The food was absolutely 5-star delicious, but the hospitality is what truly blew us away. Everyone working was incredibly warm and friendly and genuinely made us feel taken care of. They checked on us throughout our meal, gave our kiddos free juice, and then went above and beyond for my son. He has some pretty strong food aversions and was struggling with the dish we ordered for him--not because there was anything wrong with it, he's just a very particular eater. One of the sweet ladies working noticed and went out of her way to bring him something different to try. He ended up LOVING it. As a parent, that kind of kindness means so much. She absolutely did not have to do that, and I don't think I've ever experienced that level of genuine hospitality at a restaurant before. The food was incredible, the portions were great, and the people made the entire experience memorable. We left genuinely impressed and will absolutely be back. This is the kind of place you want to support. read more

Rainier Teriyaki - Beef Chow Mein - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Huge portions! Price is very good as well. Service is good. Parking easy. They had our foid ready to when we came to pick it up. read more

Nice staff and lots of seating with tables... nice interior but the parking lot can be tight. Ordered salmon plate... it was amazing with salad and two scoops of rice. Salmon was moist and wasn't too dry. read more

I've only ever had their chicken teriyaki, bulgogi kimbap, and spicy chicken teriyaki, but this is my favorite place for teriyaki. I think they have the best sauce for the chicken teriyaki. The bulgogi kimbap is also such a good deal because they really load it up with fillings. I always get it if I can. I love this place. read more

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This place is great for a large meal after pickleball! The portion of meat they give is deceptively big since they nicely stack the chicken and beef on top of each other. The meats are cooked well, the teriyaki sauce is quite solid, and the white/fried rice is great. The salad is also nice to balance the meal, they provide honey mustard which gives the salad nice flavor. The gyozas are also decent, though in the future I probably wouldn't order them. Another great aspect of Rainier Teriyaki is that the service is amazing! The staff are super nice and friendly and will come by to refill your water and bus your dishes for you (even though I think the restaurant is designed to be self service). They've even given me a free refill of rice before when I ran out but still had meat leftover. 4.8/5 read more

Rainier Teriyaki - Teriyaki Chicken and Beef Special Combination w/ Gyoza - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was our first time here. We thought we'd try it because of all the great reviews. Well, they weren't wrong. Rainier Teriyaki has some really delicious entrees with large portions. Several different varieties were ordered between our party of four and everyone enjoyed what they got. We had asked for take-away and they gave us plenty of condiments to go around. The wait for our food was so quick too. And all the staff we dealt with were so friendly. We'll be coming back. read more

What is not to love about this place? The owner and his wife are some of the nicest, friendliest people you'll ever meet, and their hospitality truly sets this spot apart. The portions are incredibly generous, we often get two full meals out of a single entrée. My personal favorite is the sesame chicken. It's just a tad sweet without being overpowering and fried perfectly every time. My dining partner often orders half teriyaki and half sweet-and-sour chicken, both of which are also really good. We absolutely love the egg rolls as well, crispy, flavorful, and always a must-order. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

Rainier Teriyaki - Sesame chicken - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I recommend the chicken katsu. Best in town. If you are looking for a cheap meal get the small teriyaki read more

Felt like some Teriyaki and swung on over to this place. Walking in it's a typical teriyaki spot. Plenty of seating and menu is right in front of you. I ordered a Chicken Teriyaki w/salad. The meat was good as well and the rice...salad was good too. If you're in the area swing by. read more

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The salmon teriyaki was perfectly cooked. Crisp on the outside, and July on the inside. Those of us who know salmon understand how much of a feat that is. So amazing. read more

Rainier Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

FOOD SO YUMMY and honestly the food is always yummy and hot :)) I come here all the time and the vibes are always good read more

Rainier Teriyaki - SO GOOD, this is my number one teriyaki place and took my friend here, they loved the vibe and food - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of the best teriyaki spots, if not my favorite, in Seattle. High quality teriyaki, with prices for large portions. I was able to split my Teriyaki and Katsu combo with my boyfriend, and it came out to 16.99. Heaping meat, two servings of rice, and a side salad. The owners are so incredibly kind and attentive, checking up on us frequently to see how our meal is and if we needed anything else. Will definitely return here in the future!! read more

There's still places around Seattle that are iconic one way or another that I haven't fully been to till recently, and this is one of those places, though I was here last year before I started reviewing places. It's situated on busy Rainier Ave, and shares its small parking lot with Vietnamese restaurant Thien Phat next door. I got here around 5pm on a Saturday evening to a cozy interior with many tables for seating, a nice teriyaki smell, and very kind owners who would always make sure that I had everything I needed throughout my time here. They have a large selection of items, though the teriyaki combos stood out the most to me. I got their triple combo, which had chicken and beef teriyaki, gyoza, salad and fried rice. The portions were huge, and I ended up having to box some it to take home. As for the food, it's as great as I remember it from last year! Both the chicken and beef were tender and the teriyaki sauce on both was not too sweet and had the right amount of thickness to it. My favorite was the gyoza since it was more savory than the rest, and nicely done as well. The fried rice was a little bland but I didn't mind that since it acted more like a palette cleanser for me, and so was the salad. This was a satisfying $19 plate, and it could easily be split into two portions! Love this place so much, and can't wait to come back for some quick and tasty food! read more

Rainier Teriyaki - Triple combo - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Everything about Rainier Teriyaki was 5 star!! The Service- the kindest The Food- the most delicious The portions- the biggest Rainier Teriyaki may look unassuming from the outside, but step in and you are automatically greeted by the sweetest man to ever be alive. He had the biggest smile on his face and was just so thoughtful and so attentive during our visit. The menu has a lot of different teriyaki options to choose from but we went with chicken teriyaki plates (classic). The plate comes with a salad with a delicious dressing. We opened up our teriyaki chicken plate and it was huge. The plate could easily last for 2-3 meals. It was stacks on stacks of chicken pieces along with the two big scoops of rice. The meat was so tender and I loved how saucy the chicken was! The tables had bottles of teriyaki sauce on them so that you could add even more to your chicken and rice. I know that Seattle's teriyaki scene has a lot of choices, but Rainier is supreme! read more

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This is a new teriyaki gem for me! This place was busy from the moment I stepped in and when I left. The parking lot is small but you may be blessed with a spot. The service is kind and quick. My friend and I came for dinner on a Friday evening while there was a lot of foot traffic for to-go orders, but we recieved our food fairly quick. Their menú is extensive, I can't wait to come back and try something new! read more

Rainier Teriyaki - Chicken Teriyaki C14. Mongolian Beef & Ch Teriyaki Combo - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We love the salmon, and the teriyaki chicken is also delicious. We had a pretty big order and the lady gave my son a free juice while we waited. I appreciated that. read more

Tucked away in a small strip mall, this cozy teriyaki spot feels like stepping into a warm family kitchen. The restaurant is run by a kind Korean family and they provided very friendly service. The C25 combo (Honey Garlic Chicken and Chicken Teriyaki) was absolutely delicious, with portions that were impressively generous. Between the two, the Honey Garlic Chicken stood out as my favorite, thanks to its perfectly balanced sweet and tangy flavor. The Chicken Teriyaki was also flavorful, with a thick and tasty teriyaki sauce. However, I found the sauce a bit heavy for my preference, so I'll be sure to request it on the side next time. read more

Rainier Teriyaki - C25. Honey Garlic Chicken & Chicken Teriyaki Combo - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Good teriyaki; look forward to coming back and trying more items. 85 character limit.

Generous portion. Fast, friendly service. I had the chicken and beef teriyaki combo. $21.68 w/ tax and tip. Easily enough for two meals, maybe even three. I took it to-go. It was still warm when I got home. The side salad was fresh and crisp. Dressing was kind of a creamy honey mustard? Tasty. I actually thought the beef was better than the chicken. Way more tender than I expected. The chicken was still good, but the beef surprised me. I thought the rice would be too many carbs, but splitting the meal into at least two, it's just right. Winner, winner, BEEF and chicken dinner! read more

Rainier Teriyaki - Chicken and beef combo. Enough for two meals easily. Super tender beef! - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

BEST TERIYAKI HANDS DOWN! Best service, the people are kind and caring and you can taste that in the food even if you eat it at home. I have been trying my way through the menu for the past year and I have not had a dish I did not like or was not up to their normal standard that I am used to. I got the salmon teriyaki today and ate at home because I had work (it's a nice vibe inside, very comfortable and welcoming any other time). IT WAS THE BEST IVE HAD!! read more

Egg rolls were decent but not my favorite. Salad was fresh & tasty, with that delicious sweet & savory sesame dressing. Fried rice was good but nothing special. Vegetable chow mein was super good - excellent flavor, good amount of veggies & overall generous portion. Honey garlic chicken tasted good but it had way too many small, hard & over fried pieces of chicken. Chicken teriyaki was very good - their teriyaki sauce is delicious & on point. My only complaint was that some of the pieces of chicken were weird and it wasn't necessarily worth it to spend the up charge for breast over regular meat. Everything was cooked fresh & hot, so it appears they put care and effort into preparing the food. read more

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I may have accidentally forgotten to write any reviews for 2024 so far, but alas I thought what better place to start it off with none other than Seattle's most iconic dish, the chicken teriyaki! I've been meaning to try Rainier Teriyaki for YEARS now ever since finding out it was owned by Sam Kim's family, and after hearing about the tragedy with his late father (the previous owner of Rainier Teriyaki), I really wanted to support this family-owned business. Coming in, we were greeted by the new owner who I assumed was the brother of the previous late owner. He was very friendly and inviting, and helped me and my partner at the register. We both ordered the classic chicken teriyaki for dine-in. The price was very good, ranging around $13-14 per order. Once we sat down and waited for our order, we got the nicely plated chicken teriyaki and the owner brought some extra sauces we could use. I haven't had teriyaki in a long while, so after the first bite my mouth was filled with so much flavour and excitement! Honestly I barely ever eat teriyaki, but after this meal I think I'd have to come back more often. I even surprised myself by clearing that plate completely in such a short amount of time. Guess that is how you know I really enjoyed it! Rainier Teriyaki is definitely worth the hype that all these online food reviewers are giving them, and I would encourage you all to support this business by giving them a try. The service alone makes me want to come back, so I'll be there again soon! read more

Rainier Teriyaki - Chicken Teriyaki DEMOLISHED! - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I have had this place on my list for a while, especially after Kenji Lopez reviewed it and gave it a solid recommendation. This is the best teriyaki I've had in a long time. The chicken was tender, juicy, and had some char. The rice was soft and not mushy. The salad was crunchy with a good dressing. The people were so nice too! I got thanked once by the lady at the front and the guy outside the door loading inventory. No online ordering so walk in or phone. Small parking lot available. I would be a repeat customer if I'm in the area. It is a steal for $12.99 for a chicken teriyaki so I'm fine even if prices went up because of the quality. Go support them! This business has had a hard time since the shooting last year of the owner. read more

Rainier Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Been here to pick up a few times and I can't say how happy I am to support this local business. Every time I pick up the person helping me (I assume the late owner's son) is super nice and kind. The portion size is huge and it lasts me at least two meals. Such a good deal! So happy to have them in my neighborhood read more

Rainier Teriyaki - Chicken and pork teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My shrimp fried rice was so good. Service was fast and the staff were very friendly. They checked on us and asked how'd we enjoy the food. The restaurant is clean. Good amount of seating available for dining in. read more

Rainier Teriyaki - FR4. Shrimp Fried Rice - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Probably my favorite teriyaki spot in Seattle! The chicken is super tender and flavorful. I usually get it in combo with the beef or the katsu. The katsu is super crispy and really delicious as well. The portions are always big and there's always leftovers which I love. Service is great as well! It also comes with a salad! read more

Rainier Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is the best teriyaki in the city of Seattle. I don't have anything else to say just absolutely perfect. read more

Rainier Teriyaki - T13. Chicken & Gyoza Combo - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place has some reallll good Kung Pao chicken for those who are fans.. or, for anyone who just likes really tasty food. A good selection of veggies, great chicken, and the sauce is perfect. Oh, their fried rice is also legit. Highly recommend really anything on the menu. Hot sauce is also well balanced too.Well done RT.. well done. read more

The food and customer service were excellent! I'm not sure if I've ever had a more kind person take my food order Loved the tofu teriyaki and veggie chow mein and I'm so happy they have vegetarian options! The crab Rangoon was also pretty good (not vegetarian lol). I also loved the sauces on the table. The sesame sauce and teriyaki sauce were soo good! There were lots of people getting takeout but the dining room wasn't too crowded. read more

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Super friendly staff at this family-run restaurant, great local spot for delicious food. Very lowkey and cozy inside but they also have fast takeout. Love the chicken teriyaki and gyoza! read more

Excellently grilled chicken with creamy teriyaki sauace. Tried this place after a pickleball session and it hit the spot. Good value for the price. Service was fast and casual, with the family running the place checking in on you every so often with a smile! Would definitely come again if in the area. read more

Rainier Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food is amazing. Great portions. I normally get the chicken teriyaki. Service is always great and friendly. Restaurant is always clean.

This more of a 3.5 star review. Given the hype that this place been given I was slightly disappointed with the quality of food. The backstory of this place is really sad and heartwarming but I definitely have to be fair with the food experience. We came here during lunch time and got the teriyaki combo. It was done pretty quickly and there was a lot of people there. We got our food to go and ate in the car since I didn't want to deal with the crowd. The amount of food we got was pretty good size. The chicken was dry and tough though. The sauce helped it tremendously. The rice was also dry. I definitely brought the rest home and reheat it to make things softer People working are nice and there is a nice parking lot. Overall, I'm glad to try, but with it being out of the way, and food not super great, Im most likely won't be back read more

Rainier Teriyaki - Chicken teriyaki (salad not shown) - 12.99 - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place was delicious! Such a great find, I just wish we lived closer! The service was great, kind enjoyed and quick turnaround time. The restaurant was also very clean. I got the teriyaki chicken breast and it was honestly one of the most moist and tender chicken dishes I've ever had. The rice was cooked perfectly, the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet and the salad was crisp with a dressing I could've eaten plain. We'll definitely be back when we're in the area! read more

So good . The workers are awesome and so nice. I come all the time to satisfy a craving. Yakisoba , chow mien, grilled meet, crab puffs are all so good! read more

Its great place to eat, study and socialize. With an accessible Wifi alongside it.The Food is Great, friendly crew and great people.

There are like thousands of teriyaki places in Seattle but if you're ever in the South Seattle area, come check out Rainier Teriyaki! The thing that stands out for me here is the incredibly kind and friendly service! They have a huge menu offering all the usuals that a teriyaki restaurant has - from teriyaki to spicy teriyaki to chicken katsu to yakisoba - they do it all. The food is great - the teriyaki chicken is solid - perfectly cooked and perfectly flavored. I ordered a chicken teriyaki and a side order of gyoza to go and they packaged up everything so nicely. The salad was packed up in a separate container. It also came out really fast too! This isn't the closest teriyaki place that I live near, but I will definitely come back when I'm in the area! They even have their own parking lot so it's super convenient! They have bulgogi on their menu so I want to try that next. Also need to try their katsu. Thanks Rainier Teriyaki! Excellent food and excellent service! read more

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I absolutely love this place. The staff is super friendly and the food is amazing. My favorite has to be the teriyaki chicken, but I've never been disappointed by anything else I've tried. read more

Like the Mongolian beef here,they close early tho wish they were up in the evenings and have a good time with the family

Love their beef teriyaki! I think it's perfectly sweetened. And the staff are so lovely. Highly recommend.