Miki’s Open Kitchen serves four degustation menus, plus an à la carte, all centred on seafood tempura. There’s more than a simple nod to East-West fusion here in the ever-changing menu: dishes like snapper with surinagashi soup and saltbush reflect Mikihito Nagai’s mission to ally local produce and ingredients with Japanese technique and flavours.

Miki’s Open Kitchen is known for its embodiment of the Japanese art of omakase (this roughly translates to ‘I trust you, chef’.) In this culinary method, the chef curates a personalized dining experience for each guest, providing a true adventure that’s hard to find elsewhere!. At Miki’s, every dish is crafted meticulously with hand-picked local ingredients, resulting in a brilliant fusion of Japanese methods and Margaret River’s fresh produce. Best of all, the open kitchen layout allows diners to witness the magic unfold as each plate is prepared with precision and flair.

Granted, it’s a charming settlement close to renowned wineries such as Cape Mentelle, Voyager, Watershed and Woodlands.There’s even a new mod-Japanese restaurant, Miki’s Open Kitchen, by chef-owner Mikihito Nagai that’s worth the drive from Yallingup or Busselton. It serves authentic tempura alongside more inspired Japanese dishes using regional ingredients. And if you’re lucky, the menu could include gems such as abalone from Ocean Grown Abalone, the world’s first sustainable abalone ranch located in the seas off Augusta.

It's unassumingly located at the back of a small shopping arcade, but inside, this degustation-oriented Japanese restaurant isn't scared of putting on a show. For the best seats in the house, make sure to book ahead so you can sit at the counter. It offers the best vantage point to watch in awe as owner-chef Mikihito Nagai and his team use ingredients like Margaret River Wagyu and Exmouth Rankin cod to take you on a tour across Western Australia without you ever having to leave your seat.

Miki’s Open Kitchen– the arrival of Margaret River’s first Japanese eatery has been a long time coming, but Mikihito Nagai is ensuring it’s been worth the wait. At Miki’s Open Kitchen, a dedicated counter restaurant, west Australian seafood is transformed into marvels of the elegant tempura variety with Miki’s own original flavour. Bookings are essential – the place is small and fills out quickly.

Known for his highly original tempura creations, Japanese chef Mikihito Nagai has built a highly popular eatery where the theatre of food is as much a part of the experience as the food itself. You needn't worry if it lives up to the presentation though, because this is Japanese cuisine of the highest order. Choose from an a la carte menu or six-course degustation in this open kitchen diner.

Take his restaurant, Miki’s Open Kitchen: there are no grand vistas, no gum trees or ocean outlooks. Tucked off the Margaret River main street in a non-descript brick building with blacked-out windows, the restaurant interior is an elegant spacing of tables encircling an open kitchen where the spotlight shines brightly on the ponytailed chef and his innovative approach to Japanese cuisine.

We’re continuing down the artistic path to find an equally eclectic curated range of Japanese sake and local wines at Miki’s Open Kitchen. But you won’t find authentic Japanese dishes served here in Japan. Instead, on the plate, you will meet with ingredients that Miki relies on, from the farmer’s hands that work the fertile soil borne by the salt-cloaked breeze and natural minerals.

A go-to for many Margaret River visitors and the top of any Margs restaurant list worth its sushi, for a standout dining experience head to Miki’s Open Kitchen. Japanese chef Mikihito Nagai takes you on a diverse culinary journey through contemporary fine dining like no other, with a Japanese-Australian fusion style that warrants repeat visits. 131 Bussell Highway, Margaret River

The tiny kitchen creates an incredible amount of delicate and delectable dishes with flavour combinations you won’t find in Japan. Chef Miki takes local produce and executes dishes with Japanese techniques resulting in an impressive dining experience. Dishes change daily on both menus, the ‘trust the chef’ degustation and the Miki’s complete seven-course degustation.

To me, the best restaurant at the moment is Miki’s Open Kitchen, a surprisingly chic tempura-based izakaya that offers both counter-dining (facing the open kitchen) or tables for larger groups. Miki’s serves fabulous inventive Japanese food that has, in less than a year, become, if you ask local foodies, the #1 restaurant in Margaret River Town.

Miki’s Open Kitchen is home to head chef/genius/culinary wizard Mikihito Nagai and some of the best Japanese food in the entire state. Book ahead (like as far ahead as possible) and choose between four different degustation menus (including one for kids), sit back and enjoy the show of your dinner being made in front of you in the open kitchen.

Miki's Open Kitchen, as the name suggests, features an open kitchen where guests can watch Miki and his team prepare authentic Japanese tempura dishes. The food is amazing!. Everything on the menu is delicious, it’s hard to choose so why not trust the chef and order “Miki’s Trust” a degustation menu that changes monthly.

Miki’s Open Kitchen offers a unique dining experience nestled in the heart of Margaret River town. The open kitchen offers you a front-row seat to the culinary magic of owner, Mikihito Nagai and his team. Miki’s carefully curated menus offer a Japanese-inspired menu uniquely created with locally sourced produce.

In the heart of Margaret River, Miki’s Open Kitchen is a Japanese restaurant with a decidedly local accent. Presiding from the predictably open kitchen that is the hub of the room, Miki turns out four degustation menus (including one for kids) fusing Japanese technique sand sensibilities with local ingredients.

If you still have room for dinner, we suggest Miki’s Open Kitchen. It’s like nothing else in the region – fresh, inspired Japanese, they specialise in tempura – and we love sitting at the bar watching the chefs work. Bookings are essential – it’s a tiny restaurant and word is out how good it is.

The dining experience is further enriched by its open kitchen concept which fosters a connection between the chef and visitors, adding a personal touch to the meal. Visitors are spoiled for choice with three degustation menus that have optional pairing recommendations of cocktails, sake, wine.

Beyond the extensive winery and brewery options for drinking and dining, Margaret River serves up a plethora of alternate venues to indulge at. Miki’s Open Kitchen is unobtrusively tucked away on the main street. The intimate 30-seater space, with two scheduled sittings, is often waitlisted.

Miki’s Open Kitchen does just that and is an experience the region’s best wine makers and food lovers rave about. Enjoy one of Miki’s 6-course degustation menus with optional wine or sake and watch the ponytailed, surfing Japanese chef and his team at work from the amazing open kitchen.

Miki's is a small cozy restaurant offering up some of the best Japanese food we have had (outside of Japan at least). We'd recommend the Trust the Chef options and getting the best of what is happening that day. There is also a selection of sake and some great local wines.

Enjoy a special wine pairing of uniquely Margaret River region wines alongside Miki’s celebrated degustation menu if opting for a wine pairing. Bookings are essential, for Miki’s set seatings at 6pm and 8:15pm. Please visit mikisopenkitchen.com.au to book.

Modern Japanese flair at Miki’s Open Kitchen in Margaret River, where the degustation never, ever fails to disappoint. Enjoy the quiet and intimate dinner experience, choosing either Miki’s Trust, Miki’s Complete, or Hanami. There’s even a kids’ dego!.

Miki’s Open Kitchen is just that, an open kitchen where you can watch the magic happen. Chefs prepare Japanese food with a modern twist in front of your eyes. Choose a degustation to tantalise the tastebuds with the option to pair it with wine or sake.

A unique Japanese inspired restaurant run by Miki, who uses local ingredients. There are 4 degustation menus – including a 6-course sake discovery & 1 for kids. You can also opt to ‘trust Miki’ or create your own degustation.

Miki’s Open Kitchen’s local wine list also includes Japanese beer and sake, but its probably best to make a booking in advance since they are a small establishment and immensely popular with locals and visitors alike.

Authentic Japanese dishes prepared in front of guests in an open kitchen setting. Dining: Open for dinner. Location: 131 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River (500mm distance)