Kokkaku

Kokkaku is a Wallingford restaurant that describes itself as a 'Japanese inspired Meat House,' centered on whole-animal butchery and locally sourced, farmed, and foraged ingredients. The concept is distinctive among Japanese-influenced Seattle spots for putting meat craftsmanship, rather than sushi or ramen, at the center of the menu. Reservations run through Yelp only, and the restaurant keeps a tight schedule of dinner service Wednesday through Sunday, suggesting a smaller, focused operation.