Shodai Teriyaki serves a chicken teriyaki plate with grilled chicken over rice, paired with salad and a familiar soy-sugar sauce.[7] It is often recommended as the Central District choice for teriyaki, thanks to reliable grilling and a sauce profile that hits the classic Seattle style.[7][17] The chicken has a steady char and tenderness, and the plate offers enough rice and greens to feel substantial without being heavy.[7] In teriyaki guides, Shodai is frequently singled out as a strong neighborhood option when you want straightforward chicken teriyaki without traveling across town.