Toshi's Teriyaki Grill

The absolute OG of Teriyaki. Toshi to me is a local legend and I’ve been meaning to try out his Teriyaki for a while now. I’ve had teriyaki all over the Seattle area the last couple of years, and his is by far my favorite. The sauce is not overbearingly sweet, the char on the chicken is incredible, and it’s clearly freshly cooked, not just sitting in a hotel pan waiting to be reheated. The rice is also some of the best I’ve had from a teriyaki spot. Perfectly cooked chicken, perfectly cooked rice. Just can’t get much better than that. Only con is that there’s no indoor seating so you’ll need to take it to go or eat outside, but not a knock against them at all. I think it’s incredible that we can still get teriyaki from the originator of teriyaki as know it, and I was surprised that they were not nearly as busy as I expected. Can’t recommend Toshi’s enough!

Overrated teriyaki. Deserves less than 4 starts. Food is average or slightly below. Chicken had no flavor, looked spongy. Beef also was average teriyaki beef. Service was 0 for me. They were polite and friendly to other people, but for me rude and unfriendly to me. The salad it comes is tiny in sauce cup. More than 30 minute wait if you didn't order online.

Heard the original owner cooks the food here. Tried it, not sure if the original teriyaki chicken was better than other Toshi's, but I was hungry and it tasted really good. The chicken was not dry and the sauce had a hint of sweetness, not overtly sweet like most places. Would go again if I happen to be in the area.

Discovered this place recently and never knew about the history of Seattle Teriyaki. This is the best chicken teriyaki you will ever eat and it will be a sad day when Mr Kasahara decides to retire. Till then, I will eat here religiously.

Birthplace of Seattle style teriyaki. I love the char in the bits of chicken and the sauce is delicious. Staff are very friendly. Take out only.

It's a simple but very tasty style of teriyaki. I would recommend it to anyone. We tried all of them and all were perfectly marinated and cooked. The beef was a surprise treat, and the katsu was a home style preparation. Each was tender with subtly deep flavors and not too sweet. Glad to try the original.

Toshi’s Teriyaki is overall solid. Theres nothing extravagant or special, but it tastes good and the prices are affordable. Which is all I really expect out of ordering Teriyaki. The portion size while being a bit smaller than other places, is actually just enough for me to eat through in one sitting. If you’re looking for a quick bite of Teriyaki that tastes good, I recommend Toshi’s.

Super nice lady working and taking orders and the menu was limited to a few items which I kind of liked. Even though the teriyaki had good grill taste it lacked flavor. Didn't really get enough rice either. Egg rolls are decent but the pricing on everything is very affordable. More of a 3.5 stars.

I hadn't been to Toshis for well over a decade and stopped by yesterday for 2 original chicken teriyakis. The portions were generous (allowing 2 of us to split one order) and the food was magically delicious. Not sure what the magic is, but it's just so good. Very simple...bright, clean, sweet and savory combo. There's no seating inside so we took the orders to go. The woman who took our order was very helpful and pleasant. When I'm in Mill Creek next, I'll definitely stop by for more. We re-heated the second order later in the day and it was just as good as earlier in the day. Yum!

I was in the area and was excited to try the birthplace of seattle style teriyaki. I came in and ordered and food took about 20 minutes to prepare - note that they are take out only so maybe stop by the froyo shop next door for a snack! Staff was super friendly and food was ready on time. I got the chicken and beef combo and it was delicious. It came with one sauce which was on the more watery side but very delicious. I loved the slight char on the chicken and the beef was very tender. Would definitely come back again!

10 Ounce Beef Steak $13.25: I've had teriyaki at 2 other places in Seattle, and don't recall being that impressed. I wanted to try this location that's operated by THE Toshi himself, and was not disappointed. We came in on a Tuesday night and ordered in store, and were quoted 20 minutes for our 4 meals to be prepped. Actual prep time was 15 minutes. We had to drive 20 minutes before we could dive into the food, and it was still warm and so tender. It comes with one sauce but I did order extra sauce ($0.25 each) because I can't risk not having enough. I did find the sauce too salty for my liking, but honestly found the beef pretty good on its own. However, when it cooled down too much, it became too chewy for me, so this is best eaten when fresh. I always prefer beef over chicken, but I did try some chicken from my partner's Chicken and Beef Combo $13. It was pretty good! I liked that it was thin slices, and there was some charcoal grilled flavor that I didn't have with the beef. I might spring for this next time! ***** My Star Ratings: 1 Star - Terrible. Just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars - Meh. Unlikely for me to return. 3 Stars - OK. Open to coming back, but wouldn't go out of my way to. 4 Stars - Yummy! Will definitely return if I haven't already. 5 Stars - AMAZING!!! Would plan my day or even a trip around eating here.

If I'm craving teriyaki I'll stop by again, because the food was good and the service was fast. It is not an eat in restaurant so the ambiance is carryout. The portion size was good and I was able to have 2 meals from one order.

I have to admit, I'm a little disappointed. I'm a huge fan of @KenjiLopezAlt and he has been posting about his favorite teriyaki restaurants. I have always been a fan of Toshi's since the 90s. I went there today and although the chicken was ok, it was a little dry. The salad that I'm used to getting was just cold slaw instead of the lettuce with that delicious sweet, salty, sour dressing. The place I went to didn't have any indoor seating, it was take out only. Because I called my order ahead it was ready when I got there. I'm not going to discount all Toshi spots but I don't think I'll go back to the one in Mill Creek.

The OG is always the best and this is soooo true! This place is the OG of teriyaki in Washington and I had my doubts from all the high reviews but it exceeded my expectations. There are so many teriyaki joints in Washington that it's kinda hard to have one that stands out, but this place stood out. It's a mom and pop shop and it's only for take out. Their menu is very simple but you can modify stuff and they will do it. Parking is easy as it's in a big complex. I came back here twice to make sure it's consistent and that it was just that good :) 1st visit: chicken and beef combo Generous portion for the price. Beef is not your typical, these look like steak pieces and it was tender. Chicken teriyaki was plump and juicy. Sauce is on the side. Cole slaw instead of regular salad and it was refreshing. Already exceeded my expectations 2nd visit: spicy chicken and katsu combo (not on menu) and a beef bowl. The katsu was so crispy yet juicy and plump. The spicy chicken was also plump and juicy. I prefer the regular teriyaki over spicy though. The beef was just as good as before. It's really hard to describe how good these dishes are so you just have to come and check them out!!!!! They are busy and they make things to order. You can call in your order if you don't want to wait. We came right when they open and it takes about 10 minutes for food to be ready. OMG soooo good.

This is literally where they INVENTED seattle teriyaki! Toshi is still slinging his original recipe at the grill with his lovely lady. Absoltuely no frills place, infinitely humble, you'd never know a living legend was here still making fantastic little teriyaki plates. Too often the pioneer falls behind the competition, but this place still holds its own against the evolution of teriyaki. If I had to characterize the profile here, it goes for more char flavor than normal teriyaki, and I highly reocmmend the beef that's the best I've had at teriyaki. They use an incredibly tender cut that is so flavorful. While I'm usually a chicken guy, I can't help but crave the beef here the most for its uniqueness. If you're a teriyaki fan make sure to make a pilgrimage to the guy that brought us such a wonderful dish! Thank you Toshi!

Toshi's is great for your basic Teriyaki and the menu is simple. The portions are generous and the price is great. There isn't a place to eat inside. This is great for to go orders.

great no-frills place when you are in a hurry and craving teriyaki. And while waiting your order, you can read all about the history of this place from the news clippings on the wall.

I'm a bit torn writing this review because I fully expected it to be 5 stars but I didn't get 5 stars food. I am hoping it was an off day and that in the future it would be better, so I am holding out hope I can update this in the future. I will say if you are looking to get Teriyaki you have to call ahead. I popped in one day thinking I could just order and wait for a single meal since I was next door ordering gyros and my kid wanted teriyaki - I was laughed at. She said an hour minimum wait. The inside is just for pickup and drop off so don't go thinking you'll dine in. I made sure to call ahead when I did decide to order, it was ready at pickup and the flavor was mid at best. I got the chicken beef combo to try both and was not thrilled. I've had teriyaki at many places, even other Toshi's, which was better which is why I feel like I hit a bad day.

Staff is not particularly friendly, no public bathroom, weird hours, and nowhere to eat BUT this may be the best teriyaki ever!!! We got katsu, gyoza and chicken teriyaki for about $33. I don't know if we'd do the katsu again as they didn't provide the typical sauce but the chicken teriyaki was on point. My 8.5 year old called the gyoza his favorite. If only this place had space to dine in and the hours weren't so wonky but the food makes the inconvenience well worth it

I've been here a handful of times now over the past few years and the service and food are always spectacular. There's usually a sweet lady working the register as her husband (who I presume is Toshi) is in the back working his magic! I absolutely love their chicken katsu, a crispy golden exterior with juicy juicy chicken inside, topped with a dash of their sweet teriyaki glaze. Quite affordable as well and on par if not better priced than other teriyaki joints out there. Currently open to take out only. Waited about 15min and it was ready to go!

Always tasty. Close to home and fresh ingredients. Highly recommend. Bring a friend! They are nice peeps.

I noticed another review that was posted 7 days ago and the person said the food is not as good. I haven't eaten here recently as i no longer live in WA. My mom still lives in MC and this was her go-to for beef and chicken terri, but she was so disappointed the other day when she got her food. She said the beef and chicken, but mostly beef, was not the great quality it has always been. She, too, is hoping it was a one-off, or at least if customers let them know the change is not appreciated, they may go back to sourcing better quality.

I was in the area for work and decided to grab this for dinner. I got the steak bowl and egg rolls. It was perfect! Pay in cash and they give you a rebate which is nice, I leave it as part of the tip. The OG for teriyaki. Their sauce bottle is $4 for at home! Always friendly. No spot to eat inside.

Glad we made the trek over to Mill Creek today despite passing about 400 other teriyaki joints along the way. We got the original chicken, gyoza and chicken bowl. Of course it was great. The chicken was cooked perfectly. The sauce was the best balance of sweetness and tartness. The gyoza was packed and crispy. The rice was freshly cooked. Totally met expectations. It's cool to have the o.g. version of something we've had a thousand times elsewhere. Makes us re-think the burnt edges, goopy sauce and dry, dry rice usually accompanying these orders. Everything was just $25 after tip. Pretty great quality for the price. We'll come back to try the katsu we've heard others rave about, but wanted to check out the classic first.

Yes I have eaten here been awhile about three miles away. Kinda hit and miss ordered a typical chicken yakisoba. I did not have any just had the salad that came with the order which I love because of the salad dressing I love it except for today. My wife complained the yakisoba had no taste. It seems like it was a rush job usually the food is good here I'll be back though.

The sauce is great and the food is affordable!! Service was awesome!! I will be going back!! The food tasted great!!!

Amazing food.. great service. Family business... they know their clients. One best teriyaki foods. Place very clean.

The spicy chicken teriyaki was good (but not as good as Go Go's). My husband and I both disliked the katsu. The sauce was much too ketchupy. Go once for the history. After that head to Go Go for both great teriyaki and better katsu.

Just good teriyaki - they stick to the basics. Their chicken is tender and the sauce is perfectly balanced with sweet/tangy and ginger-y. Their cole slaw is uniquely delicious.

When we visited Seattle, we wanted to check out some of the original places. That Chinese place where Bruce Lee and Anthony Bourdain ate at as well as some others on our list. After reading about the history of teriyaki in Seattle, we had to try Toshi's Teriyaki Grill. Ironically we decided to visit Toshi's the same day we drove to Seattle from Portland. So yes, we drove over 3 hours for some Teriyaki steak and chicken. I have had plenty of teriyaki in my life and have made the sauce myself plenty of times. I am pleased to say that this was a very good meal! We ordered the steak and chicken combination which comes with rice and some slaw. Very impressed with how much meat came with this meal. In fact there was more meat than rice. I also loved that the meat was cooked over a charcoal grill. Not sure how he does this in a little location inside a strip mall but you can taste the char on the meat and see the grill marks. The teriyaki sauce is as good as I have ever had. I enjoyed the sauce with my rice. Both the steak and chicken were cooked perfectly. The steak to a nice medium rare with just a hint of pink while the chicken was not overcooked at all and was still tender and flavorful. The whole meal costs about $12.00. That's a steal for the amount of meat in that dish and at that quality, could be selling for $15.00 or more. Really solid meal. Do yourself a favor and make the quick trip up from Seattle or drive up from Portland. At least we plan to stay for a few days. We may even visit again since we're going to be in the neighborhood now.

Great tasting food and fast service. Hands down, this is the best teriyaki chicken and beef I have had in Seattle. Food is made to order and is fresh. Portions are generous for 2 individuals if you are not that hungry.

Excellent quality food. I had the beef steak teriyaki and it was juicy and delicious, with huge sliced beef pieces over rice. This isn't the thin sliced over cooked beef you see in most teriyaki stores, it's much better, like your family made it. This is a clean business and has great service with a friendly staff. The beef teriyaki marinade was really succulent. This isn't your average teriyaki place it's really a cut above the others. I advise you try it for yourself and enjoy.

Excellent food, extremely pleasant staff and a very clean establishment! I stopped by on a recent visit to the Seattle area. I wanted to eat the food the city is famous for and Toshi's did not disappoint! I really enjoyed it! Definitely worth the drive but if you blink you'll drive past it 3 times like I did. No sign out front :(

Um. I understand they're busy. I get they may be short-staffed. But owner being so nonchalant about their customers is rather unappealing :( Yep. You wait 30 min for your food, or you can just leave. It is what it is - seems to be their motto. No smile, no excuse, no nothing, as blunt as it can be. Came by with high expectations, and left with nothing. Thanks no thanks.

One of the better teriyaki spots up in the Lynnwood/Mill Creek/Bothell area. They're always so friendly and the food is consistently tasty. I'd recommend getting their teriyaki chicken + chicken katsu combo (not on the menu but you can ask and they'll just add a side of chicken katsu to their regular teriyaki chicken plate...or is it the other way around?).

Best teriyaki around, hands down!!! It's a bit far for me but so worth it! I don't mind eating in my car as the quality is amazing. Original chicken is all that I get.

Recommended to my friend and I by our high school english teacher because he said the beef quality was really good and he was right. The katsu and beef combo is my favorite and I've tried everything on the menu. Mixing the coleslaw into the rice and then adding the little sauce container is the best way to eat it. It's been a year since I've started coming here and this is my first review on yelp, it's that good :)

Been here several times over the past couple of months. Menu isn't extensive but that's perfectly fine with me as it tells me the few items they do have is done very well. The go-to for me and my son is the chicken katsu which is have the right amount of breading and is fried just right. They also use dark meat which i prefer as it's definitely juicer and more flavorful. No dine in as its strictly order to go. Toshi's will remain in my rotation for quick and easy lunches.

I went there today at about 11:50 and they were closed. Love the place and the OG toshi is allowed to work or not work, however he wants. Well today he was closed, lol. It's also pouring rain and I think he may have figured business gets slow in the rain. Every time I've been, they've been spot on with their takeout. I look forward to trying it again soon!

Super yummy teriyaki. Toshi started it all here, back in Queen Anne and then moved his main location to here. This is a humble location with seating room for just 6 or so, but the food is fantastic. So so so good. And cheap!

If you want to understand the wonders of teriyaki, start here. This is where the master and creator, Toshi Kasahara, still plies the grill. Toshi Kasahara opened the original Toshi's Teriyaki in Lower Queen Anne in Seattle back in 1976. That was the city's first teriyaki restaurant, and Toshi's gift to the culinary world lives on..usually in a poor imitation to his masterful food, but it lives on. No poor imitations here. Toshi's Teriyaki Grill is the real thing made by the real Toshi himself (at least at this location). Toshi's chicken is moist and succulent. The teriyaki sauce is a little thin (but not watery) and not as sweet as some imitations. It's perfection. I asked Toshi why his chicken is so amazingly moist and flavorful, while most teriyaki joints serve a much dryer and less flavorful version. He said the secrets were two. Not too high of a heat and not pre-cooking then just finishing on order or getting in a hurry with the cooking. (Your order at Toshi's will take a few minutes to get--be patient. It's worth the wait.) This is what all teriyaki should be. It is heaven. Oh, and the slaw is equally divine as the chicken. You won't find many options on the menu, and that is as it should be. Toshi knows what he does well, and that is what he offers. Accept it and be happy. And don't expect much from the facility. It's tiny and hard to find. There are only a few tables, and those are crammed in an extremely small space. There's a wall with an open end separating the tiny kitchen from the even tinnier dining area. And behind that wall is Toshi (probably--he was there the day I was there) working his magic at the grill. This is the temple of teriyaki, and Seattle-style teriyaki's creator is in the house. It just doesn't get any better than this. Hurry in.

The beef is real steak and its real delicious. The coleslaw is also a great side and goes great with the teriyaki. Prices are also same or lower than many nearby locations. I would come here more often if I lived closer.

(NOTE: THIS REVIEW IS ONLY FOR TOSHI'S ONLINE STORE AND THEIR EXCELLENT SAUCE) As most of you know, Toshi Kasahara is the Godfather of 'Seattle-style' teriyaki. Having once run a chain of outlets and franchises that still bear his name, he personally runs this one on Mill Creek. I haven't had the chance to make the pilgrimage to this temple of teriyaki, but thanks to Toshi's excellent sauce and generosity of spirit, anyone can make teriyaki like the master! THE ROSES: If you go to toshisgrill.com , you find a delightfully easy to navigate website where Toshi-san shares his story, sells his incredible sauce - and - tells you how you can make truly life-changing teriyaki in the comfort of your own home! Toshi-san ships a card with instructions on how to use his sauce to make a great teriyaki marinade for beef, pork, and chicken. Given his legendary status, the web store has been known to run out of stock. Happily, they include an online request form, so when they get back in stock, you become the first to know! THE THORNS: I honestly would like to see more products here. Currently, it only sells sauce and t-shirts. I would love to buy Toshi's salad dressing and a polo shirt with the Toshi's logo (I'm not a t-shirt guy). THE VERDICT: While many chefs guard their secrets jealously, Sensei Toshi is only too happy to share his. This kind of generosity of spirit is very unusual in the restaurant world, and just one more reason why Toshi-san is a true Northwest treasure! If you like teriyaki, I suspect you'll love his restaurant. If Mill Creek is off the beaten track for you, buy his sauce and become your own teriyaki master!

Delicious teriyaki! Back to the basics. Chicken is moist. Love it! Order was done quick. No dine in. Only take out.

How often can you say that your meal was prepared by the person who invented a food category? Toshi Kasahara, the one who started chicken teriyaki, serves up delicious and affordable food at this location. I live in downtown Seattle and don't come up this far north very often - but will have to now. How this place has fewer than 100 reviews is beyond me. My brother ordered the Original Chicken Teriyaki. I ordered the spicy version and we split. Each entree comes with rice and a side of cole slaw. We also got two bottled waters. Total came out to $22 including tax. The smell of grilled chicken at a picnic hits you immediately after opening the styrofoam lid. Good sign, and the taste does not disappoint. The chicken is perfectly cooked: succulent, slightly charred, and a hot temperature that lasts as you eat. The chicken is marinated in-house before its cooked and could be eaten without additional condiments, but I lightly drizzled some extra sauce to dial up the stickiness, texture, and sweetness. The warm rice is an underrated aspect of the meal. The cole slaw is a bit more straightforward and less praiseworthy but balances the food out. My only critique is that the spicy chicken is - well - not that spicy. But I'm a bit of a chili-head and have accepted the fact that the level of heat I look for caters to a small minority of patrons, especially here in the States. The portions are satisfying for the average 'big eater'. The box is loaded with food. And importantly: there is no skimping on meat -- the Asian in me who stacks my plate with sushi and crab legs at a buffet even when I'm full just to get my money's worth appreciates this! One side of the box has the rice and cole slaw, and the other half is layered with chicken. How many places still exist where you can get top notch food in substantial portions for $10 or less? (not a rhetorical question... if you know of any in Seattle, DM me!!) At the end of the day, it's a very familiar teriyaki dish - no curveball or secret recipe. What makes this stand out however is its sublime execution. The meal comes together so well; nothing is forced and everything tastes like it should. Looking forward to visiting again and sampling other popular items on the menu, such as their beef and chicken katsu. I also want to address a few themes I observed from the rare less than 5-star reviews: (1) SPACE. The place is essentially takeout only. Given quarantine guidelines, this shouldn't phase anybody. That said, even post-covid I wouldn't bring a family or large group of friends to eat at the restaurant. Not the right venue for that. Be ready to eat in the car, outside on a bench, or take back home or to a nearby park. (2) WAIT TIME. Some complain about the 10 min wait time. I guess it's true: you really can't please them all. The man in the kitchen is preparing fresh, non-frozen, made-to-order food... it may take longer to prepare than lesser teriyaki shops because he cooks at a lower heat to keep the chicken from getting too dry. For just 5 extra minutes of my time, I'll take that trade-off any day. (apparently you can also call ahead if you're time-strapped) (3) MENU. This place specializes in teriyaki. It's not a one stop shop for all Asian food. If you're coming for teriyaki, there's about 7 or 8 different things to order - plenty of variety! Lastly, for those who want to learn more about the roots and history of Seattle-style Teriyaki, I recommend reading in order: (a) https://www.thrillist.com/eat/seattle/seattle-teriyaki-japanese-restaurants-disappearing (b) https://www.eater.com/2019/6/5/18637620/john-chung-seattle-teriyaki-korean

Best teriyaki ever!! Love this gem of a takeout restaurant. Great service and always on time!

Wow I can't believe I didn't know about this spot right where I live! This teriyaki is definitely in its own level of ranking from the rest. Such tender chicken, great flavor. I got the original and the husband got spicy, the spicy was a great level of heat, tender, and not lathered in a red sauce but marinated to perfection! The original though is my personal favorite. I don't usually eat much of my teriyaki meals but we both for sure knocked these out. See said photo

Me and my husband have been coming here to pick up food for about 6 months now and we can't believe we just drove by this place all these years. The lady at the front is always nice and greets you when you come in and the teriyaki is very simple and good! I really like the coleslaw style salad it comes with and the portions are perfect for me! Another thing I really like is their punchcard system where you buy 10 and get one free!! :)

Great Food, Great Service & great prices!! It's the best!!! People I've share it with who haven't gone....once they go....they now agree!! Thanks Toshi's owners!!!

We finally made the trek to Mill Creek to try out the famous original Seattle teriyaki and were not disappointed! Located in a strip mall and tucked away in an unmarked area next to a gyros shop, this tiny little shop packs a punch with its delicious teriyaki! The sauce is nice and light unlike the overly glazed ones in other teriyaki places. The grilled meat was super tender and flavorful. If you can't decide what to get, you can't go wrong with the beef and chicken combo. We'll be back!

The ACTUAL Original Toshi's Teriyaki in Seattle. Take out only but totally worth it. Their menu simple but full of quality. Their chicken teriyaki is probably one of the most tender and flavorful chicken teriyaki I have ever had. Their teriyaki beef and chicken katsu are also very good. Their prices and portions are fair and their service is great for made to order. This is definitely my "go-to" teriyaki spot and I'm so glad it isn't too far away, just outside of the mill creek town center!

I have tried quite a few teriyaki joints since I moved here and Toshi's is definitely my favorite. You can tell the meat has been marinated overnight because of the flavor and soft texture. I've tried both the beef and chicken and they're hands down better than other locations. The portion sizes are reasonable for the price you're paying, though if portion size is your main priority, I'd recommend a few other spots that offer more meat for the same price point. If you're looking for quality over quantity you should come here.

This place has the best chicken Katsu in town. The Katsu is lightly breaded and fried to perfection. It's thick and juicy unlike many other places where the pieces are thin and dry because they are usually overcooked. I like to have my sauces on the side, so that the katsu is not soggy until I am ready to eat. Service here is always friendly. You feel sincerity when you are greeted here. They cook after you order, so expect to wait a bit for properly cooked meal.

Looked forward to enjoy this highly rated takeout so close to home. Tried to called but too busy. No ability to order online. So drove down. But sign on door said "out of food". So the low rating is for the order experience. The food may be to die before but I will never know since I have no patience with poor customer service and poor communication

I walked in on a Tuesday late afternoon. I was the only one in the store. I *tried* to order when the lady behind the counter interrupted me and said it's a 1 hour wait. I was surprised that the place didn't look busy at all but yet it was a 1 hour wait. I didn't have the time so I said I would come back some other time. The next day on my way home from work I called a order in. Again, I was told that it was a 1hour wait. That was fine with me because I had a bit of a drive ahead of me. When I got there 40 mins later my food was waiting for me. Someone had just called on the phone and was *trying* to place an order. The lady behind the counter told them it was a busy day and they ran out of chicken. Keep in mind it was only 5:45pm. I guess too bad for them?? The food was pretty good. Not an hour to wait good but pretty good. I feel this place is really hard to get food from. It's only open 4 days out of the week (and not the weekends), it's under staffed since Toshi cooks the food and the wife works the counter, it takes an hour to get your order, and they run out of food early. Maybe if they had another cook in the back it wouldn't take an hour to get your food?? Again, good food but I'm not sure with all the hoops you have to jump though that it's worth it.

Delicious teriyaki! Our regular place was closed so decided to try this out. We got the katsu and teriyaki combo. I just wish they would have had the katsu sauce with it as well. Other than that, it was good and will be our go-to if our other spot is closed.

Best teriyaki ever!!! I went here every week, sometimes twice a week. I would highly recommend the chicken katsu and the chicken and beef combo. ~ Elsa

I've been living here for a decade now and only recently found out about this place. When moving here from Hawaii, I've seen so many teriyaki restaurants around this county. I couldn't believe it. It's compared to seeing every Starbucks around each corner. Teriyaki is different here compared to Hawaii. I had to get used to it. The taste was different and they give actual salad and no mac salad. 99% of the time, when you eat at a teriyaki restaurant, it's owned by Koreans. You'll never see a Japanese owner. To my surprise, Toshi's Teriyaki is owned by the original owner and he's Japanese. I found it about this place from people I follow on Yelp and seen many Toshi's locations. I figured to look them up and find out further informant about their business. He is renowned for the teriyaki trend in Seattle and has been doing this for over 40 years. So I made a trip down to Mill Creek to try his teriyaki. He has a cute shop and a simple menu. I love it. I get overwhelmed by other places with too much options. I order his teriyaki chicken plate and wait. I get my order and excited to try the first bite. To my surprise, it's the best teriyaki that I've had out of many that I've eaten at. It's very close to the teriyaki back home in Hawaii. Why did it take so long for me to find good place! Lol. I'm very happy to finally know about this restaurant. Next thing to try is their katsu.