Teriyaki Bistro — Restaurant in Issaquah

My recent visit was a mixed experience. While there were some positive aspects, there are also areas that could use significant improvement.

Tasty Food: The highlight of my visit was the food. The teriyaki chicken was flavorful and well-cooked, with a nice balance of sweetness and savory notes in the sauce. The portion size was generous, and the meal was satisfying. The accompanying rice was well-cooked and complemented the teriyaki well. Additionally, the vegetable stir-fry was fresh and provided a nice variety of textures.

Service: The service was friendly but somewhat inconsistent. While the staff were polite and made an effort to ensure we were comfortable, there were noticeable delays in taking our order and delivering the food. During peak hours, the staff seemed a bit overwhelmed, which affected the overall dining experience.

Ambiance: The ambiance of the restaurant is casual and comfortable, suitable for a quick meal or casual dining with friends and family. However, the decor and seating could use some updating to enhance the overall dining atmosphere. The cleanliness of the dining area was acceptable but could be improved, especially during busier times when tables were not promptly cleared and cleaned.

Value for Money: While the food was decent, the pricing felt a bit on the higher side for the quality and overall experience. Offering more value-for-money options or meal deals could attract more customers and improve the dining experience.

Areas for Improvement: There are several areas where Teriyaki Bistro could improve. Firstly, enhancing the speed and efficiency of service would significantly improve the dining experience. Secondly, updating the interior decor and seating arrangements could make the restaurant more inviting and comfortable. Finally, ensuring consistent cleanliness, especially during peak hours, would create a more pleasant environment for diners.

Convenient Location: On the positive side, Teriyaki Bistro is conveniently located in Sammamish with ample parking, making it easily accessible for a quick meal. The location is a definite plus for local residents looking for a convenient dining option.

In summary, it offers decent food with friendly service, but there are several areas that need improvement. With enhancements in service efficiency, interior updates, and better value for money, it has the potential to provide a much better...

Seattle is home to Teriyaki because you can easily find as many Teriyaki shops as Starbucks in Seattle. As there are so many, it is difficult to find a good one.

Teriyaki Bistro is my favorite teriyaki shop in the Seattle area. It is located in Issaquah right next to Fred Meyer where Best Buy and Home Depot are located at. There are plenty of parking spaces.

Because of its location, a bit far away from my place, my family and I have always ordered takeout every time we drive by - especially, visiting Lake Sammamish State Park or Snoqualmie Falls. Please don't forget that they are closed on Sundays.

They have a HUGE selection of foods to choose from - chicken, beef, salmon, prawn, tofu, sandwich, and salad. Their fake plastic food displays (something you may have seen in Japan) are amazing to watch - I bet those are useful visuals to help customers understand what they are ordering. It's also good to see they got an "Excellent" food safety rating from the county.

As I've tried all their dishes over the past 15 years, I can personally comment on almost all. My "favorite" dish is Super Combo #4 (Beef Teriyaki + Teriyaki Chicken). The portion of the food is big enough to fill anyone's stomach. Both beef teriyaki and teriyaki chicken are tender, juicy, and delicious with grill taste. The salad on the side is fresh and perfect with their very addictive sauce. Their food typically comes with 3 different sauces - teriyaki, creamy garlic, and spicy garlic sauces. I even bought 18-oz bottles of both creamy and spicy garlic sauces for $6.50 each, and my family often applies the sauces to any combination of foods from sandwiches to salads.

As the pandemic might play out longer, this place has the best Covid safe practice I have seen in town so far! And outdoor seating is available to enjoy the food.

So if you are in the mood for teriyaki, this...

This place is fire. Don’t listen to the negative reviews. Us Teriyaki enthusiasts know that a great teriyaki experience only comes down to one thing… the food. And the food here is the best teriyaki in the Issaquah area.

First, this is the only place that has the garlic cream sauce. You may come to realize that when it comes to teriyaki, you can’t live without it. It goes with everything and any amount of it improves the dining experience.

Next, the options at this spot are more plentiful than most teriyaki places. Instead of just having chicken and beef, spicy or regular, this place has multiple types of chicken as well as a delicious sandwich option. I believe they have other types of meat as well as like seafood but I could be wrong (never tried them).

Lastly, the chicken itself always tastes great, never too dry in my experience. Some will argue other places have better meat quality and that may be true, but this place is at least a B+ meat wise, with A+ sauce. The rice is perfect as well and helps fill the corners if you’re still hungry.

I don’t care if it’s a bistro, a cafe, a food truck, or a bum on the side of the street. If the food tastes like this, I will keep coming...