Itsumono
Day 1: 5-Course Inventive Izakaya Tasting Series
Opened at the beginning of 2023, this International District eatery that was named to Infatuation’s 2025 list of “Exciting Dinner Spots in Seattle” bills itself as a “mukokuseki gastropub.” And what, you ask, is "mukokuseki"? It translates to “without nationality,” which means that Itsumono draws from a wide range of culinary traditions. Chef Sean Arakaki, a Hawaii native and Eden Hill alum, oversees a menu of drinking food that isn’t afraid to play. He cross-pollinates karaage with Nashville hot chicken, dusts curly fries in nori, and offers pepperoni pizza egg rolls, nacho wontons, loco moco Scotch eggs, and many other delicious mutants. Seattle Times says, "Itsumono is making some of Seattle’s best food…one of the city’s most fascinating, compelling places to eat.” Naturally, we are excited to visit here and to chat with Chef Arakari. By the way, Itsumono means “The Regulars,” so maybe, in time, that’s just what we will all become!
About the Host:
Sean Arakaki
Executive Chef
Chef Sean Arakaki, a Hawaii native and Eden Hill alum, wanted to bring his Hawaiian roots as well as an inventive spirit when taking the helm at Itsumono. In 2019, he participated in the 2019 Jeunes Chef Rôtisseurs competition.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Mushroom, Shellfish, and Fish Free. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Kaname Salad
mixed greens, kaname dressing, sesame, honey
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Aubergine Dengaku
compressed eggplant, misoyaki caramel, wasabi pea furikake, buldak
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Liver & Onions Tart
foie gras, caramelized onion, feuille de brick, maggi sauce, cilantro, broken rice
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Tikka Tonkatsu Udon
pork loin, tikka masala, udon noodle, kashmiri chili, mint
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Chocolate Mochi Cake
chocolate mochi, dark chocolate crémeux, burnt white chocolate, raspberry sorbet
Itsumono
610 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98104
Event FAQs
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy, Gluten, and Nuts. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
