Koto Teriyaki - Lakewood

Koto Teriyaki has been a go to for me for years. My all time favorite dish is they Yakisoba (Tofu, Chicken, Shrimp are great options). I really love their noodles here, and I like to get it extra spicy with no rice, because the noodles are so good. Their spicy stir fry vegetables is also good, and just regular teriyaki is also great. Highly recommended you try it if you are in the area.

Been coming here for years my fav place very nice and clean

The best way to describe this spot is as the perfect comfort Japanese food for anyone who grew up getting the basic take out as a kid. I came by to grab a to go plate on a busy and stressful day when I just needed something quick, and it honestly hit the spot. It’s good, basic Japanese take out, and it was a huge source of nostalgia and comfort for me at a time that I needed it. The store is very clean and organized and has a solid menu. The cashier is very friendly and an excellent multitasker. She was taking orders, setting out food for to go orders/mobile orders, and constantly answering the phone. She definitely stayed busy but never made any customers wait to be helped. My food was ready in 10-15 minutes and was actually ready faster than my partner’s food from a restaurant next door. It was quiet when I entered and picked up shortly after (it was about 4:30 PM). It was nice to see a good amount of foot traffic in a small restaurant. And yet it never got loud or rowdy. I ordered the chicken teriyaki and gyoza combo plate. It was exactly as you expect and hope for from chicken teriyaki.

Didn't ask me if I was eligible for a Veteran or Senior discount.

In the 3 years my husband and I have been in Tacoma, this is hands down the best restaurant for this kind of food! The fried rice is AMAZING and my husband loves the beef short ribs :