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    Rainier Teriyaki

    4.1 (177 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Korean
    Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Front of business
    William H.

    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.

    Sesame chicken
    Shay E.

    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.

    Triple combo
    Vinh M.

    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!

    Courtney O.

    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!

    Chicken Teriyaki  C14. Mongolian Beef & Ch Teriyaki Combo
    Elly H.

    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!

    C25. Honey Garlic Chicken & Chicken Teriyaki Combo
    Wes O.

    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.

    Chicken and beef combo.  Enough for two meals easily. Super tender beef!
    Big E.

    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!

    Chicken breast teriyaki
    Cara C.

    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.

    Chicken and pork teriyaki
    Melissa N.

    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

    Chicken Teriyaki DEMOLISHED!
    Jeremiah M.

    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!

    Jenny C.

    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.

    FR4. Shrimp Fried Rice
    Nayia R.

    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.

    Kelly P.

    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!

    T13. Chicken & Gyoza Combo

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    3 years ago

    Service is friendly and prompt., the food is even better!!!! Go support them--this is the best teriyaki I've had in seattle.

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    Hidden gem. Great food from great people. Very reasonable pricing with very generous portions. You'll be happy and return again.

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    2 years ago

    The food and service here are always excellent and the prices are the best in the area. My family gets dinner here probably weekly

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    2 years ago

    Not the same as it used to be. But I can say they did give good portions of meat for the money.

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    2 years ago

    Great food, and kind people working, def worth the stop. Had the spicy teriyaki, was delicious and a great portion.

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    3 years ago

    Hearty food and great service. Staff are friendly and portions are generous. Often I get two meals out of a serving.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent food, reasonable prices, really great people. Looking forward to coming back. So glad it's located nearby where we live.

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    4 years ago

    Prices do not match. They have different prices on their Menu when you walk in. Pay attention or ask the Price.

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    3 years ago

    Fantastic! The service was great, the food was delicious, and everything came out quick and fresh. Definitely recommend.

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    Fabulous tast asian takout treats. A really pleasant surprise!!!

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    Itsagood. Nothing mind blasting but good. They have a huge menu including Korean and Chinese comfort foods.

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