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Stylish, prix-fixe place featuring a chef-selected menu of high-quality beef grilled at the table.
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Reviews — 8
Food was good! Filling. Service was 4/5 because I can tell they're new and need more training.
Atmosphere is top! The bathroom is so nice
Atmosphere is top! The bathroom is so nice
It's been a while since I visited Yakiya, but the memories of that fantastic dining experience still linger. From the moment we arrived, we were promptly seated, a testament to their efficiency. I was particularly impressed with how quickly the staff ensured tables were cleaned between plates. The kitchen team deserves special mention too, as they kept the scrumptious dishes coming without any unnecessary delay.
The star of the evening was, of course, the meat. Each cut was not only delicious but also richly flavored, a testament to their meticulous preparation. The presentation was nothing short of artistic, a feast for the eyes as much as for the palate.
While the essence of the dishes was deeply rooted in Japanese culinary traditions, I was pleasantly surprised by the subtle touches of Korean fusion in some. It added an unexpected, yet delightful twist.
The star of the evening was, of course, the meat. Each cut was not only delicious but also richly flavored, a testament to their meticulous preparation. The presentation was nothing short of artistic, a feast for the eyes as much as for the palate.
While the essence of the dishes was deeply rooted in Japanese culinary traditions, I was pleasantly surprised by the subtle touches of Korean fusion in some. It added an unexpected, yet delightful twist.
This is a prix fixe Japanese restaurant, focused on high-quality beef. My husband and I came here for an anniversary dinner and it blew us away. The drinks, the service, the presentation, the flavors, all exceptional. I lost count of the courses, and all were served promptly. I loved all the food, but some special standouts were the steak tartare, bone marrow fried rice, and A5 wagyu (grilled at your table!) with poached egg dip. They also gave us for our anniversary: a free cocktail, a custom-stamped cookie with our sorbet, and a personalized menu to take home. So, I highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion dinner! Overall, an unforgettable evening!
I've been there couple times but the recent one was disappointed .
Server kept touch glass, cup with finger , so I needed to change it but touched again. Even his jacket touches beef.. you need to close the button or hold it.
And talked too much and slow, it bothered our conversation. He ruin my mood. It's joyful when talking about some common issues , but sometimes you better need to talk less. He likes to talk but not funny and too slow , boring.
If you specifically mix rice why you talking? Looks not clean..
luckily there were only 2 tables but if it is busy he can't make it on time. We still waited every corse
Before I got service from other servers it was great. I don't think I will go back.
Server kept touch glass, cup with finger , so I needed to change it but touched again. Even his jacket touches beef.. you need to close the button or hold it.
And talked too much and slow, it bothered our conversation. He ruin my mood. It's joyful when talking about some common issues , but sometimes you better need to talk less. He likes to talk but not funny and too slow , boring.
If you specifically mix rice why you talking? Looks not clean..
luckily there were only 2 tables but if it is busy he can't make it on time. We still waited every corse
Before I got service from other servers it was great. I don't think I will go back.
The meal and the experience was great. We been to other places with a set menu like Kato and Maude and those meals were 3-4 hours long. Yakiya we were done within 1.5 hours.
The food was very good and the beef selections were amazing! Super soft and well seasoned. The one thing that I wish I did is asked for a fresh plate before they served the beef. We had the tomato dish before the beef and the sauce then was all over the beef. The residual sauce ruined the flavor of the beef.
Other than that, it was a fantastic meal.
The food was very good and the beef selections were amazing! Super soft and well seasoned. The one thing that I wish I did is asked for a fresh plate before they served the beef. We had the tomato dish before the beef and the sauce then was all over the beef. The residual sauce ruined the flavor of the beef.
Other than that, it was a fantastic meal.
My second time at Yakiya. Food is good, but the place is definitely short staffed, as I had to wait 20 mins for a water refill. Wish they have more options for the menu, there aren’t many changes compared with 2019’s. But overall a great place for date or special occasion.
Wow this is such a hidden gem. Beats a lot of high end yakiniku places in LA. Wagyu omakase $128 pp. 10+ items (3 raw dishes, 3 warm dishes, and 4 yakiniku meat and a grand finale of A5 miyazaki wagyu) also a few palate cleanser in between courses and also 2 desserts! Crazy great value for all the quality food you get! Our server Alyssa was great and even gave us some backstory of the restaurant.
Fun fact: they are owned by Panda Express so you might think it’s random that it’s opened next to some fast food chains 🤣
Fun fact: they are owned by Panda Express so you might think it’s random that it’s opened next to some fast food chains 🤣
