Hidden treasure in an area full of chain restaurants and mall food. Solid teriyaki joint. I had the Chicken teriyaki and veggie yakisoba combo. $19.50 on the menu. After tax and tip it came to $25.82. ( I almost always tip 20%). Seems like a lot, right? but this is the Seattle area. AND...the portion was so hefty I put it on my kitchen scale. 1 lb. 14.8 oz. That's almost TWO POUNDS. I was going to split it between two meals, but it was so good I ate the whole thing. Just the right amount of char and smoky flavor on the chicken. Moist and tender. The yakisoba was great. Some of the veggies were a little on the soft side but much of it was crisp and fresh tasting. It's easy to make teriyaki too sweet or too salty. This was just right. The yakisoba also had the right amount of seasoning without needing any extra soy sauce. Yamada Teriyaki is a no frills type of space inside a no frills convenience store (Mandalay Mini Mart), next to Wells Fargo Bank. I'm sure it's a godsend for nearby office workers during the week, and I suspect they do a killer lunch and takeout business. When I visited about 530pm on a Friday, it was pretty slow. If you're in one of the nearby hotels or apartments, give this place a try. I almost went to Wendy's and I'm glad tried this spot instead. read more

Yamada Teriyaki - Teriyaki chicken and veggie yakisoba combo. So tasty! - Japanese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

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loved eating here! the owners are so kind and the food was excellent. got to hand it to them, the value and portion size is amazing for how great the taste was. the restaurant is in its own area that's next to a deli mart, currently you enter through the deli mart and head left to the restaurant. my girlfriend and i loved the spicy teriyaki chicken and chicken fried rice! the fried rice is fresh and peppery which i really enjoyed with plenty of chicken in it and in a huge box. the teriyaki sauce also has a great consistency and you get two containers to add as much extra sauce as you would like. also we got two water bottles on the house which i really appreciated on a warm day! definitely one of my top favorite spots in the area and a great local spot at that :) i also liked how much seating there was and the place was very spacious and well organized. overall: 10/10 value: 10/10 taste: 10/10 we'll be back! check them out when you're near tukwila! read more

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I'm at the hotel across the street. I was originally going to walk over to the mall area and the Olive Garden, but I saw the sign for teriyaki and thought it would be good to support a small business. I walked in through the mini mart. The man behind the counter asked if I was looking for teriyaki after I looked a little lost. He pointed me to the other side of the shop and met me over there. I wish I'd thought to ask his name. He was very nice and personable. I told him I'd be in town for a couple days and was looking for a good spot. I asked what's good on the menu. He pointed out a few things, but I settled on the spicy orange chicken. When I checked out, I thought it might be a tad pricey, but I also recognize the importance of helping a small business. While I waited for my order, I went back to the mini mart side and got a ginger ale and some gum. The same gentleman rang me up there. Then, back next door, I looked at my phone for a minute or two, and he came back to thank me for my patience. While thoughtful, I was not put out at all, I had only placed the order a few minutes before, and it really didn't seem like much of a wait. My food came out in short order, he bagged it up and put all the things I'd need (utensils, napkins, soy sauce) inside before I asked. He left me with a smile, and I walked across the street to my hotel to eat. Bringing it up to my room, I saw that it was a lot of food. Honestly, I SHOULD have only eaten half and saved the rest for the next day. But I didn't. The orange chicken was perfect. Just delicious. The rice was just right. Honestly, I can't think of a thing that would make it better. Highly recommend for both the food and the service. read more

Yamada Teriyaki - Orange chicken - Japanese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

A nice teriyaki place inside a mini mart. Food was made to order, server was very nice, even gave me a bottle of water as I waited for the take away. I enjoyed the combo teriyaki/katsu. Sauces were good. But my family thought the chicken breast was not charred enough, and the teriyaki sauce too sweet. Maybe I lucked out, as my non breast was tasty. Good value for amount, with salad and rice. Best take away teriyaki in the Southcenter area. read more

First time coming by & what a nice surprise. We were greeted right away by the [i presume] owner & chef. Ordered our dishes & received them very quickly. The lady who brought them out was also very friendly & warm. They explained to me that all sauces are made in house & no MSG. I like MSG but that's besides the point haha. We ordered the basics; spicy teriyaki & chicken katsu. We loved it & had to ordered another dish. It's a lowkey, no frills place with good food & nice people running it. I'm excited to go back & try more food. read more

Yamada Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

Unassuming spot but the food was great! Homemade hot sauce is a must have with the Yakisoba.

The food was very good! All homemade sauces and the owner was so nice! Good portions and good variety read more

Yamada Teriyaki - Teriyaki and veggie yakisoba - Japanese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

Staff is super friendly and food was fresh and delicious! Anytime I'm in the southcenter area it's my go to place, this a truly a hidden gem that deserves to be unhidden. read more

Friendly service, good food, fast preparation. The space where you order is fairly bare bones, with a few tables and some drink dispensers. Doesn't matter. It's clean and the food is good. Everyone who spoke to us was cheerful and efficient. We got the tofu teriyaki and the combo beef and chicken teriyaki. Both were delicious. read more

When it comes to the food, Yamada certainly IS five stars. Actually, it was some of the best teriyaki I've ever had. The spice level was perfect. The chicken was fresh with lots of flavor. I gave it four stars because it's just too overpriced. $16-$20 for a single bowl? In THIS economy? Come on, now. With all that being said, I'd probably come back here if I were in the area again. read more

This is a gem hiding around the corner in South Center. Small mom and pop shop with FRESH veggies and good portions. Well worth the drive. read more

Yamada Teriyaki - Chicken and Yakisoba - Japanese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

great food. Love it Highly recommend coming here. Van and his family make a great teriyaki and the portions are perfect. Chicken teriyaki Chicken yakisoba read more

Good tasting chicken, I like this place. The old (marine vet?) owner has a sense of humor. Need to go back and try the Teriyaki. Can't take any points off! It's a homey feeling hole in the wall. ___ 2/17/2023 Went back, the food is really good. Just go. read more

Honestly the best tofu stir fry I have ever had. I wish I lived closer! I would be here every week! Amazing customer service. You can tell that the owners care about quality and service. read more

Yamada Teriyaki - Tofu stir fry - Japanese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

This is the best teriyaki in the area, hands down. Meat was cooked to perfection. Family owned! read more

Yamada Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

Food is amazing, the blend and seasoning is spot on for me for the Chicken stir fry. Mom and Pop location, staff and owner very nice and welcoming for their restaurant and joint shop. Thank you very much for hospitality. Try out their menu. read more

Had this months ago before their remodel and it was great. Small amount of cabbage with the teriyaki chicken and one of the best sauces I have had. Just had it again and not so much. No cabbage and the sauce went from a sweet, light, slightly pineapple tang to a slightly chard, overly soy sauce kick in the face. Hoping its just and off day and not the new norm. Hate to see this place go the way Toshi's in Burien went, down hill. Side note: service and worker great though. read more

I've been here twice. First time, ordered a spicy chicken plate, and they gave me chicken teriyaki. It didn't taste fresh and was only warm. Second time, got the spicy chicken, and it was bland. Chicken tasted reheated and the side of teriyaki sauce was gelatinous. Not bad, but not good either. It's ok if you're in a jam and need something quick. read more

Yamada Teriyaki - Spicy chicken teriyaki. - Japanese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

I've eaten here in the past - really great food! Called several times today and either call can't complete or voicemail. I sure hope they are not permanently closed. read more

Amazing quality of taste!!! So good fried rice is so delicious amazing taste! Also, my favorite a yakisoba is so delicious!! I will eat again every time if I go to Tukwila!! customer service 10 out of 10 !!! Love it that place !!! read more

Convenient and tasty! Great place to stop when you don't want a hotdog or pizza from Costco. Management and cooks are friendly and handled food with car. It's attached to a convenience store so you can grab snacks or drinks on the way out. My new regular when I'm in the area! read more

Cute little teriyaki place in Tukwila. We went to pick up lunch after shopping in Southcenter. The interior is really cute - it looks like an Asian house. I like that they put some thought into how the inside looks, even though we can't dine in right now. I ordered the teriyaki chicken and veggie yakisoba combo. My friend ordered the chicken katsu. The owner is this really nice Korean man. The teriyaki chicken was pretty good and the noodles were yummy too - it had the usual carrots, cabbage, baby corn, and broccoli, but it also had water chestnuts in it, which I really liked! The owner even threw in some kimchi for me which went well with my teri chicken, and rice. They had a lot more stuff on the menu, so I'll come back to try more of their food! Solid teriyaki place! read more

Yamada Teriyaki - chicken teriyaki + veggie yakisoba combo! - Japanese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

Good food, it's a small hole in the wall. I got the chicken teriyaki and was happy with it

My late lunch turned into my favorite teriyaki place. I ordered the Chichen Stir Fry. Amazing amount of fresh vegetables. I wish I worked or lived in the area because I would be here weekly. I will be back when I am in the area or make up a reason to drive down from Seattle. read more

Visiting Seattle I noticed there is an obsession with all things teriyaki so had to try it. I love Teri chicken and being from Hawaii we stick to the more traditional Japanese style of teriyaki and yakitori. Less sweet and more notes of garlic and ginger. Walked in to a pretty unimpressive joint but never just a book by its cover. Simple menu and ordered the standard teriyaki chicken. Brought it home and was surprised to see a fairly generous portion. Took a bite and hey, not bad. Chicken was tender and flavorful. Sauce was great as well. But this salad made up of cabbage? Yup they took the cheap way out. Yuck. Other than that it was pretty good! read more

Yamada Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

Great food fast service and very very polite will definitely be going back and getting some more.

Expected to get a cheap meal for $15 or less, ending up spending $30. Owners had such a warm and inviting vibe to them, made me want to spend more! Any business with these types of owners will always deserve the money. As for the food, it's rock solid. I had the spicy mushroom chicken and it was great. Portions here are huge, I had enough chicken for a 2nd meal the next day! They give a ton of meat and sauce which justifies the prices. Flavor on the sauce was good and I enjoyed the thick cuts of chicken. I also appreciated the speediness of the cook time. Although I was the only customer there, food came out quick. I also had the egg drop soup and it was really good! I can't remember the last time I had such flavorful egg drop soup. I'm a fan of Yamada Teriyaki and will likely be coming back. Prices may seem high but you get an epic bang for your buck. Support your small local businesses! read more

I was staying in a hotel across the street and needed a quick and easy dinner. What a surprise. I wasn't expecting much, but it's clear that this family owned business is fanatical about providing a quality plate of food. I chatted with the owner while his coworker graciously prepared a pork teriyaki for me right at closing time. He explained that all of their sauces were homemade and fresh, showed me around the attached store, and generally displayed a pride in ownership and customer service that isn't that common anymore. The spice level was perfect, the meat cooked to perfection, and the sauce had a very complex flavor. This was the best teriyaki I've had in a long time. Definitely not what I was expecting. Good value for the money! I will definitely be back! read more

Review is based off of the food we ordered. 2/5 Beef teriyaki-- it looked like steamed beef that was dehydrated? topped with teriyaki sauce, it was kind of hard to chew to be honest. The beef was gray. Definitely lacking flavor. Orange chicken-- it was really wet and soggy. Considered it being fried I was expecting it to be kind of crispy even after being sauced but it had a nice orange flavor. Based off of the food we don't think we would come back again. Bumping up 1 extra star just because the owner seemed super friendly. read more

A very solid meal a nice price. The new owners are nice folks. The restaurant is attached to the deli. read more

After a long day of shopping, me and my wife were famished. Being from Hawaii, this place really reminded me of home. The teriyaki was on point. My wife ordered the chicken teriyaki and chicken katsu combo, while I ordered the spicy teriyaki chicken. Both plates come with white rice and side salad. The dressing I couldn't identify, I believe it was either a sesame or a miso. The chicken teriyaki was tender and juicy while the chicken katsu was crispy and not dry. My spicy teriyaki was similar to the regular but with a gochujang-like taste and sauce on top. The owner is super friendly and does it all. He is the cook and the cashier. Mad props to him. I'll definitely come back and try other things on the menu! Food 5/5 Service 5/5 read more

Yamada Teriyaki - Teriyaki chicken and chicken katsu combo - Japanese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

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honestly, I haven't tried to food yet, but I hear nothing but good things and I go into the market next-door where the owner is just a very nice human being! the food smells delicious, but to top it off, the customer service is top notch!!! thanks for everything Van -Holli read more

Great place for a fast and filling lunch when you're driving in between Tukwila and Renton. They have an large variety for their menu. This place is a hidden gem in the industrial part of the city. Get their classic teriyaki chicken - it's a staple! read more

Nothing fancy and pretty small but it's clean, the food is excellent the people are super friendly. Give it a try!

This place is so good! i come here very often. The chicken teriyaki is very good and fresh. Their lunch specials are my favorite. Their Gyoza are delicious! I am here at least 2 times a month with my co workers! Ohhhh and they cole slaw salad is really good it give a fresh note to the teriyaki. read more

Great customer service is so important with a business. You truly feel like they care about what they do. This shows up in their food as well. This is some of the best Teriyaki I have had. Keep up the great work! I would recommend! read more

the customer service was amazing. You get the feeling that this is a family owned business and you sense the warm welcome when you walk in. my friends and i (party of 5). the owner came out and said hi and put on the playoff basketball game for us. the food was amazing and it truly felt like they invited me to their home. thank you for having us and for the food! read more

I love this place because I am on keto and they make what I ordered . Super delicious and yummy! read more

Yamada Teriyaki - Spicy chicken breast and steamed vegetables. - Japanese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

The beef dish I had was excellent. The ingredients are very high quality, with a delicious sauce, and perfectly balanced spice level. The portion sizes are large and hardy, so don't be deterred by the prices, which are fair for the amount of food you get. Would highly recommend. read more

Austin:tacos::Seattle:Teriyaki. In Austin, tacos are our cheap, quick food. In Seattle, looks like that need is met by terriyaki. Seems like teriyaki shops are almost as ubiquitous as seafood establishments in Seattle, so I wanted to go try one for my last meal in Seattle before flying out for brunch. Very glad I did. Yamada Teriyaki is in a very unassuming location, but its really good. Owner is super nice too. Also free green tea if that's your thing. Between my wife, sister and I we got a chicken and pork terriyaki and a tofu terriyaki and yakisoba combo. Everything was really good. They give massive portions but somehow we managed to finish it all. The teriyaki glaze is light, just sweet enough on great char grilled meat. The tofu is perfectly deep fried and the sauce clings perfectly to that. Comes with some rice and shredded cabbage too for a balanced meal. The yakisoba is also a delicious medley of stir fried vegetables and noodles that are likewise extremely flavorful. So in order of awesome in my opinion though all are great choices: 1. Tofu 2. Yakisoba 3. Chicken 4. Pork read more