Toshi's Teriyaki — Restaurant in Kirkland

Update since two months ago. It can be a bit hit or miss depending on the cook. Occasionally, there will be large chunks of the undesirable cabbage core and portions are smaller. Even though I ask every time during phone orders to not put in the plastic forks, they still automatically end up in the bag.

Venue and service: Small, neat and clean. It's the only restaurant in that strip mall with an Excellent Food Safety Rating. Currently takeout only but steadily busy with orders by phone and walk-in. On my first visit, there was one solo person doing everything from taking nonstop orders to cooking and packaging food. I returned to the restaurant 20 minutes after ordering and waited outside for the three people in line to finish ordering, but my food was brought out to me. I've visited again and the service is consistently attentive.

Food: Served with the standard mix of crunchy vegetables and fluffy rice that teriyaki lovers expect. What sets the tofu teriyaki here apart from several other teriyaki restaurants in the Puget Sound area is: 1.) the sauce has a smooth, light flavor and isn't too salty 2.) the rice is topped by a katsu-style tofu filet

No need to waste leftovers. The tofu crisps nicely reheated in an air fryer or toaster oven; the rest can be reheated in...

Toshi's in Kirkland is probably the best teriyaki I've ever had! Their sauce is more like a thick honey glaze, and their lunch portions are HUGE. My husband is in love with the spicy 3 star teriyaki. I can usually make the lunch special last for two meals. The rice portions are quite substantial as well! Even the little green salad they have with it is tasty (that's not always the case at a teriyaki joint-haha). They are always crowded for lunch, so don't expect to get a table right away every time. They are very quick and efficient with their service. They also do a frequent buyer's stamp card (but they don't always remind you of it, so make sure you remember). Best 10$ teriyaki meal in town! They do happen to be next to a nail salon, but I can NEVER smell it when I am inside--only the delicious smells of sweet teriyaki...

I wasn't even a fan of teriyaki chicken before! My coworkers at the new company told me they had a "Teriyaki Tuesday" tradition and order takeout from Toshi's. First time I ordered as an obligation since "everyone was having it" and fell in love with it! Six months in and I have never ever been disappointed.

We always order the lunch special which gives you 2 dumplings, coleslaw, huge (as per my tummy) portions of rice and chicken - this generally lasts me 2 days!!!

Their seasoning is perfect and the chicken is cooked just for the right amount of time! I hate coleslaw in general, but love their version of it. We order ahead, so never had issues with wait time, the staff is always...