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Migaku offers authentic Japanese Kaiseki dining and experience with professional techniques.

Seasonal Kaiseki Course – $130

Experience the elegance of traditional Japanese dining with Migaku Seasonal Kaiseki Course, carefully curated menu offers a delightful journey through the seasons, featuring fresh, high-quality ingredients.

This is served at the tables.

The course menu varies by month to use fresh seasonal ingredients.
See the monthly menu.

Monthly Menu

Migaku Kaiseki Course – $170

Discover the art of Japanese cuisine with our Chef’s Exclusive Kaiseki Course. Each dish is crafted using the finest seasonal ingredients, beautifully presented to delight both the eyes and the palate.

It is served at the sushi bar or the side table.

The course menu varies by month to use fresh seasonal ingredients.
See the monthly menu.

Monthly Menu

Chef’s Choice Kaiseki – Counter Exclusive – $270

Our most exclusive course, composed entirely at the chef’s discretion. Chef Inaba builds each evening around the day’s finest arrivals — ingredients too rare, or too few, to serve across the dining room — reserving them for six guests at the counter.

Served at the sushi counter only, at the 7:30 pm seating, to six guests each evening. No menu is published in advance and no two evenings repeat.

$270 per guest, plus a 20% service charge and Washington sales tax. Reserved and prepaid in full through OpenTable; a 2% booking fee applies. Cancellations made at least 72 hours before your seating are refunded in full.

Formerly offered as Chef’s Special kaiseki Course.

The menu images are samples.
The course menu varies by month to use fresh seasonal ingredients.
See the monthly menu.

Reserve Chef's Kaiseki

Sushi 8 pcs Tasting Set – $85

Each piece is hand-selected by our chef to showcase the finest seasonal ingredients and the perfect harmony of flavor, texture, and presentation. This omakase journey offers a refined introduction to traditional Edomae-style sushi, enhanced by modern techniques and global inspiration. Elegantly portioned for a satisfying and memorable dining experience.

It is served only at the table and available on Sun, Mon, Wed and Thursday.

The menu varies by month to use fresh seasonal ingredients.

How to Make a Reservation at Migaku

Reservations for Migaku can be made exclusively through OpenTable.

The courses start at 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm. To reserve your table, click or tap the button.

Chef’s Choice Kaiseki is offered at the 7:30 pm seating only, for six counter guests each evening, and is prepaid in full when you book. A 2% OpenTable booking fee applies.

Service Charge Policy

We add a 20% service charge to all bills. This is not a tip. Part of the service charge is shared with staff based on our company policy. The rest is kept by the restaurant as revenue.

Thank you for your understanding.

Customer Reviews

Olivia Zhang 2 year ago

Speaking as someone who’s had Japanese fine dining across the globe, this place is amazing and very worth the price. As a Kaiseki restaurant, their hot dishes are amazing and very rare dishes to find in Seattle. The amount of food was also very worth the price although we were SO full by the end.

Cristina McGuire 2 year ago

Mind blowing Japanese food and really friendly service. We enjoyed chatting with the Chef and server. The food quality is top notch and worth the price you pay. Would go back again for next special occasion 🥰

Adam Schodde 2 year ago

Migaku is a gem in an otherwise quiet section of the Ballard area. Providing an intimate and intricate experience to a traditional style sushi, you’ll be amazed at the quality and freshness of the ingredients! 🥹 for those trying the Kobe beef nigiri, I was brought back to my first time having this style beef in Kobe Japan. Great for a date night at the table side or if you don’t mind, the sushi bar is a fun way to share a delicious meal.

The chef and the employees were all very welcoming and provided details of each dish in English. Definitely recommend coming by to try out the experience! 💯

神戸と同じように、牛肉のにぎりを食べて懐かしい気持ちになりました。魚はとても新鮮で、シェフは歓迎してくれ、最高の体験を提供しようと熱心に取り組んでいました。ぜひお試しください!

Patti T. 2 year ago

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

    
 
 
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   Della 
 August 14, 2026
 
 
 Verified We had the most unbelievable experience at Migaku. The amount of love and care we were shown was unmatched to any experience I have ever had. This is the real deal. The authenticity and complexity put into creating each bite was outstanding. The food tasted incredible and was so fresh, and put together so everything tasted like something u have never had before yet at the same time , tasted like a happy memory. The showcased so many different types of delicious fish during the nigiri tasting. Watching the chef make each role right in front of us and seeing his clear passion and craft in motion was a luxury I really won't be able to get over. And I have done many different types omakase all over the world, even in Japan, but there is nothing like this. I have never done an omakase like this ever . It's so raw and real and simple yet exquisite. The joy of eating food by the hands of someone who cherishes their craft is a privilege. It was my dad's birthday so we got lots of sake , and a sake flight, they all were delicious and paired amazingly with the food. The chef is a master. Emma our server was amazing, so knowledgeable, and considerate. We r truly lucky to have this experience in Seattle.
  
 
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   MIGAKU 
 August 10, 2026
 
 
 Verified It was Absolute perfection！ I don't think there's any other Japanese restaurant where you can feel the spirit of Japan quite like this.
  
 
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   Harry 
 July 31, 2026
 
 
 Verified I’ve dined here multiple times, and each visit has been a consistently excellent experience. The atmosphere is intimate and welcoming, and the servers are always friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable without ever feeling intrusive. Chef Migaku and his team clearly put a great deal of care into creating the best possible experience with the seasonal ingredients available each day. The zensai is always one of the highlights, featuring an assortment of carefully prepared, bite-sized seasonal dishes. Each component is distinct in flavor and texture, and together they provide a thoughtful introduction to the meal and the ingredients being featured that day. The rest of the food is equally well prepared and extremely delicious, with portions that are much more substantial than many other omakase experiences. Considering both the quality and quantity of the meal, I think it offers excellent value compared with many omakase restaurants in Seattle. The chefs are also genuinely friendly and happy to explain the ingredients, preparation methods, and ideas behind each course. For anyone booking the counter experience, the interaction with the chef and service team is a major part of what makes the meal so enjoyable. There are not many restaurants in Seattle that combine this level of food, hospitality, generous portions, and personal interaction. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a thoughtful, approachable, and memorable omakase experience.
  
 
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   Alice 
 June 23, 2026
 
 
 Verified It was sooooo fun and yummy. The servers were so kind and knowledgeable. Everything gave me early summer vibes and I was incredibly full . The only thing I’m sad about is how I was too full when the nigiri’s came out because earlier dishes came out slowly so I got full
  
 
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   Mai 
 May 30, 2026
 
 
 Verified One of the best Japanese kaiseki restaurants in Seattle!
  
 
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   Caitlin 
 May 5, 2026
 
 
 Verified The food was creative, delicious, and artistically presented; the service, attentive and professional. For us, the price point means it’s reserved for special occasions, but I think it’s a perfectly reasonable value for the quality and effort that clearly goes into each dish. Would absolutely recommend to others.
  
 
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   Tyrane 
 April 30, 2026
 
 
 Verified The appetizer was impressive. The foods was great overall. The service was excellent.

A La Carte

Additional dishes are available to order with a courses.

JAPANESE SAKE

WINE

Red Wine

White Wine

Sparkling Wine

BEER

Whisky

Soft Drinks

Menus

Seasonal Kaiseki Course – $130

Sample Menu / Example

ZENSAI

WAN-MONO

MUSHI-MONO

SASHIMI (OTSUKURI)

SUSHI

DESSERT

Migaku Kaiseki Course – $170

Sample Menu / Example

ZENSAI

WAN-MONO

MUSHI-MONO

SASHIMI (OTSUKURI)

YAKI-MONO

SUSHI

DESSERT

Chef’s Choice Kaiseki – Counter Exclusive – $270

Sushi 8 pcs Tasting Set – $85

Sample Menu / Example

ZENSAI

OMAKASE SUSHI 8 PCS

DESSERT

How to Make a Reservation at Migaku

Service Charge Policy

Customer Reviews

A La Carte

MAGURO

UNI

SEASONAL FISH

WAGYU NIGIRI

GRILLED WAGYU BEEF

GRILLED FISH

CHAWAN-MUSHI

JAPANESE SAKE

3 SAKE SELECTION

5 SAKE SELECTION

HAKKAISAN 45 DAIGINJO -NIIGATA-

ICHINOKURA -MIYAGI-

IWA JUNMAI DAIGINJO -TOYAMA-

KAMENOO CLASSIC JUNMAI DAIGINJO -Shimane-

KOKURYU JUNMAI DAIGINJO -FUKUI-

KOSHINO KANBAI -NIIGATA-

KUBOTA MANJYU JUNMAI DAIGINJO -NIIGATA-

OHMINE JUNMAI DAIGINJO -YAMAGUCHI-

WINE

Red Wine

BRANCAIA TRE TOSCANA

PASO D ORO

RATTI BARBERA D’ALBA

White Wine

MASSICAN CHARDONNAY

PIEROPAN

Sparkling Wine

NINO FRANCO RUSTICA

VILLA SANDI PINOT

BEER

SAPPORO BEER

ORION BEER

Whisky

HIBIKI

TOKI

Soft Drinks

COKE

APPLE JUICE

MANGO JUICE

HOT GREEN TEA

SPARKLING WATER