If you’re planning a trip to Kanazawa and want to immerse yourself in the city’s rich culinary culture, don’t miss these exclusive kaiseki dining experiences. Available only through MACHIYA LOCALS, each multi-course dinner is crafted by local chefs and highlights the freshest seasonal ingredients from Omicho Market, the Hokuriku region, and beyond.
From expertly prepared seafood and A5-ranked wagyu beef to local specialties like nodoguro fish and Kaga vegetables, each course offers a refined taste of the region. If you’re wondering where to eat in Kanazawa, these handpicked, locally recommended experiences showcase some of the city’s best and most memorable dining.
The following original kaiseki menus have been curated by local chefs exclusively for guests who make a reservation via MACHIYA LOCALS:


9-Course Kanazawa Kaiseki with Ishiyaki-style Noto Wagyu Steak

This 9-course Kanazawa kaiseki features seasonal ingredients from Ishikawa Prefecture alongside Noto wagyu beef served on a hot stone grill. The course follows the traditional flow of kaiseki dining, featuring a variety of seasonal dishes including sashimi, grilled dish, rice dish and more.

Sake & Sushi Omakase: 5-Course Kaiseki with Premium Tuna and Sake Flight

A MACHIYA LOCALS Original Kaiseki Menu: This 5-course Sushi Omakase dinner includes a Japanese sake tasting flight (3 glasses). Menu includes 9 pieces of fresh, locally-sourced sushi, appetizer, soup, dessert, and your choice of drink.

9-Course Kanazawa Oden (Hot Pot) with Noto Wagyu Beef and Fresh Sashimi

An Exclusive MACHIYA LOCALS Kaiseki Menu: Enjoy an elegant 9-course Kanazawa oden (Kanazawa-style hot pot) dinner, that includes, Noto-brand wagyu beef, fresh sashimi, crab, rice dish, dessert, and more.

9-Course Crab Kaiseki with Hot Pot and Fresh Sashimi

An Exclusive MACHIYA LOCALS Kaiseki Menu: A 9-course kaiseki dinner that features crab prepared in three different ways. Enjoy it alongside fresh sashimi, traditional Japanese side dishes, and more.

7-Course Teppanyaki Dinner with A4 and A5 Noto Wagyu Beef

An Exclusive MACHIYA LOCALS Kaiseki Menu: Enjoy this 7-course Kanazawa teppanyaki dinner that includes locally sourced A4 & A5 Noto-brand Wagyu Beef, grilled vegetables, seasonal appetizers, soup, and more.

11-Course Kanazawa Oden (Hot Pot) with Noto Wagyu Beef and Fresh Sashimi

An Exclusive MACHIYA LOCALS Kaiseki Menu: Enjoy this 11-course Kanazawa oden (Kanazawa-style hot pot) dinner created with premium ingredients. Dishes include Noto-brand wagyu beef, crab, fresh sashimi, 3 main dishes, dessert, and more.

5-Course Chef's Omakase: 9 Pieces of Sushi Featuring Premium Tuna (Drink Incl.)

A MACHIYA LOCALS Original Kaiseki Menu: This 5-course Sushi Kaiseki dinner showcases 9 pieces of fresh, locally-sourced sushi, including premium tuna (maguro). The kaiseki course also features an appetizer, soup, dessert, and your choice of drink.

9-Course Kanazawa Kaiseki with Seasonal Tempura & Soba Noodles

This 9-course Kanazawa kaiseki features seasonal ingredients from Ishikawa Prefecture, including an assortment of seasonal tempura and cha soba green tea soba noodles.

12-Course Seasonal Kanazawa Kaiseki (with Wajima Lacquer Chopstick Souvenir)

This 12-course Kanazawa kaiseki combines seasonal cuisine with the traditional crafts of Ishikawa Prefecture. The menu features regional specialties such as Wajima fugu, Noto tuna, Noto beef, Kaga lotus root, and sweetfish, prepared using a variety of traditional Japanese cooking techniques. As part of the experience, guests will also receive a pair of Wajima lacquer chopsticks to take home.

10-Course Traditional Kanazawa Kaiseki (with One Drink Included)

This 10-course traditional Kanazawa-style kaiseki includes seasonal dishes, fresh sashimi, and both fish and meat courses, along with claypot rice, dessert served with matcha, and one drink. Enjoy the local ingredients and flavors of Kanazawa cuisine in this kaiseki dining experience.

5-Course Sushi Kaiseki: 9 Pieces of Sushi with Choice of Drink

A MACHIYA LOCALS Original Kaiseki Menu: This 5-course Sushi Omakase dinner showcases 9 pieces of fresh, locally-sourced sushi, appetizer, soup, dessert, and your choice of drink.

12-Course Premium Kanazawa Kaiseki (with Wajima Lacquer Chopstick Souvenir)

This 12-course premium Kanazawa kaiseki showcases seasonal ingredients from Ishikawa, including Wajima fugu, Noto tuna, Noto wagyu beef, and Kaga vegetables. Served on traditional craft tableware from across the prefecture, the course offers an introduction to both the cuisine and craftsmanship of the region.

9-Course Kanazawa Kaiseki with Noto Wagyu Beef Sukiyaki

This 9-course Kanazawa kaiseki showcases seasonal ingredients from Ishikawa Prefecture and Noto beef sukiyaki. The course follows the traditional structure of Japanese kaiseki dining, featuring a variety of seasonal dishes including sashimi, grilled dish, rice dish and more.

9-Course Teppanyaki Dinner with Noto Wagyu Beef and Japanese Spiny Lobster

An Exclusive MACHIYA LOCALS Kaiseki Menu: Enjoy this 9-course Kanazawa teppanyaki dinner that includes locally sourced Noto-brand Japanese Wagyu Beef, Ise-ebi (Japanese Spiny Lobster), Abalone, and more.