This is a sweet little shop in Lake City tucked unassumingly away in the corner of a small strip mall at the corner of Lake City Way and 145th. I am making the assumption that it is a family run business as I always see the same four people whenever I purchase from them (only ordered take out to this point). The service is lovely. We have only ever ordered the Chicken Teriyaki (multiple times - it's THAT good). The food is delicious and plentiful and the price won't break the bank. If you haven't tried them yet, I highly recommend Nasai Teriyaki. And if you try something that's not the chicken, do a review. Maybe I'll try something different (maybe ). read more

We order last week from this restaurant and we ordered the Pork Teriyaki. Most every teriyaki restaurant has pork teriyaki , tastes good, But there is a weird smell from this and so I kinda got sick from it. I have ordered from another teriyaki restaurant and didn't have that issue. I am wondering why? Is it the spice or something else? read more

Tasty, and oh so friendly. Large portions. The short ribs were a real highlight. Posting an updated menu as it seems there aren't any from this year. Prices are higher than I'd like, but I feel that way about everything now so it's probably just how it is. read more

Nasai Teriyaki - Menu June 2026 - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The service is superb - friendly, customer service and satisfaction oriented. The woman taking my order seems to know many in the local neighborhood and recognizes her "regular customers." She's very kind and social. Prices are fair. Food is really delicious and cooked to order (hot foods are hot). Perfectly seasoned and balanced (not salty, not dry). Great options. Thursday afternoon seemed to be a good time to find parking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior dining area is cozy - not a lot of seating space, but convenient for a quick bite.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would definitely come back. read more

Nasai Teriyaki - Interior wall decor - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wow! I haven't had teriyaki this good since the early 2000's. There was this hole in the wall teriyaki spot by pike place that was owned by this South East Asian family. The two sisters and mom would grill all day and you could see the smoke from half a block away. The meat at Nadia was freshly grilled and not just sitting in a container ready to be chopped up. The sauce was balanced and not too sweet, and you could see there was harmony in the making of the food. I like my chicken slightly charred and this restaurant delivers. There was a 20 minute wait which I am fine with. The beef was so juicy and delicious and I can't imagine what the short ribs will taste like. Hidden gem in Lake City. read more

Neighborhood teriyaki places are vital around here. If you can't get a good spicy teriyaki chicken, is it even worth it? They not only make it spicy, they actually ramp it up if you like. Most places it's a binary choice so I was pleasantly surprised. Combo'd with chicken katsu, this hit the spot! The katsu sauce side was a bit small. Very friendly and polite and the food was right off the grill hot! [[HIGHLIGHT]]4-5 tables but everyone else I saw there was getting to-go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Wheelchair accessible main entrance and the parking area shares spaces with a few other shops. I suspect most customers are neighbors who walk in, but it's at the busy intersection of Lake City Way and NE 145th so bus access is there. read more

Good food, I had the beef short ribs with rice and salad. Salad dressing's not that great. Japanese mayonnaise. Ribs were good and they give you an abundance of white rice. The Hubs had gyoza and chicken plate. He ate it all up. They do mostly take outs. read more

Super great spot and would highly recommend! Authentic Seattle teriyaki food with friendly and welcoming service. Def the go to teriyaki place in the area read more

Wow! What a great take out spot! Family owned for over 20 years and super friendly. Complimentary warm tea to sip while you wait. Large portions and just what we were hoping for in sticky rice, teriyaki chicken and pork and little salads on the side. We'll be back, thank you so much read more

Nasai Teriyaki - Teriyaki chicken over rice with salad and teriyaki chicken and pork plate with rice and salad. Heavy large orders - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I paid 28.75 for a spicy chicken teriyaki from Nasai teriyaki . I also paid an extra 8 dollars for "extra chicken" and only received a single portions worth. The food was good but i feel like i got screwed over for paying almost half of what the original meal cost. I asked the lady taking the orders if this was extra meat and she said yes. I've eaten there before and got what i paid for but this time i do feel screwed over read more

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Been on the hunt for a new teriyaki joint. One of my cousins kept asking if I've tried Nasai yet. Honestly, I never made it a point because of the location. A little far from home and not very convenient to get to. (Also kind of a sketchy, undesirable location). But on the way home from Chelan I was really feening for some teriyaki, and I didn't want to cook!It actually was convenient on the way home since I was headed south on LCW. Called the order in, and swooped by to pick up. I was in and out within minutes. I ordered the spicy chicken teriyaki (no salad). When I got home and opened the container, I was shocked (and impressed!) with the portion size. Nasai was far more generous with the portion than any other teriyaki joint in the area, especially for the price! I was able to stretch this into 2 meals, easily! The spicy teriyaki was delicious! It was the perfect amount of spicy!! I've been raving about this place all weekend! Though the location isn't close to home, it is on my husbands way home from work! So, looks like I found the spot! read more

Nasai Teriyaki - Spicy teriyaki (all rice, no salad) - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ladies serving us were so kind. This hole in the wall has some of the best teriyaki I've had. Super homey vibes and you can tell they pour their heart into it! read more

Nasai Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place has been here since I was litte, I remember my Dad would always order takeout. I got take out chicken teriyaki with the sauce on the side Chicken was nicely charred and moist, sauce was sweet, salty and savory. Rice was perfectly cooked. Came with salad, nothing special. Chicken to rice ratio was 1:1, nicely done. The lady that rang me up was pleasant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Interior had a couple tables if you want to dine in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pictures of the food at the counter are clear so you know what you're ordering.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] No frills Teriyaki place with good portions and quality eats. Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 read more

Nasai Teriyaki - Chicken Teriakyi(sauce on side) - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Service was a little slow but teriyaki was super good! I just got the original teriyaki chicken. read more

Nasai Teriyaki - Chicken teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had the large, Spicy Chicken Teriyaki, #5 spice level. It was deliciously hot! I wouldn't have minded if it had been even spicier, but none the less, it hit the spot . read more

The best chicken teriyaki in North Seattle, and do yourself a favor and try the chicken fried rice. Absolutely lovely people running it.

BOMB!! clean restaurant! very kind owner food: we order spicy teriyaki 5 stars and it's the best teriyaki i've had. not to mention the chicken is juicy and not that chicken with fat on it so you can tell they value quality! :) read more

Fast, reliable Teriyaki for an affordable price. It's mostly a take out place, seating inside is small since it's located in the corner of a tiny strip mall. The lady who runs the place pretty much knows all her regulars. Just be careful getting in and out of the lot. People don't always pay attention on LCW read more

This is my favorite teriyaki place in Seattle! The spicy chicken teriyaki is stellar. So flavorful and it's actually spicy. Their salad dressing is perfection: tangy, sweet, and creamy. They give pretty large portions. [[HIGHLIGHT]]No frills mom and pop type of establishment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The owners are so kind. read more

I've been here multiple times and the food is always fresh and incredibly well done!!! The family owners are so kind and fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The store is clean and tidy![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Enough food in one tray to feed 2 people!! read more

Nasai Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I don't usually leave reviews, but after ordering from this place the amount of salt (and MSG?) has made my tongue and mouth literally blow up!!! I had leftovers and tried it the next day and the same thing happened. If you are looking for great Teriyaki chicken... Down the hill is "Teriyaki Bistro" by Fred Meyer it is top-notch! I am so bummed I wasted my money on salt bomb ! read more

I absolutely LOVE this place! It seems hard to find a decent place, where the food doesn't fluctuate day to day or week by week.. Nasai, however, is as amazingly delicious now (if not more so) as I remember it being 5 years ago. When my daughter was little, the lovely woman sneak her a moon pie from behind the counter instead of a fortune cookie so she didn't hurt her gums, and continued to give her one every time after that. I thought that was so sweet. I live in southern Oregon now, but go back and forth to Seattle every couple of months... the food in general where I live is not great and can not find even a remotely decent teriyaki place. This place is always the first place I go (and miss) and they still give my daughter the moon pie and pile that katsu extra high, and it just makes me smile every time. I wish I could find a way to bring it home with me when I have to leave... read more

the best chicken yakisoba i've ever had. the noodles have an amazing texture and flavor. the chicken was cooked to perfection.

This place has decent teriyaki and could be good if you're hungry and want something to hit the spot or if you want something that is reliably good. Personally though, this restaurant isn't somewhere I'd go out of my way for. LOCATION & PARKING // It's on the exact corner of 145th and Lake City Way across from McDonald's and Walgreen's. It shares the corner with 7 Eleven. There are a decent amount of parking spaces in here so you shouldn't run into any issues. FOOD // I got the SPICY CHICKEN & BEEF TERIYAKI - it came with a small salad and white rice. I love spicy food so I was skeptical about how spicy the chicken would actually be but it had a good balance of spiciness and juiciness. The chicken wasn't too dry which can be hard to find too. The beef is fine - I didn't hate it but it was a bit too thin for me. The rice itself was good and cooked well - not too wet and soft but not too dry. SERVICE // I can't say much on this because it was delivered to me by a friend but I do know the food was done pretty quickly! OVERALL // 3.5 stars I would come back here if I wanted some teriyaki or an easy dinner but I don't think this is a place that I'll be planning to come back to anytime soon. read more

Always the best customer service. Super friendly and amazing teriyaki. Family owned and operated. You can see the owners, an adorable married couple, always cooking the food. My all time favorite teriyaki spot. I will be back every week. read more

Nasai Teriyaki - The owners - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Taste want not good chicken was under cooked I rarely find good chicken katsu / teriyaki anywhere anymore. A lot of places meat selection low quality. read more

The food is the best, they're spice teriyaki is the best one I had in a while. I recommend this to anyone in the area will definitely be back for more! read more

Definitely a hidden gem in lake city. The food was amazing, flavors were on point. On top of that, the ladies there provide the best service. Those hard working ladies definitely made my day and I hope nothing but best of luck to them. read more

Nasai Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Always excellent teriyaki and pleasant service. Decent size portions. Solid choice for a yummy lunch.

Latley they haven't been answering the phone for orders I hope everything is ok I love this spot as a weekly go to

BEST teriyaki i have ever tasted. I used to live right next to it. I find myself craving it so badly. The owners are amazing and so very sweet. I try to visit here when I am in the area. read more

We've been getting takeout from Nasai for years. First from the U District location and then in Lake City since it's close to home. One of our favorites for fast, convenient teriyaki takeout and a local family business. Only reason I rated four stars is inflation has led to price increases across the menu and, sadly, Nasai is no longer an inexpensive meal option for my family. Still tasty though! read more

Tasty food (Teriyaki meat dishes, especially), reasonable prices and generous portions. And they have daily specials, too.

Food was good, service was great and fast . There isn't much to say about the ambiance it's a small small seating area .

WOO! HANDS DOWN FOR YUMMY KATSU! Seriously, this place is wonderful for all katsu fans. Located in a small plaza, this place is pretty easy to find. However, do keep in mind that the parking lot is pretty small, so I would suggest coming here at non-peak hours. Since discovering this place, I have ordered katsu and a few other other dishes. So far, the katsu dish wins. With generous portions of katsu, great salad + sauce, this is one solid and filling the meal. The katsu itself isn't too dry or too hard from the fryer, and the inside of the katsu is soft, tender and moist. Plus, the katsu sauce that comes along with this is super tasty and not like the standard BBQ like taste that other places serve. Bonus, if you order the katsu meal to go, it's quite the portion. You get a box (yes, a box), full of katsu + another box full of rice and salad. So tasty! As for the other dishes, the tofu yakisoba is pretty flavorful! Not too bland, and not too salty, this is a great dish for those who prefer not to eat meat and such. Standard teriyaki choices like chicken/pork/beef are pretty safe and good for those who prefer the norm. As for prices, this place is pretty average in comparison to nearby teriyaki joints. Service is quick! So you don't have to wait very long for food. So if you're ever in the mood for quick and yummy teriyaki in the Lake City area, stop by here. =] read more

Nasai Teriyaki - Huge portion of katsu chicken in its own box - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Love the spicy chicken teriyaki. Price is cheap compared with others and the portion is huge as always. It's a bit hard to get into the parking lot if you are not coming from the right direction. However I wouldn't mind taking a few more turns to get this delicious bento anytime of the day. My personal favorite is spicy chicken & beef combo. read more

After 20+ years, Nasai still delivers consistent Teriyaki flavors w/ other options to satisfy ones pallet. read more

Nasai Teriyaki - Chicken Teriyaki w/ extra chicken - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The best Teriyaki spot around the area! The owners/employees are always so kind plus they have good chicken, pork AND beef teriyaki. I feel like most places are known for just chicken teriyaki but I recommend trying the beef and pork one at Nasai! read more

I got take out from here a couple of days ago. It was very easy to order over the phone, and the food was ready in 10 minutes. The customer service was very pleasant, and the prices were reasonable. I got the Chicken Teriyaki / Gyoza combo, which I would give an A-. It was good, with a solid chicken to white rice ratio. It came with 5 pieces of gyoza which filled me up pretty well. I also ordered some Chicken Yakisoba to have for dinner that night. This I would give an A+. It was excellent, and there was a lot of food in this dish. This could easily be a dish for two. I look forward to trying some additional varieties of their chicken teriyaki. read more

Wow! I stopped for Teryaki because they were just kind of here and I needed something to settle my belly and nothing does that better than rice. They had my food out rather quickly and have complementary soup that's actually rather tasty. I wish I would've had more time to enjoy my food as I am a plumber on the run. Hands-down some of the best Teryaki I've ever had read more