Came to Kokkau with my friends for my birthday and an anniversary in the past. Could not recommend this place more with excellent food, great value, and wonderful customer service. For the food, I've tried the 2020 Seattle Restaurant week(SRW) meal, which consisted of a Salmon capriccio, rack of lamb, and a hojicha and ginger cake. The rack of lamb was cooked to perfection, extremely juicy, and seasoned very well. . The salmon capriccio was my favorite part of the dinner where it consisted of salmon sashimi and salmon roe with various herbs. Interesting flavor and great appetizer. The hojicha and ginger cake was pretty disappointing for me and came in a little dry. I think I wished there was a type of sauce that goes with the cake. My favorite thing about Kokkau is their portion size. The food came in a good quantity and left feeling content with my meal, where I was neither hungry or extremely bloated from the meal. Their Seattle Restaurant week meal is extremely worth it for the value. I've also come here on a non-SRW time and I think the quality of and price for the food is still worth it. Finally got a chance to try their Kokkau Sour and the Peach Sour. Both amazing drinks with the Kokkau sour being a little lighter in taste but still good. Peach sour tasted amazing and didn't even feel like I was drinking a sour. read more

Kokkaku - Seattle Restaurant Week Lamb - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

*Super late review* Did the 5 course meal for Valentine's Day and I still dream about it. Everything I ate was sooo yummy. The steak melted in my mouth and my uni cannelloni was soft and flavorful. The chef came out to deliver our entrees and check on us which I thought was a nice touch! -House bread w/butter: Worth the $3. Soft and flaky. -Salad w/truffle oil, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, and mushrooms. I didn't like the raw mushrooms but the slight sweetness from the sun-dried tomatoes mixed with the peppery, bitter arugula was a nice mix. -Lobster bisque: strong lobster flavor. Sooo creamy! -Japanese bagna cauda: light, refreshing salad w/a yummy tangy dressing. -Pork loin: thin, simple, but full of flavor. -Omurice: large portion, soft egg, and a nice tangy sauce. -Uni cannelloni w/scallops: OMG sooo good. I've never had anything like it. So soft, tender, and delicious. Must get! -Wagyu steak: Melts in your mouth. So tender! It comes with a side of fried garlic which if you have trypophobia you might want to ask the chef to leave the garlic off the plate. -Dessert trio of tiramisu, ice cream, and chocolate tart. Next time I'm coming back to try the wagyu four ways! read more

I was actually so excited to to try this place. We went for dinner and the experience was extremely disappointing, it was so bad i had to come out of my hiatus from writing reviews. I had made reservations for 830 and we were seated around 845, a lot of people were done eating but just sitting around so we had to wait for a table to open up. The girl that led us to our seats looked stressed and annoyed and looked this way for pretty much our whole dinner. We had to ask for menus to look at and she just seemed irritated anytime we asked for anything. Most of the servers here looked like the hated their job. It was really unnerving. On top of that they charged us for the wrong table's bill which ended up being more, they fixed this but did not apologize at all and again just looked annoyed. I had not realized it was Restaurant Week and we ended up ordering everything on the restaurant week menu. The food was okay. The wagyu beef sushi was good and its kind of awesome that they sear it for you tableside. The Bagna Cauda and Rilletes were fine but nothing special. All the other dishes were pretty underwhelming. The steak we received was chewy, the Uni Fettuccine was okay (I've had better), and the soy sauce icecream was just too salty. The food did not make up for the appalling service, will definitely never come back or recommend. read more

Kokkaku - Rilletes - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Had 2 friends in town visiting from NYC and we were all impressed by the HH menu. Had 2 dozen oysters at $1.75 each, Wagu Beef sushi, sirloin steak & fries to share. Hands down the best thing we had was the torched wagu bee sushi - we had to order seconds all around! 5 HH drinks after with our meal, the damage was $152 with gratuity which is a great deal these days! Will definitely be going back to try more from their HH menu and main menu. Service was excellent. The only recommendation I'd suggest to the owner is to get better ventilation within the restaurant since we all smelled like cooked beef walking out. read more

We went to Kokkaku for Seattle Restaurant Week, Fall 2019. We went on a Wednesday evening, during the dinner rush. We didn't have a reservation. We stood by the front door for about 15 minutes before we were finally approached by the host. We were told that the restaurant wasn't accepting walk-ins, because they were booked. We said okay and left. I decided to call and see if we could get a reservation and were told that there was first-come, first-serve at the bar. We weren't told that while in the restaurant. Had we known, we would've waited. We were told that two people were leaving, so we asked them to hold the seats, because we were just there - and they did. We were seated at the end of the bar, closest to the kitchen. We both opted do the Seattle Restaurant Week menu, an extra appetizer (for 1), and a bottle of wine. Seated at the bar, it was really cool to watch the kitchen staff preparing food: to see the steaks on the grill, appetizers being assembled, and everything in between. It's not something you usually get to watch, the chef/cooks at work - it was cool. We ordered the following: Seared Wagyu Beef Oshi-Sushi, Wagyu Four Ways, Wagyu Terrine w/ Ikura, Wagyu Beef Steak, Braised Wagyu Beef Cheek w/ Lentils, Hoji-Tea Creme w/ KuroMitsu, and Fire Cheese Cake. I would order all again in a heartbeat. It was all fantastic. It was a workshop on trying Wagyu cooked and prepared differently in many different ways. It's a steak-lovers dream. The Seared Wagyu Beef Oshi-Sushi was paper-thin pieces of Wagyu on a mound of rice, which the owner seared at our table with a torch. There was a slightly sweet teriyaki-esque sauce which paired well with the sushi rice and seared beef. So good. The Wagyu Four Ways was a wonderful exploration of how to eat Wagyu, raw. - The tartar w/ quail egg was rich, from the quail egg, and a little peppery. Really good. - The Wagyu roll, had a really good sauce, that went well with the rice and beef. - Wagyu Nigiri and Sashimi, both were melt-in-your mouth, raw beef, that was really, really good. It was smooth, clean, but also had that fatty-beef mouth feel. So good. The Wagyu Terrine w/ Ikura was maybe my "least favorite" of everything, which doesn't mean much, because it was all good - very clean and light. The Wagyu Beef Steak was perfectly cooked. Absolute perfection. The meat was super tender, it took minimal effort to cut or chew. There was a great grill flavor and the fat made it melt. So good. Definitely would order again. The Braised Wagyu Beef Cheek w/ Lentils was served in a small Dutch oven and was very much like a stew. It transported me to my childhood and a dish that my family would make on cold autumn nights. Every bite was delicious. The beef cheek was unnecessarily tender, while the pan sauce was rich and hearty. The Hoji-Tea Creme w/ KuroMitsu was a surprisingly good flan/creme brûlée style dessert that was sweet, creamy, and had a slight tea flavor. It was really good. Super light, super flavorful. The Fire Cheese Cake was a generously sized piece of cheese cake, which the owner brûlée'd the top of. It wasn't spectacular, but was a very good piece of cheese cake. There's a lot to say about the restaurant. Excluding the events prior to our meal, we had an absolutely great time. The food was delicious, the owner was friendly, and it all helped create a great meal. We can't wait to go back. read more

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Been meaning to try this place for a few months but never got around to it. I made reservations a few weeks in advance due to my friend and I's work schedule. The restaurant is kind of small and I was expecting it to be busy but pleasantly surprised at how mellow and calm it was yesterday. Then again, it was Sunday and rainy out. Staff is very pleasant and always around when you need them. My friend and I started off with an order or wagyu tartare and seared wagyu sushi. The tartare had a light citrusy flavor and would be great during the summer but unfortunately we had the seared wagyu sushi first and it definitely stole the show because we ordered another one right after. I love that they sear it right at the table. We decided to split the Uni cream fettucine and kurobuta pork. Uni pasta was delicious but i really enjoyed the kurobuta. It was very tender and the house made steak sauce added to the pieces we shared. I had a really good experience here and is already thinking about making another trip back up here when i have some free time. Ohh and their moscow mule was delicious! read more

I had high expectations for this place when I went and ended up being unfortunately disappointed. The beef was okay but was on the salty side-- I've had wagyu at other restaurants that tasted a lot better. The wagyu 4 ways was a cool experience but it wasn't very tasty and I wouldn't order it again. I would recommend management to staff up on their servers. On a Saturday night, there was only one girl working as a server and it seemed like she was doing multiple jobs. Not only did she greet and seat us but she also was bussing the tables. At a certain point it got busier so the girl working at the bar stepped in to help. I felt bad for her working all the tables by herself. This also lead to slower service. I drank all my water and it wasn't refilled so my friend and I drank the remaining of her water. It took a while to get our bill as well. It's a nice place with great potential but I wouldn't come here again as is. read more

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A5 wagyu .. gotta do the app.. with the 4 different kinds.. so good.. melts in your mouth.. the uni pasta with ikura... Life changing actually.. I would go back for these things alone.. now I'm sad I don't live next door.. we also shared the zabutan wagyu.. and the wagyu sushi.. this place is wagyulicious ... needless to say I had no room for dessert. read more

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Great happy hour special that I will definitely return for. Also had the main entree and the cheese cake. Wagyu skewer tasted mostly like eating fat. Too fatty for me to taste like I am eating just fat. The Wagyu steak was better, definitely more tender but less meaty taste I like in a steak. Wagyu sushi, now we are talking. I really liked the Wagyu sushi that they sear w a torch in front of you. The cheese cake, they also sear on top in front of you and it was a yuzo flavor. It was a bit too soft of a cheese cake for me, maybe because it melted w the torching. Expected it to be more of the cheesecake like firmness. The salad was also good. The fried fish... I think I prefer it w less batter. The ink quid spaghetti was also delicious and it paired well with the house red wine. Wish they had more wine by the glass selection. read more

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Kokkaku had been sitting on my bookmark for a while. Knowing that Seattle Restaurant Week was around the corner, I made a reservation for a Sunday night. I came in with fairly high expectation considering the positive reviews on Yelp. *Wagyu Beef on Onigiri Rice with Nori Cream Sauce Upon reading the dish name, I knew I had to order it. Not until I had taken a bite, I realized it was a mistake. Their goal was to make crispy exterior for the onigiri rice but it was torched too long so it got burnt, making it dry and inedible. The beef slices themselves were ok but the nori sauce was bland. Definitely a failed creative attempt on a supposedly fancy dish. *Smoked Sockeye Salmon Tartare on Steamed Barley Splendid! Salmon and avocado were fresh and nicely seasoned. The barley surprisingly went well with the dish too. Recommended! *8oz American Kobe Wagyu Steak It was decent. Some pieces were tender and some were slightly tough. They gave a dipping sauce on the side which I believe was a mixture of soy sauce and something else. Overall, wouldn't really get out of my way to order this again. The potatoes were really good though! *Grilled Scallops with Uni Cream Risotto Sublime! Scallops were cooked perfectly and the risotto packed a strong aromatic umami uni flavor that would make you keep wanting more!! Highly recommended! *Fire Cheesecake Tableside torched cheesecake. Tasted pretty good, light and not too sweet. *Soy Sauce Ice Cream I know, I know. You might cringe a bit after reading the name. Condiment as ice cream flavor? To my surprise, this was extremely pleasant! Initially, you'd taste the sweetness from the milk/cream which would immediately bursting into bold (but not overwhelming) savory soy sauce flavor. The sweet crumbles balanced the overall flavor. Recommended! The major pitfall of this place is the service. The host was courteous but the same couldn't be said for our server. Not even once we were asked how everything was (not to mention I didn't finish that onigiri appetizer, generally servers would at least ask why). Plates were dropped on and taken away from our table without words. Place wasn't even busy at the time. All in all, some dishes were spectacular, some were decent, one was dreadful. I'm leaning towards 3.5 stars. Had the service been better, I'd totally give 4 stars. Until then, I'll stick with 3 stars. read more

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This place punched above its weight!!! Worth coming back in very near future. Food waS superb and service was great. Nothing bad to say! Great date spot. Must try! read more

Kokkaku - Soy sauce ice cream - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Was super excited to finally try this place to add my opinion to some of these mixed reviews. The shrimp and mushroom Ahijo while good, lacked some flavor. Needed salt or an acid, but otherwise was good mushrooms basically is some oil with a hint of thyme served with crispy bread. The wagyu Bolognese is very good! Tender meat, Caramelized onions, lots of flavor and a comforting dish. We ordered 6oz of the A5 wagyu ahead of time and it was very worth it. The best steak I have ever had. It was perfectly cooked as requested. Served with a sauce, roasted garlic and tomatoes, although these sides are good they are not necessary as the steak stands for itself. The Fire cheesecake was our choose for dessert, not too sweet in my opinion and has a nice roasted marshmallow flavor given the 'fire' added read more

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The steak was obviously very good, but the pork was also to die for and the uni pasta was the perfect balance of uni unctuous-ness and cream. Would definitely go back for all of the above. I wouldn't get too excited about any of the cocktails but all the entrees we had were spot on! read more

The website said that they didn't take reservation for SRW but apparently you did need one? We got lucky that we didn't have to wait much since we got there right when they opened. Been wanting to try this place for restaurant week but wasn't too impressed with what we got. Appetizer: * Wagyu Beef Terrine = Was my first time trying something like this. It was like cold pate? Not bad * Seared Wagyu Beef Oshi-Sushi = This was probably my favorite dish. Loved how they seared the beef in front of you. Entree: * Wagyu Beef Steak 8oz = Even though we got medium rare, I was chewing on the steak for awhile. Best part was the potatoes... * Uni Tomato-Cream Fettuccine = Me and my friend have been on an uni craving, decent twist to it. Dessert: * Panna Cotta = delicousssss * Fire Cheese cake = also pretty cool that they torch it in front of you but not much flavor to it. It was like a block of solid milk. Even though I wasn't too impressed with the SRW menu, would def come back to try the regular stuff in their menu. read more

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Went to this restaurant tonight and a good of mine bought dinner. The restaurant is called Kokkaku located in Wallingford of 45th in Seattle. Anyway first time gone there. Was going to try Waygu Beef , but ended up with Washington NY Striploin 16 oz. I wanted medium rare , which I should have gone to RARE !!! If you never been there and planning to order the same thing I did, then don't. The crust of the steak was way too salty !!!! The meat was kinda dried & that is why I should have gone to Rare. Overall tge dinner was very nice. Service is pretty good and Yes FREE is always the best !!! The starter was a Waygu sushi and this was the first time I had sushi this way, then I had my steak and then we had red bean ice cream. So if you are planning to visit this restaurant, tgen gotta go with Waygu steak . read more

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We brought our friends from NY here because we love this restaurant, but this time wasn't the best. We got appetizers and 2 sides to go with our 16oz steak. Our appetizer and sides were not great, but the biggest problem was the our steak never arrived. We were originally told it was resting and then finally admitted they forgot about it. We had to leave without the steak to relieve the babysitter and ordered a pizza on the way home. On a positive note, the owner reached out directly to apologize and make things right. This meant a lot to us because we've had such great food in the past and maybe this was just a bad night. read more

Little gem in Wallingford. Highly recommend if you are in for a happy hour or feeling carnivorous.

This is my 3rd time visiting Kokkaku and I had such a great experience before so I brought my friend here recently for her birthday dinner. One of my favorite menu here is the Seared Scallop Yuzukosho Risotto because the Yuzu makes it so flavorful. However, when I went this time around, I was disappointed at the customer service. My friends and I didn't necessarily feel welcomed as we entered the restaurant and it took a while to get the servers attention to take our orders. And it took a whole hour (in total) for all of our orders to come out. But I understand that it was busy that night and there were only 2 chefs preparing and cooking the food. Overall, we were satisfied at the quality of the food but felt like we had to constantly wait to get the servers attention for requests. I want to go back in the future but I think you guys should work on making customers feel welcomed and checking-in. I'm just leaving my honest review here. read more

Came here for my birthday with my boyfriend and we shared a bunch of plates. All were excellent! Started off with Wagyu 4 ways for each of us - such a fun tasting of wagyu with excellent flavors. We also got the waygu sushi which is super cool since they cook it to a medium rare via a torch at your table! Then got the waygu steak with potatoes. Also had the seared scallops (this was OK but I guess the focus here is steak anyway!) Only complaint is that the food took a while, but it made for good conversation! Not as pricey as we expected, will definitely come back! read more

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I would give 10 stars if I could. The food is so good, not one dish disappointed me. Must come during happy hour for the best prices!!!! 4:30-6:30 Zabuton Steak was so tender on the inside and had an extremely crispy outside layer... it was the perfect combination in my mouth. Best choice made all night. The grape sour and peach sour cocktails are so delicious they are dangerous~~~ At the end of our meal we didn't know if we should order dessert or not but boy thank god we did. The soy cream and matcha tasted divineeee... reminded me of my childhood. One thing I would say is the wagyu 4 way was not worth the price. Get the other wagyu stuff it gives more. There's seating for smaller groups but you can always make reservations ahead of time to lock in a spot. I recommend calling them directly because the online reservation is not always accurate. The service was wonderful. Extremely attentive and friendly. Truly the best dining experience I've had so far in My 10 years in Seattle. Will come again ALOT read more

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Went here during Seattle Restaurant Week and got a 3-course meal with wagyu 4 ways. I LOVED wagyu 4 ways and their steak entree was delicious too. The soy sauce ice cream was ok but I personally am not a fan of. I would definitely be back for their wagyu! read more

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Great service and food made Japanese care and skill. Highly recommended. I had the Waguy sampler. And 4 oz Waguy steak - very nice

Hidden Seattle gem! One of my favorite restaurants for Japanese food in the area. Restaurant employees were very attentive and checked up on us throughout the night. We came for happy hour on a Saturday night. read more

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Kokkaku shines with some of the most intentional (and extremely delicious) presentation and food ever. Sometimes food makes you stop and take a moment to yourself and that was my experience here. Needless to say the quality of food you're getting is way above the price point here. You'd pay double or more anywhere else for this much care. If you come (which you should), make sure to take things slow and savor every bite. read more

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Updated review: Have dined here several times since my initial review. The last time we dined here though, we were sadly disappointed. The service was very slow & several main dishes were served cold. The meat seemed to have sat on the counter too long. The steaks were over seasoned with sprinkled sea salt. We saw the chef chatting with a patron who sat at the bar while we wait s for our food. read more

Saw some good reviews so decided to stop in for dinner. First, I have to say the staff here are outstanding! Friendly, welcoming and attentive. The owner should be very proud of them. However, my steak was well below par. I ordered the Dry aged sirloin steak and the mashed potatoes. The steak was well seasoned but did not seem near 8 ounces. That may be because it was mostly tendon and fat. The few slices that look good in the photo were lined with a tendon or vein that made it a little difficult to cut. However the biggest disaster was the mash potatoes. Pretty to make, menu states "Mushed Potato" with no other description. I take one bite and can tell something is wrong. Another bite to confirm and yes the mushed potato is loaded with garlic and something else I couldn't identify but was horrible. I asked the wait staff what was in it and she confirmed garlic and also Anchovies!!! Gross!!! I pointed out that might be a good idea to add that little tidbit of info to the menu as not everyone like Anchovies! All I kept think of was that song by J. Giels band "No Anchovies Please." The waitress was very nice and took that off my bill. So, wait staff get 5 stars, the steak 2 stars and the mushed potato a big fat Zero! read more

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Overall great experience, but just a few things that added to a missing star. It take a long time for the food to be ready, both beef and pork steak were on the salty side + they provide extra miso based steak sauce and the meat wasn't as tender as I would have liked it. Enjoyed the mash potato, cheesecake and the interior! Worth a try!! read more

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We decided to go to Kokkaku because it was relatively very near campus. As a restaurant that prides itself on beef, their wagyu is incredible. The waitresses are incredibly nice and the service table side was pleasant. Although they are known for their beef, their uni cream risotto was absolute heaven and a must try for anyone participating in this years seattle restaurant week. Their prices outside SRW are quite modest and is perfect for anybody looking for a high quality and aesthetic meal that isn't too bad on the wallet. The only reason why I'd dock a star is because getting a reservation was quite frustrating, as the Yelp app didn't allow us to reserve day of and the number of the restaurant was pretty much useless, as it was always in a call or no one picked up. read more

Kokkaku - Soy Panna Cotta (fire cheesecake in the back) - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Very reasonably priced Japanese steakhouse. We got the NY strip steak, uni linguine, wagyu rillette, and side of mash potatoes. All were A++++ and we were so full after it all. And we only payed $140 after tip so this was a great deal. Highly recommend. read more

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Meat - zabuton cut superb. Caesar salad and anchovy mashed potatoes also yummy. Only the house red wine not up to par and served very warm and sent back read more

Thanks to Seattle restaurant week so i found this place. You can find a street parking if you are lucky. We made a reservation and got seated right away. It's a typical Japanese izakaya with dim lighting. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We ordered the Kokkaku sour, grape sour, Wagyu beef appetizer, smoked salmon tartar, Wagyu beef with potatoes, fried duck leg with potato galettes, cheesecake on fire and soy panna cota. I loved the Kokkaku sour and Wagyu beef and panna cota was delicious too. Even it's the restaurant week, they still provided the good service and enough food. Cheesecake on fire was fancy but I thought it was a little bit too sweet and not enough cheese flavor. Other than that, everything was great. I was impressed the asparagus, carrots and potatoes galettes because they just cooked perfectly. It was nice experience and I will be back! read more

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This was our first time here and everyone was very friendly. We were celebrating an early congratulatory graduation dinner for my boyfriend, who just finished his finals. The steak dishes and appetizers we ordered were amazing. There was some confusion during our meal and my boyfriend was given a wrong cut of steak and being our first time here, we were unfamiliar with what the dish was suppose to look like. Nonetheless the server and chef was very apologetic and gave us the wrong order for free. We also ordered some very tasty desserts in the end. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience and will definitely be coming back. read more

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This place is downtown so plan accordingly with your parking and all! The restaurant has a quiet and chill vibe to it, they are asking for reservations if you can. I got the American Wagyu 8oz meal which was pretty good, kind of wished there was more seasoning but the roasted vegetables were delicious and crunchy! The pork dish was delicious and had ample amounts of flavor. We got the 3 course meal so this included a vegetable appetizer (was alright) and a delicious vanilla pudding as a dessert! Overall a great experience, but a little pricy. Great quality in food! read more

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Did you know that Kokkaku in Wallingford extended their Seattle Restaurant Week 2020 menu to Dec 15? Run, don't walk, to try it out. 3 courses of top notch food for just $35 per person! Between the two of us, we had: - Roasted Wagyu beef with arugula salad, 5/5 - Marinated salmon carpaccio with salmon caviar and Mikan dressing, 5/5 - American Wagyu Kainomi steak 8 oz with fingerling potatoes and cherry tomatoes, 5/5 - Grilled New Zealand rack of lamb 10 oz with mashed potatoes, lotus root, sweet potato, and shishito peppers, 3/5 for the lamb, but 5/5 for the mashed potatoes - Hojicha and ginger cake, 3/5 - Salted vanilla pudding with Kuromitsu sauce, 4.5/5 The star of the meal is hands down the American Wagyu Kainomi steak. It was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The steak sauce on the side had hints of shoyu and sesame oil - so good!  Of course, the roasted Wagyu beef with arugula salad was fantastic too, although the salmon carpaccio gave it a run for its money. Even though I asked for the rack of lamb to be cooked medium, it was definitely rare, but the mashed potatoes were heavenly. The hojicha and ginger cake was full of flavor, but unfortunately pretty dry despite the whipped cream on the side. The kuromitsu "black honey" sauce paired perfectly with the silky salted vanilla pudding though. They seemed really slow when we picked up our perfectly packaged takeout dinners. I bet they could use your business, and you can use a delicious dinner! read more

What a good find! We ordered the seared Wagyu sushi, Wagyu 4 ways, grilled scallops with yuzu kosho risotto, and the Zabuton steak! Everything was absolutely delicious! Love how tender and juice the meat is, and how it just melts in your mouth. We sure are coming back to try the ribeye and A5 Wagyu from Japan the next time! Will also recommend all steak lover friends this cozy little restaurant. At the end of our meal, we tried the shoyu ice cream. Sounds weird but surprisingly good. Nice touch to wrap up this enjoyable meal! Can't wait to be back! read more

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Wow this place was great. Honestly worth going JUST for the "sushi". Raw steak made to look like nigiri and blowtorched to perfection is my new favorite food. The Caesar salad with egg was an interesting and delicious combo. The entrees we had were great as well (a full steak and salmon). They really cook their meat on the rare side (even if you ask for medium rare) so if that's not cool with you beware. Great cocktails, friendly service, cool atmosphere (though the tables were too close together for my comfort). I'll be back, even just for a few helpings of nigiri and to try the soy sauce ice cream (!!) since I was too full last time. read more

Kokkaku - Caesar salad with egg - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Fusion cuisine has never been my thing, but this changed when we recently went here for dinner. I have never had appetizers that were not only photogenic, but also phenomenal-tasting. We enjoyed the fried shishamo, albacore tuna and seared wagyu sushi. Our main courses were the uni pasta, beef ragu pasta and wagyu steak with anchovy garlic mashed potatoes. For dessert we had adzuki ice cream and brown sugar pudding. Everything was just out of this world, and the kind of dishes that would be hard to replicate at home. We were blown away by how two Japanese chefs and a few servers were able to churn out incredible food at such a fast pace! So glad we were able to find this gem, where the food is probable the best we've had outside of Japan. read more

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Came for restaurant week and thoroughly enjoyed the dinner. I highly recommend the wagyu steak and the plum wine. read more

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I went to this place with my SO. She really loves Wagyu beef and so do I. This is a low key but classy Japanese steakhouse in the Wallingford area not too far from UW. The spot is nice and quiet and parking was pretty plentiful. The food is up to par for Japanese steak. Wagyu 4 ways was a nice appetizer. For those not in the mood for steak they have Katsu burgers and a few other choices as well. Nice spot to go out on the town for a night. read more

Kokkaku - Wagyu - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped by this little restaurant in Wallingford on our way home from up north. It was the first time we tried A5 wagyu and oh man. It melts in your mouth like butter! That's the best I can describe it unfortunately. We had the wagyu four ways, wagyu sushi, uni fettuccine and zabuton 8oz wagyu. All of it was prepared perfectly and was delicious. read more

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