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Kokkaku
Yakiniku Japanese beefOsaka corporate ownershipWallingfordWagyuSafari Group
Operated by Yuta Sugimoto of Osaka-based Safari Group, Kokkaku brings Japanese yakiniku culture to Wallingford with premium Wagyu beef, uni cream pasta, and Japanese-style seared sushi.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Wallingford
- Since
- 2017
- Owner
- Yuta Sugimoto
Plate № 46
About
Kokkaku opened in 2017 as the third venture on Wallingford's Japan-owned restaurant corridor under Yuta Sugimoto, president of Safari USA (Osaka-based Safari Group). The restaurant focuses on Japanese beef culture — yakiniku-style dishes, Wagyu steaks, and inventive preparations including seared Wagyu sushi and uni cream pasta — bringing an Osaka culinary sensibility to Seattle's Northside. The menu blends traditional Japanese meat presentation with creative fusion elements while maintaining the Japanese ownership and culinary direction that define the Safari Group's Seattle portfolio.
Neighborhood & visiting
Kokkaku sits in Wallingford, one of Seattle's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Premium Wagyu and Japanese beef from an Osaka-owned Japanese restaurant group
- Creative Japanese beef dishes including seared Wagyu sushi and uni cream pasta
- Part of Wallingford's remarkable cluster of Japan-owned restaurants on 45th Street
- The only dedicated Japanese beef/yakiniku restaurant on Seattle's Northside
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Frequently asked
About Kokkaku
- Is Kokkaku an authentic yakiniku japanese beef restaurant in Seattle?
- Yes — Kokkaku is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for yakiniku japanese beef in Seattle: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Kokkaku located?
- Kokkaku is located at 2208 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103, Seattle, USA in the Wallingford neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Kokkaku?
- Kokkaku accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Kokkaku?
- Kokkaku sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for yakiniku japanese beef of this format in Seattle.
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