Kobuta & Ookami Katsu and sake house
$$ • Japanese, Vegetarian
Hours:
121 15th Ave E, Seattle
(206) 708-7856
About Kobuta & Ookami Katsu and sake house
Customers' Favorites
Tomato and Cheese Mozzarella Katsu
Rosu Katsu Tomato and Cheese
Tomato and Mozzarella Katsu
Side Order EBI Katsu Shrimp
Jidori Chicken Katsu
Iberico Katsu Nabe
Shredded Cabbage
Sapporo Draft
Cheese Katsu
Menchi Katsu
Recent Reviews
Menu
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM 11AM - 3PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9PM 11AM - 3PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM 11AM - 3PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 3PM 5 - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 3PM 5 - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 9PM 12 - 3PM |
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Kobuta & Ookami Katsu and sake house is a restaurant known for its Katsu dishes. The menu features many options, including Katsu Nabe, Katsu Nanba, katsu-don, and curry with pork. The Katsu Nabe has a tasty broth with mushrooms and cabbage, while the Katsu Nanba is a filling plate of katsu with rice and fried egg. The katsu-don and curry with pork are praised for their taste and presentation. The cheese katsu is a highlight, with its incredible flavor and harder crust. Customers enjoy their tonkatsu, especially because it is cooked with the pork slightly pink inside, which is common and delicious in Japan and Korea. Some dishes, like oroshi katsu, can be soggier due to toppings like grated radish and ponzu sauce. The restaurant also offers a tasty sesame cabbage salad and a unique curry sauce. Parking can be challenging, with paid street parking and free options nearby. Despite prices being a bit steep, the quality of the food remains consistently good, making Kobuta & Ookami Katsu and sake house a great spot for Japanese cuisine.
Recently, many guests have praised it as the most authentic Katsu Curry they’ve had in Seattle, especially after visiting Japan. The fried Shrimp (Ebi) is described as incredible, and the Pork Katsu curry set is fried to absolute perfection. Visitors recommend running, not walking, to enjoy some of the best Katsu in the city. The food, sake, and service are all considered top-notch. Since they do not take reservations for parties under six and lines get long right after opening at 5 pm, going for lunch is advised. Guests are big fans of the Kurobuta, Menchi, and Ebi, both as Katsu Nabe and as Oroshi. The desserts and appetizers change often, keeping the menu interesting. The table sauces are highly praised as "BOMB!" making it a very filling and flavorful meal.
Some reviews mention that the pork is tender and juicy, with a crunchy fried skin, though the pork flavor can be mild. The yuzu dipping sauce and curry are well-liked, but the miso soup and pickles are considered not worth the price. Overall, the restaurant offers a mix of authentic flavors and high-quality dishes, making it a popular choice for those craving Japanese cuisine.