Yasuko's Teriyaki

Paid $14 for some decent spicy chicken teriyaki. Service was fast and polite. Venue was... interesting.

Only a few tables open, I'm fairly certain this business mainly does take out/delivery. My only true negative is that their bathroom was out of order for customers, and that their door would not latch shut as people arrived.

Not the prettiest place. But the tastiest teriyaki in Seattle imo! Owned by two family(?) Members, I love how quaint and family style it is. Go if you're in Seattle!

The traditional idea of this place is similar, but the people and the food have changed over the years.
Value for you buck is about 65%.

1.)Chicken can be dry if it is BBQ and picked up later in the evening. Poultry will do that if you overcook it or it sits around too long. Timing is even more important with chicken. Pork is safer. Beef can be dry too depending. The later in the day you arrive, the more likely this dryness will occur. If it's busy, the food can easily dry out on the grill. The other extreme is under-cooked, so pick your battles if you get dry meat.

2.) The cabage is essentially the same as it was years sgo. Water, rice vinegar, and crunchy cabbage, Don't consume it if you don't like raw cabbage. This side scope of cabbage is a pallet cleanser and a digestive aid, not a side of mash potatoes!

3.) The sauce can be rather sweet and thinner in consistency. Some Japanese and Korean dishes don't use the thicker Americanized sweet syrup that you might expect from a chain restaurant or a national brand.

4.) Unless you actually ask how much 'extra meat' really is and how much meat is given in a standard portion, don't order it. How would anyone really even know unless you have dined there before? Speak up and ask, don't play victim until you have done your own due diligence. Investigate, don't assume. Use common sense and know where your money is going.

5.) I would return here if I have the time and the hankering for this food. I used to eat here often years ago. It's not the worst food, but it's not the best of you are hangry or expecting Panda Express like foods. The earlier the better chance at getting much fresher, less dry meat. If it's busy, assume you chances of "grilled" dry beef or chicken to increase..

It’s Seattle Teriyaki, and hits the spot every time. Yes, the menu is simple and the rice is saucy. The two wonderful people working there have been there forever and know what they are doing. Trust the process. I dare you to find a better classic teriyaki spot in Seattle.