This was my first time here and I was happy to report that it was a good choice for dinner. We arrived a little bit before opening and there was just a short queue and we got seated on the first seating. It was fairly spacious inside with table and counter seating. Decor had clean, modern lines and was nice. Menu served up different types of grades and cuts of pork, chicken and shrimp as the protein. Some were served as a set meal with miso soup, shredded cabbage and pickles while others like the curry katsu was just the entree with the option of adding sides. Trying something different, I went for the tomato and mozzarella hise (leaner pork) cutlet. The sauce was outstanding and just mated so perfectly with the mozzarella and cutlet. Sort of like a pairing of Italian parmigiana with Japanese. The shredded cabbage with sesame dressing was a good accompaniment but the sliced tomato was a bit too firm. Miso soup was hot and satisfying. The other choices were also quite good: curry katsu with its interesting addition of dark chocolate to the sauce and the more traditional miso katsu with the fattier pork option of rosu. Service was very good throughout. Very outgoing and friendly server who checked up on us frequently. Water glasses weee refilled regularly. To go boxes for our leftovers were provided promptly as dishes got cleared. Will be back again. read more

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A Bit disappointed with my experience. I ordered the kurobuta karaage, but it turned out to be the worst dish. The pork itseld lack of favor and is so dry and hard to eat. The katsu itself is solid, neither good nor bad. For my taste, I feel like their sauce is too sour. read more

Kobuta And Ookami - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

We chose this spot over a viral spot in the area because there was no wait time, and I'm so glad we did. We were sat at the bar, which I think made the experience so much better. Our server was so kind and open to chatting and giving us recommendations. We shared a jelly sake drink and it was delicious! We started the jidori chicken tomato and cheese katsu to share. It kind of reminded me of a chicken parm, but it was so much better. The chicken was perfectly breaded and crispy. We then ordered the kurobuta pork katsu. The pork had a nice flavor and was very tender. My favorite thing about restaurants like these is that you can eat till you're full and not feel sick. Overall, 5/5 experience thanks to the service and delicious, high quality food. read more

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The parking is terrible despite having gotten a spot myself I can easily see myself not getting as lucky the next time. With that said, my buddy went straight for the neighborhood from experience. It's a good neighborhood so minus the little walk I don't think it's enough to take away from the rating here. I believe that the portion sizes were very generous. I took some leftovers home and if I really wanted to, could have totally split the meal in half for later. The only trouble with this is that it tastes so good you'll probably have eaten most of it before you realize you could have saved half of it and still been satisfied. The menu has many items at the same time it's not over complicated. I definitely would love to come back to and make an effort to try every single item while I'm in the area. The waiters are attentive and swing by often. I came at a busy time and despite a few groups getting seated ahead of me due to me waiting for my full party, there was still seating for us as soon as my group was present. I think the decor inside looks great and I saw a lot of families with children. read more

Kobuta and Ookami is a Japanese restaurant worth trying. We ordered the Mozzarella Tomato & Cheese and the Iberico Katsu Curry. * Mozzarella Tomato & Cheese - The taste was excellent, and the beautiful presentation made it even more appealing. A must-try! 5/5 * Iberico Katsu Curry - The dish was flavorful, though we didn't quite get the dark chocolate taste mentioned in Yelp reviews. Still, it was enjoyable. 3/5 Service - The service was excellent. The host kindly accommodated our request to switch seats as it was cold. The wait time was around 10 minutes, though parking could be a challenge during peak hours. Ambiance - The restaurant has an extraordinary ambiance--clean, well-maintained, and inviting. Overall, a must-visit spot! read more

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I can see why a line formed before this place opened at 5. Granted it was a Friday but I was told there was a 50 min wait on a weekday when arriving at 6. The smallish parking lot is shared with 2 other food businesses and it filled quickly. Best to come early. Seating area had booths and tables which filled quickly. There's a bar you can eat at too. The katsu was superb! We had: Kurobuta Katsu $28- slices of rich fatty and moist, tender pork. Wasn't greasy, the coating was light and done to a perfect crispy crust. If you find kurobuta too fatty for you, they also offer a Iberico pork. There's a handy description on the menu describing each type so you can order to your taste. Like the other meals, it came with pickles, rice ( really good!), miso soup and a huge mound of shredded cabbage ( great for cutting the richness of the fat. Drizzled with the sesame sauce, it was great with the katsu. And of course sesame which you grind yourself and mixed with the tonokatsu sauce. Miso Kurobuta Katsu $29: same delicious katsu but with their own miso sauce. The miso added another layer of flavor and it was a hit. Wouldn't recommend it to those watching their sodium though. Mozzarella Katsu $23: pretty clever way of combining cheese and katsu. Nice stringy cheese with the pork, done with the crispy crust. Was pretty good! Staff was nice and filled water glasses, cleared the table & got the check pretty fast. I got the feeling it wasn't a place to linger long -I get it, there was a crowd of hungry diners waiting. Family pronounced it to be favorite place for katsu, especially the katsu curry! read more

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Food here is always consistently good. The only inconsistency here is sometimes the pieces of meat that you get are smaller or larger than times before or your friends around you, which makes sense due to different cuts. The tomato mozzarella with hire is usually what I get and recommend friends. Service is friendly and the place is decorated very well. Only warnings are parking is difficult and you'll most likely have to find street parking at the townhomes nearby, and wait times can get long so i would call and check the wait before going with a large group. read more

Kobuta And Ookami - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Pros: food is delicious and staff is friendly Cons: parking can be difficult, waiting area is very small and seating is quite limited. read more

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What I appreciate about this location is that it has a small parking lot however during rush hour, it will be hard to find parking. Kobuta in Redmond has the same quality as the one in Cap Hill which was good. Staff were very friendly expect for one who was rude and rushing everyone. I will note that their health rating is "OK" which means they had several unsafe food handling practices over the last 4 inspections. Nothing was alarming during my visit. read more

Kobuta And Ookami - Tomato and cheese - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Came here for dinner on a Friday night and there was no parking in front so had to park across the street between Ross and Jiffy since the restaurant is on the smaller side. The wait was 25 minutes and went by fast. The service was pretty fast too since we didn't wait too long to order or for our food to arrive and the staff checked up on us every now and then. I got the mozzarella Kastu with tomato sauce and it was good with tomato sauce. Next time I want to try it without tomato sauce. I love the mozzarella katsu since I love the cheese pull. The portion is pretty good too since I was able to almost finish it. read more

Kobuta And Ookami - Mozzarella katsu with tomato sauce - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

This is a hidden gem that should be on everyone's radar. If you like Katsu and curious how it tastes in different varieties, this place is for you. They have 13 different kinds of katsus ranging from pork from Japan to iberico ham to beef so you can go wild. I had the miso Pork Katsu. Personally I don't think you need to get the miso option unless you love miso. It's the same thing as the regular, just with the miso on the side. The Katsu sauce is good enough for me and it's fun to grind the sesame seeds up for the Katsu sauce. The Katsu itself was fantastic. The breading is light yet crunchy, and the pork was juicy and tender. Definitely a big fan. The cabbage salad is the the dressing was refreshing to pair with the fatty Katsu. Definitely recommend checking this place out and trying your favorite Katsu option! read more

Kobuta And Ookami - Katsu and salad - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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Absolutely delightful. This meal was so delicious. My friend and I shared some yuzu sake and the ume-shiso, and then I had the oroshi katsu. The waiter was very helpful in explaining the menu options to me as it was my first time there. You basically choose your meat and preparation. I absolutely loved the ume-shiso chicken, combined some of my favorite flavors. The oroshi preparation is nice because it comes with daikon radish and ponzu sauce, which freshens it up a bit. Everything was so tasty and the atmosphere is also very nice. This will become a staple for me, especially now that there is a link stop nearby! read more

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We came here on a Saturday for a late lunch. The restaurant was very popular when we arrived, but we only waited about 15 minutes before getting seats at the bar. The decor was cute and inviting. The staff was friendly and served our dishes efficiently. Although we stayed a bit longer than planned and they were preparing to take their break before reopening for dinner, the staff never asked us to leave, which we greatly appreciated. We ordered the Iberico Katsu Nabe and the Jidori Chicken Katsu Nabe, both of which were perfect for the cold weather. The appetizer, C-Los Fried Potatoes, was generously portioned. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Parking was convenient, thanks to the on-site parking lot. read more

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This restaurant be bustling pretty hard during the lunch hour. Place was pretty packed with customers and I've known about this restaurant for a while and really thought I've been to their other location in Capitol Hill. This one in Redmond is not the best-est lot for parking, but it'll be worth it once you get in and try the food. So I made the mistake (if you can call it a mistake) of getting the Katsu Nabe Iberico. They call it a sauce, but it felt more like a broth with vegetables, mushrooms, an egg, and your katsu all dumped into a heat claypot with a side of rice and salad. This seems to be what a lot of people get and love, but I honestly was expecting to get more of a Katsu-don style with onions and egg and no broth, but a light sauce. They do have this option on their menu, I was just stupid and didn't know how to order since everything on their menu had Katsu on it. My bad. The Katsu Nabe was still very enjoyable for the cold weather we were having that day and the Katsu itself did not disappoint. The crispy battered skin was done very nicely and the meat was thick, juicy, and flavorful. And nothing goes better than some nice alcohol to go with the Katsu which they did have. It was a solid selection of sake options, cocktails, and draft beers. I'm a simple man, so I like to have my katsu with a Sapporo draft beer. They had a great bar area which we ended up sitting at since all the tables were full. Definitely will need to come back and get the right order next time. Very much looking forward to eating at any of their locations in the near future. read more

Kobuta And Ookami - Katsu Nabe Iberico - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

I love the katsu here!! I got the rosu katsu and the katsu is super crispy and tender. The radish on top is refreshing. I also tried the unagi bowl and that was very flavorful and delicious! Sometimes there's a wait but i've only gone during off hours so the wait wasn't too bad. Even if there was, it'd be worth the wait! read more

Kobuta And Ookami - Rosu katsu - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Very rude waitress. When the food came was not what I ordered and I questioned about that, the waitress just kept asking me "don't you remember what you ordered?" so trying to blame the customer. Didn't give tip in the end because of the wrong food and rude attitude. Then the waitress used their language to talking about me prior to my leave. read more

If you love Japanese katsu, definitely try this place. They have many varieties of katsu dishes! Visited for lunch during a weekday to give this place a try. I love oroshi, so I got the Kurobuta Oroshi platter. We also got the Kurobuta Miso Katsu and Nabe Katsu. They all came with a large portion of cabbage salad, bowl of rice, small dish of pickles, miso soup, and specific sauces for their respective dish. The Katsu was crispy! And we all enjoyed our different dishes. But I personally don't think I'd get the Kurobuta next time. read more

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MAKE A RESERVATION if you come on the weekends even at opening time! A line started forming 20 minutes before they opened and some people at the end of the line were not able to eat in the first wave of customers at lunch. We were able to get a reservation as a group of 9. They also have a very small parking lot, so be prepared to park on the street or walk. The menu is super varied despite being a katsu restaurant! The service is also very friendly but they did mess up our orders and never brought some drinks to our table, maybe because it was busy or since we were a large party. Highly recommend coming if it is at an off-peak time! The katsu is all cooked very well with many different choices for cuts and types of meat. read more

Best Katsu I've had in the Seattle area. Three of us walked in on a Saturday during lunch, and waited for about 15-20 minutes before we were seated. The inside is spacious and clean, I especially like the decor in the booths area. We tried the Nanban (Katsu topped with omelette and runny yolk) and Katsu Nabe (light broth, feels like a healthy version of hot pot with Katsu). Both came with a side of shredded cabbage salad. I will definitely be back if I'm craving Katsu again! read more

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Really good tonkatsu, meat was tender and the outer was light and crispy. Everything else tasted great, sesame sauce on the salad was delicious. Would definitely come again. read more

Kobuta And Ookami - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Great food. Keep in mind that there's a line for restaurant dine in but if you sit at the counter as a 1-2 guests then the turnaround is much faster. Since the menu is pretty limited the food came out pretty fast. It tasted like the katsu in Japan so can't complain. I would advise to Skip the curry and katsu combo though, the curry part is too salty for my taste. But luckily it pairs well with the shredded cabbage so at least it helps "dilute" the salt intake. read more

Kobuta and Ookami is an amazing experience. The service was excellent. The whole operation feels very friendly and welcoming. The food is amazing with generous portions. The plating and presentation are very unique and add to the whole experience. Very consistent, enjoyable restaurant. -Porter and Nigella ;) read more

Kobuta And Ookami - Katsudon Kurobuta - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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They wouldn't seat us, except at the counter, even though there were 3 empty tables. We were a party of 2 and they insisted they had to keep the tables for parties of 4. Even though we could see that there were 2 4-tops currently being sat with a couple at each. They said we could wait 20 minutes. But what were we waiting for? How many empty tables before they would seat us? It felt pretty discriminatory as we are not east asian and every couple at a 4-top table was east asian. Once again, there were 3 empty tables! No reservations. Not going back. read more

This time I am rating only 4 stars because we discovered the curry sauce had a sour taste. We asked the staff if that was normal and they said there is apple in it making it sour. It was much more sour than you'd expect however and the curry wasn't very hot when it came out. All of your party needs to be present to be seated. read more

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Was in Seattle for a break away from the Vegas heat and found myself craving some Japanese food. Did a quick search around the Bellevue area and found Kobuta and Ookami pop up on the feed. This joint is focused on Tonkatsu and while I know my favorites in Vegas and Japan I realized I had not had any good tonkatsu in Seattle yet so made my way over at open time. The parking lot is a tad tiny so just be wary and adjust accordingly. I showed up 15 minutes before open time and there were already quite a few cars with folks sitting in them waiting for the door to open. The line felt long but moved quickly as the inside of this joint is on the spacious side with many styles of seating including " bar style" seats facing into the kitchen and also actual bar seats. The service was efficient/friendly. The menu was broken down by a specials menu (rotates), katsu, miso katsu (Nagoya style), katsu nabe, Oroshi katsu (grated radish), tomato and cheese (house tomato miso sauce and grated parmesan katsu), katsu don, katsu curry... and oof out of breath for the variety here. Each style of dish would typically use the Hire/Iberico/Rosu/Kurobuta/Chicken/Ebi/Menchi so its just a matter of what type of style you want. Loved the breadth of menu vs just the typical one type of katsu with 3 cuts. After doing summersaults to figure out which exact item I wanted (as it all looked so good), we went with a bottle of Junmai sake (which I think they also mentioned I could take it if I didn't finish... but we did =) ), the tsukune (special menu item), the Kara age (special menu item), Kurobuta katsu, and a rosu katsu nabe. For the punch line, all the items are cooked well, good ingredients, light frying for the right crisp without overdoing it. The tsukune was good... odd to see it in a square shape but the flavor profiles were all there and it was a good take on a tsukune. The kara age was good, lightly crispy the accompanied sauce was good. The Katsu was well done. Enjoyed the flavor profiles and it executed on a good traditional style of katsu. The nabe was also a pleaser for the table. Packed with ingredients and the katsu also showcased well. Honestly finding some good Japanese food in Seattle has proven difficult but this place nails the authenticity and the flavor profiles. Definitely the best katsu place ive had in the seattle area so far and they also have another restaurant near capital hill for those looking on that side of the map. While my favorite is still in vegas this is definitely the best ones ive had in seattle. I will be back when im in the area. read more

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Amazing experience, our waitress was super friendly and so sweet! The food was also delicious - the katsu nabe broth was so smooth and flavorful, and paired so nicely with the vegetables and other ingredients. The katsu itself was very light and crispy, and I loved the sauces. Portions are quite generous. read more

Kobuta And Ookami - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Food was pretty good. They had different types of katsu meat and pricing is different as well. I got the more expensive one (more tender?) I should have just got the cheaper one lol. The salad was super good. Service was great, they know the menu and what to recommend! Nice ambiance in the restaurant! The parking lot is very small and shares with other stores so you may have to find parking on the street which is also limited. I would definitely make a reservation next time coming here. read more

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The service was great! The host was super friendly and also helped around with taking orders. Loved the potato appetizer. I got the mozzarella and tomato plate. I would say I wish I got one with more meat than the choice I made to have with the tomato sauce. It was still really good but too much cheese for me. Come early. I do not believe they do to go orders. We waited about 15 min or so but once we were seated a bigger crowd showed and waits were longer and remember to have your whole party with you. Would recommend trying this place out the soups looked really good too. read more

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Such a cute little shop. The parking situation is a little bad with the tiny lot in front but the food is sooo worth it! We got the Kurobuta Katsu curry and the Kurobuta oroshi Katsu both of which were fireee!! They add chocolate in the curry for a richer taste (a great choice)! The katsu is nice and crispy and the serving portion is just right. They also seemed to have a wide variety of sake and other drinks. Didn't get any this time but will def go back for the flights next time :) Highly recommend honestly! Big fan of the katsu dishes read more

Kobuta And Ookami - Kurobuta Oroshi Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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- delicious but pricy - Food: 5 stars Service: 4 stars Ambiance: 2 stars Price: 3 stars Overall: 3.5 stars This is my fourth time here, and the wait is as long as usual, even for a small party of two. It can't be helped, though--no other tonkatsu place on the Eastside is as good, despite all the staff seeming to be non-Japanese. We put our names down at 6:37 pm on the waitlist for a Friday night, and by 7:09 pm, we were seated and had our orders in. The wait wasn't too bad, but all the tables were occupied, and 6-7 groups were still waiting. Their estimated wait time is pretty accurate, so it's safe to head across the street to the shops and return when they text you. I ordered the tomato cheese sauce mozzarella katsu for $24, and my husband got the miso katsu with Jidori chicken for $26. He wanted kurobuta, but I misheard him. Honestly, you have to order pork here... The chicken katsu was fine, but it just wasn't as good. You need to have some fat with your meal here--otherwise, you might as well stay home and eat chicken breast. At least that's how I felt since the chicken katsu wasn't nearly as satisfying as the pork. The miso sauce was supposed to be sweet, but I could barely taste the sweetness (though maybe we're just used to the higher sweetness levels in the U.S.). The mozzarella katsu is still my favorite, though it came with only four pieces. It's different from before--they flattened the meat and shaped it into a bowl for the cheese. To be honest, I preferred how it was served before, but it's still good because, well, you can't go wrong with melted mozzarella. The tomato sauce gave it a pasta vibe, which was nothing special. I wish they'd offer the mozzarella katsu with a different sauce or at least have an option to add melted mozzarella to other dishes. The shredded cabbage isn't refillable, even though it always is in Japan. The small side dishes that came with the set included ginger, and I doubt most people enjoy that. The service seems to have improved, probably because they hired more staff. The ambiance is just okay--I don't recall hearing any nice music, and you're seated quite close to other groups. Overall, it's a good restaurant, but I wish there were more katsu places on the Eastside, especially given the high prices here. read more

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Went to dinner this week for a birthday dinner and definitely made the wrong choice when ordering. Avoid the Kaki Furai or fried oysters! They are not your typical Kaki Furai found at other Japanese restaurants. These are fried oysters on mega steroids and are horrible! This item is caked in coating, very challenging to eat, the oyster slips out with the first bite and you are left with a very messy, empty shell of coating. The panko is different from a typical panko used and there is far too much of it. It was unpalatable and I did not enjoy my meal at all. I advise the restaurant to take this off of their " specials" menu or learn how to prepare a better Kaki Furai because what is offered now is horrendous! I will say, the sake I ordered was delicious though! read more

The Unagi and egg special was the way to go! It was so exciting receiving a wooden tray with all of these fun bowls, full of different items like sauces, miso soup, pickled veggies, and what presentation on the main dish! This dish came with rice on the bottom with little fried crunchy pieces. The egg was in very thin strips, almost looking like a thin noodle and the fried Unagi on top. This was the order of the table. About the curry, it looked beautiful, and this is a personal choice situation, but we did not prefer chocolate in the curry. It made it really rich and gave it a better aftertaste so we would have like the option of a regular curry. We did not know it was chocolate curry here which I could be describing it Wrong, but that's what I understood from the menu. That said, the presentation was amazing with the sauce being so rich. We just wish we could've eaten a little bit more. We couldn't be seated until our whole party was there which is fair but the parking to this place was horrible. Luckily, we found parking in the apartment complex next-door. I could tell parking was a problem because on the door of the restaurant there's a sign specifying that people have been towed for parking in other establishments nearby. The service was great, and the presentation of the food was very memorable. The menu was easy to read, and we really appreciated the key that had definitions of menu items we were familiar with. We possibly would try the hot pot next time other than that since the curry wasn't our jam, not sure if there would be a lot for us here to come back. Really appreciated the cute decor the cute name down to the font they used for their sign. read more

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I visited the Kobuta And Ookami on Capitol Hill a couple of months ago and enjoyed my meal. Since we were in Redmond over the weekend, we decided to stop by this location for lunch. When we arrived at around 11:30, the interior was quite crowded but not full. Even with it not being full, the parking lot was kind of a mess. We got lucky because another car left as we pulled into the lot, but I can see the parking being very troublesome. Especially since by the time we left an hour later, the restaurant was completely packed with several parties waiting for seats. K&O Karaage ($12) - We were wondering what the difference between the kurobuta in the karaage and in the katsu was. According to the waitress the karaage consists of the trimmings of the main piece of kurobuta. The different preparation and cut intrigued us, and while we normally don't order appetizers, we decided to make an exception. An order comes with a pretty generous number of pieces. Due to the meat being trimmings, the cut is pretty inconsistent, with the some pieces being entirely fat, not rendered enough to become soft, thus being very tough to chew. Other pieces are completely meat with no fat. They are reddish in color and taste very nice, quite different from normal pork. Finally, the third type is mainly fat, but fried until super tender and almost crackly . Regardless of the cut, the batter is pretty good with the perfect crisp on the exterior and a very fragrant seasoning. The karaage is served with some cabbage and a tangy mayo shichimi mixture that is reminiscent of sriracha. (4/5) Rosu Katsu Curry ($21) - This is the dish I ordered at the other Kobuta & Ookami location. I found the curry served at Redmond to be much sweeter than I remember, with an overwhelming taste of dark chocolate. There's a bit of a tang, but the bitter qualities don't come out as much. The fry on the rosu loin is a little too much. I think Kobuta and Ookami tries to be on the safe side, cooking the pork until fully white, probably somewhere around 160 or 165 degrees. As with the other location, the rice served at Kobuta isn't the best. It's medium grain and cooked with too much water, resulting in it becoming mushy. (4/5) Kurobuta Miso Katsu ($29) - This dish is served with a small bowl of miso sauce that's sweet and full of miso umami. It's a little grainy in mouthfeel and has a bit of raw sake fragrance. There's a small dish of pickles, including lotus root and ginger that leeches into the rest of the pickles. They are a bit spicy. Again, the same rice is served here, mushy and unpleasant to eat especially near the bottom of the bowl. There's a side of miso soup that's a pleasant drink. Nothing much else to say about it. For the condiments/sides there's a pile of sesame seeds with a pestle to crush into sesame powder. Finally, we reach the meat, which I will compare against the rosu: The normal rosu has a mix of white and dark meat while the kurobuta only has white meat; most likely the flavorful dark meat is trimmed off for the karaage. Both cuts are fried a little harder than necessary so they start to dry out but still retain some moisture. What's left on the kurobuta is a strip of fat along one end (thicker and more plentiful as compared to the rosu), and then exceptionally lean meat for the rest. The fat is super tender and rendered nicely. In terms of taste there's not a huge difference between the normal rosu cut and the kurobuta. Both are breaded nicely, with visible egg binder layer that helps the tempura really stick well to the pork. I don't think the kurobuta is worth the price difference over getting the rosu, especially since (supposedly) kurobuta really shines when cooked at medium rare. Cooking it to medium well/well done unfortunately makes it basically minimally different from the rosu. In fact, if this were a blind taste test, I probably would not be able to tell the two apart. With that being said, everything still tastes good, and with all the sauces (kind of a crutch), the missing moisture and tenderness in the meat can be covered up. (4/5) For now, Kobuta & Ookami remains a 4/5: good for the area, but with some glaring weaknesses. If I happen to visit again in the future, I would stick with only the cheaper cuts of meat. The price increase to Korubuta/Iberico doesn't seem worth it to me given how this restaurant cooks the tonkatsu. Bathrooms: Two rooms separated by gender read more

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The food was delicious and the wait for it was not too long. The katsu was well made and not too tough. We got the Unagi Katsu Donburi (my new favorite) and the Oroshi Katsu. Both were cooked so nicely and were soft! It wasn't hard to chew. The portions were good and the plate was nicely branded with their logo. The spoon was so cute (peek the fish spoon in the picture!) Our meals also came with miso soup too. The inside was decorated in a wood decors and really teleports you to a different feeling when you step through the doors. read more

Kobuta And Ookami - Oroshi Katsu (back) and Unagi Katsu Donburi - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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Let me start off with that the food was good, but my friend chewed on a piece of glass and had to spit out his food. Came here on a random Friday night for dinner. Got seated pretty quickly so that was nice. They also have a parking lot. Nice service and clean space. Nanban: 3/5 Crispy but i feel like it was lacking something. I liked the egg yolk and addition of the egg. I think the rice could have used some type of flavoring or maybe more sauce for the chicken? idk. not my favorite katsu Unagi Katsu Donburri: 3.5/5 i really liked this dish! i've never had something like this but unfortunately, this dish did have the piece of glass. dish itself is good. but execution failed there. They did comp our whole meal which was nice. But glass in food? at least we think it was glass. he chomped on it with his back teeth and i saw him spit the food out. small piece but it looked like glass to me. ‍ read more

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This place is a cozy place with food that resembles food like my grandma used to make. The presentation of the meal is quite breathtaking. I had the miso katsu and my daughter had the mozzarella-tomato katsu. The portions are large and flavors are very complementary with each other on the tray. The service was fantastic with the right amount of visitation to the table to let you enjoy the meal. The parking situation is a little tight but it is well worth it. Everyone should definitely stop in and try this place. read more

Kobuta And Ookami - Miso Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

I've been to the original Kobuta and Ookami location in Capitol Hill several times before, but am glad they opened a location on the Eastside. My friend and I came here this past week for a late dinner at around 7:30pm. Although this location is bigger than the Capitol Hill location, it was surprisingly crowded for a late Thursday night. We were lucky to get a seat for two by the window when we arrived. My usual go to is the Nabe (Claypot), but I've also tried their curry at the Capitol Hill location which was alright, but slightly too vinegary for my taste. My friend and I thus decided to try something different and both opted for the TOMATO & CHEESE katsu. She chose the rosuru katsu (+$24) and I opted for the hire Katsu (+$22). The katsu was EXCELLENT with the perfect flaky and light tempura outside, hot out of the fryer. However, the creamy tomato sauce was room temperature and not as hot as I would've preferred. Also, while the tomato & cheese was different, the dish as a whole reminded me of chicken parmesan (obviously with pork subbed for the chicken). I honestly think I would've preferred the Katsu without the sauce, but it was worth a try! The side cabbage salad, rice, pickled veggies, and miso soup were fresh. They have tonkatsu sauce and salad dressing already on the table for you so that you can put as much or as little of it on as you like. Personally, I didn't use any tonkatsu sauce for my Katsu (as it was already drenched in tomato sauce), but I enjoyed a drizzle of it on my stick rice. The pickled veggies were a great palette cleanser as well. Service was decent as we got our food right away. Our waitress also came by to refill our waters. My only complaint was that they were unable to separate the bill between my friend and me. She said that they could only accept one card which was weird to me, but I just Venmoed my friend later. In terms of atmosphere, this place is again, bigger than their Capitol Hill location, but you may still need to wait in line if you come during the dinner rush. It is trendy and casual. One last note is that their parking lot is rather tight and small, but there's plenty of residential street parking nearby, which is where we ended up parking. Overall: 4/5 for food, 4/5 for service, 4/5 for atmosphere read more

Kobuta And Ookami - Tomato & Cheese Hire Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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Look, I didn't mean to fall in love at a Japanese fusion izakaya on a Saturday night--but Kobuta & Ookami had other plans. My taste buds are still dancing a Japanese jig. We ordered the Tomato and Cheese Mozzarella, which is basically what would happen if Caprese salad vacationed in Japan, found inner peace, and came back wearing a crispy panko kimono around a bountiful amount of mozzarella, surrounded by its soft pork body. Absolutely unreal. The sauce is rich, but not overpowering, cheese was melty, and the dish whispered to me in a soft umami accent, "You will now have good things." It was so good, I ate it before I could take a picture.,,camera went hungry. Our friends got the Katsu Curry and immediately ascended to a higher plane of existence. So crunchy, tender, and swimming in a perfectly balanced curry sauce. Shout out to the miso ginger dressing on the cabbage--it's the sleeper hit of the evening. That dressing could make cardboard taste like a Michelin-starred appetizer. And don't sleep on the miso soup, either. It's comforting, savory, not overly salty, and frankly, just wants you to be happy. Kobuta & Ookami is the kind of place where you'll plan your next visit before your plate is even empty. And if you leave without cheese in your soul and a smile on your face, I will personally escort you back in. read more

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Definitely the best katsu I've ever had here in WA. The decor also sits a good job making me feel like I'm back in Tokyo. I may not be able to visit Japan again soon but I glad we have a good Katsu restaurant here! read more

This location is just as good as the one in Cap Hill! Kobuta and Ookami is a delicious katsu spot that had hour long lines when they opened. The hype has died down and with a second location, wait times are drastically decreased and more open for everyone. Regardless, it's hands down the best katsu spot in Washington currently. We don't have many katsu specialty spots so competition isn't crazy, but Kobuta and Ookami puts up a fight against some Vancouver spots. They don't allow takeout orders because that drastically reduces the quality of the katsu. Tomato and Cheese Kurobuta - my go-to because I grew up a baked tomato pork chop in rice kid and this feels like a spin on that. This option and the curry are the more flavorful options, providing extra to pair with the rice but honestly, can't go wrong with anything. Kurobuta is one of the premium options and it's so fatty, nearly melting. Like wagyu for pork! read more

Kobuta And Ookami - Tomato and Cheese Kurobata - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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