great dinner experience for our special occasion.

We loved the cozy atmosphere and the warm and attentive service by the chef and staff. The kaiseki menu was delicious and quite filling. We enjoyed the variety and beauty of each dish. The sake pairing was perfect. Even though this restaurant just opened a few weekends ago, everything was done so well. We also appreciated the fact they wanted feedback at the end of the meal. It made us feel like we could contribute to making this amazing new restaurant even better. We are looking forward to coming back. 美味しい

True creativity. We made an early booking so for counter seats so we could get details about each dish and ingedient origins. There's a very nice focused Sake selection as well. Best in class instantly, and we've tried many.

It was one of the best dinning experiences in Seattle! "Sushi Kappo"style is getting popular in Japanese cuisine and it was amazing. Food quality and atmosphere are well worth the price in Ballard neighborhood.

Such a magical dinner experience. So glad this place opened in Bellevue and is still a hidden gem. The food was absolutely amazing, so beautifully plated and presented and also delicious! Will definitely be back for the next special occasion. Definitely make a reservation. Fun fact the owners are the same as karage satsuna in Deltona

I never even been to Karaage Setsuna despite living in Belltown for so long, which chef Migaku. Migaku recently opened up this new spot named after him. I've had omakase before but this is the first time getting kaiseki before so I won't have anything to compare it to. We got the "Migaku Kaiseki Course" and the 3-Sake Selection. I was happy that they showed us the same bottles without asking for them too. Unfortunately there were so many items and I forgot to list them all down. But one thing to note is that they said they would constantly change their menus so each month would be a new experience. I left very content and happy.

A lovely experience end to end, and a feast for visual nerds like myself. The place itself might not look like much, but it is only for the better, as all the attention is on the elaborately prepared and artistically plated kaiseki-style food. The chefs and the whole team are extremely attentive and eager to make you feel comfortable and happy. Given the recency of this place, they are still looking for that goldilocks of what works best for the guests (the amount of attention, the amount of food - spoiler alert, it is a very generous amount of both) but they will get there, I am sure. All in all, a charming spot that very well deserves its spot on the Seattle restaurant map.

The best high end set menu/omakase in Seattle by far!! Every course is beautiful and each component is very different with texture out of this world! I think it's pretty impressive when they make the tofu taste even better than the fish... Service is very friendly and attentive (20% gratuity included :)) The restaurant is very small and simple, super great for a small party or special occasion!

Migaku is amazing. We went to Japan a few months ago and this restaurant transported us back there with the food, atmosphere, and hospitality. We ordered the seasonal Kaiseki menu with 3 sake pairing. The presentation of each course was thoughtful and the taste and ingredients were authentic and delicious. Chef Inaba displayed the perfect hospitality that the Japanese are known for by walking us to the door and saying thank you and goodbye as we left.

Took my wife on a date night here and it was fantastic! Didn't know what to expect as this place replaced Watson's Counter but it did not disappoint. We sat at the bar and it was a very private dining room. The food was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. There was also a great variety. I wouldn't say I'm a big sake fan but I tried the 3-sake tasting and that shocked me how good it was. Didn't realize how nice good sake could taste. Highly recommend if you are looking for a private and fancy meal.