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    Okinawa Teriyaki

    4.0 (232 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Japanese
    Open 12:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Quiet
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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Outside in front of Okinawa Teriyaki
    Vinh M.

    According to my friend who I went with for this visit, two prominent Seattle influencers went and had a great meal here, so we decided to hit up this hole-in-the-wall on a Saturday afternoon for an early dinner. It's near the Waterfront and opposite Skalka and a ridiculously priced outside paid parking lot. Try to get here by other means like public transportation and be prepared to do a lot of walking depending on your method. The moment you do get here, you're greeted with a bunch of places to sit at that need some extra cleaning and bussing, tons of natural lighting, a display of drinks near the front and the front counter itself where the menu hangs at the top. Seating was almost full when we got here around 4:30pm, and patrons kept coming in and going out, with most people dining in. All food is made to order as heard throughout the kitchen after placing your order. Staff was overall very friendly, answered some of our questions regarding menu items, and even helped us bus some of our dishes and water cups when we finished eating. I got the chicken and katsu teriyaki combo, which was only $4 more than my friend's chicken teriyaki combo. They have mammoth portions for relatively low prices, and I was surprised at how huge the plate was! The chicken katsu was appropriately burnt at the right places and had a nice, mild smoky aftertaste while still being flavored well. The katsu was crispy and crunchy, and the meat was slightly juicy as well, while coming with some katsu sauce on the side. Salad and rice were standard and acted as palette cleansers for the extremely rich meats I got. This place was a pleasant surprise to eat at, and I was kept full throughout the rest of the night after eating everything. Affordable prices, well-flavored meats and a great meal overall? An automatic high recommend!

    Spicy Chicken & Gyoza Combination

    A busy little joint, near Pike Place Market. Cozy dining room with great friendly service! Teriyaki chicken is on point! Katsu is a great alternative.

    What was suppose to be broccoli tofu. Clearly not broccoli tofu.
    Tiffy T.

    First time trying this place because we saw them a couple days ago. We got excited for the vegan friendly options they had. Unfortunately came home to disappointment :( For my plant based friends I just advise yall to check the food before leaving (we normally do but just placed too much trust sadly). We came home to this mess i've been away from meat for so long i don't even know what it is i believe it's chicken and broccoli, supposed to be broccoli tofu. Also I called to try to fix this mess but of course they didn't answer. Stay blessed everyone.

    chicken teriyaki plate ($13) + gyozas ($6 for 6pcs) + combo plate ($18)
    Trung N.

    Teriyaki is a Seattle thing so we found ourselves here. We shared the following: -chicken teriyaki plate ($13.00): rice + salad -gyozas ($6.00 for 6pcs) -yakisoba + katsu ($18.00) The gyozas are girthy. They're lightly fried so you get a little crispy crunch with each bite. I like gyozas and these were hitting. As my entree, I ordered the chicken teriyaki plate which comes with rice and salad. The teriyaki sauce wasn't too sweet and had just the right amount of tang. The chicken teriyaki was good, but I do wish it was a little meatier. You get quite a bit of chicken, so for under $15, you can have yourself a pretty substantial lunch. Okinawa is no frills and offers an extensive lunch menu. For our first foray into Seattle chicken teriyaki culture, Okinawa was the perfect introduction.

    Hot & Spicy Chicken
    Jinny C.

    I want to like this place because the people here are friendly but I just don't see myself seeking this place out for teriyaki. (I hear the katsu is good so maybe I'll try that!) I had both the regular and spicy teriyaki and found it just ok both times, especially compared to other nearby teriyaki joints

    Teriyaki Chicken plate.
    Marc S.

    I was in town for work and it was a beautiful September day, so my friend and I decided to walk here for lunch. Short and sweet, it was quite good. We both ordered Teriyaki Chicken and sat down, our order was ready and at our table in about a minute. So fast. The chicken was quite tasty, the rice was very nice Japanese style rice and the salad was crisp and cold. If I lived in the neighborhood, I'd definitely eat here once a week. Service was friendly and very fast. The portion was just the right amount. Not too much or too little. Try for yourself if you're in Seattle, the birthplace of Teriyaki Chicken. 7/10

    Spoiled salad
    Sonia T.

    Chicken was DRY and RUBBERY and the rice was MUSH. The salad was SPOILED and ROTTEN. Overall grossed out and disappointed - do not come here unless you want to be overcharged for mediocre food and risk food poisoning. Service was also not the best - I ordered 4 meals to go for my family and requested to have each packed in their own plastic bag for when I drop the meals off. The waitress said she would need to charge extra for the bags (even though she had already packed 2 separate bags and the order total was over $80). Unfortunately, due to the restaurant's location there will also be questionable people that frequent this place. I would not recommend family's/children to go here.

    Front of business
    William H.

    Felt like some Teriyaki and ran into this place. Plenty of seating/big menu and drink selection. Walking inside there's plenty of seating....people talking and enjoying themselves. I ordered the Chicken Ramen and had to try it out. Chicken Ramen doesn't look like a lot of food in a to go container but it still packs a punch. It tastes good....Chicken is hot and Ramen is good with mushrooms, cabbage carrots and broccoli inside. Oh it comes with egg but I asked them to remove it. If you're in the area swing by and check this place out.

    Teriyaki chicken bowl
    Sandi S.

    I was visiting Seattle and was craving some teriyaki chicken and I am so glad I came across Okinawa Teriyaki! The flavor on this Teriyaki Chicken made it taste like I was at a tias carne asada, it just had such a nostalgic flavor for me, I ate all of it. It tasted fresh and was so good, the egg roll I ordered was also fresh, crispy and flavorful and it was big! The guy at the counter seemed super chill and it just seemed like a great local spot in a great location. Will definitely go back again next time I visit!

    Kim T.

    Great spot if you work downtown looking for a quick and affordable meal. I got the chicken bowl and it was only $11 after tax. Portion is decent and chicken was cooked evenly. Service was super efficient, I only had to wait 5ish mins for my food granted there were only a few people in queue.

    Pork Teriyaki with Vegetables (Hot and Spicy Tofu in the background)
    Chris P.

    This is a nice way to take a quick break from the waterfront chaos, as it's right across the street. The service is fast and friendly. All the tables are have high top seating. The chicken teriyaki was amazing, as was the hot and spicy tofu. While the spicy pork had great flavor and was cooked well, I got several pieces of gristly, fatty, chewy pieces. Overall, we would definitely come back, but I will try something outside of the pork.

    Vanity H.

    Very solid meal. Don't eat white rice so can't comment on that but don't think you can really mess that up - my boyfriend ate it. The chicken was very soft and tender and I enjoyed the sauce. Wanted more of the meat for sure!

    Richard K.

    My go-to chicken teriyaki place for lunch when I'm in downtown Seattle. Very friendly staff.

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    Delicious food, finished it to the last grain of rice. Kids also loved it! A nice variation to all the burgers & fries food. Great service.

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    A pleasant surprise as we were on our way to the ferry and feeling hungry. Very tasty food, reasonably priced and served quickly.

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    This is my go-to spot for good ramen. The chicken ramen is chef's kiss. I've stayed loyal to this place because of it.

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