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Yoroshiku
Hokkaido-style ramen izakayaHokkaido-born chefWallingfordZangiJapanese neighborhood spot
Hokkaido-born chef-owner Keisuke Kobayashi has run this beloved Wallingford izakaya and ramen shop since 2012, with a kitchen staff also hailing from Hokkaido. The menu spotlights Hokkaido-style ramen, zangi fried chicken, and the warming izakaya dishes of northern Japan.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Wallingford
- Since
- 2012
- Chef
- Keisuke Kobayashi
Plate № 78
About
Keisuke Kobayashi was born and raised in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, and brought his kitchen team from the same region when he opened Yoroshiku — meaning 'nice to meet you' — in Wallingford in 2012. The menu reflects Hokkaido's culinary character: rich miso and shio ramen, hearty izakaya dishes, and zangi — Hokkaido's distinctive soy-marinated fried chicken that differs from standard karaage. The restaurant has become a dependable neighborhood anchor on Wallingford's Japanese dining strip, valued for its genuine Hokkaido roots, fair prices, and warm hospitality.
Neighborhood & visiting
Yoroshiku 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 ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Hokkaido-born owner and kitchen team bring the flavors of northern Japan to Wallingford
- Zangi — Hokkaido's soy-marinated fried chicken — among the best anywhere outside Japan
- Rich Hokkaido-style ramen in miso and shio varieties, made from scratch daily
- Affordable, welcoming neighborhood izakaya with over 12 years of community trust
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Frequently asked
About Yoroshiku
- Is Yoroshiku an authentic hokkaido-style ramen izakaya restaurant in Seattle?
- Yes — Yoroshiku is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for hokkaido-style ramen izakaya in Seattle: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Yoroshiku located?
- Yoroshiku is located at 1913 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103, Seattle, USA in the Wallingford neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Yoroshiku?
- Yoroshiku does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Seattle we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Yoroshiku?
- Yoroshiku sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for hokkaido-style ramen izakaya of this format in Seattle.
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