11 of Eastern Washington’s Best Restaurants - Eater Seattle
"Few restaurants garnered as much attention on this side of Snoqualmie Pass as Banzai Teryaki did in the lead-up to its opening in 2022. Given the high-profile departure of Seattle star chef Shota Najakima, the fact that this place opened at all was met with fanfare, but thankfully the end result warrants praise as well. Banzai is big on atmosphere with a tight menu focused on the chicken teriyaki, which comes skin-on for a deeper flavor than expected; you can also get classic fried rice, teriyaki-soba noodles, and a few appetizers like gyoza and veggie tempura. The drink selection is fun too, featuring a range of Japanese spirits, sake, and cocktails like a shiso mojito as well as some local beers on tap." - Teo Bicchieri
