Banzai Teriyaki
| Banzai Teriyaki | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2022 |
| Current owner(s) | Eric Bolstad |
| City | Cle Elum |
| State | Washington |
| Coordinates | 47°11′41″N 120°56′7″W / 47.19472°N 120.93528°WCoordinates: 47°11′41″N 120°56′7″W / 47.19472°N 120.93528°W ⧼validator-fatal-error⧽ |
| Website | www |
Banzai Teriyaki is a Japanese bar and restaurant located at 219 1st Street in Cle Elum, Washington, United States.[1][2]
It is owned by businessman Eric Bolstad.[3][4] It has at least 38 indoor seats, a rooftop that can accommodate over 90 people, and a small side alley seating area.[3] Inside the restaurant, there is a mural hand painted by Seattle artist Shogo Ota.[5] Banzai Teriyaki’s décor is considered to be “Osaka in your face.[3] The name Banzai Teriyaki is derived from the Japanese joyous expression banzai, which means to live for 10,000 years. The food served at Banzai Teriyaki is more Seattle-Japanese than Kansai.
Menu[edit]
The restaurant's menu focuses on teriyaki chicken, salmon, short ribs, and vegetables along with appetizers, sides and a children’s menu.[3] There are three heat levels to choose from: regular, spicy, and good luck. Elmer Dulla, the man behind some of Seattle's great bar programs, created the cocktail menu.[6] Appetizers such as duck spring rolls, tempura prawns, and fried cauliflower miso hummus are also available at Banzai Teriyaki. Banzai Teriyaki's menus feature Nakajima's signature teriyaki sauce, which was launched in 2021 and is available at Taku and stores such as Uwajimaya. Nakajima's signature teriyaki sauce (bottled sauce) is a unique teriyaki sauce. It contains umami, which is derived from nutritional yeast and sesame paste. Shota Nakajima considers teriyaki to be a sentimental food. He grew up with the children of Toshi Kasahara, the owner of Toshi's Teriyaki Grill and the man who is credited with inventing Seattle teriyaki.[7][8] Although teriyaki sauce in Japan is much less sweet and saucy, Seattle's version of charbroiled chicken with sweet soy sauce is only considered Japanese in the name. Toshi Kasahara established the standard Seattle teriyaki,[9] which was pioneered by Korean restaurant owners such as John Chung.[10]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Shota Nakajima Will Open Banzai Teriyaki in Cle Elum". Seattle Met. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ↑ "Top Chef Cle Elum: Celebrity chef to open Cle Elum restaurant | News | dailyrecordnews.com". www.dailyrecordnews.com. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Stewart, Jade Yamazaki (2022-02-08). "Shota Nakajima of 'Top Chef' Is Opening His First Teriyaki Restaurant". Eater Seattle. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ↑ "With another Hill-related project closer to the mountains and trees, Chef Shota opening Banzai Teriyaki in Cle Elum". CHS Capitol Hill Seattle News. 2022-02-09. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ↑ "Banzai Teriyaki is 'Top Chef' star Shota Nakajima's newest restaurant". Curiocity. 2022-02-10. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ↑ "Nosh Pit Weekly Planner October 3–9". Seattle Met. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ↑ Dand, Khyati (2022-02-15). "Top Chef Finalist Shota Nakajima's New Restaurant Is All About Teriyaki". Mashed.com. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ↑ "Fan Favorite Winner Shota Nakajima's Life After Top Chef Includes a New TV Gig". Bravo TV Official Site. 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ↑ Edge, John T. (2010-01-06). "A City's Specialty, Japanese in Name Only". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ↑ Tomky, Naomi (2019-06-05). "The Unsung Godfather of Seattle's Teriyaki Tradition". Eater. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
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