Does wa'z Seattle serve real Wagyu?

Its own current menu advertises Wagyu, and that claim was read directly on July 21, 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 wa'z Seattle 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 wa'z Seattle 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

wa'z Seattle

Name: wa'z Seattle
Address: 411 Cedar St, Seattle, WA, 98121, US
Telephone: (206) 441-7119
Price range: $$$$

Seattle, WA · Japanese kaiseki

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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

Chef Hiro Tawara's Kyoto-style kaiseki counter on Cedar Street in Belltown, serving one Premium Kaiseki menu at $185 plus a 20 percent service charge, Wednesday through Sunday. The menu changes on the first Wednesday of every month and each month takes a theme from Japanese seasonal culture. The July 2026 menu carries a Wagyu course in the middle of the progression, printed as Grilled A5 Wagyu with Yuzu miso sauce alongside marinated and chilled summer vegetables. The grade is stated on the venue's own PDF; no prefecture, brand or farm is named.

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

“wa'z Kaiseki Menu / July ... Grilled A5 Wagyu with Yuzu miso sauce / Marinated and chilled summer vegetables”
wazseattle.com
“*Deep fried Sesame Tofu, Sea Urchin, Wasabi ... Chilled Somen Noodles, Tempura Conger Eel, Cherry Tomatoes, Quail Egg ... *Seasonal fish sashimi ... ~*Dry aged Blue Fin Tuna~ *Nigiri Style ... Chazuke ... Melon Parfait ~wa'z Style~ [full nine-block course progression; the Wagyu...”
wazseattle.com
“$185 ... All menu items are subject to change according to seasonality and availability. ... A 20% service charge will be added to each bill & distributed to the team working in the restaurant. ... 411 Cedar St., Seattle, WA 98121 206-441-7119 | www.wazseattle.com”
wazseattle.com

+2 more quotes on file

“Premium Kaiseki Menu ... $185 + Service charge (20%) ... Premium Kaiseki menu changes on the 1st Wednesday of every month. Each month menu presents some theme based on Japanese cultures and seasonal events, and includes a lot of local and seasonal ingredients.”
wazseattle.com
“Wed-Sun: 11:30AM-2:00PM, 4:00PM-7:00PM ... Seating times: Wed/Thu at 6PM; Fri/Sat at 5PM & 8PM; Sun at 1PM & 5PM ... 411 Cedar Street, Seattle, WA ... 206-441-7119”
wazseattle.com

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

Address

411 Cedar St · Seattle, WA 98121Get directions See Seattle on the Wagyu map →

Phone

(206) 441-7119

Price

Last checked

July 21, 2026 · evidence on file

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Common questions

Does wa'z Seattle serve real Wagyu?: Its own current menu advertises Wagyu, and that claim was read directly on July 21, 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 wa'z Seattle 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 wa'z Seattle 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.