All reviews of category "Yakiniku"

One of Hokkaido's signature dishes is the Genghis Khan lamb barbecue, and Daikoku is probably the most famous restaurant. There are many branches, but the barbecue atmosphere is quite heavy and not that great; it's just a place where you can eat.

I tried all three cuts, and my favorite was the tenderloin, which was soft and flavorful. The meat had a good texture and aroma, but as expected, the price difference does make an impact. The charcoal grilling added a smoky flavor, but some might find the smoke a bit overpowering, which adds another layer of taste. It's one of the places suitable for Japan's culture of hopping between several restaurants in one evening. The menu is relatively simple, making it perfect for our night out, especially after just finishing at a restaurant specializing in Shiretoko beef barbecue, which felt a bit underwhelming and left me feeling empty. So I came to the lamb barbecue restaurant, which was a nice way to experience Japanese culture, but overall, it was just average.

The Yakiniku MEN Taitung branch is located on Gengsheng Road in Taitung City. Since the izakaya we originally wanted to visit was fully booked, we had to choose a seemingly decent restaurant on the way to the city for a satisfying meal.

This time we enjoyed a Surf and Turf set for two, plus a 10% service charge, totaling NT$ 2,193.

Surf and Turf Set for Two:
The quality of the meats was consistently good. The pork belly was rich and tender, the flank steak had a nice chew, and the beef tongue was crispy and delicious. The marbling of the plum pork was well distributed, full of juices, while the Matsusaka pork was crunchy and refreshing. The large prawns were fresh and bouncy, the oysters were very well cleaned with no fishy taste, and the sweetness of the scallops was also quite good.

For side dishes, we chose king oyster mushrooms and yam. The king oyster mushrooms were juicy and plump, while the sliced yam was crispy with a smooth texture.

We opted for an upgrade with the scallion egg yolk rice and the peeled chili chicken hot pot. The rice was topped generously with scallions, accompanied by a raw egg yolk and Japanese sauce, providing a perfect balance of sweet and salty. The chicken in the peeled chili hot pot was tender and not dry, with just the right amount of spiciness and sweetness from the chili, and the broth was refreshing with a slight sweetness.

The self-service bar offered a variety of choices, including soda machines, slushies, and various teas, while the dessert selection featured egg tarts, which were standard fare to round off the meal. The side dishes of pickled vegetables and golden kimchi could be refilled endlessly, and the delicious wild chicken soup was also available for a refill.

Overall, it’s a refined yakiniku restaurant that matches price with quality. The interior space is spacious, with sufficient distance between tables, excellent smoking facilities, and industrial decor that is eye-catching yet highly functional. The service attitude was friendly, and the table-side grilling service made the dining experience quite enjoyable. If you want to grill yourself, the explanations provided by the staff were also clear and easy to understand.

If I really had to find a downside...I’d say the pricing is roughly similar to what you’d find in Taipei.

I highly recommend it to everyone!

One of Hokkaido's signature dishes is Jingisukan, grilled lamb. There are many places to choose from, so we decided to try this one recommended by the local young people. The restaurant has a tatami mat seating area where you need to take off your shoes; it’s clean, comfortable, and bright.

We came for a late-night snack and ordered a recommended combo that lets you compare lamb from different regions. We found the Icelandic lamb to be the most delicious, being tender and not fishy at all. The Australian lamb had a stronger gamey taste, while the Hokkaido lamb was somewhere in between.

Unfortunately, you can only order the Hokkaido lamb individually. However, if you could choose from all the options, most people would probably go for the Icelandic lamb. This place also has several branches nearby, and it felt like the area was filled with local students and office workers. There’s an all-you-can-drink option, but for dinner, it felt like the variety of items was a bit limited.

Dining Time: 2025/03/21

After watching a musical at the National Opera House, we took a walk to Wuma on Taiwan Boulevard to get dinner. Originally, we had a reservation for 5 PM, but since we arrived early and there was a table available, we were seated right away.

Because we were really hungry, we ordered:
⭐️ “A5 Japanese Wagyu Set Meal” for 2 people 💰3280
⭐️ Matsuba Crab with Crab Roe Happy Roll (a la carte) 💰199

The “A5 Japanese Wagyu Set Meal” includes:
🥗 Chef's Salad (Black Frost Radish)
🥗 Korean Kimchi
🥗 Chef's Special Side Dish (Yellow Bean Sprouts)
🍚 2 Bowls of White Rice
🍗 A5 Japanese Wagyu Shoulder Sirloin Steak
🍗 Thick Cut A5 Japanese Wagyu Beef Tongue
🍗 A5 Japanese Wagyu Short Ribs
🍗 Carefully Selected Domestic Japanese Beef
🍗 Australian Grain-fed Beef Tongue
🍗安心豬梅花 (Assured Pork Belly)
🍗 Special Selected Matsusaka Pork
🍗 Seasonal Fresh Vegetable Plate (Zucchini, King Oyster Mushroom)
🐟 Hokkaido Scallops (2 PCs)
🐟 Selected Black Current Squid
🍮 Organic Nourishing Tremella Lotus Seed Soup (iced)
🍮 Brown Sugar Honey Walnut Heavy Cream Ice Cream

Additionally, there were
2 Drinks
Condiments: Diced Onions, Snow Salt Plum, Salted Kombu, Sea Salt Flakes, Special Sauce (Chive Flavor)
Unlimited Chicken Soup and Lettuce

There was really a lot of food! I especially liked their chicken soup and the black frost radish salad. The chicken soup was just as delicious as before, but I remember they used to offer chopped green onions; it seems like they didn’t this time (or maybe they didn’t offer them proactively?).

Made with crispy seaweed, shredded white radish, and tofu, after mixing, each bite lets you taste the sweetness of the radish and the saltiness of the seaweed. If you want something spicy, adding the wasabi on the side really helps cut through the richness. The meats were all very tasty, with even marbling and no issues with chewiness.

The Happy Roll ordered a la carte was truly delightful. With one bite, the ocean flavors exploded in your mouth.

In summary, today was also a pleasant dining experience and I felt super satisfied 😌. However, I will definitely try ordering a la carte next time, as it will let me try more meat varieties (laughs).

The Japanese-style hamburger ranked restaurant is a unique experience worth trying, but it may only be worth it once.

Although it is no longer difficult to make a reservation, you still need to book and pay a few days in advance, as arriving on the day may find it fully booked. Early reservations were made through the agency Fukinji Group's own e-commerce website, but they have since switched entirely to a platform where bookings can be made using just a mobile phone number.

Unlike typical restaurants, this establishment has fixed service periods and limits the number of customers, ensuring a complete experience during the service period. The downside is that even if you arrive on time, you still have to wait outside for the server to call your number, entering one by one to use the ordering machine.

The decor and music atmosphere inside are quite nice, playing songs from PRINCESS PRINCESS's 2012 mix album, maintaining a retro vibe from that era in Japan.

Throughout the dining process, there are three hamburger patties, each weighing only 90 grams, which is not a large portion. However, the chef seems to observe the individual customers' dining speeds and adjusts the pace of serving the hamburger patties accordingly. They can watch how quickly guests eat and still manage to create a satisfying experience. The restaurant recommends trying the three patties with different eating methods, including eating them plain, adding condiments, or combining with raw eggs and rice. There are many condiment options, and the yuzu vinegar with shredded daikon radish is especially recommended, providing a strong citrus flavor without being too sour, which complements the fatty wagyu hamburger patties perfectly.

The Taiwanese version of the minced meat and rice uses Kagoshima A5 wagyu due to Japan's export regulations, leading to a higher price point (NT$650 per person). In contrast, the original version using domestically produced Japanese beef costs only 1,820 yen, likely offering a less greasy taste and being more affordable, which might be a better option.

The Gyukaku Japanese BBQ specialty store at Nangang Station is located on the 8th floor of Building C in CITYLINK, making it very convenient to walk from either the MRT or TRA Nangang Station.

Today, we chose the holiday Gyukaku plan, totaling 2,176 TWD for two people including service charge.

Gyukaku Plan:
Maximizes the balance between price and quality; the premium plan is a bit too expensive, while the options below the classic plan are too limited.

On the meat side:
The beef tongue is crunchy and bouncy, definitely worth trying; we ordered four servings. The rib meat at Gyukaku is firm and has great texture. The beef belly is very impressive; if you choose the garlic seasoning, they will generously top the meat with garlic paste when it’s served. The steak is relatively ordinary, though it might be because we don’t know how to grill it. The rolled pork with green onions is very fragrant, and the pork diaphragm and chicken cartilage are also not to be missed.

On the seafood side:
The grilled squid fins are quite interesting, and most seafood is served in aluminum foil boxes for easy grilling. The fresh oysters are large and very fresh, and the sweet yet not cloying flavor of the shrimp with mayonnaise makes both of these dishes quite appetizing.

On other aspects:
The signature cold tofu is very refreshing, and the variety of kimchi and cabbage is fresh and delicious with nothing to complain about. We didn’t order rice or noodles because we were full. Although it all looks very delicious, it would be pointless to fill up on starch if it means we can’t eat the meat.

On desserts:
Ice cream, panna cotta, mochi, and cotton candy—each of them is worth trying, and besides the desserts that come with the meal, there is also Meiji ice cream available for self-serving. I really tried all the flavors of desserts I could order because they are definitely worth it. 👍

Overall, this is a Japanese BBQ chain brand that balances quality and options. The quality of the meat is consistent, the dining space is spacious and bright, and the tables are adequately spaced apart to avoid crowding. The ordering method uses the current mainstream QR code system, which is convenient and efficient. The staff is not only friendly but also quick with serving and cleaning, making the service charge feel worthwhile. If the staff is busy, there are also cute delivery robots moving around; blocking them would make them angry!

Highly recommended for everyone!

Reviewer comment: Has a toilet

This restaurant is Gyukaku Japanese BBQ, located near Park No. 4. It’s a la carte style, providing table service for BBQ.

During this visit, the ingredients felt fresh, and the dedicated grilling service was stress-free. However, the grilling speed was a bit slow, possibly because there were more customers that day. Fortunately, the restaurant's exhaust system was well designed, so there wasn't too much smoke during the meal.

The quality of the meat was quite good, and overall it’s suitable for those who don't want to grill themselves and want to focus on enjoying BBQ, although the prices are relatively high.

We ordered the following items:
• Australian Wagyu diaphragm $430
• Australian beef short rib $280
• Beef tongue $980
• Marbled Matsusaka pork $240
• Sesame vegetable salad $160
• Cod liver $220
• Zucchini $110 (the first serving was a bit bitter, and after notifying the staff, they immediately replaced it with a new plate)
• Onions and salt rice with egg $90
• Calpis $50
• Grilled mochi $120
Subtotal $2,680, service charge $268, total $2,948.

This barbecue restaurant is located near the Liuhe Night Market, and its exterior is quite unique, featuring a wooden stake at the entrance that exudes a strong martial arts atmosphere. The interior environment is comfortable with good ventilation, and as soon as you enter, there is almost no oil smoke smell.

They offer table-side barbecue service, and the quality of the meat is top-notch, paired with skilled grillers, making it a very enjoyable experience. I especially recommend the server "Brother Niu," whose friendly and attentive service enhances the overall dining experience.

The barbecue items in the restaurant are perfect as side dishes for alcoholic beverages. This is a barbecue restaurant worth visiting again, and I recommend it to friends who love barbecue and fine wine!

The popular Shushiyuan, known throughout Japan, was my first stop in Tokyo. Although the view outside the Ueno Noborito branch isn’t as stunning as other places in Tokyo, its location right next to Ueno Onshi Park makes it very convenient.

Shushiyuan is very friendly for solo diners, allowing one person to enjoy the privacy of a double booth, and the service is attentive.

I must say that the staff at Shushiyuan are incredibly thoughtful and professional; they give guests plenty of space and time to peruse the menu, and the rhythm of food delivery is just right, allowing for a leisurely dining experience.

Online recommendations often promote the weekday lunch set at Shushiyuan as the most affordable. While I dined in the evening this time, there are still many relatively inexpensive set options to choose from.

The dishes enjoyed this time were:

📌 Green Onion and Salt Beef Tongue
Shushiyuan's signature dish. I found it super delicious! The green onion and salt seasoning is very fragrant and flavorful. Use the tongs to fold a slice of beef tongue around the green onion and salt, place it on the grill for 10-15 seconds until slightly red, then flip it over. After grilling, the juices overflow, and it’s incredibly tasty to just pop in your mouth—all without any greasiness, which I personally highly recommend.

📌 Seafood Platter
For those who don’t eat beef, Shushiyuan offers a luxurious seafood, pork, and chicken platter. In addition to chicken thigh meat and pork belly, it includes two large, sashimi-grade scallops and two sweet shrimp.

The chicken thigh is marinated and very flavorful.
The pork belly has a higher fat content, resembling Korean BBQ; it’s savory and delightful.
The scallops are impressively large and fresh and sweet.
The sweet shrimp are already shelled, so you can eat them straight off the grill; the meat is very tender.
The green onions and shiitake mushrooms that come with the platter also complement the meal nicely.

📌 Shushiyuan Salad
Mainly consisting of lettuce and cucumber, the dressing is a house-made oil, vinegar, and sesame sauce. I felt there was a bit too much dressing, making it quite rich, so you might prefer just ordering the lettuce wraps.

📌 Cold Tofu
Though simple, I found it delicious. Super soft white tofu with kombu and a special soy sauce makes for a very appetizing cold dish.

📌 Shushiyuan Cold Noodles (Thin Noodles)
This dish was my least favorite 😓. It was very different from what I expected. The noodles had a rubbery texture—hard and lacking flavor. There was also a piece that resembled beef shank, which I wasn’t fond of; opinions may vary on this. Overall, this bowl was the only disappointment I encountered.

In conclusion, the meats and seafood at Shushiyuan are of very high quality, the service is excellent, and the environment is comfortable. I really love their semi-private booth seating, adding to the sense of privacy.

It's a Japanese BBQ restaurant I would gladly visit again.

Environment
The decor features Japanese sumo-themed comics, and the seating consists of super comfortable sofas. Unlike most barbecue restaurants, the lighting inside is very bright. The self-service area offers the most abundant selection I've seen in a barbecue restaurant 🍖, with an all-you-can-eat array of vegetable sides that are extremely generous. In addition to the drink machine, there are many bottled beverages. If you're a drinker, you must come here as drinks are also available in unlimited quantities 🍻. The sauce area includes scallion salt, which I absolutely love 😍. The dessert area has cream puffs, cakes, and egg tarts; truly, this is the most extravagant barbecue restaurant I've ever seen.

Meal
A5 Japanese Wagyu (for three) 💰4710
Saikyo Chicken Leg / Thick-Cut Pork Belly / Mackerel 💚
Grilled Wagyu Sushi (with sauce / cheese)
Mixed Seafood Porridge
Pork Bone Chicken Soup

Scallion Oil Egg Fried Rice 💚
Tons of scallions! Plus, there’s crispy garlic and fried scallions 😋

A5 Wagyu Ribeye 💚
The marbling is stunning; it really melts in your mouth 👍

A5 Wagyu Sirloin
Ultra-Black Wagyu
Angus Beef Short Ribs 💚
Thick-Cut Beef Tongue with Scallion Salt
Pepper Salt Matsusaka Pork
Snowflake Pork
Premium Shrimp / Butter Scallop / Wine Steamed Clams 💚
Ice Cream Fish-shaped Cake

‼️ Birthday Month: Age = Number of Shrimp Given 🦐‼️
‼️ Check-in Review = Free Beef Tongue‼️
‼️ 10% service charge for dining time of two hours‼️

Parking
The restaurant has its own super spacious parking lot 🅿️, so there’s no need to worry.

Service
The most important thing for a barbecue restaurant is changing the grill net. Fortunately, the staff here diligently patrols the dining area and checks on every table. Although there is no grilling service, they are very dedicated to changing the grill nets.

Payment Methods
Cash 💵
Line Pay