Migaku

Migaku reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Seattle2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely experience overall. Very intimate setting and very friendly staff. The chef was also a delight. The courses were all so interesting and beautifully presented. The quality of the food and ingredients were delicious and made for a great dinner experience for our special occasion. They change their menu monthly so we’re excited to come back to try it again. Would highly recommend!
   

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   ThaoH

   Seattle5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Very polite and thoughtful server. Price and value of food can’t be beat compare to other spots that offer omasake definitely a recommended restaurant for those who are looking for a more affordable omasake place that doesn’t want to leave hungry.
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing and intimate dining experience with Inaba-san. Preparation and presentation were superb!!! Definitely be back soon!!!
   

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   MigakuResponded on March 12, 2025

   Thank you for your kind words! Owner-chef Migaku takes great pride in bringing authentic Japanese cuisine to Seattle. He carefully selects not only Japanese ingredients but also the finest local ingredients, embracing the changing seasons to create each dish. He is constantly pursuing the fusion of Japan’s rich traditions with innovation in Seattle, pushing the boundaries of Japanese cuisine. We hope you’ll look forward to its continued evolution. We look forward to welcoming you again!
   

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   H. Trey VIP

   Seattle25 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The experience was bizarre, from having our hand cleanser remain on the table through multiple courses, to having our take-away wrapped in aluminum foil. We had no interaction with the chef; who smiled a lot but did not engage the room at all. Whether it was seeing the pre-made wagyu slices emerge in Saran Wrap, or having almost every course delivered from behind us instead of the counter, we knew that this experience is one we’d really never forget. Was the food nice? Yes. But it was hard to enjoy it when everything else was so unpredictable and uninspiring. #sad. Migaku's response to my review is a bold-faced lie. Rather than admit their egregious service errors, they pretend that what I wrote didn't happen. So, I will reinforce it. "Hand Sanitizer vs. wet towels vs cleanser" isn't the point. We all agree the point of them is to CLEANSE the hands, and they stayed at our table for ten minutes or more, a point Migaku doesn't refute. Question: have you ever had your 'towel/cleanser' sitting next to you for ten+ minutes? Us neither. Second, they did not admit that they prepared our takeaway wrapped in aluminum foil. Any suggestion by them that they didn't do that is an absolute lie. I posted an actual photo of it, and yet they still denied it. Why not admit the fail? Finally, one sign of a failing restaurant is an unwillingness to acknowledge service fails. For example, Team Migauku - you’ve told us some amazing things about your prep area and kitchen and said that you have posted details online, which is 100% false. So, please feel free to post a picture of your kitchen and prep area to show us how wrong I am. As of today, March 20th, there is no picture of your kitchen or dangerous prep area on any website. Please feel free to post a photo of your kitchen and prep area. We'll be here waiting.
   

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   MigakuResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for visiting our restaurant and sharing your feedback. We truly appreciate it and strive to provide the best dining experience. To ensure a comfortable environment, we do not provide hand sanitizers at tables but offer wet towels at each seat. For takeout, we currently offer To-Go Boxes. Our wagyu dishes are seared in the kitchen, finished with residual heat, and plated by our owner, Migaku, before being served. At the sushi counter, Migaku serves sushi directly, while other dishes are brought to each seat by our servers. We also share photos and videos of our food and kitchen on our website and Instagram. We will continue to refine our service and strive to provide an even better dining experience. Thank you again for your valuable feedback. The MIGAKU Team
   

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   SusanC

   Seattle3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Visited chef Migaku Inaba’s new restaurant “Migaku” in Ballard last night. Our family once visited chef Inaba’s restaurant in Japan back in winter 2023, hence I am very happy seeing him expanding his culinary influence into U.S. so we get to experience more variety of Japanese cuisines here in Seattle. All the plates, glasswares, and bowls are great representation of Japanese craftsmanship, very artistically designed. Food presentation is top notch and one can tell the chefs spent a lot of time on every dish with the upmost attention to detail. The course is extremely filling, be sure not to wear tight pants when coming here. There are Miyazaki A5 Wagyu throughout the course, starting from Wagyu sushi, wagyu chawamushi, and then grilled Wagyu with lobster. Definitely a rich meal suited for people with big appetite. The warm soup dish in March is a delightful scallop and snapper tofu, full of umami and it gracefully absorbs all the flavor from the broth. Sashimi sits on a beautifully carved daikon flower placed on top of an ice igloo. Appetizers are stunning too, not to mention the grilled wagyu and lobster. Macha cream daifuku with strawberry was a perfect finish. The whole course is a high standard representation of Japanese hospitality . Decent sake menu, and price for sake is very reasonable. Definitely recommend! Parking here is somewhat challenging, would recommend allowing some more time before meal to find parking space.
   

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   ThomasH VIP

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great atmosphere, amazing food preparations, and knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive staff. If you are wanting to experience a kaiseki meal exactly as you would in Japan, Migaku is the place to go!
   

   MigakuResponded on March 5, 2025

   Thank you for your wonderful review! We are honored that you appreciated the authenticity and dedication behind our kaiseki experience. At MIGAKU, our course menu evolves each month, reflecting the beauty of the changing seasons. We carefully select ingredients at their peak to create a dining experience that embodies the essence of Japanese cuisine. We look forward to welcoming you again to share another season’s flavors. The MIGAKU Team
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing!!! The best sushi I've had in Seattle. Authentic Japanese cuisine with the finest of ingredients and the service was fantastic!!!
   

   MigakuResponded on March 5, 2025

   Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re truly honored to hear that you enjoyed our sushi and authentic Japanese cuisine. Your support means a lot to us! Next month, our menu will change once again, bringing new seasonal flavors to our sushi kaiseki experience. We hope you’ll join us again to savor the essence of each season through MIGAKU’s cuisine. The MIGAKU Team
   

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   Geri Ann VIP

   Seattle20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The quality, the food, the service. All of it so special and memorable. Wonderful treat for our family, a perfect place for our son’s 21st birthday! Well worth the price.
   

   MigakuResponded on March 5, 2025

   Thank you for choosing MIGAKU to celebrate such a meaningful occasion! It brings us great joy to know that your family enjoyed the experience and that it became a special moment for your son’s birthday. We carefully craft each dish to reflect the changing seasons, hoping to create not just a meal, but an experience to be cherished. We would be honored to welcome you again for another memorable gathering. The MIGAKU Team
   

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   Josephine

   Seattle13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   One of my favorite kaiseki meals! Wonderful variety and quality, creatively executed. Lovely dishware complements the food.
   

   MigakuResponded on March 5, 2025

   Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that our kaiseki meal became one of your favorites. At MIGAKU, we carefully craft each dish to highlight seasonal flavors, pairing them with thoughtfully selected dishware to enhance the experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon to enjoy another season’s offerings. The MIGAKU Team
   

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    G VIP

    Seattle33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My husband and I had a wonderful Kaiseki experience with Chef Migaku and his team. The restaurant is small so the team is able to spend time with their guests. They are all professional, considerate, patient with questions, and happy to share information. Overall, the service was excellent starting with the Chef himself. They were authentic in their desire to ensure we were taken care of and enjoying our time with them. The food was delicious and plentiful. A beautiful presentation of nigiri, sashimi, artfully prepared cooked dishes, and a great dessert to end the evening. We highly recommend Migaku and look forward to returning. Our many thanks to Chef Migaku for a beautiful evening.
    

    MigakuResponded on March 5, 2025

    Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. We are truly honored that you and your husband had a wonderful Kaiseki experience with Chef Migaku and our team. At MIGAKU, we take pride in showcasing the beauty of each season through our cuisine. Our menu changes every month, allowing us to bring new and carefully crafted flavors to our guests. We hope you will join us again soon to experience next month’s offerings. Once again, we sincerely appreciate your kind words and recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable evening. The MIGAKU Team
    

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