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    Ichi Bento

    4.4 (278 reviews)
    InexpensiveJapanese
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    ICHI BENTO ATMOSPHERE

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Tofu stir fry
    Marissa R.

    I have been desperately searching for a teriyaki place that has GOOD tofu for over a year now. All of the places I've gone to serve raw tofu or it doesn't come with veggies. Ichi Bento came on my TikTok FYP, so I looked up their menu and was pleased to see that they not only had one tofu option, but several! I went the next day for takeout and service was extremely friendly. My partner got spicy chicken and I got the tofu stir fry since it included veggies. We both really enjoyed our meals and would definitely go again. I only took off one star because my partner said the spicy chicken was mild (maybe we can ask for more spice next time), and in my opinion, the tofu stir fry did have a LOT of cabbage compared to the other veggies. I would love to see them add mushrooms, bean sprouts, etc to this dish instead of the cabbage. I will be back regardless!

    Chicken teriyaki bento
    YuJun L.

    Swung by Ichi Bento for an easy dinner as a walk-in takeout order. I love that it's close to the Shoreline South station so you can drop by quickly. Decided I should stick with the regular chicken teriyaki bento. I was told 15 minutes, but it came out faster than that. They take a lot of phone orders and are busy prepping other meals so no surprise everyone is kind of multi-tasking, but in no way did I feel ignored so that was good. The portion size is pretty generous. I think if I wasn't so hungry I could have easily split this with my wife. Chicken teriyaki flavor seemed on point although full disclosure it's been a while since I've ate these kind of meals. The bento came with extra teriyaki sauce which I thought was unnecessary given it's already really savory and sweet. The California roll is pretty good. Salad dressing is kinda sweet. Also feel like the tempura could have came with more sauce. Overall though, it's a big meal for what is normal price for food now I feel. While I didn't think the food was super delicious or amazing in anyway, the bento has real good value and if I'm needing a quick meal to really fill me up Ichi would be a good consideration.

    Chicken Breast
    Marques M.

    I ordered the Chicken Breast and was surprised with how good this dish was. The flavor was a little on the heavy side but I appreciated how large the portion was! I couldn't finish it but am looking forward to eating my leftovers tomorrow. I definitely would come back and support small business!

    Overhead menu (7/25/24)
    Marie B.

    I had takeout eons ago preYelp from Ichi Bento. For some reason I was craving a bento box for lunch. Time for a revisit to Ichi Bento in Shoreline's North City neighborhood (7/25/24). Counter person was rather focused on refilling the various sauces in small containers at an adjacent counter. She seemed slightly annoyed to break that focus when she realized I was ready to order. Definitely all business taking my order, fielding calls for takeout, and getting orders put together. Just an observation while I was onsite. I placed an order for a bento with chicken teriyaki and steamed rice. This comes also with salad, miso soup, 4 pieces of CA roll, and given the choice of gyoza or tempura. I chose the latter. I stuck with chilled water from a dispenser unit by the entrance. Shortly thereafter, I was provided with a plastic clamshell container with pale salad with another tiny container with sweet poppy dressing. Another plastic container had miso soup. I consumed both - serviceable. Another container had the tempura and dipping sauce. I did eat most of the tempura of green beans, shrimp, and potato. Saved the onion ring though. Coarse breading, not the traditional light fried batter coating associated with tempura. Next container had a generous amount of steamed rice topped with thinly sliced, grilled teriyaki beef and another tiny container with presumably more teriyaki sauce. I ate the 4 pieces of CA roll, no soy sauce and pickled ginger provided. Just too bad it was teriyaki beef, not chicken that I originally ordered. I was too full anyways, so took the rest home. Normally, I'd be a bit more assertive, but needed to get back to work. There was only another pair that dined onsite, aside from me. Rest of the folks showing up were picking up takeout. As an fyi, there is onsite seating, as well as, some outdoor seating. I tried to eat the teriyaki beef and rice a few days later...not a smart idea. The protein had a burnt after taste, sauce too sweet, and rice was tough despite the refresh with a sprinkle of water prior to microwaving. I ended up composting most with the tempura onion ring. There was no actual bento box, especially while dining onsite. So much discarded plastic, not much recycling or composting observed after busing my own table. For a lunch that was over $20 with tax and tip, with incorrect, burnt tasting protein, ended composting half.... it was just okay, felt underwhelmed, and disappointed.

    Our go to for quick and easy choice. This dish is very tasty and has a good kick to it. The service is friendly and quick. Easy to park, whether you want to grab food to go or eat at the restaurant. It's simple and has indoor and outdoor seating.

    Chicken teriyaki
    Sarah C.

    Awesome food! The portions are huge and the price is so reasonable. The bento is the way to go. The gyoza, salad, CA roll, and miso soup are enough for a meal themselves.

    tempura
    Jasmine N.

    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING TOP TIER TERIYAKI in Seattle. FOR THE PRICE AND PORTION = SO WORTH IT. i crave their teriyaki everyday and i have to show restraint to not go weekly. the chicken has great char, flavor and tenderness. and the katsu is super crispy while have such great flavor as well. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

    I won't be back. If you don't care, well then neither do I. Not looking to get sick.
    D. W.

    Mushy chicken. Had a weird texture. A ton of rice, way too much. Salad was good. The teriyaki sauce is thick and gloppy and the flavor was off compared to other places. And last but not least, taking the third star off because of their lousy health inspection report. Second from the worst rating. If you don't care about me then I don't care about you. It's not hard to get a good rating or a great rating, you just have to care. I won't be back.

    Menu (August 2024)
    Kristene S.

    My favorite spot for an affordable bento box! I like the katsu chicken or chicken teriyaki bento which comes with a good portion of meat, rice, 4 pieces of California roll, your choice of tempura or gyoza, salad and miso soup for $16. Most teriyaki spots charge that much or more for just the entree so it's such a good deal in my opinion! I love the breading on the katsu, it's always nice and crispy. Minor things, but I love the sweet salad dressing and tempura sauce too haha. Service is always super nice and quick!

    Bento box (salad, soup, 7 gyoza, chicken, rice, California roll) 15.99
    Jonathan W.

    Food is incredible! Perfect char on teryaki, amazing crisp on katsu. katsu sauce is sooo yum. For 15.99 with the Bento Box you get chicken teriyaki (or katsu) + 4 California roll pieces + 7 gyoza + rice + salad + miso soup. You literally CANNOT beat that deal within 30 mins of Seattle. Inside is very down-home neighborhood feel and staff is super nice. I've gone back twice in 2 weeks.

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    They have Amazing Tofu tempura! Very nice and crispy. 5 stars! I definitely recommend this place.

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    I've been going here for years and it's always been great! Delicious teriyaki and generous portions!

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    The chicken katsu is fantastic and service polite and quick. When I get sick, I often send my husband to pick up their miso. Yum!

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    Food is good bit watch out how they charge you. They double the tax on my meal so be aware.

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    Our favorite family take-out spot, everything is good and the people are nice. Family owned.

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    Best Teriyaki in town! Their chicken katsu is da bomb! It's tender, well cooked, and fresh!

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    Our go to place for good food! Live a few blocks away and whenever I can't decide what to eat we go here! Fantastic take out.

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    2 years ago

    The food is always yummy. Our favorite is tofu teriyaki and vegetable yakisoba. Always on time when you call for take out.

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    THE most juicy teriyaki chicken thigh in all the land. Just wow. So good. Way better than everything else in 5 mile radius.

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    Been coming here since high school and it's always good! I am a huge fan of the chicken katsu!

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