Teriyaki is practically a love language in Washington, and I spent a week chasing the sauciest plates from Seattle to the suburbs. You will find smoky char, glossy glaze, and rice piled high enough to make you pause.
Four spots brought portions big enough to feed two without trying. Ready to plan your next comforting, saucy detour across the state?
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Toshi’s Teriyaki – Seattle, Washington
Toshi’s in Seattle is a lesson in balance. The chicken arrives with a smoke-kissed char and a shiny, not cloying glaze that drips into the rice in the best way.
You taste soy, ginger, and a whisper of sweetness, then the crisp cabbage snaps back with sesame bite.
Portions are generous, though not comically large, perfect for a hungry lunch. Service is quick and unfussy, and everything feels dialed in from decades of practice.
If you value consistency over flash, this plate hits the spot without drama.
Pro tip: ask for extra sauce on the side for rice rescue duty. Grab napkins, because the glaze likes to run.
You will leave satisfied, not weighed down.
Yasuko’s Teriyaki – Seattle, Washington
Yasuko’s serves comfort that sneaks up on you. The sauce is thicker here, clinging to the chicken with a caramel edge that loves steam from the rice.
The salad is old-school crunchy, cooling each bite and keeping the rhythm going.
This is one of the places where portions could feed two, especially if you add gyoza. You will want to split or save half for later, and the leftovers reheat beautifully.
Service is friendly and fast, like they know you have a bus to catch.
The char could be deeper, but that sticky glaze feels nostalgic in the best way. Ask for spicy sauce if you want a peppery lift.
Affordable, filling, and easy.
Nasai Teriyaki – Seattle, Washington
Nasai brings a lighter touch to the classic. The sauce runs more savory than sweet, so you taste the grill first and the glaze second.
Rice arrives fluffy, not sticky, and the salad crunches like fresh snow.
Portion size sits right in the middle, ideal for a solo meal without leftovers. If you chase heat, the spicy cup adds a clean burn that wakes everything up.
Staff move with calm efficiency, and orders land quicker than expected.
It is a great stop when you want teriyaki that feels balanced and weekday friendly. Nothing is overdone, nothing slumps.
You leave refreshed, not sluggish, and ready to keep moving.
Teriyaki & More – Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue knows lunch rushes, and Teriyaki & More handles them with calm. The combo plates are the star, letting you mix chicken and beef for a char plus richness double act.
Sauce leans balanced, with just enough sheen to lacquer the meat.
This is another place where portions could feed two, especially on combo day. Rice arrives in a small mountain, so save space early.
The room feels modern, a quick-in quick-out stop for office folks.
Vegetables are fresh, and the salad gets a sesame nudge that keeps bites lively. If you want extra protein, the chicken stays juicier than the beef.
Order online, pick up, and you are set.
Toshi’s Teriyaki Grill – Mill Creek, Washington
Mill Creek’s Toshi’s Teriyaki Grill keeps things classic but adds a little extra char. You get those defined grill lines and a sauce that glides, not gloops.
The rice is hot and cloudlike, a steady base for all that savory drip.
Portions are hearty and can easily stretch to two meals if you pace yourself. Service is kind and fast, the sort of place where regulars get nods.
The salad is simple and crisp, working like a palate reset between bites.
If you want a leaner feel, ask for light sauce and extra char. Add gyoza for a crispy sidekick.
It is a reliable suburban favorite worth a detour.
Sunny Teriyaki – Seattle, Washington
Sunny Teriyaki lives up to the name by keeping flavors bright. The sauce is a touch sweeter, but the grill adds just enough smoke to keep it grounded.
Rice portions are generous and the salad pops with crunchy texture.
This is a two-person plate candidate when you add sides like egg roll or gyoza. You can split it and still feel full, no problem.
The vibe is neighborly, the kind of place where a quick hello turns into a routine.
Ask for spicy drizzle for a playful kick. If you like saucy bites, request extra on the side so the rice stays fluffy.
Comforting, cheerful, and consistent.
Grillbird West Seattle – Seattle, Washington
Grillbird in West Seattle adds polish without losing soul. The chicken shows deep caramelization, almost crispy in spots, with a sauce that reads balanced and clean.
Rice is thoughtfully cooked, and the pickles give a tangy snap that keeps you reaching back.
Portions are reasonable, so this one is a solid single-serving win. Quality over quantity rules here, and you taste intention in each bite.
The space feels modern but relaxed, perfect for a quick sit-down.
If you like heat, their chili oil brings a fragrant bloom. Pair with a sparkling drink to cut through the glaze.
It is a refined take that still delivers comfort.
Ichi Bento – Shoreline, Washington
Ichi Bento delivers variety in a tidy box. The teriyaki rests beside gyoza and bright pickles, so every bite gets a new partner.
Sauce runs lighter, letting the grill sing while the rice stays fluffy and ready.
This is a perfect commuter meal, easy to carry and easier to finish. Portions are solid but not oversized, though adding gyoza nudges it toward shareable.
Staff keep things moving kindly and quickly, a welcome combo.
Pick the bento if you want texture shifts and color on the tray. The pickles wake up the palate between sweet-savory bites.
It feels organized, satisfying, and thoughtfully portioned.
Tokyo Teriyaki – Everett, Washington
Tokyo Teriyaki keeps it old-school Everett. The plate lands heavy, with a sauce cup on the side that turns rice into a flavor sponge.
Chicken is sliced thick, catching char on the edges and tenderness in the middle.
This is absolutely a feed-two situation if you are not ravenous. You can split it or stash half for later and win both ways.
Service is straightforward, and the line moves faster than it looks.
The salad is basic but crisp, a cool-down between saucy bites. Ask for half sauce if you prefer savory over sweet.
Value, volume, and a friendly hello at the counter.
Yummy Teriyaki – Redmond, Washington
Yummy Teriyaki in Redmond knows its hungry crowd. The chicken carries a confident char, and the sauce hits that sweet-savory middle lane.
Rice comes in a generous scoop that soaks it all up without getting mushy.
This can feed two if you add a side or simply pace yourself. Leftovers are excellent the next day, especially with a fresh splash of sauce.
Staff are quick and friendly, used to busy lunch waves.
Go spicy if you like a little swagger in each bite. The salad is fresh and simple, keeping things balanced.
Dependable, filling, and perfect for post-coding fuel or a casual dinner.
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