THE original chicken teriyaki. We are incredibly fortunate to have Toshi himself still doing what he does best. The chicken is cooked perfectly, the rice has a wonderful texture, and the sauce is just the right mix of salt and slightly sweet. Sheer perfection. Take out is quick. Toshi and his wife, who takes your order, are absolute treasures.

This is a great place to get quick takeout. They said I'd have a 15min wait but my order was handed to me in 5 mins. I had the spicy chicken and it was the perfect combination of spice mixed with the teriyaki sauce.

We've gotten takeout from here a few times for dinner. The menu is basic but has enough options if you're craving teriyaki. The food has always been ready quickly and is still hot when we get it home. I've had the chicken teriyaki and it's really tasty. It's also a good sized portion for the price (which is very reasonable). My husband has also enjoyed his meals from here. It's one of the better teriyaki places in the area.

Solid neighborhood teriyaki from the OG Toshi. Ordered the red-hot and it's not really hot but very tasty. Good portion size, tasty chicken and great rice. Salad comes in a little cup. Take out only, so I got a drink from the Safeway across the parking lot and ate in my truck.

We originally visited Toshi's Teriyaki Grill for an early dinner, hoping for a taste of some of Seattle's original teriyaki. Unfortunately when we stepped in, we were quoted a 40+ minute wait for walk up orders. We decided to go elsewhere try again later. A couple of days later, we came back for lunch and found everything to be way easier and faster. I called in the order and in the ten minutes it took to drive over, the food was ready. Toshio's Original Chicken ($13) - Very tender chicken with a slight smoky char, some small portions singed and crisp from all the heat. All pieces are very similar in texture, and very consistent in general. The chicken is light on the seasonings, leaving you to douse the chicken with terkiyaki sauce as you like. It's quite enjoyable on its own own to be honest. The rice is a perfectly cooked medium grain with a nice chew. You can feel each individual grain on the tongue. The small cup of sauce is great - sweet and savory, with a bit of soy flavor and a small bit of tanginess. Simple ingredients, delicious results. The only disappointment is the sad cup of pre-made commercial cole slaw on the side. Red-Hot Spicy Chicken ($14) - Not much to say about this. Slightly spicy with a peppery vegetal taste. I wouldn't say this is "Red-Hot" at all - instead, it's just a pleasant mild heat. Otherwise, it's pretty similar to the original chicken. I actually prefer the original, so I'm not sure this is worth the $1 upcharge! Toshi's is only the third Seattle-style Teriyaki place I've visited, but it's by far the best. If you want some teriyaki, it will probably be difficult to find better. Just be aware that you'll need to call ahead for dinner orders. Bathrooms - This location is takeout only, so there are no customer accessible bathrooms.

This teriyaki chicken and rice here is excellent. What you find here is definitely not the dried out and reheated chicken jerky smothered in brown cornstarch and sugar syrup concoction you find in most food court malls. Oh no. This is where Seattle's obsession with chicken teriyaki was introduced. The chicken was smoky, juicy and tender and freshly made. This was not sitting around and reheated. The flavor of the meat was well balanced with just enough marinade and seasoning. The sauce was not goopy or sickly sweet but tasted fresh and balanced. The dish came with cole slaw and fluffy rice. The portion size was definitely decent as I must have received at least two big thighs. This is a true example of simple food prepared really well. You order at the counter and can hear Toshi working his magic behind the wall where the kitchen is located. There was no where to sit and eat so after a 10 minute wait I received my food and took it to go. The woman that took my order was very sweet. This spot is in a strip mall so there was plenty of parking. It was well worth the drive and toll for me to come from Seattle to check out the chicken teriyaki.

I was in the area and was excited to try the birthplace of seattle style teriyaki. I came in and ordered and food took about 20 minutes to prepare - note that they are take out only so maybe stop by the froyo shop next door for a snack! Staff was super friendly and food was ready on time. I got the chicken and beef combo and it was delicious. It came with one sauce which was on the more watery side but very delicious. I loved the slight char on the chicken and the beef was very tender. Would definitely come back again!

10 Ounce Beef Steak $13.25: I've had teriyaki at 2 other places in Seattle, and don't recall being that impressed. I wanted to try this location that's operated by THE Toshi himself, and was not disappointed. We came in on a Tuesday night and ordered in store, and were quoted 20 minutes for our 4 meals to be prepped. Actual prep time was 15 minutes. We had to drive 20 minutes before we could dive into the food, and it was still warm and so tender. It comes with one sauce but I did order extra sauce ($0.25 each) because I can't risk not having enough. I did find the sauce too salty for my liking, but honestly found the beef pretty good on its own. However, when it cooled down too much, it became too chewy for me, so this is best eaten when fresh. I always prefer beef over chicken, but I did try some chicken from my partner's Chicken and Beef Combo $13. It was pretty good! I liked that it was thin slices, and there was some charcoal grilled flavor that I didn't have with the beef. I might spring for this next time! ***** My Star Ratings: 1 Star - Terrible. Just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars - Meh. Unlikely for me to return. 3 Stars - OK. Open to coming back, but wouldn't go out of my way to. 4 Stars - Yummy! Will definitely return if I haven't already. 5 Stars - AMAZING!!! Would plan my day or even a trip around eating here.

This is literally where they INVENTED seattle teriyaki! Toshi is still slinging his original recipe at the grill with his lovely lady. Absoltuely no frills place, infinitely humble, you'd never know a living legend was here still making fantastic little teriyaki plates. Too often the pioneer falls behind the competition, but this place still holds its own against the evolution of teriyaki. If I had to characterize the profile here, it goes for more char flavor than normal teriyaki, and I highly reocmmend the beef that's the best I've had at teriyaki. They use an incredibly tender cut that is so flavorful. While I'm usually a chicken guy, I can't help but crave the beef here the most for its uniqueness. If you're a teriyaki fan make sure to make a pilgrimage to the guy that brought us such a wonderful dish! Thank you Toshi!

The OG is always the best and this is soooo true! This place is the OG of teriyaki in Washington and I had my doubts from all the high reviews but it exceeded my expectations. There are so many teriyaki joints in Washington that it's kinda hard to have one that stands out, but this place stood out. It's a mom and pop shop and it's only for take out. Their menu is very simple but you can modify stuff and they will do it. Parking is easy as it's in a big complex. I came back here twice to make sure it's consistent and that it was just that good :) 1st visit: chicken and beef combo Generous portion for the price. Beef is not your typical, these look like steak pieces and it was tender. Chicken teriyaki was plump and juicy. Sauce is on the side. Cole slaw instead of regular salad and it was refreshing. Already exceeded my expectations 2nd visit: spicy chicken and katsu combo (not on menu) and a beef bowl. The katsu was so crispy yet juicy and plump. The spicy chicken was also plump and juicy. I prefer the regular teriyaki over spicy though. The beef was just as good as before. It's really hard to describe how good these dishes are so you just have to come and check them out!!!!! They are busy and they make things to order. You can call in your order if you don't want to wait. We came right when they open and it takes about 10 minutes for food to be ready. OMG soooo good.