YakiniQ - Review - Livermore - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"Fans of all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue know there are few better ways to combine the joys of cooking your own meat and stuffing your face until you’re joyfully, if slightly uncomfortably, full, and the Livermore location of this small Bay Area chain brings it on all fronts. Despite the industrial stainless-steel vents above each table, the dining room feels cozy, with booths and warm lighting. The banchan is plentiful and tasty, especially the tender japchae, but save room for the bubbling corn cheese and crispy popcorn chicken. The meat platters are generous, which is optimal because you’ll want to keep eating the savory marinated short ribs, which develop a gloriously caramelized crust on the grill. Just remember to save room for complimentary tempura-fried bananas and ice cream for dessert." - Gabi Moskowitz