wa'z Seattle
Kaiseki restaurant · Belltown
411 Cedar St, Seattle, WA 98121
Highlights
Artful kaiseki plates, extensive sake menu, intimate setting
Artful kaiseki plates, extensive sake menu, intimate setting
"On paper, none of the food at this $175 kaiseki restaurant seems particularly groundbreaking. But Wa’z strips down ingredients to spotlight their essence in a way that you could never pull off in your own kitchen. That includes a plain-looking morsel of grilled chicken that’s somehow richer than red meat, and thepleasant mochi-like consistency to the deep fried sesame tofu. Chances are, you’ll be thinking about some of the simplest things you had here for days after the fact." - Team Infatuation
"At this low-key kaiseke restaurant within eyesight of the Space Needle, you can fully appreciate ingredients for what they are without too many bells and whistles, and the plates are still pretty to look at. The menu changes with the seasons, but chances are a bite of something like dry-aged bluefin tuna nigiri or any course involving their comforting dashi will make a lasting impression. And with tables relatively easy to come by, this is a good place to plan a fancy night out without sweating reservations months in advance. Reservations are released 60 days in advance for up to six guests. There is one 6pm seating on Thursdays, two per night on Fridays and Saturdays, and two on Sunday (1pm and 5pm)." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente
"On paper, none of the food at this $175 kaiseki restaurant seems particularly groundbreaking—take a hot kettle full of broth steeped with raw mushrooms, a plate of boiled taro root, and a bowl of rice with shredded carrots for example. But Wa’z strips down ingredients to spotlight their simplicity in a way that you could never pull off in your own kitchen. Like a plain-looking single morsel of grilled chicken that’s somehow richer than red meat. Eating here is like pressing a reset button, and it’s pretty outstanding. And chances are, you’ll be thinking about some of the simplest things you had here—like gingko nuts and buckwheat tea—for days after the fact. Reservations are released 60 days in advance for up to six guests. There is one 6pm seating on Thursdays, two per night on Fridays and Saturdays, and two on Sunday (1pm and 5pm)." - kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo
"At this low-key kaiseke restaurant within eyesight of the Space Needle, you can fully appreciate ingredients for what they are without too many bells and whistles. Chances are a bite of something like dry-aged bluefin tuna nigiri or any course involving their comforting dashi will make a lasting impression from their ever-changing menu. Dinner is pricier than it used to be here, but it's hard to find a better meal after a day of sightseeing. Reservations are released 60 days in advance for up to six guests. There is one 6pm seating on Thursdays, two per night on Fridays and Saturdays, and two on Sunday (1pm and 5pm)." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente
"In 2018, chef Hiro Tawara opened this fantastic Japanese restaurant devoted to the art of kaiseki, a traditional multi-course meal (priced at $175 plus a service charge) featuring meticulously plated dishes with an emphasis on seasonality. The menu changes monthly, but some notable past items have included deep fried smelt in sweet vinegar sauce, lingcod with eggplant and plum, and wagyu rice bowls." - Harry Cheadle
