I've lived in Seattle for 30 years now, and lately have been a bit exhausted by it, but something about this series is a little injection of affection for the area again.
When you hold the door for the guy and he give you a quick "Thanks" and you give him the old "Mhm". This is the most Seattle interaction ever, I love it.
It's been 8 days I'm starting to get antsy... Will there be another All the Teriyaki soon? Loving the content as always, your videos really capture the ambience of city life near the coast. I sometimes enjoy my own lunch while watching, so thank you for the company!
I ate there a lot in college and really liked it, but that was in the 90's. The yakisoba became my favorite. I also appreciated the big tables and that it was pretty quiet.
Surprise - University Way NE is an avenue! It runs north-south along with all its parallel homies between NE Northlake Way and regions to the the north. It was originally named both 14th Ave NE and Columbia Ave NE (depending on who published the map you were looking at), until just after the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in 1909. That World's Fair was held on what would become the UW campus. Once classes were underway, they changed the name to University Way NE, nodding to the origins of the school. The first campus was downtown, between 3rd and 5th on ... (drum roll, please) University St., roughly where the Olympic Hotel is now. UW still owns that land, btw. But anyway, the Ave at 42nd St had been a hang-out spot since the 1880s/90s, when it was called 14th Ave NE (and/or Columbia) which is when it got its 'The Ave' nickname. That nickname stuck so fast that we still use it generations later.
I only ever went to University Teriyaki ("Uniyaki" in the parlance of our time) when I was visiting friends on The Ave. Always excited to see each new place.
That place is crawling with roaches and rats. They consistently dumped out their rancid oil and sludge in the alley behind the building. I've seen them thaw out raw meat over night out in the open on the tables with bugs and rats crawling over it. You couldn't pay me to eat there.
I had always assumed you only ate a small bit of the portion yourself to evaluate and film then took home the leftovers for the kids. Seeing you pack everything away really reinforced my sentiments.
He confirmed this to me in a comment when I expressed concern for his tummy health and size. If he was actually eating each of these every day he does these lol. He basically only eats what we see him eat on camera, then the rest goes home for left leftovers/ repurposed meals for the family
Can’t wait for these to continue. Hopefully next week! Rainier Teriyaki has been such an awesome discovery. I’ve been there like 5 times since the video was made. It’s SO good.
In the late 90s when I was attending the UW, I used to eat at Nasai at least once a week and get the chicken and gyoza. Although I still go to The Ave occasionally, I haven’t been back to Nasai since then, but it’s looks exactly the same as I remember it.
Nasai is where I was introduced to teriyaki my freshman year at UW back in the 90s. First time I ordered was the beef. From then on, I’d order the beef and chicken combo. Yay freshman 15…
Inspired me to head back to my “on the block” place called Teriyaki 1rst. In over 20 years in the city, I don’t think I’ve ever ordered the Chicken & Goyza combo anywhere. Normally I get the spicy chicken or the Yakisoba… Now I realize how much I’ve been missing out.
I guess Nasai doesn't give out their garlic sauce with all their dishes. Highly recommend trying their katsu with the garlic sauce if you're ever on the ave again-- that's what keeps me going back to Nasai every time
I was never a big fan of this Teryaki joint. There used to be a better place up the street a few more blocks called Kiku on the other side of the street but it went away in the 2000's. Totally busy all the time. Steamed buns, Teryaki, Stir Fry and Yakisoba. Used to eat there all the time instead. RIP Kiku...
Ha, just sitting down to eat my Nisai Teriyaki from the UVillage location. What a coincidence. They finally opened after being closed for weeks. Funny getting a 1:1 visual comparison. Mine has a lot more char.
I have fond memories of going to teriyaki shops in the university district. My memory of the specific shops isn't great, but I do remember that Nasai was very popular, but it was one of my least favorite teriyaki spots on The Ave.
I think the better question is if Kenji's kids are getting tired of dad's teriyaki leftovers 😂 Also RIP Orange King along 42nd and University Way. They had some of the best chicken katsu in the UDistrict, sad that they closed during the pandemic.
Nice spot to eat. I am enjoying all the videos. Thank you. I wonder if there is a difference between if you eat in the restaurant. Had some in Takoma that came with gyoza, salad, and steamed vegetables.
I'm excited to be catching up with these... teriyaki got me through college at UW but since coming back to Seattle 10 years ago I've had a hard time finding teriyaki that's really stuck with me. I keep meaning to go visit Toshi to renew my faith!
My favorite teriyaki place on the ave was Teriyaki First around 50th. Just a hole in the wall but inexpensive (like $10-11 for the spicy chix) but so good and the owner was super friendly. Sadly i think it's now closed
I worked here for a short time when I went to Udub over 25 years ago. Back then, under a different owner, the teriyaki sauce was very very thick (lots of sugar and soy sauce) and the salad dressing (sugar, mayo and poppy seeds) were the best. People would come in wanting to just buy bottles of sauces.
Kenji, what jacket are you wearing here? My husband has a favorite jacket sort of like this and needs a new one! Im struggling so much to find the right one ... and this is it!
I'm always interested how he knows something tastes like it was held for a long time, or that it was reheated, or it was freezer burned. Tongue skills.
I ate there several times a week but stopped going there after a cockroach ran up the wall right by my table. That was pre-pandemic. IMO there is no good teri in the U-District anymore.
Actually you're not wrong Chef Jeff. When I went to UW I knew it as University Avenue. Well wikipedia to the rescue it was something like Columbus Ave back in the day and people shortened to "The Ave" and it stuck. Also picture proof also in wikipedia under "the Ave" the street was under the street sign University Avenue NE. I've got a question for you do you remember Last Exit on Brooklyn (in the original location) and their 25 cent peanut butter sandwiches?
@@user-ft9tf5tw6l I thought so! I went to UW as well. I’m 55 now, and don’t spend much time on the Ave these days. I do remember the Last Exit. Lock, Stock, and Bagel? Noggins on 42nd & Brooklyn? We used to go there for Reggae night.
went there in the 70's so I remember WoernesEuropean pastry, Continental greek restaurant, and the La Tienda shop. I think the Ave was at it's peak in the 70's!
Chicken teriyaki was $3.99 back in the early 90s. The price they charge now it's akin to highway robbery. Teriyaki is something you seek out when you're broke. Not anymore.
All of these look the same, machine made freezer burnt Gyoza, corn syrup sugar dressing, over marinated dry chicken. Why isn’t there any actual teriyaki places that put passion into the food
I had a really bad panic attack while I was stoned at this place. Good memories!
did you still get the munchies tho?
🤣
I've lived in Seattle for 30 years now, and lately have been a bit exhausted by it, but something about this series is a little injection of affection for the area again.
When you hold the door for the guy and he give you a quick "Thanks" and you give him the old "Mhm". This is the most Seattle interaction ever, I love it.
It's been 8 days I'm starting to get antsy... Will there be another All the Teriyaki soon?
Loving the content as always, your videos really capture the ambience of city life near the coast.
I sometimes enjoy my own lunch while watching, so thank you for the company!
day 13... rations running low... morale lower...
I’m eagerly awaiting Stop#20!
the jacket, jeans, sandals combo goes hard
I ate there a lot in college and really liked it, but that was in the 90's. The yakisoba became my favorite. I also appreciated the big tables and that it was pretty quiet.
The Teriyakinator...he can't be stopped.
Surprise - University Way NE is an avenue! It runs north-south along with all its parallel homies between NE Northlake Way and regions to the the north. It was originally named both 14th Ave NE and Columbia Ave NE (depending on who published the map you were looking at), until just after the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in 1909.
That World's Fair was held on what would become the UW campus. Once classes were underway, they changed the name to University Way NE, nodding to the origins of the school. The first campus was downtown, between 3rd and 5th on ... (drum roll, please) University St., roughly where the Olympic Hotel is now. UW still owns that land, btw.
But anyway, the Ave at 42nd St had been a hang-out spot since the 1880s/90s, when it was called 14th Ave NE (and/or Columbia) which is when it got its 'The Ave' nickname. That nickname stuck so fast that we still use it generations later.
I heard he's still biking to his next teriyaki spot ... 11 days later
Man, do more of these videos. Love them!!!!!
I only ever went to University Teriyaki ("Uniyaki" in the parlance of our time) when I was visiting friends on The Ave. Always excited to see each new place.
That place is crawling with roaches and rats. They consistently dumped out their rancid oil and sludge in the alley behind the building. I've seen them thaw out raw meat over night out in the open on the tables with bugs and rats crawling over it. You couldn't pay me to eat there.
I had always assumed you only ate a small bit of the portion yourself to evaluate and film then took home the leftovers for the kids. Seeing you pack everything away really reinforced my sentiments.
He confirmed this to me in a comment when I expressed concern for his tummy health and size. If he was actually eating each of these every day he does these lol. He basically only eats what we see him eat on camera, then the rest goes home for left leftovers/ repurposed meals for the family
My grad school go-to, 25 years ago... had forgotten about it until I watched this.
The cut after making a wrong turn at the NanoES building into a dead end courtyard was very clever.
Can’t wait for these to continue. Hopefully next week!
Rainier Teriyaki has been such an awesome discovery. I’ve been there like 5 times since the video was made. It’s SO good.
In the late 90s when I was attending the UW, I used to eat at Nasai at least once a week and get the chicken and gyoza. Although I still go to The Ave occasionally, I haven’t been back to Nasai since then, but it’s looks exactly the same as I remember it.
Are these going to continue at some point?
Nasai was always my go-to when I was at UW. It's solid teriyaki even if it isn't the best ever.
It’s such an odd gem, but Ichiro Teriyaki and Sushi in magnolia has been my favorite I’ve ever had
I remember eating there sometimes back when I was at UW. Down memory lane! Glad to see the Ave still doin its thing.
I like Itadakimasu in the Udistrict. It's been inconsistent for me but very good when its good.
I absolutely love the teriyaki series
We were wondering if you're going to also try out Teriyaki and More in Edmonds when you have a chance! Thank you again for your awesome contents!
Nasai is where I was introduced to teriyaki my freshman year at UW back in the 90s. First time I ordered was the beef. From then on, I’d order the beef and chicken combo. Yay freshman 15…
Inspired me to head back to my “on the block” place called Teriyaki 1rst. In over 20 years in the city, I don’t think I’ve ever ordered the Chicken & Goyza combo anywhere. Normally I get the spicy chicken or the Yakisoba…
Now I realize how much I’ve been missing out.
Beautiful cherry blossoms.
I guess Nasai doesn't give out their garlic sauce with all their dishes. Highly recommend trying their katsu with the garlic sauce if you're ever on the ave again-- that's what keeps me going back to Nasai every time
I was never a big fan of this Teryaki joint. There used to be a better place up the street a few more blocks called Kiku on the other side of the street but it went away in the 2000's. Totally busy all the time. Steamed buns, Teryaki, Stir Fry and Yakisoba. Used to eat there all the time instead. RIP Kiku...
Ha, just sitting down to eat my Nisai Teriyaki from the UVillage location. What a coincidence. They finally opened after being closed for weeks. Funny getting a 1:1 visual comparison. Mine has a lot more char.
I have fond memories of going to teriyaki shops in the university district. My memory of the specific shops isn't great, but I do remember that Nasai was very popular, but it was one of my least favorite teriyaki spots on The Ave.
Yo,, Kenji, I'm really missing the late night video game streams and music.
I think the better question is if Kenji's kids are getting tired of dad's teriyaki leftovers 😂
Also RIP Orange King along 42nd and University Way. They had some of the best chicken katsu in the UDistrict, sad that they closed during the pandemic.
Gonna pour one out for Orange King tonight. Biggest portions for your money around
i like the continued theme of a few measly strips of grated carrot in all the salads lmao
Nice spot to eat. I am enjoying all the videos. Thank you. I wonder if there is a difference between if you eat in the restaurant. Had some in Takoma that came with gyoza, salad, and steamed vegetables.
nasai teriyaki by universtiy village is the dark horse of nasai teriyaki's. it would be funny if you did those two back to back
Biking with flip-flops on? You be you Kenji!
On the sidewalk to boot!
I haven't eaten there in years! Unfortunately, most of my favorite Teriyaki places in the U-District have closed.
RIP Teriyaki First. Legends.
I'm excited to be catching up with these... teriyaki got me through college at UW but since coming back to Seattle 10 years ago I've had a hard time finding teriyaki that's really stuck with me. I keep meaning to go visit Toshi to renew my faith!
had it on Tuesday, it's still so good
My favorite teriyaki place on the ave was Teriyaki First around 50th. Just a hole in the wall but inexpensive (like $10-11 for the spicy chix) but so good and the owner was super friendly. Sadly i think it's now closed
There's a bagel shop in the spot now. I miss Teriyaki First so much
Thank you so much for this. It makes me so sad that he won't be able to review that place. It kept me going during my Junior year
That was my favorite teriyaki place by far. I was looking forward to.going back next time I visited Seattle. What happened to it?
This spot was excellent.
Thank you Kenji-san!
Even post-college, Nasai is my undisputed goat
I miss my college grub spots, they were all such gems.
I worked here for a short time when I went to Udub over 25 years ago. Back then, under a different owner, the teriyaki sauce was very very thick (lots of sugar and soy sauce) and the salad dressing (sugar, mayo and poppy seeds) were the best. People would come in wanting to just buy bottles of sauces.
Ichi Roll Wok & Teriyaki around bitterlake, Seattle. Slept on!! Actually sits apart from all the others.
-From a Seattlite
It's cool to explore
I dont know why I love this series so much
kenjiiiiiii you're the man!!!!
thats funny im just north of Seattle (van island) and the cherry blossoms here are just starting to flower
I'm nearby in Surrey, and same thing, blossoms GALORE and catkins on the allergen warpath!
Do you have plans to try Midori teriyaki? The place by the cornbeef place near cap hill/downtown
I grew up eating Nasai!
When are you coming to Ballard? Lake City?
mmm sweet dessert salad
I've watched a few of these very hypnotizing teriyaki videos and I always wonder, what are you doing with the leftovers?
Really enjoying this series Kenji. Any chance you're thinking about bringing back the late night gaming streams?
Kenji, what jacket are you wearing here? My husband has a favorite jacket sort of like this and needs a new one! Im struggling so much to find the right one ... and this is it!
Fritz Hedges Park! My wife and I like to launch our kayaks from there in the summertime. Great place to eat some teriyaki.
I would internally lose my sh*t if Kenji held the door open for me
The stuff in the cup might be meant as a dipping sauce for the gyoza
Try Grillbird in West Seattle! Very yummy teriyaki!
I'm going on an Alaska cruise out of Seattle in a few months, what's the best teriyaki place closest to the cruise port?
In the spirit of regional eats, curious if you’ve ever had a donair from Halifax, NS? This salad dressing makes me think of donair sauce.
Can you do teriyaki town in Bainbridge? I've been wanting to try it for a while but just hasn't been a priority
Figure he will be done a year or 2 from now and can move on the Portland?
Was wondering if I'd end up bumping into ya when you inevitably stopped here in U District! Next time :)
Any thoughts on Thai Tom??
Will you be doing Nasai teriyaki on 145th street? That one is my favorite :9
Wok's Teriyaki in Georgetown next, please!!! We need to put the owner's granddaughter through college!
You should stop in North Bend/Snoqualmie at either “I luv teriyaki” or “Yama Si” 😊
You keep eating it so it must be weirdly addictive
Yeah, the cherry blossoms are pretty much gone now. They were amazing two weeks ago.
The sauce in the cup is for the gyoza, not the chicken.
Thank you!
Have you been ranking or rating each place? I'm going to Seattle over the summer so I'm curious on what your favorite places have been so far
He doesn’t rank out of principle, but his favorites are in the description
Too nice to do that
I'm always interested how he knows something tastes like it was held for a long time, or that it was reheated, or it was freezer burned. Tongue skills.
No way I just ate there yesterday!
Kenji, do you finish these portions later as the second half of your lunch or are you using the ingredients for other recipes?
What happened to the videos?
Could be they're making their own sauce but just refilling the pump bottle for service?
wrong side of north seattle kenji! Northgate and more west next! :D
First teriyaki was the spot at the ave too bad its not there anymore
I’ve loved Nasai for years. The food you’re describing is nothing like my memories. Seems that something has really changed..
What do you do with the leftovers?
Don’t miss Saint Bread adjacent to the park. Great pastries.
loving your tour of Teriyaki. Would you consider bringing your own chop sticks and bag to cut down on waste?
Are these Teriyaki videos a new way of note taking for a project / book you have upcoming?
PORTLAND. DU'S GRILL.
They use bio bags!
I ate there several times a week but stopped going there after a cockroach ran up the wall right by my table. That was pre-pandemic. IMO there is no good teri in the U-District anymore.
I'd skip the gyoza and get the teriyaki/katsu combo instead. It's usually the same price as the chicken and gyoza but a far better value.
That’s probably the sauce for the dumplings, not the teriyaki sauce, Kenji!
“The Ave” is actually University Avenue. It’s an actual city street. The main North South street running through the University District.
Isn’t it called University Way?
@@JKenjiLopezMain yes! My mistake. That is “the Ave”
Actually you're not wrong Chef Jeff. When I went to UW I knew it as University Avenue. Well wikipedia to the rescue it was something like Columbus Ave back in the day and people shortened to "The Ave" and it stuck. Also picture proof also in wikipedia under "the Ave" the street was under the street sign University Avenue NE. I've got a question for you do you remember Last Exit on Brooklyn (in the original location) and their 25 cent peanut butter sandwiches?
@@user-ft9tf5tw6l I thought so! I went to UW as well. I’m 55 now, and don’t spend much time on the Ave these days.
I do remember the Last Exit. Lock, Stock, and Bagel? Noggins on 42nd & Brooklyn? We used to go there for Reggae night.
went there in the 70's so I remember WoernesEuropean pastry, Continental greek restaurant, and the La Tienda shop. I think the Ave was at it's peak in the 70's!
Nasai in Kirkland is better
Chicken teriyaki was $3.99 back in the early 90s. The price they charge now it's akin to highway robbery. Teriyaki is something you seek out when you're broke. Not anymore.
Even when I was in college in 2012 there was a place for 6.99 a block from pike place! When I see it costing 16.99 now it hurts my heart and wallet
@@Ronsonpeters I can certainly relate to that. The cost of eating out has gone out of control, not only for teriyaki, but for most if not all foods.
*I'm getting the metrics from you that most places are TERI-YUCKY and just not good.*
@@birdy1numnum you got it all wrong. The teriyaki in general is fantastic and delicious. The prices are NOT.
you getting sick of teriyaki yet?
If you had watched the video 🙃
These all look pretty mediocre and similar. Are any of them really good?
His favorites are listed in the description.
It IS actually an AVE, University Ave. You should do better research.
WAY to be wrong and an arse at the same time
All of these look the same, machine made freezer burnt Gyoza, corn syrup sugar dressing, over marinated dry chicken. Why isn’t there any actual teriyaki places that put passion into the food