Just wanted to update my review. The owner of this restaurant is one of the hardest working people I've met. He is a one person show, and in spite of that he consistently prepares excellent food at great value! Do you like Korean spicy pork, chicken teriyaki, kalbi short ribs, or loco mocos? Well, take your pick here because they are all great. In fact, he makes the tastiest loco moco around! The meat patties are excellent! I highly recommend you give this place a try! It doesn't look like much from the outside, but please don't judge a book by its cover. read more

The inside has a dim Japanese type of vibe. Our party of 4 went on a Saturday afternoon for lunch and we were the only ones there. Service and food were quick so we didn't wait too long. They have cheap combo sets during certain days of the week- I got the katsu and gyoza combo with miso soup for $13! I think this combo was available Thursday to Saturday only. I'd come here again for a cheap and quick meal read more

Itadakimasu - Chicken Katsu and gyoza combo - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I can't even eat this chicken, it's so dry. The tempura was decent but overdone as well. The salad was watery. There's a ton of better food options in the UD. read more

Needed lunch and found this place. Walking in lighting is low lit with descent amount of seating. Grab a menu on side of register and order. I ordered the Chicken Teriyaki and u get a choice of two sides...I got rice and fries. Chicken Teriyaki was good....fries were good. If you're in the area swing by and check it out. read more

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We were in town for the holiday weekend. This place popped up as a nearby eatery that was open and well rated. We were greeted by what appeared to be the owner operator . A true one man show. He promptly brought us waters and menus .... Took our order, greeted other patrons, then went back to prepare our food. It was amazing, super generous portions and very reasonably priced . Highly recommend! read more

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The picture on the website showed the bulgolgi with carrots and zucchini. Turns out it doesn't come with any of that. Also they don't have spoons to eat the miso soup. read more

Itadakimasu - Beef bulgolgi - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I don't know how this place was empty when we walked in, but for one man to make all this food .. round of applause . I got egg rolls * smashed * couldn't even take a picture cause that's how good it was. I ordered teriyaki and rice & sesame chicken ... my mouth was watering looking at it, soon as took that first bite .. lord I knew it was so so good.. didn't realize I ordered so much food but I workout a lot so this is good for me! Best Asian restaurant I've had in a long time. 10/10. read more

Itadakimasu - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I love this place so much. It's just one person running it but the food is amazing and they have extremely reasonable prices it's about $14 for an entree with two sides. Please support this place i don't want to see it go away! read more

The portion size was decent but the chicken was hard and dry. The flavor was a bit underwhelming. The sauce lacked that rich, slightly smoky depth that makes great teriyaki stand out. read more

Underrated and hidden gem of a place! Super affordable and definitely a bang for your buck! Came on a monday around 12pm and there was barely anyone. Only 1 worker but he came out with our food super fast! Me and friend got the Monday Lunch Special: Chicken and Gyoza Combo (which gives you Teriyaki Chicken, 5 pieces of fried gyoza, and 2 sides for ONLY $11) THATS CRAZY!! From the sides you can pick between: White rice, brown rice, salad, french fries, or miso soup. I got white rice and salad, my friend got brown rice and french fries. The owner (I assume) gave us separate checks to me and my friend without even asking which was amazing. Usually you'd have to ask for split checks or just venmo each other but the person automatically placed 2 separate checks for me and my friend :') Our bill came out to $12.13 EACH with tax and however much more depending on what you tip. Honestly if I lived nearby, I would frequent here often! Super worth the price!! read more

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The meat quality here is excellent! I ordered the chicken and beef teriyaki, beef short ribs, and a half portion of chicken breast teriyaki. By far, this is the best I've had--a true hidden gem! There's only one employee (I'm assuming the owner), but the food comes out fast, and everything is cooked perfectly. The place is also very clean, which is always a big plus. Highly recommend! read more

Itadakimasu - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

i tried to communicate a problem with my doordash order and the person who answered the phone hung up on me before i finished stating the problem. the food itself was overcooked ie the eggs were cooked solid and the salad lettuce was yellow. read more

Please read first Ok only reason this place is getting a 3 stars and not a 4 or 5 is because besides the delicious food the gentleman with the earpiece is serving Attitude! Don't know if he is the owner or just a worker but Dmn he was on one. So I ordered right when they opened and he might have been flustered but he even got more upset when I asked for some condiments. Ok let's talk food! You actually get two sides with each order and honestly for the price point it's a great deal! Rice 5 out of 5 believe it or not many places these days cannot make white rice anymore Chicken teriyaki 4 out of 5 good quality meat just needs more flavor Fries 5 out 5 Side salad dressing is good 4 out of 5 Chicken thigh breaded 4 out of 5..actually a bit sweet Attitude 0 out of 10! Lol read more

Itadakimasu - Menu - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Itadakimasu is an efficient little eatery, with food at 3 to 4 stars, rounded up to 4 stars for cost and portion. Modest and simple in its approach and menu, their success is reasonable food at generous portions and low cost. For a university area restaurant, it's not bad. We arrived at 5:30 or so. They were already inundated with take-out orders and walk-ins for pickups; we were informed of a 45 min wait, to which we agreed. When it passed the 45 min mark, the wait staff offered us a free side - miso soup, salad, etc. The Food: Chicken Katsu and Gyoza combo special for the day, $11 - 4 Stars The chicken katsu is flavorfully seasoned with a good katsu sauce. The chicken itself is relatively thin, but just thick enough for the chew and texture. It comes with 2 sides, choosing between white/brown rice, soup, salad, French fries. This was good enough that we decided to get 2 more orders to take home. Beef Teriyaki and Tempura combo, $11 - 3 Stars Comes with two sides. The flavor of the beef teriyaki is pretty good, though the meat pieces are somewhat thin. The tempura is a huge no-no though. Just get a normal beef teriyaki instead, skip the tempura. Veggie Stir-fry, add prawns, add tofu, $13 - 3 Stars Comes with two sides. The flavor of the sauce is pretty good though a tad salty. The added prawns are too cooked. The added tofu has the same ultra-thick coating as the tempura. Ask for non-fried tofu or don't order the tofu. There's an adjacent parking lot, but I suspect it's for Cedars only. We parked on the street instead. read more

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The chicken katsu is very good. Crunchy, tasty and flavorful. Good portions and comes with rice!

The gentlemen who work here make a very nice experience. So humble and a relaxing restaurant and the price is unbeatable for how good the food tastes. The teriyaki combos with choice of 2 sides are very good. Wish I could eat here all the time. read more

From the outside, itadakimasu reminds me of a low-key bar. When walking in you'll get the feel of a dive bar - it's dimly lit with plastic covered booths and a bar. Inside there's only one person working - he takes orders (both dine in and togo), busses, serves, and cooks. I ordered the chicken breast teriyaki plate which comes with two sides you can pick (brown/white rice, fries, miso soup, or salad). The chicken was good quality and the teriyaki sauce was okay (it was more salty than anything). There was a slight layer of oil that separated from the sauce but overall not bad. The fries weren't heavily salted and came as a nice side. Overall, the meal was just okay. It can be a little bit of a wait since there's only one person working. read more

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We came by to grab some bites at a casual spot. It was sort of hard to find. Poke ($10) was nicely seasoned and salty. Takoyaki ($6) came out searing hot out of the fryer - I also found it quite bland, it definitely could have used more sauce. Spam misubi ($3) was average, had a thin piece of spam - I prefer more caramelization/sauce. The mochiko chicken ($8) was the biggest disappointment- dry and flavorless with a slightly sweet aftertaste. It didn't come with any dipping sauce. Maybe it's more worth it to have an actual meal here as I wasn't very impressed by the small plates. read more

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Amazing Yakisoba! Been craving this since college. Welp, it's actually the same business that fed me when I was at UW 25 years ago. Super friendly, authentic old-school Teriyaki joint. Glad I looked it up! You should too. read more

I went here all the time when I lived in the UD for university. Quick, no fuss place. Was able to get two meals out of the portion sizes which was great for a college student on a budget. read more

Tasty food, big portions, and friendly staff -- what more could one ask for? I ordered the chicken teriyaki with brown rice and salad. Super tasty and the portions were huge. I got my food to-go and everything was packaged nicely. My friend got the mochiko chicken and loved it as well. We went on a Saturday night and there was no wait and our food arrived quickly. The staff was really nice and let us sit at an empty table while awaiting our takeout. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Itadakimasu - Chicken Teriyaki - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A cute little shop tucked away on the edge of the Ave! Went there for dinner on a cold day and it was really nice. The loco moco and chicken Katsu was very good and the miso soup was very warming. I think the pricing is pretty reasonable too. read more

You'd be hard-pressed to notice this place if you were walking in the area, but don't you dare miss out on trying what might very well be the best teriyaki spot in Seattle. The owner will often run the whole place on his own and unbelievably well, and he rightfully keeps his teriyaki recipe secret. But if you love teriyaki you have to try this place which takes teriyaki up a notch in a way I haven't seen anywhere else come even close yet in Seattle or elsewhere honestly. Juicy smoky chicken whether it's breast or thigh, and the teriyaki sauce is the perfect viscocity (sticks to the chicken but not that thick). Even the miso soup and rice are expertly made. If you're looking for parking it's a bit tough, I'd recommend the parking lot on the same street next to cedar restaurant where the parking is free earlier in the day but it can be a bit tough to get in and out of, but hey, we're used to that up in Seattle. read more

First place we were able to dine-in! @itadakimasu_seattle in UW is serving delicious meals at a very reasonable price and great portions! A block off from the Ave, Itadakimasu was nestled behind where Safeway was. They had blocked off several tables to create physical distancing and you can see them wipe the menus between customers. The interior was dark and felt kind of clubby...? I guess its a great option for university students to hang out and chill with friends while enjoying a filling meal. (Pre-covid) Both meals cost $11 each and is enough to feed 2 per dish. We ordered the Loco Moco (recommended by other Yelpers) and the chicken katsu. We were stuffed to the max and still had left over for dinner that night. Want more bang for your buck? Come to Itadakimasu. They have a great collection of Japanese, Polynesian and Korea cuisine. There is something for everyone and you'll either leave very full or with leftovers. read more

Itadakimasu - loco moco & chicken katsu - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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One man show when I stopped by as an out-of-towner looking for a decent meal. Get the Mochiko chicken and use the sauce on the table. You can skip the Bulgogi as it was nothing special. read more

I was in the mood of Japanese food but wasn't really craving ramen, so the next best thing is curry. So what do I do? I open up Yelp and look around to see what I wanted to try! This restaurant came up and saw that they had curry and katsu! It's like the best of both worlds combined. The interior inside is beautiful with nice art work on the walls. The parking of this place is street parking. I didn't find a dedicated parking lot for this place. There isn't much street parking so you might need to circle around or park else where. There is a Safeway across the street with its own dedicated parking lot, I wouldn't recommend parking there since you have a chance of getting your car towed. So when you order, you have an option of sides which range from French fries, rice, miso soup, etc. I chose the Miso Soup for my Chicken Katsu and Curry. I also requested the curry to be split so my Katsu wouldn't get soggy. The miso soup came out quickly and it was great. Full of flavor. When the Chicken Katsu and Curry came out, the portion size was huge! I was thinking to myself that if you come here, you're guaranteed to be full. There was enough rice to match the curry. So here's the downfall, the flavor of the curry and Katsu is bland. The Katsu was just deep fried with not much of a taste to it. It wasn't salty or have a savory taste. There is salt on the table but it's just not the same of marinating your meat and then deep frying it. The curry itself looked great, but the taste was lacking as well. The food just tasted off compared to the Miso soup. Overall, this is a good place if you're hungry since the portion sizes are huge. Taste wise, it's missing to me. Also, when I dined in, there was basically no service, due to COVID, perfectly understandable. read more

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The teriyaki here was good and for a fair price, which is so rare these days. I was looking for something a little outside my usual teriyaki joints and realized I had passed by here many times over the years without ever stepping in. Called in my order, the guy was a bit funny to communicate with didn't even take my name but it was all correct when I got there. The rice was actually exceptional, in that it was actually cooked and stored correctly. Weirdly rare for teriyaki places recently. The chicken was standard chicken teriyaki. The salad was slightly above average. Overall good meal for a good price! read more

We decided to get dinner here and thoroughly enjoyed it. Price was very good for what you get and service is good too. We were originally going to order a half order of the loco moco with a side salad but the lady told us to get the full order and it will be the same price for more food, so that was awesome of her. We got: Mochiko chicken - if this was fresh, it would have been decent, the flavor was there, just not as crispy. Also some pieces were small and some were big so a bit of an inconsistent there Loco moco with brown rice: this came with 2 huge beef patties and a lot of gravy. I love the Brown rice here, it's not dry like most places and works really well with the loco moco. The the beef patties were thick but still juicy and the flavor was pretty good. Overall, a solid dish. It's budget friendly sona good place for college student for sure. read more

Itadakimasu - Loco moco - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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INSANELY WORTH THE PRICE. Dishes that you'd see elsewhere in Seattle for over $20 are correctly priced at half that. And it TASTES BETTER TOO. Service was DECENT, and so was the ambiance. This restaurant shines in its value for your money. Lots of great options as well (including cheap side menu items and alcohol too!!) Are you near the U-District and want good Asian food on a student budget? LOOK NO FURTHER!!! read more

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They always have great food at great prices. Can't go wrong with their takeout, which is quicker than the other restaurants in the area.

Amazing food and portion sizes for the price! Parking is a little tough, but that shouldn't take away from here. When my group of 7 went in for lunch on a Saturday, it wasn't too busy, but there was one man (assuming the owner) running the kitchen/serving. Ordered the spam musubi and the katsu + gyoza special (came with 2 sides as well)! read more

Itadakimasu - Katsu and Gyoza Combo - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A but easy to miss but it'd be tragic if you did. Went on a Saturday night and imo there should be 10x as many people there were. It's well kept, well decorated, and the food and prices were fantastic. The teriyaki was tender and juicy, the tempura was light and so flavorful in the sauce, there was SO much rice, and there's something about the salad dressing at teriyaki places that are always just so light but flavorful and yummy. It looked like there was just one man keeping the entire operation alive. He was busy in the kitchen when we got there, took our order, cooked it, served it, and everything in between. So much for 1 person! Makes me really appreciate everything that goes into running a restaurant. read more

Itadakimasu - Chicken and tempura combo with brown rice and salad - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Chicken was old and dry. No flavor very poor quality the gyoza wast much better dry dry dry read more

Itadakimasu - Chicken teriyaki - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was really surprised at how generous the portions were and at such a reasonable price. I ordered the chicken katsu combo with brown rice, gyoza, and miso soup. The food came out pretty fast and everything was tasty. Also, the server was friendly and made us feel welcomed. Definitely recommend visiting if you're looking for something that's price friendly and will keep your tummy satisfied. read more

hole in the wall type of restaurant. we were greeted by who we think was the owner. he was by myself and running the whole restaurant - didn't speak much but we appreciated his hospitality. the place was empty (random tuesday night) but i'm sure when it's busy, it would feel like a lot more intimate setting. i could definitely see myself hanging out here w friends or alone. food was delicious. fresh, crispy, and filling. best part - it was v affordable!! read more

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Great value for food! I got the katsu because I was really carving some and I was not disappointed! It's kinda like a "no frills" style menu, which was just what I was looking for. There's a bit of construction going on across the street but don't let that deter you! read more

Used to go here all the time when I lived in the UD, now that I live on the Eastside I stop here whenever I have to go into Seattle. Why? Because it's awesome, that's why. The food is tasty (I'm particularly a fan of the chicken and beef teriyaki - ask him to make it spicy - and the rice is so good I just get it for both sides. The bulgogi and sweet and sour chicken are also honorable mentions.) There's always just one dude doing all the orders and cooking but the food always comes out in a timely fashion anyways. (Long ago, the place used to have a full-service bar and DJ and other employees, but it's been pared down to this for years now). However, it is what a teriyaki joint should be - comfy and spacious enough. Plus, the portion sizes will leave you enough for a lunch the next day and the prices are insanely cheap in this day and age. I left here the other day paying just under $40 for two people - that was an entrée and extra side apiece and there was enough left over for dinner. Craziness. read more

Huge portions,one order can feed 2 people. Closest to Asian food as you can get. Had the tempura and it was not dripping with oil, chicken karaage was amazing, chicken tonkatsu was just like home. read more

Itadakimasu - Shrimp tempura with asst veggies - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Been here twice. He loves this place due to the huge portions and low prices. Menu is a bit limited though. Their entrees come with a choice of side of either salad, miso soup, white/brown rice. I've tried their Loco Moco that came with 2 hamburger patties, two fried eggs with gravy over rice and 1 choice of side. I've also tried their combo of chicken teriyaki and tempura. Hubby loves the beef teriyaki, he always ordered that or the beef-chicken combo. It was a lot of food! Everytime we come here, we need to get a doggybag for our leftovers. Service is really good, friendly and attentive. Food always come out real fast. My only gripe is the lack of ventilation or some kind. If someone in the restaurant orders a meat dish which is served in a sizzling hot plate, the whole restaurant starts to smell of smoke, then also the smell sticks to my hair and clothing which is my big pet peeves. Parking is street and there's a meter maybe next time we'll try Safeway parking per other reviews. read more

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The best chicken teriyaki ever!! Great service, great food, great prices! The flavor is so good and I get this like every other week!