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Fort St. George
Japanese-American comfort foodJapanese-ownedInternational DistrictYoshoku30-year institutionLate night
Owned by Japanese couple Kiyoharu Kuroda and Ikuko Maekawa since 1993, Fort St. George is a beloved International District institution serving yoshoku-style Japanese-American comfort food including Japanese spaghetti, karaage, and takoyaki.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Chinatown-International District
- Since
- 1993
- Owner
- Kiyoharu Kuroda
Plate № 57
About
Fort St. George has been a fixture of Seattle's Chinatown-International District since 1993, owned by Japanese co-owners Kiyoharu Kuroda and Ikuko Maekawa. The restaurant serves yoshoku — the Japanese tradition of Western-influenced Japanese comfort food — including spaghetti with hamburger steak and garlic mayo, pork cutlet with meat sauce, spicy fried chicken, ramen, takoyaki, and curry. Its location one block from the ID light rail station and proximity to the sports stadiums makes it one of the most accessible late-night Japanese dining options in the city. Over three decades, Fort St. George has become a cultural touchstone for Seattle's Japanese-American community.
Neighborhood & visiting
Fort St. George sits in Chinatown-International District, one of Seattle's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- 30-year Japanese-owned institution and a cultural cornerstone of Seattle's Japantown/International District
- One of the few places in Seattle to experience authentic yoshoku — Japanese-American fusion comfort food
- Open late (until midnight on weekends) — one of the best Japanese late-night options in the city
- Steps from the ID light rail and stadiums — the perfect pre-/post-game Japanese comfort food stop
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Frequently asked
About Fort St. George
- Is Fort St. George an authentic japanese-american comfort food restaurant in Seattle?
- Yes — Fort St. George is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese-american comfort food in Seattle: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Fort St. George located?
- Fort St. George is located at 601 S King St, Ste 202, Seattle, WA 98104, Seattle, USA in the Chinatown-International District neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Fort St. George?
- Fort St. George does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in Seattle we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Fort St. George?
- Fort St. George sits in the ¥ price range — typical for japanese-american comfort food of this format in Seattle.
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