All the Teriyaki in Seattle, #12: Teriyaki Bowl in Montlake

I’m eating at every teriyaki joint in Seattle. Join me!
Stop 12: Teriyaki Bowl
3121 E Madison St #100
My Teriyaki Map: maps.app.goo.gl/YCr8A2ZomhMKy...
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#alltheteriyaki

[@aerob1033]

The urbanist in me loves that this has now turned into a teriyaki bike tour.

[@Katarjana]

I'm going to be sad to see the bike go when he gets into sodo and south Seattle.

[@azorecalz6322]

Kenji is living my dream life. Riding around on a bike, sampling chicken teriyaki, producing what honestly is the most captivating KZbin material I've seen in a long time.

[@duncanbowie6396]

Definitely the most captivating, can’t remember when I checked YT for an upload everyday

[@kraptastic333]

Do it tomorrow.. I live where he does but anyone might see your experiences with relish

[@azorecalz6322]

@@kraptastic333 What a motivational comment. I might do just that, thanks!

[@hanoken1982]

at this point I could watch kenji do anything. He could compare water and I would watch it attentively

[@totlyepic]

Can't wait for him to start talking about vertis and horis.

[@djm6683]

12 episodes ago, i could not tell what is good or bad teriyaki. But now after 12 episodes, when he opened up that box I said "yeaaahhh that looks like good fresh cut chicken. is that freezer burn on those dumplings?"

[@SBEdits]

😂 real

[@newb13fy]

Fast forward to 12 episodes later, and you could already tell the difference between Chinese-style and Japanese-style rice while blindfolded.

[@kraptastic333]

The ruby color

[@Katarjana]

@@newb13fy🤣

[@newb13fy]

It seems that you've finally found your preferred video style/format for this series, and I gotta say that I love it!

[@JKenjiLopezMain]

Yeah this is working for me. A little bit more work but it looks better I think.

[@amyc206]

This was my weekly (nearly daily) lunch spot when I worked at the spa in that same strip mall 15 years ago. Their yakisoba was so good! Great to see it’s still holding up! 👍🏼

[@imcharming4808]

Your ability to properly analyze cooking and give helpful criticism is so nice. You continue to be my favorite person in cooking, and that’s reinforced in the most surprising and entertaining ways (like reviewing a dish I’ve never had in a state I’ve never been to)!

[@abbylynn8872]

I got my niece that moved to Brooklyn hooked on this series. We were talking about food that are iconically Seattle.

[@ginnyweatherbee7941]

So pretty there, so cool to see all the Spring flowers when there’s snow on the ground here. This series is really interesting for those of us who’ve never had teriyaki

[@ItsMichaelDavis]

As a Seattle native and resident it's lovely to see all the beauty he keeps showing. Also I get to sit here and wait for him to reach some of my favorite spots! I'm glad you get to experience it vicariously at least!

[@RYTF5]

Happens a lot in Ohio too. I have live flowers in my yard and snow on the ground lol. My chives are coming up through the snow.

[@ginnyweatherbee7941]

@@RYTF5 in my part of New York, it’s absolutely freezing but the sun is out and we have snow on the ground and apparently more coming..Happy Spring 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

[@Andre-il8ru]

Loving this series Kenji. As someone who lives in Europe I'm hoping to see your teriyaki recipe as a last episode. 😄

[@themodernshoe2466]

Episode #150, the final stop: Kenji's new teriyaki restaurant

[@Nekeku]

I appreciate the scenic dining shots. Funny how before you were just eating off the hood of your car in a parking lot.

[@sbrlimited]

I love Kenjis insight and analysis, very fair and forgiving

[@Levi_Skardsen]

Never thought I'd hear you talking about salad cream. It's one of those things you expect no one to know about outside of the UK.

[@JKenjiLopezMain]

I have spent a lot of time there and lived there for a few months a while back.

[@DoktorApe]

There's a Janelle Monae song with the words "your chicken tastes like pork" at the end of it and now every time I hear it I can't help thinking of this series...

[@superdragon4ever]

I appreciate the summary of your favorite spots so far.

[@whydoidoit]

My favourite foodie series on YT right now, always a joy to find a new episode each day! Love it

[@jpalarchio]

I don't know how many teriyaki places there are in Seattle but I'm hoping 300+. Can't wait until I'm traveling back to the PNW on a routine basis, this channel will definitely be an amazing guide.

[@adamwesterman8358]

thank you kenji for your continued journalistic integrity

[@gayragecage206]

Ahaha, I'm ordering Teriyaki Bowl for my fiancé and I tonight and just happened to check if JKLM had reviewed it yet. Their portioning on katsu is huge for the price. Looking forward to you reviewing Toshio's Teriyaki in Rainier Valley, my absolute fav!

[@infinitemess]

I'm waiting for Kenji to get to Mill Creek and give the Man Himself some exposure

[@Fianicus]

This teriyaki joint actually looks really good compared to the other ones. I might actually visit this one one day.

[@mrfroopy]

Those trees are super beautiful.

[@tracer.s]

This is what it means to be human, and I'm so glad for you that you live in an area where you can explore and fully flourish. I, personally, am relegated to my local cemetery for this sort of foliage and scenery, but I'll be damned if that doesn't make it all more impactful ;)

[@TZerot0]

Is my guy eating teriyaki every day of the week? what a dream

[@YetAnotherWittyUserName]

Kenji's teriyaki reviews make me wish I lived in Seattle.

[@CrimsonBlade104]

Kenji, I think we're gonna need this recipe before you hit up every single place in Seattle! Out here in Indy, we only really have one place with teriyaki chicken like this and it's in a mall food court.

[@C-Llama]

Kenji: This is why I say "more inexpensive" Also Kenji: 0:42

[@jjh5374]

Still anxiously awaiting Kenji’s Seattle Teriyaki Chicken recipe! :)

[@MrPootzen]

only 489 more reviews to go!

[@nicholasdegrandpre339]

Completely agree on glass bottled Snapple. Mango madness was my jam. Then they went plastic and it just didn't taste the same.

[@ryonmerrick3112]

Man can't miss

[@nmasrer22]

Kenji drop the recipe of your version soon please!!

[@caldasReport]

Living this routine! Do you plan on doing your own homemade version when you've visited them all?

[@ItsMichaelDavis]

For Kenji's tummy and heart health, I hope he's taking most of these teriyaki orders home to cook second dishes for the family with. I mean it's EVERY DAY lol

[@RYTF5]

Remember in the first video he said he "may do one a week?"

[@JKenjiLopezMain]

What you see me eat on camera is basically all I eat of them. I sometimes finish the salad. I take the rest home and repurpose.

[@ItsMichaelDavis]

@@JKenjiLopezMain Nice😊

[@VitaILetum]

If Kenji gets the chance, Oak Tree Teriyaki. Been one of my favorites since childhood

[@emmaharrison1399]

I worked for a short time at Shreve, Crump, and Low in Boston. We were not to guide a customer to a “cheaper” selection. We were to look at something “less costly.”

[@0091productions]

Hey Kenji, I’m sure this has been said, but I’d love to see how you approach making chicken teriyaki at home and what you do to meet some of the expectations you express in this series.

[@xXN3m3sisX]

You stepped up the production quality, but why are the vids 720p now? Love the vids, can't wait for your recipe!

[@keiferpadilla5165]

❤

[@eddhernandez9410]

so... the rice is nice!

[@jeffchavez7634]

How much Teriyaki leftovers have accumulated in Kenji’s fridge! Will we see a leftovers late night fried rice video?

[@kurtthewurt]

Last night he posted a video of fried rice with leftover teriyaki chicken stir fry on Instagram!

[@Jaymuz]

I'm pretty sure those gyoza are shirakiku ones because I just finished a bag of them. They have the same issue with thin, tough skins that isn't great dry fried. I think one of the past reviews with leathery gyoza was also the same brand.

[@DaveSP196]

I love salad cream, not sure I have ever heard an American talk about it!

[@nathanmoe2921]

What is the optimal marinade time?

[@themasalaman]

would love to see a total cost when it's all said and done :D

[@cmar154]

Check out Choice Deli and Grocery by the Ballard good will!

[@mike_stevens]

You may joke about nice Shell stations. But there's a surprising number of Shell stations in Seattle with halfway decent hot cases.

[@xnonsuchx]

One of my favorite teriyaki places was Teriyaki Seven at the intersection of Madison & MLK Jr. Way, but the building was going to be redeveloped and all 3 businesses there were kicked out. I was hoping they might re-open somewhere else near, but haven’t heard anything.

[@haakonmonclair7936]

Hey, can you make a video on how you would personally make teriyaki chicken?

[@andorrasrevenge1683]

Does Kenji have a vidoe where he makes his own Terriaki?

[@abbylynn8872]

I never use the word cheaper. That's just me❤

[@StarGazer2190]

I'm getting teriyaki today. This was one too many teriyaki videos 😂

[@TomieGG]

I always ask to have my salad replace with rice

[@luismacho8918]

Try bobs burgers teriyaki it’s in seatac

[@mrfroopy]

Are you growing feathers at this point?

[@bwillie1793]

“Among the least expensive” is better still.

[@markriffey8899]

I left Sea-town many years ago for the midwest. I miss the water, the mountains, and the food. The people, with exceptions, are quite shit. Beautiful vistas and quaint neighborhoods, but very unfriendly. People in NYC are nicer.

[@april_may_300]

More inexpensive feels wrong the way a double negative is wrong. It feels like one should just say less expensive. Maybe? I'm no grammar expert. 😂

[@kjdude8765]

Less expensive sounds like you are starting above average and moving towards average. More inexpensive sounds like you are below average and moving further away.

[@konga382]

Some editors may tell you to use "less expensive," but it really depends on what you're trying to convey and why. "Inexpensive" is seen as a positive trait, so "more inexpensive" puts the reader into a positive mindset while "less expensive" puts them in a more neutral to negative mindset. If you want someone to come away from an evaluation with a positive impression, then "more inexpensive" is what you should use.

[@JKenjiLopezMain]

Yes exactly this. Saying “less expensive” implies it’s typically an expensive meal. It’s always inexpensive. Some are more inexpensive than others.

[@Wildmuffin9]

Dang does Kenji even have enough time to cleanse his palate?

[@rexiioper6920]

Feedback been taken on board; Kenji not eating on the sidewalk any more.

[@iMissMyHomies]

one of the less expensive options

[@Woodshadow]

Hard to believe before Covid you could get Teriyaki Chicken combo for around $8. Even looking at Teriyaki Bowl pictures online their prices were significantly cheaper just a couple years ago. Overall they are not my favorite place.

[@Yokohamaman51]

Anyone else been eating more teriyaki since kenji started this series?

[@ask230]

If the goal of no soda is less sugar ... How does Snapple iced tea stack up?

[@rexiioper6920]

not well im guessing

[@707Berto]

Yeah the gyoza from teriyaki joints kinda suck. Better off going with the teriyaki chicken/katsu combos.

[@tk_kaine]

Are you recording…from your sunglasses?!

[@eatlikealocal]

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses.

[@davidmoore2699]

"less expensive"?

[@craiglester8676]

Glasses cam?

[@eatlikealocal]

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses.

[@craiglester8676]

@@eatlikealocal Yeah, just trying to figure out the seeming two-camera setup. He didn't have his "head Go-Pro" on. I guess it was just the magic of editing.

[@bury1]

Not montlake, That's more arboretum east madison neighborhood, but most people get it.

[@samcomer7448]

I only date guys who drink Snapple

[@superdragon4ever]

I’m curious as to why you get the gyoza combo when they all are just factory made and frozen. Not saying there’s anything wrong with eating that, they can still be good, but I’m wondering if you’re waiting to see one place that has homemade gyoza

[@DAHLIN11]

How is this man eating all this food in the terriyaki combo every other day and keeping so trim?

[@genjii931]

Note the bike.

[@eddhernandez9410]

Cause he is riding a bike and burning all the calories off

[@Mike_219]

@@eddhernandez9410 More like portion control. As they say, you can't outwork a bad diet.

[@StrangerColin1]

Never in my 36 years of living in the greater Seattle area have I ordered teriyaki and had the salad come in the same box as the chicken, let alone pre-dressed.

[@HanoiRocks1994]

How about, less expensive 🙈

[@blooberri666]

more less expensive

[@JKenjiLopezMain]

That would imply other places are expensive when they’re not.

[@HanoiRocks1994]

@@JKenjiLopezMain As someone who work with and appreciate those sentiments when choosing words in health care, I appreciate the clunkiness now. Thanks!

[@cmalchik]

why say "plus tip" if you always get takeout?

[@Mechpeson]

It's not uncommon to throw in a tip to support small restaurants up here regardless of whether your doing take out or dine in. Obviously you don't have to but I don't mind throwing an extra buck or two if it's a place I frequent.

[@JKenjiLopezMain]

I personally like to top regardless.

[@trismvs]

WIDESCREEN

[@mrfroopy]

Miss the Nail polish and long hair..