Kazoku — Restaurant in Edmonds

Moved to Seattle 4 months ago and was nervous to try a new sushi place since I am so loyal to my regular spots in NY and CA and didn't want to be disappointed. Well I was wrong! While exquisite, I don't prefer places like Blue Ribbon or Nobu blah blah blah. I am all for the more cozy spots, fancy enough to treat yourself, but not break the bank - and a place where a reservation isn't always necessary. I had the one of the best dining experiences in Seattle at Kazoku and I feel like I must spread the word!

My partner and I had a reservation, but arrived about 20 min early, and they graciously seated us at a roomy table in an almost private corner (like a Koshitsu) that felt like only a reservation months in advance and a large deposit could get you. We were so well cared for and perfectly attended to. Everyone we spoke with was warm and welcoming.

The decor was tastefully done, authentic, minimal but effective, leaving the space bright and airy. I respect those who really commit to the wood. I'm sure this isn't a regular thing, but the music they had playing this Friday night was so fun and lively, think "Lo-Fi Beats to Study To" with a mix of "89.5 -- Seattle's home to dance". With this playlist, I was ready to throw money down.

Got the tempura appetizer, miso soup, (always), and a bounty of rolls - I cannot believe how amazing everything was and the fish was melting-in-my-mouth delicious. I was a waitress at a classic, cozy, and well loved Japanese restaurant in a coastal CA town and it was a place I was proud to work at, addicted to the food (literally couldn't wait for my post shift meal prepared by the daughter of the owner), had fallen in love with the family that ran it, and was completely heartbroken when the matriarch / owner retired and decided to close. Since then, my favorite spots are always honest and unpretentious family run businesses that serve genuine joy and Kazoku has joined that short list.

Also, the Jinro beer cups - I've always loved that frog. Made me smile seeing him...

Don't be fooled by the strip mall location along Aurora....Kazoku is a top-quality sushi restaurant in every regard! We recently relocated to the north end, and were looking for a nice sushi restaurant to celebrate a successful move. I chose Kazoku based upon the google reviews, and they exceeded our expectations! Staff (and sushi chefs) greeted me by my first name (from my reservation) when we walked in. The decor, lighting, and atmosphere were elegant and relaxing but not fussy in any way. It was an open kitchen layout where even those of us sitting at tables in the dining room could watch the sushi chefs in action. The music was upbeat, however, it was still possible to carry on a conversation. The service was outstanding. Kudos to Kate, our server, for her friendliness, kindness and for helping us sort through the myriad of options on the menu, including the available gluten-free options for someone in our family with celiac. And then, of course, there was the food. Everything we had was really good, if not great. Don't miss the California rolls that are made with real snow crab, which were not only "out-of-this-world" delicious but also gluten-free. We also had the sushi set, chirashi bowl, some uni, and a wagyu beef sushi special that was surprisingly amazing. The non sushi options were also really, really good. The fish cake udon (not gluten-free, unfortunately) was amazingly delicious and so soothing on a cold winter night. The dessert list is short, however, the green tea and red bean mochi ice creams were good and a nice ending to the meal. We all agreed that Kazoku is so far our favorite sushi restaurant in the...

Robert Roll (8pc)-hotate and hamachi $24 ✨ Shishito peppers-w/ truffle salt and bonito flakes $9 Chawanmushi-egg custard w/ seafood $12 ✨ Chef’s choice 5 pc nigiri and zaru soba $32 Shiromi Carpaccio $19 Tensei sake-$24 Special Yuzu beer -$10 ✨ Crepe cake-vanilla (from Japan) $10✨

Kazoku means “family” and their mission is to serve the highest quality sushi while making you feel like family. We sat at the bar and read a book written by Chef Bobby who was a former sumo wrestler!

Started off with shishito peppers with truffle salt and bonito flakes. Then got the chawanmushi which was DELICIOUS. It’s a steamed egg custard with white fish, fish cake, shrimp, shitake mushroom, and bay scallop. You cannot leave without trying this!!!

The Robert roll had hotate (scallop), cucumber, tobiko inside, chopped hamachi with negi on top with lemon zest and ponzu. The hamachi and hotate together was perfect.

They make their own unique blend of yuzu beer and it was very refreshing and the balance of sweetness and citrus with the beer was just right.

The chef highly recommended we try the crepe cake because it is from Japan and the brown sugar syrup is also from Japan so it isn’t overly sweet. Perfect dessert to end your date night!

Kazoku’s one year anniversary is on August 24, 2024 and they are having a special 21+ all you cant eat AND all you can drink event. They only have a few spots left so make sure to...