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Kozue Restaurant
Japanese home-style sushiOsaka-born ownerWallingfordNeighborhood gemHappy hour
Osaka-born owner Masae Fukuyama has operated this warm, neighborhood-scale sushi and homestyle Japanese restaurant on Wallingford's 45th Street since 2004. An unpretentious gem for authentic Japanese comfort food.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Wallingford
- Since
- 2004
- Owner
- Masae Fukuyama
Plate № 34
About
Masae Fukuyama came from Osaka, Japan, in 1994 and opened Kozue a decade later on Wallingford's increasingly Japan-centric restaurant strip. The menu spans sushi, donburi, ramen, takoyaki, and homestyle Japanese dishes in a cozy setting that has earned loyal local regulars over 20-plus years of operation. The North American Post (2018) identified Kozue as one of the most authentically Japanese home-style restaurants in Seattle. Consistent quality, a welcoming atmosphere, and a popular happy hour make it one of the Northside's most reliable neighborhood Japanese restaurants.
Neighborhood & visiting
Kozue Restaurant sits in Wallingford, 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 sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- 20-year Wallingford institution owned by an Osaka-born Japanese chef — rare longevity in a competitive market
- Authentic Japanese home-style cooking including donburi, ramen, takoyaki, and sushi
- One of the most affordable authentic Japanese options on Seattle's Northside
- Popular daily happy hour makes it ideal for casual after-work Japanese dining
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Frequently asked
About Kozue Restaurant
- Is Kozue Restaurant an authentic japanese home-style sushi restaurant in Seattle?
- Yes — Kozue Restaurant is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese home-style sushi in Seattle: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Kozue Restaurant located?
- Kozue Restaurant is located at 1608 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103, Seattle, USA in the Wallingford neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Kozue Restaurant?
- Kozue Restaurant does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Seattle we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Kozue Restaurant?
- Kozue Restaurant sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese home-style sushi of this format in Seattle.
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