Wakuriya - Reviews

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...

Thanks to my friend who reserved the restaurant a month ago. The restaurant itself is like a hidden gem in an ordinary shopping plaza. There are four tables tha...

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...

Fantastic food in an intimate setting. Definitely a place I want to go back

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...

inventive, fresh, and immaculately designed and flavored dishes. it is a long meal (3 hours) and there are not too many seats. it is falling from the outside an...

Finally got in here again. Mostly as good as before. Overall I will say it is 3.8. First dish is sushimi grade shrimp and scallops. They are pre-flavored. You c...

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...

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...

Exquisite kaiseki. This is a teeny tiny place that received its first Michelin star in late 2010. One needs to make a reservation a month ahead there's virtuall...

Wakuriya is UNBELIEVABLE!!. We experienced one of the best (if not the best Japanese meals ever last night…Wakuriya (Crystal Springs shopping center…go figure ....

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...

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.