Why Seattle Chicken Teriyaki Is Philadelphia's Best Kept Lunch Secret

Every city has its iconic lunch. Philadelphia has cheesesteaks. New York has pizza. Seattle? It has chicken teriyaki.

Most people don't realize that Seattle-style chicken teriyaki is an entire food culture of its own. Found in neighborhood restaurants across the Pacific Northwest, it's comfort food built around perfectly grilled chicken, steamed rice, fresh vegetables, and an unforgettable sweet-savory glaze. Our co-founder Michelle was born and raised in Seattle. Her mother’s family immigrated from South Korea. Several of her aunts and uncles worked in Korean owned Seattle Teriyaki shops. This dish has a special place in her heart.

At The Ground Coffee, Plants & Gifts, we wanted to introduce Philadelphia to the real thing.

Unlike overly sugary bottled sauces, we make our teriyaki sauce in-house using gluten-free soy sauce, fresh aromatics, and carefully balanced ingredients that create deep flavor without becoming heavy.

Our chicken is marinated before grilling, developing caramelized edges while staying incredibly juicy inside. We butcher our chicken thighs with the skin on to ensure a crispy addition to the dish. Every bowl is served over perfectly steamed rice alongside our signature Seattle-style creamy salad. We also have a ribeye bulgogi beef option as well as a vegan tofu version as well.

Choose between:

• Classic Seattle Teriyaki

• Spicy Seattle Teriyaki

Both deliver incredible flavor while offering a balanced meal with lean protein, carbohydrates for energy, and fresh vegetables.

Why Our Teriyaki Is Different

Many teriyaki bowls are overly sweet or rely on bottled sauces.

Ours is made fresh because great ingredients matter.

You'll taste:

• House-made gluten-free teriyaki sauce

• Freshly grilled chicken thighs

• Perfectly steamed rice

• Crisp vegetables

• Seattle-style creamy salad

It's satisfying without feeling heavy, making it one of our favorite weekday lunches.

Order Ahead and Skip the Wait

Need lunch fast?

Order directly through our website for quick pickup.

Even if there's a line out the door for coffee, online pickup customers should simply walk all the way inside to the register. We'll have your drinks and food ready for you there. No need to wait in the coffee line.

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• Best lunch in Rittenhouse

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Come experience why Seattle has loved this meal for decades.