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Super yummy!! This was what we got from Seattle restaurant week! A must-try is their waygu sushi which is not pictured! This spot is a great spot to celebrate birthdays or anniversaries or just for dinner! They always have great steaks! The chicken and pastas are also really good!! Service is great feels very homey as well as the ambiance!! Really fun vibes and cannot recommend this place enough!
This was a night for our small group of friends reunion and it was a great spot. I've always loved what Wallingford has to offer. Parking is not the easiest but again, it's Seattle so it's to be expected. Make reservations and come a lil early to park. Once you are seated, it is a nice and cozy spot. The staff are great. Matthew was our server and he was fabulous. It can get warm in there so dress appropriately. Okay food !! Omg, amazing. The Amuse was an edamame gazpacho like dish. Unique and flavorful I loved it. Then the hamachi appetizer which had apple and pesto and heavenly goodness. Then to the main course. The rib eye on a cast iron with the anchovy mashed potatoes. Hold on, I know you're thinking ANCHOVY POTATOES?!?!!? If you aren't allergic, you must try it. I mean it's the same thing that seasons Caesar dressing. The onions underneath the potatoes underneath the steak and topped with the Japanese steak sauce?!?! **chef's kiss** Then lastly the fire tofu cheesecake. Love how dense and light it was. I know makes no sense but that's what it was. The hybrid of the 2 DELISH. I let them know I'm gluten free and they were so mindful and asked along the way. We are coming back Kokkaku! Wonderful first impression and sharing with all my friends and family to try. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Heard about this place on social media and new I wanted to try it! When we walked in it wasn't busy but a lot of tables were reserved. They had a two top outside which was perfect. I ordered the lemon soda water and it came with tower of 8-9 lemons. We then ordered the beef carpaccio with the egg in the middle and burrata to start. Everything was delicious. I then ordered the steak with grilled onions. Delicious and so flavorful. One of my go to now's for Japanese bbq.
Food - this is our second time here, first time was during resto week. they have an excellent array of dishes. i like coming here for the steak. but the drinks are good and all of the apps. service - attentive and friendly. Ambiance - feels like THE neighborhood hang out spot. i noticed a ton of people walking by and stopping right outside to read the menu! its always busy with both the date night crowd and families.
Incredible. One of the best dining experiences I have had in Seattle! An amazing happy hour menu with great deals. The rib eye was my favorite, though. The flavor and tenderness of the meat was insane and the mashed potatoes and onions soaked up the juices of the steak, which made for a delicious side. The wagyu nigiri, Japanese curry, and Calpico cocktails were all incredible as well.
Had an enjoyable dinner here. The atmosphere is nice, open kitchen, warm lighting, friendly staff. Their steak tartare w smashed potatoes was a great way to start the meal. The crispy potatoes paired well with/ the thinly sliced tartare. For the main dishes we ordered the ribeye steak and mashed potatoes. I usually don't really enjoy the mashed potatoes that come as a side with steaks but their anchovy mashed potatoes were creamy, buttery and so savory. I almost enjoyed it more than their steak. Their bolognese pasta was good. Not as mind blowing as the mashed potatoes but still a very enjoyable dish.
Finally got around to trying the happy hour at Kokkaku with friends and was pleasantly surprised at their menu selections. Happy hour started with an order of their Toki Old Fashioned. The drink was perfectly made and garnished with a dried orange slice. This was followed up with Toki Highball. We also tried their Lemon Fista, which was a mix of lemon syrup, lemons, and club soda. The presentation definitely catches the eye. The drink was garnished with frozen layered lemon slices. Their freshly shucked half shell oysters were only $1.75 per piece. Naturally we had to ordered 2 dozen. We also ordered cocktail shrimp, 2 pieces of their seared Wagyu Sushi, and 10oz grilled steak with basil sauce. The cocktail shrimps were large and perfect for sharing. The Wagyu Sushi was seared table side. The beef was thinly cut and very tender. The 10oz grilled steak with basil sauce was perfectly cooked and served with fries. We also ordered the Wagyu Four-ways appetizer from their regular menu. The appetizer consisted of A-5 Wagyu sashimi, Wagyu nigiri sushi, American Wagyu gunkan sushi, and tartare with quail egg. This was a decent sample set and would definitely recommend. Service was fantastic. Our server was very attentive and frequently checked in. The restaurant had cozy vibes and decorated for the holidays. I'm definitely returning to try their
Checked this place out during Seattle Restaurant Week when the had a great pre-set menu going. Overall, it was a great meal and somewhere I definitely plan on checking out again and would 100% recommend. Food: I had with the Wagyu Roast Beef with smashed potatoes, the Teres Major 10oz steak with mashed potatoes and the tofu cheesecake. Both meat dishes were cooked perfectly and the potatoes for both were so good. The cheesecake was the perfect ending! Service: The staff all were amazing, attentive and helpful. We sat at the bar and it was a great experience. They do get busy, so try to make a reservation! Ambiance: Its a nice setting but still feels very casual. Perfect spot for a date night! It is a smaller restaurant so may be harder to accommodate large groups.
Went for happy hour and enjoyed the wings. The fries were nice and crunchy and the steak flavor was great but the texture was a little chewy.
I finally got to try Kokkaku in Wallingford with a group of friends, and overall it was a really good experience! The restaurant is small and cozy, with a smoky, grill-heavy vibe that adds to the atmosphere (just be prepared for your clothes to smell like BBQ if you stay a while). I did the tasting course, which came with an amuse, appetizer, choice of steak, and a chocolate cake dessert. The meat was absolutely delicious--tender, flavorful, and beautifully seasoned. My medium-rare steak was cooked perfectly, but unfortunately, two of my friends' wagyu steaks came out still raw in the center. The staff was kind enough to reheat them, but there were still a few undercooked spots, which was disappointing considering the quality of the meat. Service was on the slower side, but they were definitely busy, so we didn't mind too much. The happy hour menu was a great surprise--$7 glasses of white wine and wagyu sushi at a great price! I'd definitely come back just for happy hour, especially to try more of their bruschettas, which are only offered then. All in all, a tasty and unique spot with some room for improvement in consistency, but still worth visiting if you love good grilled meats and don't mind a little smoky ambiance.
First time here - found this gem of a place as suggested in our feed (we must save a lot of restaurant posts! - and the food did not disappoint. I ordered from the 3 course meal (Amuse, Appetizer, Japanese Hamburg Steak with Onion Sauce plus Cheese, Japanese Style Parfait for dessert) and my hubby ordered the pasta of the day and the Outside Skirt with Japanese Steak Sauce. Lots of food tonight but it was also a special occasion. Not super big space from what I could see but nice ambiance. Servers were great and kept the water glasses full! 3 course meal was a great deal and gives you an opportunity to try multiple dishes.
We visited on a Friday night and it was pretty slow. Parking is a little weird but you can park in the chipotle lot nearby. There wasn't many diners but service was still a little slow but I suppose it's because they didn't have that much people. The steak I got was supposed to be medium rare and it looked more on the rarer side. Quality of the meat is high in quality but I don't think I'd come back as it was lackluster
food: the first few bites were delicious! but after a while it does get a bit salty... we ordered 2 wagyu zabutons and a ribeye medium rare. it was a bit chewy, but nothing intolerable service: our server was sweet! helped us with any questions we had ambiance: i love the cozy atmosphere! there's an open kitchen and warm lighting soo cute!
3 years ago
5 years ago
I've lived in Tokyo for years and tried many Japanese restaurants in the west coast but wow this place is definitely one of the best Japanese restaurants I've ever tried. If you are looking for something more special, chill, authentic Japanese but not a $$$$ sushi restaurant, Kokkaku is what you are looking for. 100% recommend for special occasions! I recommend ordering Omakase courses, which include a one large wagyu sushi, an appetizer, main (wagyu beef, Kurobera pork... etc), one dessert. We ordered duck breast prosciutto salads and tataki albacore for appetizers, Kurobuta pork and wagyu steak for main, and fire cheese cake and Kuramitsu tiramisu for desserts. Onakase courses are $42 for Kurobuta pork and $47 for American wagyu, which definitely is a really good deal for the portion and quality. They burned wagyu sushi and fire cheese cake in from the of us and it was super entertaining too!! It seems that they may not update the menu on the website, but now the Omakase includes one wagyu sushi too. It has two thinly cut wagyu beaf on the top of rice, and tastes so good and is definitely worth trying. The restaurant is quiet and chill. They won't rush you to leave for the next customers (that happened to me multiple times at some busy restaurants) and the service is so nice. It will be great for a special occasion (birthday, romantic dinner... etc). read more
3 years ago
What we ordered: Oysters 5/5 Seared wagyu sushi 5/5 Grilled caesar salad with prosciutto and egg 4/5 18oz ribeye steak 5/5 Yamakazi single malt whiskey aged 12 years 5/5 Great service! We sat at the bar and loved chatting with the bartender. Very cool vibe inside. Loved the clean, modern, and intimate ambiance. We will definitely be back! We want to try the wagyu four ways, A5 steak, and any of the desserts! read more
Came here during the Fall Seattle Restaurant Week (SRW) 2019 and I must say, it's definitely one of the worst experience I had so far when it comes to service. Other than the horrible service, food here was decent with a variety of selections. Some notes about my visit: For anyone wanting to eat here during SRW, make sure to book your reservation in advance on Yelp at least 1-2 weeks. The place is a bit small and it's rare for the restaurant to take calls (tried multiple times). Food: Between my friend and myself, we ordered different items and overall, it was so-so to decent. For appetizer: the seared wagyu beef was definitely a lot tastier than the bland beef terrine. For the entrees, tried the uni fettuccine pasta and the wagyu beef steak. Pasta was good, with a nice creamy texture. The steak was a bit of a let down since it was too chewy to eat and was served lukewarm. Finally, dessert was ok and not too memorable. Service: Even with a reservation in hand, my friend and I waited around 15-20min to get seated past our time. After being seated, we didn't get acknowledged by any of the servers for 20min. After waiting around for so long, we eventually waved down one of the people and finally, we got some water and menu. Fast forward to the dinner, it took a really long time to receive our food, get our check, and overall, it was very disappointing to be ignored by the staff unless we took action to wave our hands and such. Overall, if service was better and if the food was warmer, I would have given this spot another try since the regular menu offers some interesting items to eat. read more
This place was featured on almost every single foodies instagram in the Seattle area for restaurant week. Seeing all the pictures and the snaps made me want to go here even more after having it on my bookmarks for a long time. Anything with uni + pasta, I am adding to my yelp bookmarks immediately. I do not always make an effort to go there right away but I definitely take note. I ordered the Wagyu Four Ways and the Uni Tomato-Cream Fettuccine. The pasta was pretty disappointing. It had an okay uni flavor but it was overpowered by the tomato. It seemed like something you could make at home. The Wagyu Four Ways was the favorite at our table. Every single person, of 8 people, tried each of the four ways. My favorite was the nigiri and the seaweed one. The wagyu was fresh and flavorful. The sashimi wagyu on the other hand was hit or miss. Some of the pieces were way over salted and then some without any salt on them. Since some of the dishes were seared at the tables, it made the restaurant extremely stuffy with smoke. It was hard to breath without breathing in smoke almost the whole entire time we were there for dinner. The whole table was questioning if the ventilation was broken or if they maybe just shut their front door too soon, right after we were seated when it had been open. The meal was pricey and so were the drinks. If I had not gone in with high expectations, this meal probably would have been, "okay." I should have listened to my foodie friends who said it was overpriced for what you got but I wanted to try it for myself and ended up disappointed. read more
I came here for valentines day and it was the cutest. I wanted to do a steakhouse but have some flare and Kokkaku was the best choice. I loved that the flavors were unique asian/fusion. We got the steak sushi and the flavoring and juice was amazing. We also got a few apps and the NY strip. Such a unique little experience and special place. I loved the service as well. Steak cooked to perfection and great sides. read more
3 years ago
Loved our dinner at Kokkaku!! We went here to celebrate my husband's birthday. We split a couple a few sides (mac and cheese and the fingerling potatoes) both were great! And then I enjoyed the 8oz wagyu KAINOMI and my husband got the Rib Eye. Perfectly cooked! read more
What a nice start for SRW for Fall 2019! Their menu were generous as the more expensive items were included on the SRW menu. The food were good, and had me convinced to try the other new things. Maybe actually call 2 days in advanced for the Japanese Wagyu! We are a group of 8 and we were easily accommodated and the service was great! So with the large group like ours, we basically had everything on the SRW menu. Here were the best for me: - Uni Tomato- Cream fettuccine: I wanted to lick the plate. - Braised Wagyu Cheeks with Lentils: very bold flavor, and the Wagyu was melt in your mouth. I just wished the soup was not too much so I can enjoy more of the lentils. I think that's a personal preference. - Seared Wagyu and fire cheesecake: they were yummy, but really coz they torched it. The only thing that were a little meh was the ribeye and the cocktails. The ribeye was just probably too well done for our liking - however it might've been great. And the cocktails were just ok. I should've ordered my whiskey neat instead. It was overall a great experience, and will totally recommend and come back. read more
Came here tonight for dinner. 7pm reservation. A very casual yet modern atmosphere hits you when you walk in, no frills and no bells and whistles. Very straight forward, I like that. Service is good, a little chaotic. It seems like the staff is sort of winging it on fly but hey it works. Everything came out in a timely manner, waters were always full and the people that helped us very were really helpful. The food is excellent! We got a 2 appetizers, 2 entrees and 2 deserts. All of them were stellar. The Wagyu melts in your mouth, the mash potatoes were creamy heaven and the yuzu sorbet just killed it. All in All 9.5/10 would come back for sure. read more
Caught the tail end of happy hour which runs from 430-630. Got the Kokkaku sour which comes with a frozen completely sliced lemon for $6 and wagyu mac and cheese ($10). I liked the sour and it looked quite instagrammy with the tall row of lemon slices, however, the mac and cheese just tasted like it had regular ground beef and no cheese pull. Order the sour and not the mac and cheese. We ordered the whole Seattle Restaurant week menu. This was definitely not A5. American wagyu was used throughout the menu. Here are my thoughts: Japanese bagna cauda with saikyo miso dipping sauce: completely vegan and prettiest out of the three appetizers. Had cute baby carrots in a clay pot of potato salad minus the egg as well as steamed broccoli and some sweet pepper slices. Radish slices were presented beautifully and drizzled with oil and salt. I did enjoy the dipping sauce though I could also see the same sauce on a salad of greens. Seared wagyu beef oshi-sushi: thin slices of wagyu on top of seasoned rice. Nice presentation with the blowtorch, though they should use a bigger one because it ran out of propane often. Wish it had more beef, but I love beef more than rice. Wagyu beef terrine with ikura: Very good when paired with the bread and butter for 2.50 extra. Would order again. Beef was well seasoned and paired well with the salty popping ikura. Entree: Uni tomato cream fettucine: least liked of the three. Was more tomato based forward even though we did see lumps of uni. Would have liked it more if it was creamier. Braised wagyu beef cheek with lentils: Very tender and went well with the bread. GET THE BREAD! Helps sop up the broth which is very good. Wagyu beef steak with fingerling potatoes and tomatoes: executed well. Very tender. Worth the most out of the three entrees. Desserts: Mixed feelings. Hoji-tea cream with Kuromitsu: I could see flecks of the hoji tea which was nice, but felt that the Kuromitsu over powered it so it was just as sweet and creamy as the next dessert... Fire cheesecake: Nice presentation with the blowtorch and seeing the cream melt off the cheesecake. When eaten side by side with the Hoji-tea cream, the texture seemed almost the same. Very fluffy and same level of sweetness. Soy sauce ice cream: most intriguing of the three. Had crunchy bits on the edge of the plate to add more texture which I enjoyed. I liked that it had a salty component compared to the other sweet desserts. I'm so glad I had friends to share all of them with. Overall, good experience for the money. Anything with wagyu is worth getting. Order the side of toasted bread and butter, you'll need it for the braised beef cheeks and beef terrine. read more
Food - ordered items from the Seattle Restaurant Week menu. Highlight was the Mid West ribeye Steak although the fat could be a bit more charred. The Uni crème linguine is definitely filling but nothing to brag about. The Kobujime tuna was refreshing but seems like it was lacking something. Service - unfortunately it seemed like the staff were overwhelmed especially the cook staff. Our dessert took 30 mins to come out and the servers had to as us to finish it in 10 mins since there were people waiting for our table. We even had to ask for our dessert twice and when we asked for a takeout box it seemed like the server wasn't having a good d Ambiance - seemed casual and nice for the area but there's something wrong with their exhaust hood and the whole place was smoky. They tried to alleviate this by cracking open a door but it was bringing in cold air. We left with our clothes smelling like we went to a Korean bbq or a backyard campfire. Overall not sure what happened, lots of good reviews but it didn't meet those expectations. read more
7 years ago
I had the best beef I ever ate and the worst beef that I ever ate, all in one place! The best was Waygu Four Way (hands down)! I wish I could have eaten that for the whole meal. Each bite was such a delight! The beef just melted in my mouth. The worst was Sasebo Lemon Steak (thin cut). When I got it, the steak was so hard to cut. My steak knife is sharp, but not sharp enough to slice through this tough beef. I had to ask for some SCISSORS to chop them up. I never had this problem with steak before, and now I know not to order thin cut steaks in the future. It was the toughest, chewiest steak I ever ate. Totally ruined the meal because I went from the best beef to the worst in less than an hour. I would totally come back for the four way though. Also, they gave samples of their homemade jerky for waiting. The jerky was softer than the lemon steak. Servers were nice, but the food took a while to come out (hence free jerky). I made a reservation on Yelp on the same day, which was convenient. I got quickly seated and a couple, who was just behind me was turned away. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
If you're debating between getting the American Waygu or splurging on the Japanese A5 Waygu, splurge!! I got both to share with my brother and you can really tell the difference. The American Waygu was great on its own, but I'm glad it came out before the Japanese because I would've only been thinking about the Japanese otherwise. It was my first time having real A5 Waygu and it was so tender, melt-in-your-mouth fatty. We also got the edamame and duck prosciutto salad to split with a big group, but I would recommend getting a more filling appetizer since the steak portions are small. I'm just knocking off a star since the price point makes it more of a novelty one-time try rather than a place to frequent for me. read more
Been meaning to come here for awhile and I'm glad I finally did. Food here is really on point with the flavors and presentation. The steak was cooked perfectly and the uni pasta was so good and flavorful. Highly recommend for a date night or birthday dinner. read more
Pretty good food. Echoing what others have said, the portions for the price are great. Service was quick. Steaks were cooked as requested. Accompanying dipping sauce was good. Skip the bone marrow dish. We didn't realize it didn't actually include any marrow in the bone and was essentially a presentation piece for veggies. Awkward encounter with service at end. Gentleman picked up steak sauce and dropped a bit on table that splashed onto my shirt. Brought over the dessert menu after but didn't clean up the spill or offer me anything to help clean my shirt. read more
3 years ago
Absolutely impressed by this Japanese steakhouse. The quality of the meat is unmatched and the menu has a dish with wagyu 4 ways that helps with understanding the flavor and taste of the meat in different cuts. Not only was their wagyu great, but they're creative in their seafood dishes as well. Uni pasta was so unique--rich, creamy, and has that umami flavor! Highly recommend this place for a special occasion, it's better than most high-end steakhouses! read more
Babe picked this spot for a date night and I am so glad she did! The whole experience was great. We spent probably 2 hours here but it didn't feel like long, the food took a bit to come out but it was well worth it, pacing was good. The chef comes out and checks on the tables and where they are at, so that was cool. Definitely got a little warm inside the restaurant. We ordered the Shishamo Fritter; didn't know what it was to be honest but I like fried things, it was a fish stuffed with eggs. This was our least favorite appetizer, it wasn't bad but it just wasn't our style. Got the Seared Wagyu Sushi; incredible, melted in your mouth! Thin sliced beef, flavorful rice, and they flame broil it on the table. The other appetizer we got was the Cesar salad; it wasn't like a basic salad. It had cheddar wisp/crips, diced sized bacon and croutons, it was over dressed and I loved it. It also comes with a soft boiled egg. As for entrees, we got the Zabuton Steak and Wagyu Bolognese Linguine. The meat was medium rare and really flavorful, I enjoyed it a lot. Had a slight chew and the smallest amount of char on the sides. Bolognese was so so so yummy! Honestly, I was full halfway through the entrees but I kept eating until there was nothing left. Price wise, it wasn't bad. I would even say it was pretty affordable for the quality we received. Definitely want to come back and try the Wagyu Four Ways! read more
3 years ago
I spent $70 here at this restaurant and I would've preferred eating McDonald's. There was only 3 tables at all times in the restaurant, yet we never saw our server after she took our order and dropped off one of the 6 dishes. Our blonde female server just disappeared. She never refilled our waters, she never asked how our food was, and she simply didn't do anything for our table. Also RBF lol. If she did have to leave or clock out for whatever reason(I've been a former server I know the etiquette), she OR ANYONE in the restaurant should have expressed that. This is simply unprofessional. Now, the food. It's insane that it's even possible that an establishment can even mess up a Caesar Salad. Worst salad I've ever had.The Beef Tartare tasted like straight mustard. Four of the five medium rare "Wagyu" steaks were cooked VERY rare. Please see the attached photo for reference. The steaks were simply inedible and no one could physically chew it. Please take some time to reconsider your food presentation, your servers' etiquette and manners(they were all emotionless and hardly spoke), and the overall taste of the food. This was the only "bad" food that we've had in all of Seattle after 10 different other eating establishments in Seattle. Do better. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
Very Good Seattle Restaurant Week menu/quality/price. Pastas were too salty for my taste. Portion little too small. Service was ok... Food came all different times for part of six. read more
5 years ago
Not sure about other reviews, we were super impressed by this places. Start with the simple salad, all the veggie are super fresh and if cooked, it has reached the perfect texture, which already put this place in the next level. Then the seared wagyu sushi, words can't justify, we ended up ordered 2. We also got the warty steak and uni pasta. Wagyu steak is 5star, from the crust to seasoning. It felt more impressive than then ultra graded fillet we got from butcher table the other day. The pasta was good, but firmer than my like, and I can never get enough uni:) read more
7 years ago
LATE POST came here December() with my gf for her birthday. had a great experience and enjoyed the food & server. was able to make a reservation the same day and when i arrived we were seated immediately. the ambiance was perfect for a date. intimate w/ light music started with the Japanese Bagna Cauda & Wagyu 4 Way(not pictured). Wagyu 4 way, was DELICIOUS! must try for all you wagyu lovers. the Bagna Cauda was great as well! only recommendation i have for this dish is that they don't use the bone marrow as decor/platter with the veggies. might not make the vegetarian/presentations too happy. looks like in their recent pictures that they no longer use it in their dish. for steak, gf had the Ribeye & i had the New York Steak (not pictured). both cooked at chef recommendation and both came out tender & delicious! to finish it off, had the Soy Cream! overall, great experience. read more
2 years ago
Kikaku is an unpretentious, quality focused, authentic Japanese style steak and pasta restaurant. It's one of the very few Japanese restaurants in Seattle that I'm willing to make a trip to from the east side and deal with limited street parking. Wagyu is featured here raw in appetizer, slow cooked ragu in pasta, and grilled in main. It's prepared perfectly in every style, although I particularly enjoyed it raw in 4 ways (sashimi, nigiri, tartare, yukhoe gunkan) as it speaks to the meat's freshness and quality. Pasta is cooked al dente and you can't go wrong with the uniquely Japanese uni cream fettuccini or WATARI-GANI (Swimming Crab) tomato cream linguini. Other favorites here are their shishamo fritter for those who like oily fish (like mackerel and anchovies), and Japanese miso bagna càuda with super fresh and crunchy vegetables. Food is already amazing here but don't forget to pair with their unique selection of cocktail (peach calpico is my favorite) and honestly good selection of sake. One look at the sake menu, you know Kokkaku is not trying to trick you into ordering some overly priced obscure brand that intends to trick foreigners into drinking it for its pretty bottle design or flowery marketing language. Although a small restaurant, it's doing it's best to safely serve its customers during the pandemic with space out tables, big open windows, masked chefs and staff, and hand sanitizers. I've also gotten take out multiple times from here during the worst part of the pandemic, and I'm so glad they made it through and are able to open for in person dining as their dishes really shine more when served fresh. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
The food was decent. Its pretty good but i felt like it could be better for the price point. The wait time was pretty long for our food and our cheescake we ordered last was super long. I got the wagyu 4 way and it was really good. However, my linguine was not as flavorful as i thought. My partner got the uni fettuccine and it was good. The restaurant setting was very... Quiet and dull. There was no decorations or anything that gave the place some personality. The staff are amazing and was always there when we needed something. Overall, it was a nice experience but i wouldn't go again due to the wait and how basic the food was compared to the price. Edit: originally i gave 4 stars but im eating my leftovers and nearly swallowed this metal pebble in my linguine read more
2 years ago
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
4 years ago
LOVE this restaurant! It's a stunning steakhouse with kind service and a cozy atmosphere. We started with the beef 4 ways and loved each rendition, we wish it came with portions 100x the size because it was so good! We also had the American wagyu which may have been the best I've ever had. Their house sauce pairs with it phenomenal as well. The uni pasta was also tasty and a nice balance to our meal. It was a large enough portion to split among the two of us. Such a great spot and will definitely be back! read more
3 years ago
Delicious happy hour spot! The food was so reasonably priced and exactly what I was hoping for. We got the oysters, seared wagyu sushi, shimesaba (pictured), uni wagyu, teriyaki buffalo wings (pictured), and the wagyu skewers(pictured). Everything was phenomenal and the presentation was beautiful. We went on a empty Tuesday right at opening, so I can't speak on how it is on a busier night but we were nicely catered to tonight. Will be coming back!! read more
2 years ago
WOW I'm a fan! Came here for Seattle Restaurant Week and this is my favorite place for it hands down! I came here with my other foodie friends and we were all so satisfied with all the dishes we got to try! 1st course: Wagyu beef on onigiri rice with nori cream sauce - this was delicious and so creamy, I enjoyed every bite of it! 2nd course: Wagyu steak, 8oz - this was one of the most tender steaks I've ever tasted, it literally just melted in my mouth. 3rd course: Fire cheese cake - this was such a cool experience because they brulee the cheese cake right in front of you! Overall the experience was great, and I got to also try the smoked sockeye salmon tartare on steamed barley and the soy sauce ice cream. Both were so unique and definitely worth trying. TIP: they do reservations here and can host for a large groups! read more
2 years ago
Very friendly, relaxed service and the best beef I've ever had! We went to their Happy Hour and tried their Steak and frites. Started with an amazing prawn cocktail! Definitely going back! read more
What a nice little hidden gem! Glad I could nag a reservation but it was basically empty when I went so maybe they're just super short staffed. The food was delicious! The appetizers were a perfect way to start off our meal. There was a 3-course meal special that me and my bf got. He had the tartare with wagyu and I did the uni panna cotta with scallop and risotto. We shared our dishes to get a little taste of everything. we also ordered the seared steak sushi and wagyu bruschetta, the cured wagyu literally just melted in your mouth. It was fantastic. The uni panna cotta was bursting with flavor, and it was so light and refreshing. The salad that came with it was a great addition to the creaminess of the uni. And tartare was a little sweet which threw me off but still bomb nonetheless. And the main entrees were awesome. My bf's steak was cooked perfectly and the meat was soooo soft. Really enjoyed our time here! read more
I definitely think this is a good little wallingford steak secret. I came here without a reservation (on the SRW website it says they don't take reservations, but if you check their yelp page they say they do take your reservation and by the time I tried booking it, they were booked out so we just showed up). The host was really sweet and communicated our wait time very well. The food was great. The appetizer was torched infront of us and the wagyu beef was so tender and so good. Even the potato and tomato sides were roasted so well. The dessert was the perfect sweetness (not too sweet not too dense) The steak was good. read more
8 years ago
I always try to find a good Japanese bbq spot everywhere I travel to. Most Japanese places always meets my expectations. Seeing the picture through yelp, I was extremely excited to try Kokkaku during our Seattle trip. I made reservations for 4 at 7 PM. When we arrived the bigger tables seating 4 and more were filled. Lots of 2 seaters when we arrived and when we left. I'd recommend making reservations if you have a party of 3 or more. We ordered: Foie gras creme brûlée- we didn't care for this and actually didn't finish. Didn't care too much for the flavors, and the concept of sweet asn savory. Uni fettuccine-it was just mediocre Seared Wagyu sushi (comes with 2 pieces) you'll get a show with this one as they will torch your Wagyu. I thought it was just ok as well. Wagyu 4 ways- $15 per person nothing really stood out from the 4 Last but not least we ordered the Wagyu short rib- we were also not impressed as the meat quality was just mediocre. Pretty chewy. I just felt like everything was just bland. No special flavors on anything. For a Japanese restaurant serving Wagyu etc id say I was not impressed. read more
4 years ago
Everything was sooo delicious! We did the coarse option and it did not disappoint. Don't pass on the fire cheesecake. Would have been 5 stars but the drinks weren't the best. read more
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2208 N 45th St
Seattle, WA 98103
Wallingford
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(206) 588-1568
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http://www.kokkakuseattle.com
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Do they allow walk ins? Or only by reservations?
They allow walk ins if they are not completely full for the evening. I highly recommend making a reservation though, as they can get full quickly! They have an online reservation system, or you can call them at their phone number.
Can I walk in? Or they only accept reservation?
They are accepting reservations through yelp and phone pick-up orders.
I have been calling the restaurant so many times but no one pick up, I just want to know if toddler allowed to be in the restaurant with us cause We have reservation on Thursday?
Yes, they allow toddlers. THere is a designated bar area that is 21+
Looking for humanely raised and humanely butchered meats. Any idea if this restaurant offers pasture-raised animals fed a natural diet on their menus? Thanks!
Some of their steaks come from Snake River Farms (Idaho).
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