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4.3 (28 reviews)
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Egg rolls, katsu, Mac salad, teriyaki
Danica S.

Really.good.chicken this way! Apparently this location opened about 6-7 months ago ago, so I've been missing out. I easily ordered pick up on a Friday evening and it was hot and ready to go when I arrived. Street parking sucks. Be patient and plan accordingly. We tried the plate of half teriyaki and half katsu, egg rolls, pot stickers, the boom boom chicken, and the sesame chicken. Favorites: juicy flavorful chicken breast teriyaki, and the crispy yet juicy katsu, and the yummy mac salad. I wish they allowed you to order mac only for the plates. The rice portions are very large, which some may love. Egg rolls were crunchy and flavorful too! They provide so many yummy sauces that I couldn't tell which paired with what. I'll ask next time. Service was friendly, and they have tablets to place your order when you arrive. This is a pick up location, so there are no seats! The price point was fair for what I received. Looking forward to coming back!

Emily T.

Delicious food! We got takeout and portions were generous and food was tasty! I got the chicken teriyaki with the beet salad and cucumbers! Loved it! I also added their spicy teriyaki sauce on the side and it was a nice touch! Overall, love their food and will definitely return to try their other items!

Half chicken teriyaki half chicken katsu
Greta G.

I've been wanting to try Grillbird for a long time, and so when I heard a new location was opening close by I knew I had to try it! I walked here with a friend on a Friday night around 6pm. When we arrived there were only a couple other people online, but there were several more online orders shown on the queue screen. You order at the counter and then they call your name. One important thing to note is there is basically no seating here, which is kind of a bummer. Plan on bringing your takeout home. Grillbird also shares a space with Salad Party, which is nice if you've got a group that is craving different foods. I ordered the Build Your Own Plate with Salad 1/2 chicken teriyaki and 1/2 chicken katsu. For sides I chose the Mac and cucumber salads. Everything was delicious and the portions were generous, I had plenty of leftovers. My favorite was the chicken teriyaki. The sides were also good, though the Mac salad does have a lot of mayo. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and would definitely come back for takeout!

Chicken Teriyaki
Nate H.

If you have ever read any of my reviews before, you would know that I have a deep appreciation for yaki, and I'm a sauce boi 'til the death of me. I've heard from many of my most trustworthy yaki-obsessed comrades that the Grillbird in West Seattle is the place to go for that good meat. I was ecstatic when I heard that there was opening in Phinney. I think it's cool that they have this whole ghost kitchen set up going on. It's easy to order something for takeout once you get there, but I'd recommend ordering ahead to grab it so you don't have to wait. I was thrown off not seeing a spicy yaki option, but you can add that on the side before you check out. Adding that extra spice is critical in my opinion, it minimizes the potential for bland chicken. However, this chicken is NOT BLAND! It's some of the most flavorful I've had in Seattle. And they do not go light on the sauce, even before giving you an extra side of it for free. That's what we love to see as sauce bois. Everything here is intensely flavorful (I see you complaining about too much salt, miss, you should not be going to a teriyaki establishment in the first place. Do you think they're using low-sodium versions of everything?). The chicken has an incredibly powerful peppery taste, which is unique to Grillbird. It tastes like they may be Szechuan peppercorns, because they have a slightly numbing effect. It's not that hot though, so don't be scared. My spicy sauce wasn't that hot either, so I was wondering if I accidentally got the regular type. But either way, the sauce has the consistency that you want - thick and sweet. My only knock is that the chicken is sliiiiightly dry, but the sauce more than makes up for that. The char on the chicken itself is very nice, and adds an excellent textural contrast on every bite. I will for sure be back to have more teriyaki, and to try some other things.

Build your own: chicken & bang bang with Mac salad and cucumbers
Carol C.

Delicious experience at the new Grillbird on Phinney Ridge. I ordered the Build Your Own Plate including grilled and bang bang chicken, mac and cucumber salads. Everything was freshly made - the grilled chicken thigh had a nice char and cooked perfectly. The bang bang was flavorful and had a nice kick to it. Both salads were good! Orders are placed on the kiosk upon entry. My order was ready in about 14 minutes on a Monday afternoon at 2:30 pm. There were 3 tables for seating outside, no seating inside. I plan to order online next time.

Teriyaki Plate
Mojdeh S.

How I heard of this place: Friends were eagerly anticipating the opening of this new spot in Phinneywood. With their rave reviews of the restaurant in West Seattle, I, too, began following their long-awaiting opening. Type of cuisine: Teriyaki chicken, miso salmon, Katsu, beef, and sesame tofu & cauliflower are among the main dishes, along with sides of rice, noodles, cabbage, and a plethora of others; from Mac salad to beet salad, cucumber salad to egg rolls, there's a little something for everyone. Additionally, in the same space/kitchen and order counters side-by-side, Salad Party offers entree sized fresh salads to accompany or create a meal on their own. Ambiance: Simple, nothing much to speak of. Clean and minimalist. Bright orange barquette in a sparse lobby available for patrons awaiting their orders. What I ordered: On this first visit, and having heard the portions are large, we selected two plates (mains and two sides each). Teriyaki chicken with shredded cabbage, beet salad, and cucumber salad, as well as Bang Bang Chicken with white rice, mac salad, and 2 mini egg rolls. What I loved: The freshness of the cabbage soaked in teriyaki sauce under the beautifully grilled chicken. The cucumber and beet salads were full of flavor and robust in portions. The bang bang chicken had a nice kick of spice, especially good when the sauces soaked into the rice beneath. The egg rolls and mac salad, which was too peppery, I think we will skip on future orders. Why I loved it: It's a quick and easy spot to stop for a take away lunch during the week. Though, as they continue with their soft opening, having opened early this week, there are still some kinks to work through and speed to establish. Cost: average to high

Susan S.

Poke bowl and salad were good. Did takeout. Friendly staff. A few seats for dine in but we did take out. Prices are a bit higher but would come back to try again.

Chicken Katsu Sando with a side of Waffle Fries
Vicki S.

Looking for a more satisfying and nourishing fast food option? Grillbird is a fairly new addition to the Phinney Ridge neighborhood. It's so convenient to place your order online and in almost no time at all the food is ready to be picked up, They have great choices and options. Try them out soon if you haven't had a chance to yet.

Chicken Teriyaki and sides.
Aaron B.

Automated ordering system a little confusing (split between salad party and grill bird). Friendly people working. Sat outside. Seems to be limited seeking. Cucumber sides, rice, Mac salad were a hit. The sauce, smoky, sweet and spicy was very good. $18 for a plate lunch, little pricey but portion enough for two. Ok. The primary reason for the lower rating. The chicken was absolutely dry. You can somewhat see the dry surface texture from the photo. I heard they are using a special oven to cook the chicken, I miss a proper grill. Not sure if I will eat again if chicken is that dry.

1/2 Chicken Teriyaki  1/2 Chicken Katsu  White Rice  Greens (baby bok choy) Spring Rolls
Tori Z.

Great Japanese take out, and a great addition to the phinney neighborhood ! I got the teriyaki chicken, chicken katsu, rice, greens (baby bok choy), and spring rolls. All were great, though I wish there was a little more rice for an adequate ratio of meat to rice. One "plate" was big enough for me to split into 2 meals so I was very satisfied.

Salad Menu (salad party)
Tiffany L.

Food: The ebi katsu sandwich was so good!!! Crunchy shrimp sando that hit the spot. Can't wait to come back for it. Fries were also SO good. So crunchy. Not mushy or soggy. The strawberry and pog lemonade were good as well! Wait: We went on a Sunday around 12:30 and waited about 15-20 min for our food. They were super busy with online orders but they were so nice and the food was delish. Definitely want to go back to try some of their salads! Seating: There are a 2 seats inside and a 6 outside. It's mostly a takeout spot.

Chicken teriyaki and bang bang chicken
Frannie Y.

So glad Grillbird opened up near me! I've had the one in West Seattle and always wished there was a closer location to me. The space itself is super cute and is joint grillbird and salad party! There's no seating so it is take out only. We ordered some takeout online, and the food was ready exactly when it said it would be. We ordered two build your own plates - one with spicy garlic chicken and sesame chicken and another with chicken teriyaki and bang bang chicken. They were great! Portions of chicken were large but I do wish there was more rice to go with the large meat portions. The rice was also covered in sauce from the chicken, and I prefer not as much sauce on my rice but that's a personal preference! I think our favorite was the chicken teriyaki and spicy garlic chicken! The spicy garlic chicken actually had a little bit of a kick, and the chicken teriyaki was cooked really well. We also got the fried cauliflower as a side, and that was great! Definitely will be coming back and will have to try salad party as well!

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