I went to Yakiniku Like, a restaurant that specializes in solo yakiniku, and is like the “solo yakiniku version of Ichiran.”
We arrived. Although the location was prime, “on the first floor of a building in front of Nagoya Station,” the space was as small as a hair salon.
In a normal restaurant, the fact that they’ve managed to fit a yakiniku restaurant into a space barely large enough for a bar is something that only Yakiniku Like can do, as they are able to operate in a compact space.
After I finished placing the order and started taking photos, it was already finished.
Delivery is incredibly fast. You pick it up yourself.
This is the 1190 yen set. You can have as much rice as you want.
Let’s start baking right away.
To be honest, the meat is quite thin overall.
The meat, which is small to begin with, shrinks when heated and becomes even smaller. It feels like it is the size of a 100 yen coin.
Since the meat is grilled on the spot , you can enjoy the crunchiness, temperature, and slightly burnt flavor.
It’s a cut above other meat dishes.
Considering it as yakiniku, it’s undeniable that it’s a little lacking in volume, and comments to that effect are numerous.
But if you can eat this much yakiniku for just 1,190 yen, you won’t be dissatisfied at all!
It’s actually the best experience.
Apparently some stores offer all-you-can-eat options. I’d like to go someday…
The kimchi was also delicious.
There are about six types of sauce available, and you can use as much garlic butter furikake as you like, so it’s good value for money and will satisfy your yakiniku cravings and appetite.
When the onions are thoroughly cooked, they become sweet and crunchy. I recommend pouring yakiniku sauce over them.
The soup does contain a little bit of seaweed and sesame, but it’s better than nothing.
I left the store after paying 1,190 yen, but while I was paying the staff member was scrubbing the grill with great difficulty.
What makes me feel sorry about the title is the fact that we have to force the store staff to do such hard work.
With an average customer spend of just 1,000 yen per person, it’s hard work in a store that prioritizes turnover.
He cleans while tending to the occasional customers who come in and giving detailed explanations to first-time customers.
The work itself may be simple, but I have great respect for the hall staff who work here.
