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Was in town to meet up with a friend for lunch and he recommended Yakiniku Like (he's been many times and it was my first time). The parking in front is a little tricky, maybe 10 spaces but very limited. We almost gave up and went to another place but we drove down Young street and found street parking. Walked in and no line, got seated right away. Menu and water brought to us as we sat down. Didn't really need the menu as my friend already recommended the $9.99 monthly special. I had looked over the menu the night before and wondered if I need to level up to the $15.99 one but my friend who has a much better appetite than I do said I think the $9.99 one should do. Placed our order and it took a little bit to come out but not very much. Our burner went out a couple times but our waiter figured out there wasn't enough air flow and everything was fine. Definitely glad I didn't go for the $15.99 one as I was quite full after the meal. Unlimited rice for those who want/need it. I was told that each month the "second" meat is changed but the Kalbi remains the same. Guess we had good timing as the restaurant was full when we left. Will definitely be back with the fam.
Okay. This visit was as good as the first visit. Sat me and took my order right away. Miso soup was good. Not watery. As usual.. they took my order and wanted the tip in advance. Told the server about my bad experience from the last two visits and would leave a cash tip when I'm done. He said the. Tip needed to be paid with the bill, and he would insure that I would experience excellence this time. Yes, this visit was excellent. I hope I don't have to mention this everytime I visit. He also showed me how to turn down the fire, but preferred that I ask one of the servers. Next time if they forget me or my order, to bring it to their attention right away. I shouldn't have to be watching to make sure I wasn't forgotten.
I understand the hype of Yakiniku Like! When I went here to have dinner with my friend we both got one of the monthly specials and it was a good amount of food for the price! The set we ordered came with some sort of thinly sliced beef and chicken, and I liked all the sides- it made the meal more filling. They also bring your order out really fast! The meat was pretty good quality and I appreciated that the portion was just right without having to worry about getting your money's worth like at an AYCE bbq spot. This place is definitely worth checking out for your Yakiniku fix!
When they first opened I LOOOVEEEED this place, like I talked it up to everyone I knew. It's still a great place to get yakiniku and save a bit (depending on how hungry you are) and I always leave here feeling light, rather than most bbq places where I feel heavy. But now.... I don't think I'll be going as often. They only have sesame dressing now, which is the one they added after their opening. I can't remember what the previous one was, but I much prefer that one over the sesame. Now I don't even touch the salad. :/ At least I still like their kimchi. I'm sitting here writing this out as I wait forever for my food to cook, because our grill plate is lopsided. When we asked an employee why/if they can fix that, they said it was to help the fire breathe. That's great and all but now I'm taking 3x as long to eat. Even my grandma is already finished! So beware, if you order meat that isn't that fatty, a lopsided grill will greatly extend your meal time. Next time I'll ask to be seated elsewhere if I see a lopsided grill lol.
Late lunch with coworkers and this long awaited visit was met with high marks! Had to work an event downtown and were on the hunt for a place that was still open for lunch well past two pm. Spotted this place (which we'd been meaning to visit) and were happy to see they don't close between lunch and dinner! It was well laid out with tables, a small grill to share, and sauce bottles between tables to share (they try to bring you new bottles between guests, as they tend to get sticky between uses). They will take down menu screens between the conjoined aisle if you have a group larger than two. Otherwise, there are four-top (or more) seating areas against the walls, where two guests are on cushioned stools and the other two are seated on the cushioned bench. From the entrance, there are seating areas on the left and right. There was a party on the right side, so I initially rated the noise level as loud. However, on the left where we were seated, even as guests kept on arriving (for even later lunches or early dinners), it was nice and quiet! The initial thrill was the February special, which the gals ordered - ONLY $9.95 for 150 gms kalbi and a free serving of chicken teriyaki; unlimited rice (I never finish mine at other meals, but this time, I ate a tad more than one big bowl!), a well filled miso soup with goodies in it, green salad (with cukes and grape tomatoes, and a choice of yuzu or sesame dressing-we loved the sesame - and later, another guest said the Yuzu was also great on the meat-so we'll ask for that next time!); and a bowl of Kim Chee! The boss ordered the $15.95 special, with 200 gms kalbi and 100 gms chicken teriyaki and the same sides we were offered in the $9.95 set. Each of us ate our entire servings, and shared the boss's "one more free rice bowl", congratulating ourselves on such a great choice to visit, with guarantees that we're coming back for our birthday lunches! (Okay, I did give some of my food to the boss, because I was quite full!) The seasonings/ sauces included a lemon juice, garlic soy, spicy sweet, and salt and pepper. Boss tried them all, my co worker also enjoyed the salt and pepper, and I loved the garlic soy and spicy sweet sauces. And yes, I poured the garlic soy sauce on my rice, and with my meats, resulting in my unusual rice bowl wipeout. They do have beverages and desserts, see the fun menu! Dinner must be awesome-we've seen the line out the door after work! Oh, and they even have a curry sauce add on due $2.50. Service is truly attentive with frequent water refills and check ins, too! Heard the tonkotsu garlic ramen is also good (when we went back to the office to tell others of the great experience, LOL they'd already been there several times)! Restroom keys are at the entrance, restrooms are out the door to the left, there were two stalls in the women's rr, which was bright and clean. Orders are taken and payment is made via a handheld device prior to dining. Easy peasy, and Mahalo to the boss for treating us after our very successful, but long day at the event downtown! See the pics, and we're already planning our return!
Dinner on a budget? Yakiniku Like is where to go! Genuinely surprised at how reasonable the prices are for some of the sets here. I found it really interesting that you pay for your food first to order and then they bring it to you. Service was quick, quality of the meats was pretty good, and they have a good array of sauces to choose from on the side. There's a small parking lot out front but I believe it shares the lot with the massage place and Domino's next door. There's street parking around the area as well. I liked that since you paid first, it's a quick exit to get out after you're full hehe
Here's a new place to try! New and different from Gen's and Sikdorak. It's off the corner of Keeamoku and Young Street. You can't miss it. Dining is like what you see in Japan where you sit and you're separated by cut off sections. Can't describe it but it's pretty cool. We were welcomed and serviced by Angelo who was so nice and friendly. The ordering of food is easy... scan q card it's by sets, Ala carte and separates and pay by card. They don't take cash. Once paid then the order goes in and quick your served. Wow! It's so cool. You can order more if you'd like but then have to pay by card again which we didn't mind. Then once you're done you can leave. This place is great for date night and girls night out.
I love this place!! Very affordable for the same price you would pay for a decent platelunch you could get a great yakinuku meal and if you get their special for $9.95 (different special each month) even with tip it would be cheaper than a plate lunch plus sometimes its fun to cook and eat. The staff is always on point and mostly young adults which is refreshing to see the younger working with a great service attitude. I always enjoy coming here. The only issue is parking is always mento but cant have everything but its all good!!
A friend recommended this great yakiniku place on Keeaumoku close to Beretania. We went there ahead of opening time and there was already a line before 11:00 a.m. That was a sure sign. Parking is limited so try to park around the area or carpool. We ordered the mega special currently on sale. It came with ban chan, excellent quality rice and incredible beef and pork belly cuts. You grill it yourself and all the sauces are killer good! You order off of the the menu link from the QR code on the table. Everything is promptly brought to your table and you're set to grill! If you don't make time to stand in line to go here, you will be missing out on not only really good yakiniku but also a great deal!!
It was our first time here and the staffs were all so nice. Oh my gosh! The MEAT was soooo good and of great quality. Very juicy and soft regardless of it you got it with or without sauce. We were lucky to come in during their "February Specials" because the portion was great size and value! We ordered 5 sets for 4 people haha (almost 6 if we count all the small additional items) The atmosphere was nicer than I imagined. It was nicely lit and not too bright, and the interior was mostly black colored with some wood. Very cozy yet it has a lively ambience. Casual yet feels fancy. PS: Daniel was so awesome and he let us try 2 orders of meat on the house. This small gesture sealed the deal for us to come back again with more people. Thank you so much!
This is one of the newer yakiniku restaurants on Keeaumoku that's located in the old Green Papaya (and iykyk, old Champions). Parking is limited with a very small lot but there is street parking and nearby options if needed. There's no reservation system; you walk in, write your name, party size, and wait. When we arrived, there was no one at the front, no greeting. Eventually, a server came by, checked the list and called our party. Once seated, there was no explanation on how this restaurant operates. No welcome, no "have you dined with us before", nothing. We had to observe the table next to us to figure it out. Everything is done digitally; you scan a QR code, order on your phone, and pay immediately on your phone (note: they don't take cash). The biggest issue was the grill. Ours kept turning off and instead of moving us, staff repeatedly kept coming back just to turn it on. At one point, they gave up and said they'll wait till the food comes to turn it on and the grease from the meat will keep the fire going. As for the food, prices are cheap for yakiniku, and you get what you pay for. I ordered the January special ($9.95). While the photo made it look generous, the portions were small, like 3 pieces of teriyaki chicken and very thin sliced kalbi, small. The meat quality was decent, but the small portions and unreliable grill made the experience unenjoyable. We also found ourselves stressing about making sure the chicken was thoroughly cooked. Service was very minimal and lacked warmth. No real check-ins, no asking if we needed anything, and some staff seemed annoyed when issues came up. The main positive is the ambiance: the restaurant is clean, modern, and visually appealing. This restaurant seemed to be designed for a fast turnover rather than a relaxed sit-down meal. I would only recommend it if you're on a budget, want minimal interaction, and need a quick yakiniku fix.
Came here to check out the advertised April special. Wow! What a deal! It's located on the corner of Young and Ke'eaumoku in a small strip of businesses where Pizza Hut and a massage place are. We went pretty early around 11:30- so we thought! The dining area was almost full and I saw a friend there already eating and he said he came BEFORE the 11am opening and there were people already waiting. He took the last parking space. This is the only thing about this place. Parking lot is limited. You enter on Young St into the lot. Most likely you'll end up parking on the street. We found spaces on Young near the Dept of Agriculture building. Aside from the parking, it has good food at affordable prices. The April special came with miso soup (really good, not watery or super salty), salad, rice and pieces of pork belly and beef slices. You can't even get a plate lunch for that price. There is a larger set for $15 that has more meat for bigger eaters as well as ala carte options which you can make into a meal for $5 extra. I really liked that you can order the meat without the marinade sauce. There are sauces on the side for you to use. You order,pay and tip on the Toast app QR with your phone so when you're done you just leave. The food came out pretty fast considering the place was hopping. Seating was a long counter separated by hanging plastic dividers which can be removed for larger groups. I saw that there were tables for 4 in the back. I'm thinking it might be hard for very large groups. Bonus- Japanese style, there's a basket near your seat to stash your bag/purse! Also I noted that the special didn't say specific times so I'm assuming it's good for dinner too. Left satisfied !
1 year ago
We went on a weekday night (I think Thursday) and waited around 30 mins. Ordering is done via toast table. It was busy inside but everything was clean and brand new! Three of us ordered their special priced set which was the kalbi & harami. Normally $18 they had it for $10. We also ordered additional meats: pork belly, brisket, and tongue. We really liked the grill they had as there was no smokiness inside the restaurant. It was also super hot and cooked the meat quickly but also due in part that the slices are thin. I thought all of the meats had enough flavoring that you didn't need additional sauce. There was 3 sauces on the table. They do serve some alcohol but very limited, think beer and chu hai. My favorite meat was the kalbi and harami. Kalbi was tender but also fatty . I didn't leave full so I'd honestly only come back if I wanted a light meal. read more
Always a good experience. Seated right away with no wait. The staff is friendly and appears alls if you've been there before and how to order. The monthly special is always a good choice! Each month is different but this month (oct) they had an order of chicken added! I recommended ordering the meat with sauce. I usually mix their lemon with the shoyu garlic to have a similar flavor to ponzu. The seating is close but they have dividers in between. The parking lot is really small, but they do have a paid parking nearby, which we had to use because the lot was full. read more
Yakiniku Like, it is not. But it is good. The best part is the monthly $10 specials. They're quite a deal and usually would be around $16. They come with a full set. It doesn't follow the Yakiniku Like formula though so you might not like that they lack a personal grill for everyone or that they don't offer furikake. Ordering is easy when you get used to the QR code system. read more
1 year ago
I went in to try the grand opening special of a meal set for $9.95. I'm familiar with Yakiniku Like in Japan, although I've never actually tried it until now. It's a brand new restaurant, so the interior is very nice and clean. I was personally a big fan of their QR code ordering system. I like being able to order as soon as I'm seated with minimal interaction with servers. The food comes out super fast too, making for a quick meal. One thing I would want added to the ordering system is the option to customize which sauce comes with each meat. We took the opportunity to order a variety of meats to try since the opening deal was so cheap. My favorite was the premium tongue (better than some places that charge twice the price), but I also enjoyed the harami and pork belly. I liked that you can order just a small portion of meat to try a whole variety (50g for around $5-$7). All of the meats are thinly sliced, so they cook very quickly. The tare sauce was good, but the items that came with the "shio" sauce were a little too salty. I also wished that the lemon sauce on the table was a little less sweet and more sour to cut the fattiness of the meat. Overall, I liked the quick service and customizability of this restaurant. I'll definitely be back when I'm craving a fast yakiniku meal. read more
Came here to try their monthly special available all day during May! $9.95 for this set with two types of meat around 150g! Comes with rice and kimchi and miso soup! Amazing deal! They rotate the $9.95 sets every month so it might not be the same one next month! Meat quality wasn't bad either and you have choice of a few sauces to dip. Spicy sweet sauce, soy garlic, lemon and just pepper. Ordering was very easy all through the QR code. Parking either in front of the store or across the street for $2/hour. read more
1 year ago
I've become such a regular within the first two weeks of their openning. The rating is based on my 3 experiences... I really enjoyed the ambiance, it was a medium sized restaurant and very spacious. Their food was pretty good! I came during the grand opening, but towards the end of the night and it wasn't slowing down. Their service was pretty decent. Our server the first day, Shaylah was super friendly, helpful, and honest! Staff overall are pretty good, during the lull it seemed a tad laid back a little. (No one around on the side of the restaurant it was just my friends and i, but slow around 2ish/3 to assist with the high heat) I enjoyed the openning set, the variety and the price. My third visit though, it didn't seem like we all got the same meats. Not sure if it's kinda of "whatever they have" is what you get. But it seemed like maybe just a different cut. Their food tasted really good, but wish it could have been a little more consistent with cuts. I would definitely recommend the harami and top blade! Their marinades were tasty, but I do wish you can modify the marinades. Their soup, salad, and cabbage was good. Nothing special. The sauces were all good too. There is a Soy Garlic and a Sweet & Spicy one... i liked mixing both. I do wish they had like a coarse/sea salt as an option. As i do just like a simple salt as a seasoning. Everything was quite enjoyable as far as food and flavor. Definitely wish there was more side options, I even suggested a few fried/already cooked appetizers. I didn't understand the concept of paying/tipping before receiving my meal. Just know that you order and pay before you get the food. Relatively, food did come out quickly. There was maybe 1 or two times it took a bit to come out (during slow times). This establishment also doesn't take cash as payment (currently, if not always), please keep this in mind. One last thing, they don't have scissors for us to use and the server made it clear that they don't typically provide one. Especially for chicken, i felt it was necessary. My friend shared that they were given one easily last time. Other than this, I relatively enjoyed my experiences here and will be back again! read more
I loved having dinner with my friends here! We came in as a party of 8 for dinner and surprisingly didn't have to wait long when there were multiple big parties ahead of us around 8 pm on a Wednesday night. Parking is nuts so we ended up parking along Young St since it was past the tow time. The $10 November special was actually pretty big and I thought was an insane deal. The staff were fantastic and our food came out relatively quick even though the restaurant was packed. Thank you to the wonderful servers and the rest of the hardworking staff! I would highly recommend. Unlimited rice after 8:30 pm. read more
Came during lunch on a Friday and no wait. Got the monthly special which came with two options of meat. Only $10!! Such a great deal and a decent amount of food. So tasty and I love how you can customize with the sauces. Comes with kimchi, miso soup, rice, and salad. Oh and if you come during lunch rice is unlimited. Parking right out front and service was quick and friendly. Definitely coming back! read more
Location it is across the street from Cosmo. Parking is either street or in the small lot in front of the shops. It can get full. Service is pretty much all digital. Scan the QR code and they bring the food. You have to pay first before you finish the ordering process. Food. I feel like it is like a fast yakiniku place if you can catch my drift. You can eat by your self or as a group. I think that's how the menu is designed. Comes with multiple sides. Kim chee, side salad, Miso soup and Rice. Meat was okay quality but wasn't frozen. Unfortunately the price of the food for the amount you get compared to other places. But if you like a quick grab and go yakiniku for lunch or dinner with almost no interaction on ordering it's fine. read more
Came here with a friend during their grand opening and I liked the expeditious process. Checked in on the laptop, once seated we ordered food via barcode, paid for food, food is delivered, cook and eat food, and leave when done. I was fairly hungry and ordered the double meat, which I found to be a decent quality for the price. They have parking, but limited. I believe street parking is free on Sundays and p.m. read more
Went to try the grand opening of this brand new yakiniku place. This place is a good place for having lunch for the worth price. I took my mom on a Saturday, and she wants to come again. Far warning, you can't eat then pay. At this restaurant, you have to pay and then eat. And pay for the kitchen service. Everything is on the phone. read more
7 months ago
First time here. You must order on the QR code, pay and tip before you will get your food. We came in about 315 pm and it was busy but not overcrowded. We sat at a half booth and the other side had 2 stools ( hard stools no padding or backing), wish there was booths. After we placed the order, our food was brought out. The wait staff is a little slow on refilling water, we had to catch them. They did not check on tables. The food was worth the money. Free chicken was given but cut a little too big took long to cook on the grill. Had to turn the temperature down because the meats were burning too quickly. We noticed a dog in the restaurant sitting on a stool and the lady was feeding the dog with a plate and spoon. Did not think that was very sanitary and the staff did nothing about it and it was not a service dog it was like a poodle type of dog. Very strange to witness that at the table across from us. read more
GRAND OPENING! Great spot. Spacious inside seating and pretty quick seating after signing in. Order by the QR codes only and pay first. For the grand opening they had a really great special ... the Kalbi Short Plate & Harami for only $9.95! Delicious! We viewed the menu for the other options but couldn't pass up this deal. Sapporo and wine, soda and juice options for beverages. Not on the menu but near the register I saw a couple of bottles of Hibiki so maybe that is to come in the future! Free parking in front, or down the street (Young St entrance) there is a paid lot for overflow. read more
1 year ago
SUPER QUICK SERVICE! Came in at 6:15 PM on a Thursday night and got my food by 6:22 PM. You scan a QR code, order through your phone, pay on your phone, and they expedite the heck out of your food. I am so impressed. Tricky thing is if you go with a group, the table space starts to get limited. So be mindful of that. Of the opening set, the Harami was excellent. Possibly my favorite cut of the meal. The Kalbi short plate is as my least desirable cut of meat. It was tough, chewy, and I would not order this again. Of the ala cart meats, the tongue was great. The top round beef and skirt steak was also great. My friends enjoyed the pork belly and other cuts of meat ordered. But again, the consensus was that the kalbi short plate was tough and chewy. On the table, there is a community section of sauces. A tare, lemon, and spicy sauce. Please remember not to hold onto the sauces as it's shared with the rest of the table. Overall, very efficient and I see myself coming back in the future! read more
9 months ago
3 months ago
Great value for the price. Service people were fast and attentive . Will definitely come in again. read more
7 months ago
yakiniku Like is honestly one of the best deals in town. The food comes out fast, the meat is solid for the price, and you get your own little grill which makes it super fun. For ten bucks, you really can't beat it -- it's the perfect quick meal when you're craving yakiniku without spending a lot. Huge shoutout to Daniel, the manager. He's seriously the best -- super friendly, helpful, and always makes the experience better. You can tell he actually cares about the customers. Overall, great spot, amazing value, and Daniel makes it even better. Highly recommend. read more
Tldr; good, fast, get a set for best value. Grill fatty meat first and grill a batch and eat after bc anything left on the grill will burn. Have been meaning to try this place for a while and since the line has died down a bit we finally got to check out the super affordable sets I've been seeing all over instagram! We arrived a bit late to the lunch rush, at about 130, and though there were a few groups ahead of us the queue moved pretty quickly. You order and pay through the QR on the table, and our food arrived soon after we ordered. Staff are efficient and still very nice, I nearly tipped over the miso soup and they quickly got me some extra napkins to clean up. I also have to say it's super clean (at least for now, its pretty new) no stickiness, no oily floors, and it isn't smoky at ALL inside! Most of the time I have to wash my hair, face, everything after grilling. Just a heads up, the grill is HOT and the meats are super thin. We burned a few to crispy beef jerky before getting the hang of it. Best to grill in small batches and then eat (except the chicken) so you don't get distracted and burn everything on the grill. The screen also doesn't seem to be pregreased, so start with the fatty cuts to get it oily and prevent the leaner cuts from sticking and shredding apart. Once we got the hang of it, it was great! The beef is delicious and good quality. They have a few sauces like garlic soy, spicy chili, and chili oil, but just salt and pepper was enough since the meat was good. The sets are a pretty good value, I got the happy hour ramen and kalbi set, my fiance got the $9.95 November set and we got a small beef tongue and harami ala carte to share. The sets are a good value, the ramen set was very filling. The 9.95 set was satisfying, but my fiance still wanted a bit more even after sharing the harami and tongue. The ala carte stuff adds up very fast and is pretty small--I think the sets are definitely the way to go. Ah, and out of sheer bad luck...somehow in our order of shishito peppers, I got ONLY the spicy ones and they burned for so long I almost cried lol my fiance ate half and none of hers were spicy! Id definitely return for lunch. I think had we not waited so late to eat the portions would be perfect. read more
3 months ago
The price for the portioning was superior. Everything tasted so good and the service was excellent. One factor I like about this place is that unlike other korean bbq places, you don't smell like smoke afterwards. read more
Been here 3 times already in the past 3wks... and each time, bringing new people to enjoy. Can't go wrong with their affordable complete meals in a nice, clean establishment. Always leaving full and satisfied. Will return to try Happy Hour special. read more
LOVING THIS!!! I'm glad my sister introduced me... with the July special of $10 who could ask for more. It was so good I came the next day with hubby. First, they are located across the street from Hale Pawa'a on the Keeamoku St. side. Parking is limited as it shares the space with Pizza Hut and a massage spa. Next, it's a first come first serve so you may want to call ahead OR be there early when they first open. That's how we do it...don't expect not to wait if you come during prime times here. Then, their staff has been really friendly and the restaurant is clean and bright. There are partitions for small groups on a community table and of course, limited large party tables so plan accordingly. Now, let's get the most important part... the food... Well, with a July deal of $10 which includes a big bowl of rice, small green salad, miso soup and kimchee...then the meats- 100g of kalbi short plate and 50g of Premium Gyutan. But if you have a bigger appetite then definitely there's more to choose from and to add one like their Double, Triple and Beef Lovers set. If you want to add veggies (which I love- like mushrooms, onions, and zucchini which are so economical and generous). Like $3 zucchini, isn't that awesome? My husband loved the corn and cheese but likes butter more. Either way, really economical. You can even add cuts of meet like teriyaki chicken and pork belly and don't forget the skirt steak if you're still hungry. Everything was filling and delightful. The neat thing is you can pay it all after you place your order so you can leave after and not wait around the bill. Bon appetite!!! read more
2 months ago
Every Friday for the past 4+ weeks have been having lunch and meetings here. At 1pm usually got lucky and a couple of stalls available for parking. If no parking is available we wait on the side for about 5 minutes until someone leaves and pull into a stall. Walking into a new looking restaurant and sometimes there is a short wait for a table depending on the crowd. Host turns on the burner and brings us ice water. You order through a QR code and pay before the food comes. That is really convenient since no wait time for the check after. Full set including meat to cook, rice ( free refills) , miso soup ,salad and kimchee. All for $10. Lots of sauces and salt, pepper to put on the meat is located on the table. Wow, nice deal! Aak to sit in Daniel's section for 5 star service. Hurry in before this deal is over! Yes, coming here again for sure. read more
4 months ago
First time trying this restaurant, amazing food and very reasonable price especially if you get their special of the month. We got the Mega Set which is kalbi short plate 7oz and USDA prime sirloin 3.5oz. The waiter who helps us very friendly and helpful. This restaurant must have a good ventilation because my hair wasn't smells at all after eating (like many other bbq places) that's a plus for me. Definitely going back to eat here again. read more
It's a lot more spacious than I expected, compared to the ones in Japan. Menus are similar, except they charge for everything hah. The sauce plate was somehow both wet and dusty. I ordered the beef lovers set. When it arrived, everything was smothered in sauce. Everything. They forgot one of the 3 meats in the set, and brought it out like 10 minutes later. We asked them why every meat was smothered in sauce when the menu photos all have no sauce at all? They said they don't know, then just said that's how the company likes the photos for the menu...? It would make a lot more sense to serve what the photo shows, considering that there isn't even a description that says anything about sauce. And it was very overwhelming. There were sauces on the side but you can't even use them because it's already so sauced and doesn't complement. Service was a bit iffy. It felt like high school kids judging and laughing at us. When we asked the girl about the meat being covered in sauce, she turned to ask her coworker and he just laughed and said "they wanted just plain meat?" The quality and chew of the meat was decent, just wish I could actually appreciate the meat instead of the marinade/sauce. It's a very solid chain, in Tokyo. Here, not worth a visit at all. read more
2 months ago
5 months ago
What you get for their unbelievable price makes this place well worth it! The ambiance is urban chill and the food is delightful! 10/10 recommend read more
9 months ago
Came for the $10 monthly specials with 100g kalbi short and 100g top blade and a happy hour special 200g of kalbi short with ramen for $16. In the $10 the kalbi short was good I liked the sauce with a little char, the top blade alright but pricing too good to not get it. The happy hour special price changed right at 830 when you order on your phone. The ramen was okay but it basically was free during the happy hour time period (the kalbi short combo is already $16). A la carte we ordered the harami and the beef tonuge. The harami is on par with gyu kaku but you get more and its cheaper. Eating it with the sweet sauce was the best thing at dinner. Cons When they first opened they had premium beef tongue and it was the best beef tongue I've had in any bbq place. However they only have one gyutan labeled as premium gyutan but im pretty sure its the regular one since the price is $3 less than it was before. The tongue now was pretty slightly more chewy and not the same premium as when they first opened, I hope they bring back the real premium tongue! I probably wouldn't go just for the happy hour unless you want free rice refills, we didnt make use of the rice refills. Happy hour deal saves you $5 if you want ramen but i wouldn't miss the ramen. I wish you could control the grill temperature, I dont think kyou can mess with the grill temp like at gen, our grill got a little hot at some points and since the grill pan is just thin wires the meat can burn easier. Overall 4.5 As long as they keep up the monthly specials this place is great and I'd come back for the deals. Our bill was $60 something with tax and tip, and kitchen fee. read more
1 year ago
Went to Yakiniku Like because they were running $9.95 specials to try them out. I got the Kalbi Short set as expected for the price there wasn't much (100g) but I was hoping at least that the meat was softer it was a bit tough but otherwise everything else was good although the Kim Chee was mediocre. Service was excellent they were very quick and attentive. Parking gets a bit tight as quite a lot people are still trying them out. Would I go again? maybe. read more
Four and a half stars!!! This was a suggestion from a friend because I said I wanted something on the more economical side. I always like to find a "bargain" when it comes to eating out! It's was right on Keeaumoku street and there is parking on the side. I'm glad for that. We went early, more like 4:30 pm early to make sure there weren't many people nor a wait time. It was perfect timing also because I skipped lunch that day. The staff was all friendly and it's super convenient. You scan the QR code at the tables, you order, and you pay! From the moment I scanned and paid the food came out rather quickly. We got our dishes and it was a decent amount for one person, but an excellent choice for the price. $10 for a teishoku meal is unheard of. They have this as a grand opening special. Mind you, don't expect tons, but if you're a smaller eater, it will suffice. Bowl of rice, a bowl of salad, miso soup, and your meat that your grill in front of you. They will clean the grill if it's too dirty and they are all so kind. They have many different choices of meals you can get for not too bad a price!! I mean, if you're hungry just buy two teishoku meals for $20. Excellent. Grilled meat is always tasty so there were no complaints from me. No frills, no side pickles, and it was all great and finished to the last grain of rice. read more
4 months ago
$9.99 for lunch special. Card only and you order food through phone. Will come back again soon. read more
6 months ago
10 months ago
Went here for the August Lunch special (11am-4pm) food was Ono and Service was excellent! Can't go wrong With the $9.95 Kalbi set. And just a little FYI... Go early, it will get busy and parking is a limited. Also don't forget to order the Curry to put on your rice. read more
We visited Yakiniku Like today after seeing posts on Social Media. The draw was the Grand Opening special set menu. Miso soup, rice, kimchi, Harami steak and Kalbi steak. We entered and were taken to our spot on these long counters with grill tables. We have to scan the QR code to place our order and pay before the food order goes in. The app doesn't like my Android Phone (Pixel 8) so it would not allow me to order more than one special. I had to use my companion's iPhone to be able to place our order. I ordered 2 salads, 1 extra plate of Harami and 1 extra plate of Kalbi. We could have done without the extra meat. The meat cooks really fast, seconds. I paced our meal so that the meat was hot when we were ready to eat more. The restaurant is clean and there are baskets under the table to place your handbags and. messenger bags Definitely a good experience to talk cook and eat. Give them a try. 1108 Ke'eaumoku St Unit 101, Honolulu, HI 96814 read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
Really enjoyed my experience here! Came today on the grand opening April 1st around 2:30p. We didn't have to wait since we came very early and inside was very nice and huge! It was very chill. It wasn't to noise or quite. To order you Scan the QR code to open the menu and you order your food on the page and pay on the page as well. It makes things easier for us! There's a lot of set menus to choice from and other different kinds of meats available as well! They also serve alcohol as well if you're wondering. Since they having a grand opening special we got the deal $9.95 with other add on meats as well! Food came out very fast and the portion was enough for me! The set came with rice, pickled cabbage, salad, miso soup and your meat. Gotta say everything was delicious and enjoyed my time. The workers were very nice and welcomed us and helped us on the menu as well. I would definitely come back for sure! Really loved it here! There isn't much parking but on the other side of the building on young street there's a paid parking area where you can also park. It's $2 an hour. read more
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1108 Keeaumoku St
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Is there a time limit for how long one can dine?
Time limits are usually applied to AYCE places. This is no an AYCE place. Just be mindful as with any restaurant. Ear, and leave. This is not a social gathering place.
What is the monthly October special?
200 grams of Kalbi short plate and 50 grams of chicken. Comes with rice, salad, kimchi, and miso soup
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