Kappo-style sushi and seasonal Pacific Northwest cuisine in Eastlake, Seattle, led by chef Taichi Kitamura; lunch and dinner by reservation via Tock.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Chef
- Taichi Kitamura
- Reservations
- Tock
- Booking
- Tock
- Category
- Lunch omakase
- Cuisine
- Kappo
- Price
- Upscale
Sushi Kappo Tamura sits on Eastlake Ave E, a kappo-style restaurant where the kitchen is open and food is served as it's finished, giving the room a conversational, lively pace rather than a silent procession of courses. Chef Taichi Kitamura, who trained under Shiro Kashiba and previously ran Chiso in Fremont, opened Tamura with business partner Steve Tamura in 2010.
The menu draws on Pacific Northwest ingredients, sourced from suppliers including Taylor Shellfish and Skagit River Ranch, along with produce grown in the restaurant's own rooftop garden. The cuisine is described as kappo, blending sushi technique with a broader Japanese cooking repertoire, at an upscale price tier.
Lunch service runs midday on Fridays and Saturdays, with dinner offered Tuesday through Saturday; the restaurant is closed Sundays and Mondays. Weekend brunch is also available. Reservations are handled through Tock, and booking ahead is recommended given the open-kitchen format and limited service windows.
For those planning a visit, the restaurant can be reached by phone at (206) 547-0937, and further details on seating and current offerings are available on its website.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Sushi Kappo Tamura?
- Reservations are made through Tock, the restaurant's booking platform.
- What type of cuisine does Sushi Kappo Tamura serve?
- It serves kappo-style Japanese cuisine, which combines sushi with a wider range of cooked dishes prepared in an open kitchen using seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredients.
- Is lunch available at Sushi Kappo Tamura?
- Yes, lunch service is offered on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30am to 2pm, and weekend brunch is also available; check with the restaurant for current brunch timing.
- What are the restaurant's hours?
- Dinner runs Tuesday through Saturday from roughly 5pm to 9:30 or 10pm depending on the day, and the restaurant is closed Sundays and Mondays.
- How much does a meal cost?
- Sushi Kappo Tamura is categorized as upscale (price tier 3 of 4); for exact current pricing, confirm directly with the restaurant or check the Tock booking page.
Details checked October 1, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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