Best Teriyaki Spot in the Pacific Northwest? 🤔

Best known teriyaki 🍱 in the universe? 🤔

Yo, Du’ Grill wasn’t on my radar for Portland. But when our host took us to a nearby cafe on Sandy Boulevard, the scent alone lured me in. Owner Anthony Park, familiar with Righteous Eats, made time to chat. 🤜🏼🤛🏼

In the Pacific Northwest, teriyaki became more than a meal—it became a Korean 🇰🇷 immigrant hustle. Originally Japanese 🇯🇵, it came over in the ’70s, but it was the Korean immigrants in the ’80s and ’90s who really ran with it. Cheap, simple, and Americanized, it became their ticket to stability, especially in places like Seattle. Anthony’s parents were part of that wave in neighboring Portland. Now, after his mother’s passing and his father’s retirement, he’s carrying on the legacy, keeping the bold flavors alive and pushing them further. 🥹

From shout outs by rapper Amine to many praise from the local press, Du’s Grill has cemented itself as a neighborhood staple. It’s not just about the food—it’s got the roots to become a legacy.

Aight, peace and blessings. 🤜🏼🤛🏼

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[extrasuperpowr]

Here in the PNW, our teriyaki is apparently different than teriyaki everywhere else. I love it and eat it all the time. If I'm ever near Du's, will peep.

[tone]

I've been eating there since they opened. It is still the very best in town. I'm glad to see you cover it.

[jhoncho_]

DU’s been my family’s go to spot ever since I was a kid. This place never disappoints!

[bombtradey]

Growing up in oregon I had no idea the rest of the country didn't have a delicious teryiaki restaurants on every street

[renbelmont]

Amine is a super cool dude. He has alot of pride for our city

[ShaunParker-ss]

I grew up eating at du's, it is the best teriyaki that I have ever eating! So glad to see them getting some love on social media! There is a Chinese place that is across the street and about a half block down from du's called Zen Hong. It is the best Chinese food in Oregon hands down!!!

[HotelPools]

Classic portland spot. Used to go there all the time

[CDsComment]

Du's right up the street from where i worked for 10 years. It's good. But you got to try teriyaki land in Milwaukie OR

[RobertPyland-tg]

DU’s used to be on 185th in Hillsboro. I loved it!

[unknownplayagamingchannel]

Born and raised in Portland for multiple decade and im here to tell you that while this restaurant is good but realistically this place doesn’t even smell as good as some of the restaurants in Portland. Specifically one called mashita teriyaki and another called soy grill teriyaki. If you’re in Portland check those places out and I promise you will agree.

[matthewcha]

This is easily one of my favorite restaurant!!!
Extra sauce please!

[elijahcummins-mikkalson]

Yussss grew up in the Northeast this was a staple growing up dad would pick up on the way home. The salad is so under appreciated.

[spencerlassen]

Du's is my favorite teriyaki in Portland, been going there since the 90's

[xXEnjy]

tried it, its alright, can understand for people that haven't really tried other places, try Soy grill or Hawaiian grill near 82nd.

[danwithacan]

This is an iconic spot, so many good teriyaki spots in Portland but this one is special

[BellaMirelli]

I love Du's, i gotta go back soon

[justinblackford]

Du's is fire. They had a soft in Gladstone Oregon as well

[BadBtchGoodenergy]

I knew where you where off tops! We love Yaki out here, everyone knows this spot!!

[EvanMichael]

DU’s!! I remember going to the old location in St. John’s and that shit was literally just a window inside a terrible bar but bro, it was so good. I would go all the time! This made my day to know theirs second generation keeping it going. Can’t wait to come find it. Make sure u load up on the secret white sauce. 🔥🔥

[derrickchalk]

Love this place. The salad dressing is fire as well.