Does Omakase by Kai serve real Wagyu?

Its own current menu advertises Wagyu, and that claim was read directly on July 22, 2026. What the menu does not do is say which Wagyu: no prefecture, grade, breed status or producer is published, so the sourcing cannot be checked from outside. That is a gap in what is written down rather than a suggestion that anything is wrong with the beef, and plenty of kitchens buy carefully without printing the details.

What kind of Wagyu does Omakase by Kai serve?

Its menu discloses A5 Japanese. Each of those is taken from the venue's own current materials rather than from a review or a listing site, and the evidence behind it is quoted further down this page.

Why is Omakase by Kai listed without a Wagyu badge?

Because a badge here means the sourcing was checked, not that the food is good. This listing is published because the venue genuinely advertises Wagyu on its own current material, and it carries no badge because that material does not say which Wagyu. If the venue publishes the prefecture, grade, breed status or producer, the listing can move.

Menu claim

Menu claim only

Omakase by Kai

Name: Omakase by Kai
Address: 15 Seaboard Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27604, US
Price range: $$$$

Raleigh, NC · Japanese

Tier 3 · Menu claim only What the tiers mean

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Menu claim only

This listing's current published materials advertise Wagyu, but the offering does not meet our full verification standard for provenance. It carries no authenticity badge; undisclosed details remain explicitly unverified.

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Why it's listed

Omakase-format sushi counter at Seaboard Station in downtown Raleigh, open for lunch Mon-Sat and dinner Mon-Sat, closed Sunday, booking via OpenTable. Wagyu recurs across four places on the current menu: an A5 Wagyu with Uni & Caviar premium nigiri, a plain Wagyu nigiri, a roll topped with Wagyu, and a Wagyu Sukiyaki Bento hot pot entree; the tasting omakase lists a Sukiyaki Wagyu shokuji course. The only grade claim is A5, with no prefecture, brand or producer disclosed anywhere first-party.

Wagyu on the menu

Japanese
Brand / Prefecture
Not listed
Grade
A5
Producer
Not listed

Origin	Brand / Prefecture	Grade	Producer
Japanese	Not listed	A5	Not listed

Menu rotates This kitchen changes its menu, so the cuts above may vary by night. Confirm with the venue before booking around a particular one.

The experience

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Evidence on file

“*A5 Wagyu with Uni & Caviar”
omakasekai.com
“Shokuji ~ Sukiyaki Wagyu or *Fish Roe Bowl”
omakasekai.com
“W A G Y U S U K I Y A K I B E N T O ~ Japanese sweet and savory hot pot, Special Roll, Salad and Miso”
omakasekai.com

+2 more quotes on file

“Blue Crab, Shrimp Tempura and Cream Cheese inside, topped with Waygu, Scallions, Eel Sauce and Truffle Aioli”
omakasekai.com
“919-615-0925 ... 15 Seaboard Ave. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 ... Hours | Lunch | Monday - Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm | Sunday Closed | Dinner | Monday - Thursday 5:00pm - 9:30pm | Friday - Saturday 5:00pm - 10:00pm | Sunday Closed”
omakasekai.com

Quoted from the venue's own menu or site. A Wagyu claim on a menu is not the same as documented provenance.

Address

15 Seaboard Ave · Raleigh, NC 27604Get directions See Raleigh on the Wagyu map →

Price

Last checked

July 22, 2026 · evidence on file

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Common questions

Does Omakase by Kai serve real Wagyu?: Its own current menu advertises Wagyu, and that claim was read directly on July 22, 2026. What the menu does not do is say which Wagyu: no prefecture, grade, breed status or producer is published, so the sourcing cannot be checked from outside. That is a gap in what is written down rather than a suggestion that anything is wrong with the beef, and plenty of kitchens buy carefully without printing the details.
What kind of Wagyu does Omakase by Kai serve?: Its menu discloses A5 Japanese. Each of those is taken from the venue's own current materials rather than from a review or a listing site, and the evidence behind it is quoted further down this page.
Why is Omakase by Kai listed without a Wagyu badge?: Because a badge here means the sourcing was checked, not that the food is good. This listing is published because the venue genuinely advertises Wagyu on its own current material, and it carries no badge because that material does not say which Wagyu. If the venue publishes the prefecture, grade, breed status or producer, the listing can move.