Wakuriya - Feedback

You call and leave a message to obtain a reservation. It’s literally a mom and pop shop (the hired dishwasher comes in at 8pm). Otherwise it’s just the couple w...

Great dining experience. The food is very delicious. Each dish is presented in beautiful plate. The service is nice and overall the tasting experience took more...

It's difficult to book an appointment but it's understandable because they are a Michelin star restaurant. I had a great experience here. Their dishes have quit...

The overall taste of the food was exquisite, with a particular highlight being the second course featuring hotate scallops with turnip soup and sautéed Hokkaido...

Top overall Japanese restaurant experience so far. Love the traditional Kaiseki style and food quality. Overall it took about 3 hrs to finish. Ordered hot tea....

This is my absolutely favorite kaiseki in the bay area, also the only michelin star restaurant I always come back. my review is somewhat overdue (the last time...

Absolutely incredible. if they can get a reservation, they must go. it is the best to eat that they ever eat in a strip-mask. every dish was so thoughtful and d...

Wakuriya is a restaurant that is thinking forward, serious and established. they create a deep reverence for the kaiseki earthquake with a hauch of modernity. t...

Fantastic take out by Chef Katsuhiro Yamasaki during this ongoing Shelter in Place era. Mutiple dishes served in their own mini trays. Ours included Moriwase oc...

Traditional Japanese Kaiseki set course dinner for less than $100. It's a great value when you calculate the ingredients and the cost of labor. The place is run...

Ok, I'll admit it, Wakuriya only hit our radar after it received its first Michelin star. I have a horrible fault of usually turning a blind eye (with a few exc...

Wakuriya is definitely one of the finest Japanese restaurants in the Bay Area. It is worth a trip if you love Japanese food and haven’t tried this type of cuisi...

The word kaiseki derives from 'stone in the bosom ' that refers to ancient Zen monks ' practice of tucking hot stones inside their kimono sash to ward off hunge...

This is my absolutely favorite Kaiseki in the Bay Area, also the only Michelin Star restaurant that I keep coming back to. My review is a little bit overdue (th...

Inventive, fresh, and impecably styled and flavored dishes. It's a long meal (3 hrs) and there aren't too many seats. It's understated from the outside and you...

Have been visiting for an entire year, total 13 times dining here! We came in May 2022 for the first time and ever since that start reserving on a regular month...

One of the best in the Bay Area! Came here with reservations made by my friend which they say should be reserved at least a month ahead. It's a small place so I...

FOOD: 5 SERVICE: 5 AMBIANCE: 5 VALUE: 5 A family run Kaiseki Japanese restaurant in an unassuming strip mall in the San Mateo hills. Under chef Katsuhiro Yamasa...

From start to finish, dining at this restaurant is a whole experience. It is hard to get a reservation but it is well worth the effort. The hostess was very att...

I have been there several times! The food is great! The only reason I won't go back is their reservation system. It turns me off just by thinking about it! Whil...

This has to be one of my favorite Michelin star restaurants. Every dish was fresh, unique and full of flavors, textures and beautiful designs. My favorite was t...

Reservation system makes this subpar. Really elitist that they choose who they wish to serve (you basically have to call with a Japanese accent or know someone...

Very good experience. Cozy environment. Perfect food Service: Dine in Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Well designed kaiseki menu with reasonable price that can hardly be found in US.