Kaiseki Furukawa is a ten-course seasonal Japanese tasting experience held at a second-floor chef’s counter inside Kado no Mise, the Japanese restaurant and bar at 33 N 1st Ave on the edge of Minneapolis’s North Loop and Warehouse District. Diners come for one of the city’s most traditional expressions of Japanese cuisine, served to a small group in a calm, focused room.
Kaiseki draws its philosophy from the tea ceremony traditions of 16th-century Kyoto, and the menu here follows that structure. Courses change with the seasons and progress from delicate opening bites through simmered, grilled, and rice courses, each plated with deliberate attention to vessel and arrangement. Because seating is limited to the counter, guests watch the kitchen work up close. Reviewers rate the experience highly, with a 4.9 average on Tripadvisor, and many cite its suitability for anniversaries and milestone dinners.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Kaiseki service runs only on Tuesdays, with seatings at 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM, according to Kado no Mise. Reservations are prepaid, and the small counter books out quickly, so reserve several weeks ahead, especially for holiday or anniversary dates. Mention dietary restrictions when booking. The Warehouse District/Hennepin Ave light rail station is a short walk away, and Target Field sits a few blocks west, so expect heavier traffic and parking demand on Twins game nights.
