This is not a just a simple meal. It is an experience for the senses. The visuals is a feast for the eyes and the flavors will make your tongue dance. Every dish is well thought out and put together. The pace of the dinner is well timed. The server/owner explains the ingredients and how to eat it for the best experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca Chen
Six years after my husband and I first visited Wakuriya in 2019, we finally came back for a long-overdue second visit. Some things have changed during that time (their menu has become less traditional and more fusion-y), but what's stayed constant is the delicious food, intimate atmosphere, and warm, attentive service.
Wakuriya serves a single, fixed menu that changes monthly. This time, we enjoyed a seafood-focused dinner with seven savory courses, a palate cleanser, and a dessert. Our favorite course was a creamy and slightly sweet dish of shrimp and trout that came beautifully presented in a mini dutch oven.
The reservation system is unusual. You call the restaurant at midnight a month before your desired date (e.g., April 14 for May 14) and leave a voicemail. If they can take your reservation, you'll get a call back within a couple days.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jan Prisco
Exquisite
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
SF Chinatown
Update Sept 2025 - still the best !!!
Sept 2022 - Absolutely one of the best tasting menu experience. Great variety beautifully presented. Every dishes is carefully prepared & service was top notched .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Annie Ge
I think the price is fair for what you get, but the whole reservation process is a bit silly. It creates this air of forced exclusivity for honestly pretty mediocre omakase. If you can’t get a reservation, don’t worry; it’s not anything mind blowing.
Yoyo Cheng
I’ve been here four times and will definitely revisit in the future. The booking system is uneasy. However it’s worth every penny and worth the one hour drive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hana Kim
Really enjoyed our dinner here. I feel like it's not often you can come across really delicious Japanese food and I loved hoe intimate. The setting was . food was unique and yummy.
Would recommend to try -reservations are difficult to get but possible if you call 30 days in advance and leave a voice message right at midnight. Their phone lines are usually busy at 12am. We finally got through on the third day. Dinner service starts at 6:30pm. 8 courses and our dinner lasted 2.5 hours.
+ Clean, fresh ingredients + Intimate setting + Efficient, courses come out fast
- Few dishes might be bland(?) depending on your saltiness preference
Fangjia Li (Lee)
So hard to make the reservation, probably made 100 calls to get into the line.
The food quality is pretty high and very tasty.
Olivia Tam
Absolutely enjoyable dinner with set courses. Every dish is pleasing to both the eyes and the palates. I enjoy every dish , can highlight the urchin and crab rice , the oven baked cheese red trout and sea bass, the dessert ?. The atmosphere is relaxing and comfortable. The crew is a nice couple. We came here to celebrate a birthday and would highly recommend it on special occasions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jose Trinidad
They definitely deserve their Michelin star. The food was refreshingly unique and unsurprisingly amazing. Presentation was on point and service was outstanding. I will definitely recommend them.
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. I personally like mild flavors. Especially recommend the sesame ball, toro chirashi, lobster soup, truffle USD wagyu beef, the gohan and the white peach mochi ice cream(with the mint sprout). Definitely will come again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christine H.
Feels at home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sergey Prigogin
This was our fourth visit to Wakuriya. Previous time was so good, that we were preparing for some disappointment. To our surprise, the chef overdid himself. All dishes without any exceptions were outstanding. Never before, not in two or three Michelin star restaurants did we have meal so perfect. Bravo!
T Z
This place is top quality even in Japan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D. Yaley
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 who run the restaurant. They’ve taken the time and care to curate a meal for you, from the glasses to the food.
This is not a just a simple meal. It is an experience for the senses.
The visuals is a feast for the eyes and the flavors will make your tongue dance.
Every dish is well thought out and put together. The pace of the dinner is well timed. The server/owner explains the ingredients and how to eat it for the best experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Six years after my husband and I first visited Wakuriya in 2019, we finally came back for a long-overdue second visit. Some things have changed during that time (their menu has become less traditional and more fusion-y), but what's stayed constant is the delicious food, intimate atmosphere, and warm, attentive service.
Wakuriya serves a single, fixed menu that changes monthly. This time, we enjoyed a seafood-focused dinner with seven savory courses, a palate cleanser, and a dessert. Our favorite course was a creamy and slightly sweet dish of shrimp and trout that came beautifully presented in a mini dutch oven.
The reservation system is unusual. You call the restaurant at midnight a month before your desired date (e.g., April 14 for May 14) and leave a voicemail. If they can take your reservation, you'll get a call back within a couple days.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exquisite
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Update Sept 2025 - still the best !!!
Sept 2022 - Absolutely one of the best tasting menu experience. Great variety beautifully presented. Every dishes is carefully prepared & service was top notched .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I think the price is fair for what you get, but the whole reservation process is a bit silly. It creates this air of forced exclusivity for honestly pretty mediocre omakase. If you can’t get a reservation, don’t worry; it’s not anything mind blowing.
I’ve been here four times and will definitely revisit in the future. The booking system is uneasy. However it’s worth every penny and worth the one hour drive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really enjoyed our dinner here. I feel like it's not often you can come across really delicious Japanese food and I loved hoe intimate. The setting was . food was unique and yummy.
Would recommend to try -reservations are difficult to get but possible if you call 30 days in advance and leave a voice message right at midnight. Their phone lines are usually busy at 12am. We finally got through on the third day. Dinner service starts at 6:30pm. 8 courses and our dinner lasted 2.5 hours.
+ Clean, fresh ingredients
+ Intimate setting
+ Efficient, courses come out fast
- Few dishes might be bland(?)
depending on your saltiness preference
So hard to make the reservation, probably made 100 calls to get into the line.
The food quality is pretty high and very tasty.
Absolutely enjoyable dinner with set courses. Every dish is pleasing to both the eyes and the palates. I enjoy every dish , can highlight the urchin and crab rice , the oven baked cheese red trout and sea bass, the dessert ?. The atmosphere is relaxing and comfortable. The crew is a nice couple. We came here to celebrate a birthday and would highly recommend it on special occasions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They definitely deserve their Michelin star. The food was refreshingly unique and unsurprisingly amazing. Presentation was on point and service was outstanding. I will definitely recommend them.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sake Flight
Restaurantji Recommends
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. I personally like mild flavors. Especially recommend the sesame ball, toro chirashi, lobster soup, truffle USD wagyu beef, the gohan and the white peach mochi ice cream(with the mint sprout). Definitely will come again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Feels at home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was our fourth visit to Wakuriya. Previous time was so good, that we were preparing for some disappointment. To our surprise, the chef overdid himself. All dishes without any exceptions were outstanding. Never before, not in two or three Michelin star restaurants did we have meal so perfect. Bravo!
This place is top quality even in Japan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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 who run the restaurant. They’ve taken the time and care to curate a meal for you, from the glasses to the food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
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