In the category of pleasant culinary surprises, I submit to you the Choice Deli. The exterior decor does not suggest good food. But the chicken yakisoba was abundant and delicious, cooked by someone who looked like he knew the cuisine well. There was fresh broccoli, slivered carrots, onion, and cabbage, along with the chicken and noodles. The menu is surprisingly robust, with appetizers, yakisoba, teriyakis, and others. There is seating both inside and outside. Indoor seating has you surrounded by an impressive array of liquors, vapes, birth control devices, and incenses as well as the classic truck-stop array of fast food and snacks. The music was solid Jamaican Reggae. I'm telling you: you haven't had a dining experience like this before, and I would definitely endorse giving it a try. Seriously. Yum. read more

I would say 5 star on their food but its changed. I used to be able to get some amazing spicy chiken &chicken katsu combo. Really good portions. Dressing was good for salad all for 19.98. Not bad. 20 bucks. Well worth it. Had it every tuesday. Went in its now 21 and some change. Now I cant just drop a 20. The portions are noticably smaller. The dressing is watery. Feels like they changed the cook and all. Sadly the value is gone and so I have had to walk away. Started eating at the teryaki place across the street from me. Good, but not the same. But its under 20 bucks and portions are decent Otherwise place is cool. Has beer, lots of difft snacks and all. Food still good just lost its value. read more

I go here at least once per month. The chicken teriyaki is some of the best I've had. The portions are HUGE and last me a couple of meals. Reasonably priced as well. The staff is very friendly and it's inside of a liquor store so you can browse drinks while waiting for your food. read more

Legit yak attack n goodies. I'm not a beer drinker but they have a pretty nice selection from what I've seen. Staff is always chill.

This used to be my go-to place for teriyaki but It recently has gone downhill. The facility is not kept up - dirty entry and workers look disheveled. Food is OK, but not the standard it used to be. This is all disappointing. - food - OK - service - act like they don't want to be bothered - ambiance- bad read more

I was craving Korean chicken so I wanted to see what Seattle had to offer (I haven't lived here long). I checked out Yelp reviews & photos, & they looked very good! I also checked their website to see the menu. I've come here twice. Ordered Korean fried chicken both times. It's very good. A bit soggy though, I think that's because it steams up in the to-go box. I got the sweet n spicy. It has a nice kick. I like that it's not too sweet & even had a bit of tang, but I wish it were more saucy. Nonetheless, definitely worth coming back for. I've also tried the spicy chicken teriyaki combo with gyoza. Both the chicken and gyoza are great. Lastly I've tried the spicy beef teriyaki. Good as well, but the beef seems more like a bulgogi cut, and was slightly mealy or something, but still very tasty. I was disappointed to see that the menu online and the one at the actual location are very different in pricing (by like a few bucks or so for some items), so be mindful of that. Other than that, this may continue to be a place I'll come to for Korean chicken! read more

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Ordered the spicy chicken teriyaki and oh boy!!!! Food only took about 10-15 min to be ready, and it was nice and hot. We sat down, took the first bite, and my god.....I will never think of teriyaki the same again. Store was nice and quiet, owner was super friendly and kind. 10/5 stars tbh. read more

Choice Deli & Grocery - Spicy Chicken Teriyaki - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Parking was easy. As I walked to the door I got lots of second hand smoke. I ordered the pork teriyaki. The pork was ok, but the lettuce they called salad was wilted and not at all crispy. I believe I was charged extra to use a credit card. The bathroom was clean. I think I would have been charged for a cup if I wanted a cup of water. The clerk was nice. With tip it was $21.56. I got hit with lots of second hand smoke on my way to my car read more

Ordered a beer - it was warm and almost completely flat and served in a cracked glass. Went up and asked to switch it out for a new one and was told "we can't do that". Won't be returning. Good snack selection though! read more

So I was sitting in the laundromat across the way and I see one of the employees sneaking in with something that smelled AMAZING. Knowing that locals always know what's up, I hit him up for the deets - "yo man, what's in the bag?" He points out the window to what looks like a gas station- "you see that place over there? They just got written up in the paper as some of the best Teriyaki in Seattle. Should have gotten 1st." Always. trust. the. locals. So I go over to this place and it's weird. It looks like a gas station that's been converted into this bizarre hybrid of a bar and a mini mart. The energy in this place is - wow. Hard to describe. They have a shit ton of craft beers. Seattle huh. I order my food from the elf in a Santa hat and an ugly Christmas sweater behind the counter. He's awesome, BTW. I wander around while I wait for my teriyaki and there's so many strange choices.... Peanut butter beer....??? ENORMOUS cans of soup that could feed a soup kitchen. This place is so WEIRD. Wander for about 10 minutes and find all kinds of delightful oddities and then its order up. Yes it's really good. The paper didnt lie. And it's enough food for 2 or 3 servings. My favorite bit was actually the dress yourself slaw, very carb conscious- nice touch! And the teriyaki was not over sauced which again, is great for those who are cognizant of their carbs. But there's plenty of perfectly cooked rice on the platter if you choose to chow down. Thank you hot landromat dude. read more

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Stopped in based on a friend's recommendation for teriyaki in Seattle and was not disappointed. They had a great selection of meal options and is very unsuspecting. I loved that they had white meat chicken only options for teriyaki too, alongside many other varieties. They also have korean fried chicken! The teriyaki chicken meal itself comes with really good asian rice and a tiny salad alongside a lot of chicken for around $10-12. The korean fried chicken comes in 3 flavors and is around $12 for 6 pieces. The teriyaki I would absolutely come back for, the korean fried chicken I wouldn't but that's because I have my faves in the city for it. Overall, highly recommend coming in for the teriyaki and grabbing some drinks and snacks from the tradition corner store section on your way out! read more

This place is the best! Free parking in the front. Generous portions, really light teriyaki sauce, light skin on the gyozas, amazing variety of all the beer types you can imagine. We got the beef teriyaki and chicken teriyaki and ended up taking everything home. All the entrees come with lots of fluffy rice, soy sauce and creamy dressing on the side and all wrapped in a to go box. The owner is so friendly and even provided a second beer for us to enjoy. Some seating indoors which we appreciated. Will definitely be back! read more

Found this place by word of mouth - known for large portions and they have pescatarian teriyaki options. Very good!

Saw people recommending this place for teriyaki chicken and Korean fried chicken. As I enter the store, it was not what I expected. It sells a large selection of beer/wine on one side of the store and simple grocery/convenient store items on the other. When you first enter, staff is behind the counter with menu displayed above. We ordered Spicy Chicken Teriyaki and Beef Teriyaki combos with Gyoza as well as Korean Fried Chicken. The spicy dish is definitely packed with heat and gets spicier the more you eat, but still flavorful. The beef is sweeter than I expected and tasted like bulgogi. Gyoza was fried so adds a nice crunch/crisp to the combination dish. Korean fried chicken got a bit soggy from the steam in the container but still delicious. It is a great spot if you want food while grabbing drinks and definitely recommend/worth a try. read more

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Great food and wide array of beer selections. Surprised the snacks were so well stocked. Spicy Teriyaki chicken Will be back. read more

Choice Deli & Grocery - Spicy Teriyaki Chicken - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

True the its name! Lots of great options for food, drinks, and more. Laid back spot with outdoor seating. read more

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Fast, delicious, reliable, and really generous portions. Highly recommend the chicken katsu!

I feel bad for making this review because I've otherwise had good experiences here. I placed an order on their website site only to find out when I got there that the system wasn't working. The woman behind the counter seemed pretty unconcerned their main system wasn't working and kept asking me to call their bank??? I placed my order again with her. But I wound up waiting another 30 minutes and finally asked where my order was. That's when she realized the food that had been on the counter growing cold was already there. She had gotten me mixed up with another customer that just arrived? It was all baffling and frustrating. Edit: and the order was wrong read more

1. We needed a go to neighborhood teriyaki place in Ballard and we found it. 2. The portion size is generous. My wife and I usually split one order and have no trouble getting full. 3. Phoning in your order can save you time. If you live nearby it's usually done by the time you drive there. read more

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I've now ordered teriyaki chicken to go from this non-descript convenience store three times. Each time, it was yummy, cooked just right, seasoned with just enough sauce, but not too much. I like my teriyaki lightly sauced. I don't like it doused and Choice does it just right. Also, their white rice is really, really good. I can't stand teriyaki places that make bad rice. All those 2-bit joints need to take a lesson from Choice. Lastly, one order is enough food for both me and the Hubs. Doesn't get better than that. This is my go-to place for teriyaki from now on. read more

I love coming here for a quick to go meal. It's so much food I always have lunch the next day too! The meat is always slightly chard and very flavorful, and the sauce is perfect! It is for sure the sweeter, more Americanized sauce than some places have but I really enjoy that kind. Their taps of beer are great. I did give it four stars rather than five because unfortunately everything else in the shop (particularly the 6 packs) seems really over priced. I love their selection and would buy more beer when I come here, but it's hard for me to justify the cost. The staff are generally very nice but it's is a corner store not a full service restaurant so don't expect table service. read more

Choice Deli & Grocery - SO MUCH terryaki chicken! - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I went here on Monday and was very upset because I ordered chicken teriyaki and the meat was fried chicken over the rice. That's not chicken teriyaki that I'm used too. Usually the teriyaki is tasty with boneless chicken. Very upsetting read more

Choice really has it all, whether your a little stoned and want some candy/chips or if you're looking for the a six pack from a local brewery they've got you covered. They even serve food that I have yet to try. read more

Choice is the perfect corner store/take out place. Great selection of beer from PBR to local brews, including growler fills and pints. Also has your needs for ice, wine, chips, and staples like eggs or milk covered. The teriyaki is very solid, the KFC is good, and the Choice burger is actually one of my favorites in the area. My veg friend enjoys the yakisoba. It is really a great neighborhood spot and their wizard logo excellent. read more

Unassuming little store with a great selection of beers, wines, sake, and other drinks. Their kitchen makes fantastic Korean fried chicken. They also have yakisoba, teriyaki, and other foods on their menu though I haven't tried them yet. Don't be fooled thinking this is like gas station food - everything is made to order, fresh, and hot so be prepared to wait 15-20 min for your food. read more

Delicious teriyaki, get the spicy chicken and you will not be disappointed. Better than the teriyaki you can get at a regular sit down restaurant. read more

Awesome location with parking. Great selection of beer and best of all huge portion of teriyaki chicken.

For anyone who read the write-up in the Seattle Times about the best teriyaki spots in Seattle, you might like to know my experience (if nothing else read the part where they do not give you a receipt, and charge you a $1 fee for to go orders, and a 50 cent fee for card transactions, and don't tell you)! Reading the yelp reviews, I can only guess why my total was over what it should have been by a good two dollars due to these unmentioned fees. They did not respond to my email. First, there is no teriyaki counter; there is a woman making the food in a back room; all interaction is with the same cashier for the convenience store and hop shop. Grouch cashier, not at all interested in winning over new customer, not happy about the ST story; seemed annoyed by increased business. Food: ordered the chicken teriyaki gyoza combo and the spicy chicken teriyaki. Both came with yummy rice and a great little cabbage salad. I would rate the food 5 stars in terms of quality, but at the same time it was only a small step about regular teriyaki. I give 1 star to the actual business. The practice of charging fees (and not telling the customer) is nonsense. Surly attitude is nonsense. Will not be back. read more

the best most juiciest most delicious teriyaki and katsu EVER there chicken wings, yakisoba and gyoza is also really good. and there portions are big so you get left overs read more

Very happy with my quick experience at Choice. I ordered a spicy chicken teriyaki with gyoza combo. It came with a small salad and rice. The spice was good, enough to make my nose run, but not overpowering. There were also a good portion of cooked onions added to the chicken/rice that provided extra flavor compared to basic teriyaki servings. The salad was shredded lettuce, and nothing else. The dressing (on the side) was super sweet and complimented the meal well. The gyoza were fried crispy, although as they were served in the box with the rice/chicken/salad - they ended up a big soggy by the time I got home. I still liked them. The meat portion was as expected, cut into big bite size chunks - with a extra healthy serving of rice under it. I also got a beer as I waited (10 minutes) and it was nice. Poured with a bit of head, but just fine for a $4 pint. The store has many beers on tap and in the refrigerators. Plus all the offerings of a typical gas station (pastries, milk, condoms, cigarettes, soda, etc.). I saw cheesecakes and other pastries for sale but I didn't try these, they looked average. Casher was friendly and the other customers were quiet and chill. On a cold dark Thursday night - there were still 5 or 6 other people there getting beer/wine/food. Overall a solid experience and I'd go back for food or alcohol (or pastries). A good neighborhood spot since the upgrades. read more

Choice Deli & Grocery - Spicy Chicken Teriyaki + Gyoza combo (with rice and salad) - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I enjoyed my choice burger very much. The beef patty was thick and delish with a perfect amount of condiments and veg. It is a a liquor/connivence store that has a biker vibe, yet is also friendly with wifi and plenty of seating. The music wasn't too loud. The A/C was on inside and their selection is extensive. I suggest sitting outside if you have a fat ass like me, because the inside chairs are a little small and cut into me. I will definitely come back again. read more

Choice Deli & Grocery - choice burger - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm so disappointed to give this place a negative review. I was hoping to have a new teriyaki joint close to home. I went in here in mid-afternoon and the cashier did not seem very friendly, she seemed more concerned with watching the overhead security camera screen to monitor the group of 3 teenagers who entered. They all paid for their purchases, I am glad to report (eye-roll). They upcharge $.50 for credit card transactions, regardless of the price-- there is NO sign stating this anywhere. That's ridiculous. They upcharge to go orders but don't tell you that until you ask why your total was more than the price on the board. Not that $1.00 extra is a huge deal, it just seems like it could be arbitrarily applied depending on the customer/cashier. I ordered regular chicken teriyaki. While the portion size was very big, the chicken was WAY over-charred. Everything in the container tasted burnt. It was inedible. Texture wise, it's definitely previously frozen, kind of a slimy/squishy texture. Do not recommend. I perused the beer selection while I waited for my order. It's decent, heavily local, but prices are worse than most nearby gas stations. They have seating inside, and outside, and a bar to pour draft beers if you're so inclined. (Be warned, the bar stools are for a regular height bar counter, but their counters are cashier height, but they have tables) I can see that in warmer weather, sitting on the patio outside might be ok (if you like sitting by an intersection), but inside it's very much like a convenience store with two small seating areas. You will be forced to hear the incessant "bi-ding, bi-ding, ding, ding" sound of the motion detector going off every time anyone inside moves a muscle. There are large screen TVs up in the corners of both indoor seating areas, and a gazillion menu screen TVs (that don't tell you about upcharges) above the counter. TL:DR; I think the customer service is lacking, the food is not acceptable, and their prices/selection are convenience store for sure. read more

Choice Deli & Grocery - note the very charred ends of the chicken, this flaked off and covered pretty much all the rest of the chicken & rice - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food is reasonably good. The service is not. We've been ordering lunch from this place regularly for over a year and unfortunately now they're about as friendly as an SOS pad. Oh, and don't use the online menu from their own website because it's wrong. Unfortunately this place seems to be going down hill. read more

Saw the sign on building that said espresso so walked in and walked around for a minute then asked the guy behind counter for an espresso "we do not have espresso" I replied I read a sign outside that says espresso. He simply replied "yep" and I walked out. Very awkward encounter. Driven by hundreds of times thinking one day I'd like to patron that business and try their espresso drinks. Today I did stop and I regret so. read more

Since my previous review, the food has improved a lot, and they have added a very impressive selection of beers on tap. Absolutely give this place a try! read more

Please don't be fooled by the name of this place. Their beer and fried chicken is absolutely amazing. Korean family owns this place and the Mom who does the cooking is clearly the secret weapon. Come for a pint and be sure to order food. Wow. read more

Good teriyaki and cheap beer on tap, what more could you want? We tried this place yesterday for the first time and had a great experience. The beef yakisoba was definitely the highlight, but the chicken teriyaki with gyoza was also really good. You can't beat their draft prices either! read more

Choice Deli & Grocery - Chicken teriyaki with gyoza combo and beef yakisoba. Super good! - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I want to support the business, but it doesn't quite seem like they know what they want to be. They have 20+ beers on tap though often many are out, they used to have a menu with 20+ items, but now they've removed a bunch off the list, and they have a bakery, coffee and a full deli. I think it's trying to be like Chuck's on 85th, but it hasn't quite landed/executed in the same way. It's not as welcoming for just hanging out and having a drink. It used to be a basic deli, and I hope they're able to succeed in the new format, but there's a lot of work that needs to happen to get it to being a truly welcoming place to have a drink and food. read more

This has become a neighborhood favorite for us, especially to get an easy and delicious weeknight dinner. It doesn't seem like much from the outside, but the food is very high quality and staff are friendly. My husband always gets the spicy chicken breast teriyaki, and I usually get katsu, Korean fried chicken, or yakisoba. The vegetables in the veggie yakisoba are fresh and well cooked. It's also a great bargain, considering high prices these days! read more

Fried Calamari. The least expected dish a mini delimart can offer and offered at six dollars per order. An incredible bargain given the history of calamari pricing with respect to fine dining restaurant. Store offers the boozes, the yum yums, and the daily ingredients for your cuisine of choice. This shop has utility written all over it and a house well groomed. In fact it's so clean Id recommend customers should take their shoes off prior to entering. read more

Choice Deli & Grocery - Delis Near Me - Seattle, Washington