Maybe it was just the day I was there, but the food was really fresh. I had their super bento box and I loved every item on there. At the end of the day, it's just fast casual Japanese, but it was as good as that genre gets read more

Good teriyaki spot near/on the Microsoft campus! This spot was super busy when we came by during lunchtime, and it took around 20 minutes before we got our food after sitting down. They have quite a few varieties of teriyaki on their menu including lunch combos with other sides. I just got the classic chicken teriyaki since I felt that was important to try. The food was really good! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the teriyaki sauce was great. It came with 2 little scoops of rice and a salad as well. The salad had a yummy dressing, and I really liked the stickiness and texture of the rice. It cost around $15 for the whole plate, though could definitely be spread across a two meals if you're not too hungry. Service was really friendly too! read more

Acacia Teriyaki - Chicken Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Lived across the street for the past 34 years and FINALLY gave them a try. Most of their business are microsoft employees due to location. Prices seem high but the portions are huge and their teriyaki chicken is top notch white breast meat. I also like that the grilled meat has a nice crispy char to it that adds good flavor. I've stopped in several times this month and have yet to be able to finish more than half the plate in one sitting, always gotta take the rest togo. They also have happy hour specials during lunch I believe. Not sure if they have it during dinner also. If you are in a hurry I recommend calling ahead. They don't seem very busy so they can get started on your order before you get there. I will have to try them again for the Wok/Chinese options. read more

Acacia Teriyaki - Teriyaki chicken is huge - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

I'm a teenager and I was doing my robotics class when I was hungry so I went to this restaurant and I asked the employee, "What can I get under $20? " and he recommended one of the specials and then I asked if how much a soda would be, and him knowing that I wouldn't be able to get one, gave one on the house and said "don't worry, it's on me!" I was very satisfied with the chicken teriyaki. read more

Acacia Teriyaki - Chicken Teriyaki (I mixed it) - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

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Checked out this Teriyaki place hidden in Redmond,WA tucked away around Microsoft. It's pretty good if you wanna stop by and grab food. read more

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Great salmon teriyaki, fried rice, and curries. Quick service! Respectful and polite. read more

Charming and plesent teriyaki place friendly customer service and a nice atmosphere. The chicken teriyaki itself is hot juicy tasty and delicious. With bonus it's in an office park thus there's lots of parking. read more

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One of the tastiest teriyaki I've had. I got the spicy beef teriyaki which was scrumptious. read more

Acacia Teriyaki - Spicy Beef Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

This place is flying completely under the radar, but worth scouting out if you're in the area! Not far from the MSFT campus sits this small shop dishing out flavorful teriyaki plates. There's other Chinese dishes, but the teriyaki is where the money's at. We got their chicken teriyaki and chicken katsu and both were simple and tasty. Each run $12. The teriyaki was similar to that of Toshi's in Kirkland with a big portion! The meat was grilled well and had the smoky char flavor that I love so much. There was just the right amount of teriyaki sauce drizzled over the top of it. Two scoops of rice came with it as well as a simple and fresh salad. Katsu was chicken thigh meat, which was flavorful; just a little on the dry side. Big portion as well with 2 scoops of rice. With the pandemic reducing their foot traffic, I'm happy to see that they've stayed open. I can only imagine how much business they had when MSFT office employees were on campus! These are the places that I'm happy to support and will continue to do so. It's simple comfort food done well with fresh ingredients. The staff is nice and friendly and the place is clean, with plenty of hand sanitizer and contactless payment options. The entrance faces 40th in the business park. Plenty of parking and a few scattered tables in the vicinity if you want to eat outside. They have 2 socially distant tables inside currently. I'll certainly be back! #supportlocal read more

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Food was good, I got the daily special for $9 and it was a good amount of food and everything taste good. Place seemed clean. Staff was friendly enough. read more

Acacia Teriyaki - Chicken teriyaki daily special - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

I got the Salmon Bento to go for around $18 and it was really good. There was plenty of food...three pieces of teriyaki salmon, two tempura shrimps, four sushi rolls, three pot stickers, a scoop of rice and a separately packaged fresh salad. This was enough for 3 meals for me, so I was very happy. Take-out only for now (pesky coronavirus!), but normally you can dine in if you want. Very convenient if you work at Microsoft or live in the neighborhood, and as all the MS cafeterias are closed right now, it's a lifesaver for lunch or dinner if you need to be at the office in a lab or something. The couple who run the place are very nice. For an office strip teriyaki place, it's pretty good. Four stars! read more

This little gem is tucked into the Microsoft Campus area and is conveniently located near my office. I have eaten there at least twice a week for the last 6 months that I have been working here. The menu variety is fantastic, lots to choose from and as often as I eat there, I could eat something different every time and not get tired of the same meal. The price is reasonable considering the location, and I never spend more than $15 in a day. The staff is so nice, they take the time to ask about your day and the service is quick but, not so quick to make you think it was poorly made. The portions are large enough to where I have shared my meals with coworkers and still satisfyingly full. I don't have anything negative to say about this place because its forking awesome! read more

Good comfort food as always. The family owner is friendly, and it's self service. Should try it

I ordered take out to bring with me to a seminar that was nearby. My order came with Teriyaki chicken, 2 scoops of white rice, and a salad. Pros: large portion size- I was able to eat half of it and save the other half for the next day Cons: the chicken was not as grilled/lightly charred as I would like. The salad was very sad- it was just a few iceberg lettuce pieces and maybe a few shredded carrots and salad dressing. read more

Gave a $20 and didn't get the check change back. Cashier didn't say anything or seem to care. Did was mediocre. Giving what it deserves... read more

Acacia Teriyaki - Chicken w/egg roll special - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

I am not really a big fan of the teriyaki concept. The mix of rice, meat and salad just does not sit well with me. I feel like I need more vegetables in the entree or something. It is kind of hypocritical of me though as I have no problems with Hawaiian plate lunches which has an overwhelming amount of carbs and meat, but vegetables are non existent almost. I guess that is the way that it goes. Acacia is located in a business park surrounded by Microsoft buildings. I expect much of Acacia business is from Microsoft employees though I wonder why they feel the need to go off campus. There are many cafes around campus and the menus are not all that bland. The cuisine is diverse. I have had ceviche, pork posole, chicken tagine and roast turkey all in the same cafe. Though I am sure that Eurest food can get tiring after a while. The storefront at Acacia is pretty decent. There is a good amount of seating, the place is relatively clean and service is quick. I did also get my food within 5 minutes of order. Got the special today which is chicken teriyaki with two gyoza and a shrimp tempura ($7.49). Surprisingly flavorable. The sauce seemed to make the difference. The salad that came with it was also fairly good, though the ranch seemed a bit indulgent. In addition to teriyaki, there are other items like yakisoba and they have a fridge with numerous types of drinks. Though I must admit that I rate teriyaki on a lower scale because of the simplicity, the teriyaki here though was actually pretty fair. Decent option in Redmond, though I find Microsoft cafe food a better choice overall in the area. read more

The food is good, and the place is clean. It's also the only place around, so that means prices are a little bit higher. I can live with that. What's annoying is they nickel and dime you to death. Want brown rice? $1.50 more with teriyaki, $2.50 more with other dishes. They have a punch card. Buy 12, get one free. But they limit the value of the completed card to the price of the lowest priced item on the menu--doesn't matter what you've bought to get those stamps. And we are talking about somewhere between $1 and $3 that you'll potentially have to pay extra when you cash in a completed card. Not a big amount of money, but annoying. Want a fork (for salad) AND chopsticks for everything else? Expect to hear/see disdain. Want an extra napkin? Ditto. Kind of frustrating. I keep going back because the food's decent and convenient, but these things keep me from being a fan (the 4 stars rating). read more

This is a pretty generic teriyaki place. Generic chicken, generic sauce, generic salad with generic dressing, generic rice. It tastes like your food was taken straight off the Sysco truck and onto your plate. So basically no better than the Microsoft cafeterias nearby, but no worse either. read more

Just average and almost completely forgettable. I had to stare at my receipt to remember what this place was and then went, "Oh yeah, when I was in Redmond!" Very few places to grab lunch around Microsoft, I was in the area and stopped by for lunch. $9 for the lunch "special" and the meat was overdone and the salad dressing disappointing. I remember nothing else about this place and I was just there. That should tell you something. Food: 2 Service: NA - Have no idea and I was there 2 weeks ago Ambiance: NA Parking: 3 read more

The food rating would be about a 3 star. Nothing extra special since the chicken they use is cooked and prepped without any marinade like flavor before use. This makes it easier on small businesses to just add chicken to different meals but, it is apparent in the quality of the dishes they serve because of it. The reason why I gave it that extra is because they do keep the customer in mind. The service was prompt and friendly and the effort is evident in the details of their dishes available and layout of the restaurant. The serve yourself water, utensils, and drinks give them the ability to provide a faster service without the overhead of too much staffing. I thought the layout was very savvy and perfect for the tech crowd that would frequent their establishment due to location and type of food. Also, not having a complex menu setup lets them be agile and quicker with your order otherwise. The prices are comparable to other teriyaki places and the portions are nice and large. So, I would say that the value is definitely there for the price they charge. They also have a frequent visitor card where the 12th meal is free up to a $7.75 value. The place is very straight forward and thoughtful. The establishment is clean and maintained. I can't complain about the location since it is close to where I work and I also appreciate that. read more

Acacia Teriyaki - a woman standing at the counter of a restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Love this place! It's right across the street from my office and has super tasty teriyaki plates as well as some other yummy options. Portion sizes are great. They're super fast. The customer service is always excellent- very polite and always thanking you for your business etc. my coworkers and I eat here regularly. I can see why some people might think it's pricey but if you're from around here and eat out regularly or order out often, you'd know that's it's a very reasonable price for the quantity, quality, and area being served. I Highly recommend Acacia Teriyaki. read more

Tasty teriyaki, without a ton of sauce. :-) My purchase was the spicy chicken. To be honest, it really wasn't that spicy at all. For me, that is a let down, for you it could be perfectly fine though. Takeout comes with two dollops of rice and a standard small house salad. They accept discover! read more

Went with a friend from work. Got miso soup, chicken teriyaki, katsu and fried rice. Everything was great, really high quality food. Service was decently fast and pretty nice. Price is a tad high but I got a lot of food and Redmond prices are typically a little high anyway. Overall I definitely recommend it if you're in the area, especially if you're a bit tired of the cafeteria at work. read more

I've been to several Teriyaki joints throughout Seattle. I happened to be in Redmond when I became hungry and randomly found this place. The place is easy to miss and even easier if you're not familiar with the area. The place seems to have been recently remodeled. The only thing that's missing is a flat screen t.v. (which seems to be the trend at these small mom and pop stores of late) The place was extremely clean and the portions were very generous, especially for lunch. The cashier was very pretty as well. All in all. it was a great lunch in an unexpected area. read more

It's directly across 40th St from Microsoft Studio F, so some friends that work there go to lunch here often and I sometimes join them. The meat quantity is pretty high compared to the salad and rice. I think I'm unusual in that I'd like more of the rice and salad, but I do. The teriyaki sauce is somewhat sweeter and thicker than others I've had. I've never noticed or been bothered by any "banging noises" and I've also found the service to be as quick as can be expected based on how crowded or empty the restaurant was each time I've been there. The gyoza are fried a little too crunchy for my tastes, so I don't think I'll be getting them again in the future. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there, but there's nothing wrong with it if you're nearby. read more

Update: Acacia is under new ownership and the food tastes better and fresher than before. Yay! Let me break this down for you. The lunch special isn't very special, in that, it is the same every day. It is however special, in that, it is downright weird. You get chicken teriyaki and a choice of one of the following: a) chicken taquitos b) cheese sticks c) jalapeno poppers or d) some other non-Japanese type food but does it matter as this point? Are you still reading this review? You are? Okay, fine. This place is walking a tightrope of mediocrity. So why do I go here? Because it's close to the office and that's important when you took the bus. If I were you I wouldn't go out way to get here. But if you work a block away, it might be a better option than a frozen Lean Cuisine, stealing food from your coworkers, or a protein bar. And for the record, I will never, ever be caught dead ordering the lunch special. Something about ordering cheese sticks at a Japanese place does not sit right with me. I'll stick with potstickers, teriyaki or some fried rice, thank you very much. read more

Traveling far and wide (you know like within 5 miles of Microsoft's campus) I still can't find a better Teriyaki place for lunch. I specifically schedule meetings around building 122 and the Studio buildings so that I can have lunch here. I did it again this week, and even after my meeting talked my colleague into going with me. Chalk up another Acacia fan in her! Lunch special of chicken Teriyaki (you can order it spicy) and the gyoza. YES PLEASE! read more

I'm not sure why this place is rated so poorly, because my boyfriend LOVES this place, especially since it's right across the street from his office. The spicy chicken teriyaki and the chicken katsu are our go-to entrees and I love the dressing on the side salads--it tastes like the miso dressing you can find in supermarkets. They make everything super fast--takes less than 5 minutes when the place isn't too busy. read more

**UPDATE** Acacia is now under new management, and the changes are huge and awesome - hence I need to update this score. Not only does the inside look like a restaurant now, but the menu has changed to add a lot of interesting stuff. The salad no longer has generic ranch, the rice is separated from the meat in a pretty fashion and the salmon teriyaki rivals the now dead Koi (till now, i haven't found salmon teriyaki that compares). I haven't tried out a lot of the other dishes like tofu yakisoba or the newly added sushi, but really look forward to doing so now. -------------------------------- (original review) Like others, I frequent Acacia for one reason: it's right across from my building. Rather than risk losing my parking spot, I prefer to attend nearby establishments; Acacia is it. The thing about Acacia to remember is that you should only order a few select things: teriyaki, yakisoba, and a few other dishes. There's plenty on the menu that just doesn't make sense - mozzerella sticks and jalapeno poppers, for two - and others that are absolutely horrid (the miso soup has chicken bouillon in it, and the salad is bag-o-lettuce with ranch dressing). Regardless, if you stick with the staples, you'll do just fine. I always get the chicken breast teriyaki which, because of the quantity of meat, always means I have a wicked food coma in the afternoon. The sauce is tasty, and there's always too much rice. As others have suggested, call ahead - it's quite busy. Seating room can only be attained very early or very late. Would I go out of my way to visit Acacia if I wasn't at work? Nah... But does the chicken teriyaki have a level of awesomeness that keeps me coming back while in the office? Definitely. read more

Good for a quick lunch but i wouldn't bring the family here as an outing. The Teriyaki is about average but the service is great. Very nice people and lot's of space in the restaurant so it doesn't feel super crammed in like most. I'll definitely be back, but that's because it's downstairs and there's not much else around if you don't work at the big M. read more

This place is great! Excellent food! I'm not a huge fan of teriyaki, but they have other really delicious items on their menu, including their broccoli with beef and the fried rice! My 2 year old loves it! My husband loves the spicy chicken teriyaki! It's really close to Microsoft so we can easily get it on the way home from work :) The prices are very reasonable. It's doesn't have the biggest seating area but we've never had a problem getting a table when we wanted to eat in there. read more

Overpriced lunch special at over $9? Gals that work the cashier are friendly, courteous, but for $9 lunch special which consists of 2 small scoops of rice, very very small portion of chicken, and a vegetable egg roll, I would say pass. The teriyaki sauce is way too sugary, which generally means they are trying to mask the quality of their meat. It's convenient teriyaki if you work at the south end of Microsoft or Nintendo, but other than that, definite pass. I give this place a 2 star only because the employees are friendly. read more

There are two people who work here. One up front who takes orders and another that makes strange banging noises behind a curtian in the back. Since that is where the food comes from I can only assume the second person is making the food. The fact that there are only two explains why it takes 30 minutes to get your Teriyaki. The person up front is kind and allways thanks you for waiting. However they are cheep, cheep and cheep. Lots of rice little teriyaki, you have to pay for every little extra like teriyaki sauce and probably forks and knifes. When all is said and done the food is decent but the place is sketchy. read more

I eat here regularly, including today. I normally have the chicken teriyaki and gyoza. The food is really good, but more importantly the service is nice and fasy. Excellent option for take out lunch or dinner! read more

Not impressed at all. The place is the size of a shoe box and seating is limited. That's really not the problem. The food wasn't very good. I ordered the chicken teriyaki lunch special and the chicken was gross. It had that dark meat/oily taste. My small side salad was drenched in dressing. I was hoping for something much better. The girl working the counter was nice and the place was packed. It's right up the street from Microsoft so I would imagine they keep this place going. Not too many other options in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. read more

Solid teriyaki and noodle joint near to the Msft campus - perfect for lunch takeout. Usually there's a line out the door at the lunch hour and the seats usually filled, so make sure to call ahead for takeout. Teriyaki isn't meant to stand out, and nothing here does, besides the consistently friendly service from the folks running the front counter. read more

A convenient location with solid food makes this place a staple in the area. Acacia Teriyaki is located across 40th from the commons and across a minor street from building 122. When I have late night meetings in the area, Acacia is a tasty place to stop and pick up some food. The staff is extremely friendly, the food is always ready quickly, and exactly what I would expect. I always order the Chicken Teriyaki with no rice. They provide a nice amount of salad. The chicken is well sauced, the salad well dressed, and none of the veggies are all crisp and are definitely not wilted. read more

I got the Brocoli Beef and my bf got the General Chicken, both were OVERFLOWING with the sauce they cook it in. The beef and chicken both seemed low quality (chewy, weird flavor) and it ended up making both of us queasy. Not enough rice either. Stick to the regular teriyaki, it's a pretty safe bet. I'd give lower stars if I hadn't gotten decent food here before. read more

From the history, this place has undergone some changes before I started eating there. For lunch, I call ahead and they always have my order ready. The food is average, but consistent. It provides an alternative to the MS cafeteria ad is closer than the Commons. They also have a frequent buyers card: Every 12th meal of $6.49 or less is free or pay the difference. read more

I visit this place almost once a week before getting together with friends. There are very few walking-distance options near my office open in the evening, so this one goes straight to the top of the list. The food is tasty, consistent, and well-portioned. The price is right, and the staff are friendly. It's the kind of hole-in-the-wall place I hope can stick around. Don't expect fine dining or Michelin star food, you'll be disappointed. But I can say, as an occasional treat, after a long day at work, this kind of food really hits the spot. read more