This place exceeded our expectations! The food was perfectly seasoned and beautifully plated. The ingredients were really fresh and the meat were beautifully marbled. The service was great and what we expected for a yakiniku place. All the meats were cooked to perfection. We had ordered everything through an ipad. read more

Yakiniku Ginza - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Came here on a Sat evening with the soft opening sign still on with the 10% off. The place was not crowded at 6:30pm and possibly due to Memorial weekend. Despite that, the three poor waiters are still struggling to keep customers happy due to poor operation efficiencies. There was a table of fathers and son that sat for 15 min to finally get their hands on the iPad menu and then placed their order but gave up and left without food being delivered. There was also a couple that were told to wait while they are cleaning this one table. Then another waiter came and gave that same table to another couple that arrived after the first couple. It is a shame really because food was quite tasty and the waiter/waitress were super nice. The meat marinades were good and meat quality is pretty good. The Wagyu short rib is not worth the price however. Beef tongue, pork belly, chicken thigh, Kalbi were all quite good. Also I think the price on the menu vs what was on the receipt also did not match. Anyways too frustrated by the end of dinner to even bother checking. We had to watch other tables who got their side dishes to remind them multiple times before we had ours delivered to the table. They even put a nearby miso soup order onto our table and delivered to our table which turns out to be next table. Three weeks of soft opening and still lacks efficiencies. Operational improvement that I would recommend: - sign up for Yelp waitlist or some system to track waitlist so that you don't have to piss customers off while you give away tables to people that arrive after others (some people are not gonna feel bad skipping line and take advantage of the mistake the server makes) - get a system so that customers can place their own order and even pay themselves - you need more iPads or just print the menu out or create QR codes that customers can see menu on their phone - sauce and side dishes can be setup at each table right before you open (to speed up) - no need to cook for customers (unless you hire another one or two additional servers) - Hire a few more waiters and waitress on weekends if they are all new. The restaurant has potential (nice ambiance, friendly staff, yummy food) however at the present service level, I am not sure I would come back again as this is meant to be a relatively higher end restaurant. I also noticed a few parties left due to frustration. read more

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We stumbled upon Yakiniku Ginza while looking for a dinner spot and saw that they were having a 10% off during their soft opening. They are located within downtown Mountain View so parking can be a bit difficult. The interior is super modern, sleek, and clean. The restaurant is a bit small with around 8-10 tables and no waiting area so other patrons are waiting right in front of your table. I understand this is their soft opening so the service and servers are still getting a hang of things. They do cook the meat for you if you prefer that. The menu had a variety of wagyu cuts. In my opinion, the cuts were lackluster for the expensive price point. Food: - beef tongue: a favorite of ours - Finger meat: a favorite of ours - garlic sauce pork belly: aromatic garlic taste and the meat was tender - brisket: too chewy - scallops: super tiny for $22 - kimchi beef soup: tasted more like tomato soup Overall, I don't think I will be returning anytime soon. read more

Yakiniku Ginza - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

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We've been walking by waiting for this place to open. It was busy on Friday night. The other days we passed by, it only had 3-4 tables full. There was a 10% special off your check for their soft open. Terrance was a great waiter and cooked all of our protein. We had the spicy pork belly, bone in short ribs, and the steak which was 10% off. It came with unlimited banchan including seaweed salad, potato salad, kimchee, broccoli, cucumber, and daikon radish. We had like 4 refills of everything but they ran out of broccoli. Service was slow in the beginning. Many people were commenting that once you are seated, then there's at least 20 minutes where you are waiting for them to get the iPad with the menu. The problem is you cannot order from the iPad but it is there to show you the price and items. There are 2 very black bathrooms that are clean. Since it is Downtown MV, there is parking on the street or in the back. Our bill came out to $120, but I'm sure that at most Japanese BBQ places, it would have been $150-200. read more

Yakiniku Ginza - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Saw this place was soft opening on social media and were really excited to try this place out. We walked in on a Saturday ~5pm and were seated without any wait. The interior itself is very modern/upscale at first glance, but the details within the restaurant made it a pretty unpleasant experience. The plates keep spinning while trying to eat from it, we had to hold it down with one hand consistently to be able to eat without the plate spinning around. We were also seated relatively close to the door (the second table from the door), which was probably the most unpleasant part of the experience - with every entry/exit, a huge gust of wind would blow all the smoke right into our faces, the dishes on the empty table next to us would all spin with the the wind, and the door would slam loudly shut. We got the beef tongue, Aus wagyu tender meat (10% off special that day), and Aus wagyu ribeye. We had originally wanted the LA kalbi ribeye but it was out that day, and we were recommended the Aus wagyu ribeye instead. Honestly, both Aus wagyu options were pretty tough to eat (we self-grilled to be cooked medium/well done). The beef tongue was our favorite of the 3 options. Portion size looks small at first, but was definitely enough for the 2 of us. The side dishes are very much like what we usually see at KBBQ, but all weren't that good (compared to the better KBBQ places in the bay). The staff were extremely attentive and helpful, shoutout to our server Jeffrey. Other staff members also came by throughout to proactively offer us to change grill and refill side dishes, which was a highlight of the overall experience. We ultimately rushed through the meal to leave as soon as possible due to the door/wind situation. Overall, the price (with an additional 10% off entire bill for soft opening) was relatively reasonable (~$95 after tax, pre-tip). The meat quality and side dishes didn't really impress us, but it was still nice to try a new restaurant in the bay. read more

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Came by on a whim to check out their soft opening and left very satisfied and delighted. Special thanks to my server Terrance, Thomas, Ella and Christine! You guys made my night wonderful. Meats were pristine and grilled to perfection by the staff. All my needs were accommodated before I even had to ask. Highly recommend , it was definitely my highlight of the week. read more

Yakiniku Ginza - Grilling Meats - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Service is good. But they are not trained well to grill the meat. Not coming back. Basically burnt the a5 jap Wagyu beef. read more

Yakiniku Ginza - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

Great experience during their soft opening. The staff were super attentive and friendly, always topping off our tea without us even asking. There were 4 different sauce options. We tried a bunch of different meats and everything was tasty. Great location in downtown mountain view with ample parking nearby. They've got beer, sake, and soju too if you're drinking. Overall, amazing food and great service-would definitely go back. :3 read more

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The food was great! Ordered beef belly, short rib and beef tongue! Ella and Terrance were my servers and they cooked everything perfect for me. They were very attentive the entire time, making sure to refill my water and also changing the grill. Will be coming back! read more

Yakiniku Ginza - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

One of the best yakiniku experiences in the Bay Area. The quality of the beef was amazing -- super tender, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every cut tasted fresh and premium. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made the whole dining experience feel welcoming and smooth. The atmosphere is clean, modern, and perfect for both date nights and family dinners. Their sauces and side dishes paired really well with the meats too. Definitely worth the price for the quality you get. Will absolutely come back again. Highly recommend trying the wagyu selections! read more

Yakiniku Ginza - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

I went to the soft opening of this restaurant with my father and it was amazing! Once I walked in the staff greeted me then guided us to our seats. My father and I ordered quite a bit of food and it was worth it! I want to highlight the short ribs, it was so tender and juicy, it basically melts in your mouth! The rest of the dishes were also delicious! It was also nice that staff cooked for us. The restaurant's decor was also unique, I really liked the bubble shaped lights, the fishes on the wall and just being clean. I will definitely come back again with my friends or family! read more

Yakiniku Ginza - The melt in your mouth short ribs - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Highly recommended for both casual and business dining. The meats are really fresh and high quality, value for money. This is my third visit , bringing different groups of friends each visit. My server was Angelina and she is super friendly and excellent bbq skills . She is able to recommend the right type of meats and dishes for the right occasion. I will be back with other groups of friends in two weeks time. read more

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Not worth the hype, honestly. The meat turned bitter after grilling, which completely ruined the experience. I rather choose ayce wagyu in milpitas over this place for grill by yourself Or better yet, go seorai or gooyi they grill the meat for you -- the BBQ quality is honestly better than here. read more

Yakiniku Ginza - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

2.5 soft opening but not managed very well and staff need more training. obvious lack of knowledge of the menu. they need more automated ordering, no offered refills of sides, missing dipping sauces, nobody really helping with cooking or grill temp management. basically only the meat was good. not a traditional LA kalbi marinade and not really Japanese style. don't order non meat as scallops super tiny, tempura batter too thick. expected more. read more

Amazing food and great service. Server Christine were very knowledgeable, professional and kind. Highly recommend this place! read more

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I had high expectations for this yakiniku experience, especially given the quality of the Wagyu and the premium pricing. Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment was the cooking itself. Since the staff cooks the meat for you, you're trusting them to treat the beef properly -- but the Wagyu was overcooked and even partially burned by direct flame. High-quality Wagyu should be handled delicately to preserve its texture, fat, and flavor. Instead, the excessive flame ruined several cuts and completely wasted what should have been the highlight of the meal. It's frustrating to pay for premium beef only to watch it get destroyed at the grill. I actually know what the problem was now after looking back at some pictures. The grill they used for the thin sliced Wagyu was wrong ! Paging the owner !!! Call me and I'll tell you what exactly you need to know ! read more

Tried this new place for their soft open and loved it. Great food (we especially liked the garlic chicken and seaweed salad). Jeffrey was charming as he cooked at our table, and the whole staff competed to help us. The dining area is simple and clean. We recommend! read more

Excellent experience here. Great quality meat and even better service. Thomas was amazing, rarely have I had a better service experience than this. Unbelievable staff, will absolutely be back soon! read more

A nice yakiniku place in mountain view that just opened up. The staff were friendly and the sides and sauces were great. Really liked the broccoli and potatoes sides. We ordered knuckle, otoro and the Australian m9 steak. We really liked the otoro! Would recommend the thicker cuts since those are easier to cook. otoro: 5/5 australian m9 steak: 4.5/5 knuckle: 3.5/5 read more

Came here with my parents and we all loved the food. The beef tongue was surprisingly tender and flavorful -- definitely one of the best dishes we ordered. The quality of the beef overall was excellent, with beautiful marbling and great texture after grilling. The restaurant itself feels modern and upscale, but still very comfortable. Staff were friendly and attentive throughout the meal. We had a really great dinner experience and will definitely be back again. read more

Beautiful new Yakiniku restaurant in Mountain View. The interior looks modern and gorgeous. Amazing food and good Service! read more

Yakiniku Ginza - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

have been here for 5 times already from the very first open day. consistently excellent meat excellent service. read more

Yakiniku Ginza - Japanese Near Me - Mountain View, California

peter was our server and he took care of us! food was great and the vibes were great as well. if you need a good spot this is the place to go to read more