While teriyaki itself is not a Seattle invention (it's a Japanese cooking method), Seattle is known for its unique style of teriyaki, often referred to as Seattle-style teriyaki. This style, characterized by a specific type of sauce and preparation, was popularized by Toshihiro Kasahara at Toshi's Teriyaki in 1976.

The cooking technique of “teriyaki” was born in Japan in the 17th Century.

The term Teriyaki means "Shiny grill." Teriyaki is a traditional Japanese cooking technique that involves grilling and glazing with a sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. loading...

Why do some Washingtonians claim teriyaki was invented in Seattle?

A Seattle chef from Japan put his touch and style on teriyaki. He put a tasty remix on a centuries-old Japanese tradition.

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