Any adolescent boy who grew up in the late '80s/early '90s and had access to cable television will probably remember the name Rhonda Shear. As the host of USA Network's Up All Night, the over developed, nightie wearing vixen lit up the airwaves performing in-studio vignettes between over sexed girls-lose-their tops films.

Now I haven't thought about Rhonda Shear in well over a decade. So imagine my surprise when while waiting at the 5 Seasons Grill for my chicken teriyaki order an Ahh Bra informercial blared from the TV featuring none other than Ms. Shear. What the hell was Rhonda Shear doing shilling sports bras on TV? And why the hell was the 5 Seasons playing this bizarre infomercial? And lastly, why the hell was it taking this place 30 minutes to give me my damn order?

Boobies or no boobies, when my order finally did arrive I was a bit pertubed. Worse, the scene quickly degenerated into the most polarizing chicken teriyaki encounter I have ever experienced.

First, the bad...

$6.99 plus tax for a tiny portioned grilled chicken teriyaki plus steamed white rice and a miniature salad is ridiculous. A 30 minute wait for said order is equally absurd.

Now, the good...

5 Season's grilled chicken teriyaki is possibly the best tasting teriyaki in Seattle. Their sign outside avertises just that claim and for once, the self agrandizing statement is actually true. With an amazing hoisin teriyaki glaze, the mostly white meat perfectly grilled chicken is delectible. It also tastes astoundingly fresh which may explain why it took 30 minutes for my order to arrive.

The accompanying side salad is also the best in Seattle. Green leaf lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and shredded carrots are enhanced by a Vietnamese dressing. Delighful! If only there was a bit more.

The white rice is amply portioned and also tastes as fresh as the chicken. Phenomenal!

With so much good in the 5 Season's chicken teriyaki it is a damn shame that the service is slow and the portions so skimpy. I suspect the proprietors might be cheap bastards as they even failed to give me my nickle change. But regardless of its shortcomings, 5 Season's chicken is outstanding and will perfectly satisfy a small appetite. The taste and freshness stand atop the very crowded Seattle teriyaki heap while the price and portions are at the bottom.

As for Rhonda - she stills looks good and is as funny as ever. Kudos to her for parlaying her humorous sex kitten role into an undergarment career.