Yakiya

We’ve come here a few times now and each time has been having that special feeling we had the first time around. The photos I’m adding are from one of our past visits. Each item you get is masterfully put together and you definitely get to enjoy the entire experience from start to finish, almost like going through an entire ceremony of food. For the price, you’re getting really great value.

Yakiya has been on my bookmarked list for a while. I finally had a chance to dine for my cousin’s birthday. Vibes and service were amazing. It’s such a nice upscale dining experience! There were two options, and we picked the one recommended for first timers. We had a nice variety of dishes and they grilled the meat for us! The menu was perfectly curated. Seems like such a luxury since I’m used to doing it myself at this type of style of restaurant. I loved everything! Next time I want to try the higher end option. It includes bone marrow rice and elevated cuts and types of meat. One downside is their portions are small. You may still be hungry but I think you could always order additional items! Their drinks were delicious. I tried their lychee martini. The portion was also disappointingly small- wish it was larger. Definitely recommend for a nice night out. Our waiter went above and beyond, and it was refreshing and made for a special evening !

Well this has to be the first! We know there's omakase for sashimi and sushi but to be honest, this is very intriguing to have omakase for meat! Specifically beef! So we sat down and waited and kind of don't know what to do. There's menu but don't understand how to order. They have us water and towels to clean hands and stuff but didn't really explain things. So when a water walk by, I ask him how to order it what they recommend and he told us that the menu is fixed. Only omakase! (Chef's choice). Well we thought that cool, we didn't have to worry about what to eat. Seems like everyone else there was enjoying themselves, so why not take a chance. We got there at 6:30 and didn't finish until almost 9. The meal took quite a long time. If you have good companion, great place to relax and talk. Every plate is quite small so even though there was like 12 plates, you won't feel overwhelmed. Great meat, great good, great service. Waiters are very attentive. They kind of have to because they cook for you. You really don't have to do anything. It was a very interesting experience to say the least! So if you have some time to spend and want to try great wagyu beer, you will just love the place. FYI, not place for vegetarian.

We have been here for a couple times and we enjoyed both the foods and the service very well. We came here for the special promotion on `Dine LA' and both the foods and the service are still outstanding. We highly recommend this place to people who enjoy high qualuity Japanese BBQ at an upsacle environment.

One of the best meals we’ve ever had, and we’ve had a lot! Every single course was excellent. Service was impeccable. Jason was so kind and informative about every course. Highly recommend the chef’s tasting menu, $128pp. I can’t wait to come back!

I never had omakase before, so my review might be a bit biased since everything was quite good. We had a 10-course meal (or was it a dozen? Lost count after a while), the outstanding item was the caviar/rice cracker thing, chawanmushi, the wagyu and bone marrow kimchi fried rice. Service was fantastic and attentive too. The vibe was intimate and relatively quiet. If I have one criticism, the tap water needs to be well filtered as it has pronounced tap water taste; that alone detracts from an otherwise excellent food.

First time at Yakiya and it was a real treat. Let’s talk about the star of the meal….the variety of high quality meats. We enjoyed the small portions so you can really eat a variety of meat. Since they cook for you, every piece was cooked perfectly. Great place to come for a special occasion.

1000% recommend this restaurant. From the moment you walk in you're transported to and through a dining experience. Everyone was friendly and our server C. was cool and skilled at guiding us through the courses. And the courses were phenomenal. Phenomenal. The plating, the fluidity of the server's actions, and the flavours. Truly a special experience. We didn't want the meal to end. Again, I fully recommend this restaurant, one of my new faves and definitely the most sophisticated dining experience I've had.

My family and I loved our meal at Yakiya! The quality of the meat was top notch and the overall experience was excellent! Special shoutout to Aeko for taking care of us and making sure we enjoy every course!

This place is such a treat. The food and service is impeccable and it's a must-go to for any special event. Our waiter, Aeko was super attentive and not only went above and beyond in explaining what each course was, but also made sure that our waters were refilled. Had a wonderful time and eager to go back again for that incredible 15-course meal. Top Notch service! Top Notch food!

Great experience all around. The meat was some of the most tender I've ever had. Aeko provided amazing service. 11/10 !!

Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 First time here and wasn't sure what to expect, but it far exceeded my expectations. Need to make a reservation here, inside seating only. Clean, japanese infuenced, dark and modern interior. They have two pre-set "experiences" that they offer. You can choose from the "Original" ($128/person) and the "Yakiniku" ($78/person). For a first timer like me, it is recommended to get the Original experience. It is a full service, Omakase-like experience where the cuts of meat and extra dishes will vary depending on the day. But this place definitely values quality over quantity. Each dish is a small bite, but feels like an elevated experience with exotic ingredients with unique flavors. The cuts of Wagyu we had came from Idaho and all the way from Japan. The waiters cook the meats for you and they were all so buttery and melt in your mouth delicious. Only thing is that if you are hungry and have a big appetite, this might not be enough food. Luckily, they do offer side dishes, which we got wagyu dumplings (only came with four and felt like a hybrid between a dumpling and a XLB because it was very soupy inside). Only downfall is the price of this place. Our two dinners, a wagyu dumpling and 2 glasses of plum wine each came out to over $400 with tip. However, will be back to try the Yakiniku experience.

It's been 3 days since I've eaten here, and my stomach is still in chronic pain from food poisoning. I tried this place once when it first opened and wasn't very impressed especially with the price of what you get and how the food tastes. However, its been a couple years now, and a friend wanted to come here for her birthday. Not only was I still disappointed leaving this restaurant, but now I'm wondering how they're still open. I am still suffering from food poisoning from here. We did the DineLA menu since it seemed more reasonable for what you get. Sadly we were wrong! Every plate we received were bite sized. Not only that, but you can tell it was full of butter/oil. There was also rice on the menu...we had a party of 4 but got the size for a party of 2! Yes, the servers said the chefs still prepared the same portions per person, but there was a party of 2 next to us, and it sure seemed like they had a lot more rice to eat. They advertise some of their meats coming from Japan, which I hope is false advertisement. Because if they do, the vendor should be embarrassed for providing this kind of meat. $$$$$ (five dollar signs later), we were still hungry and the quality was terrible. I'm pretty sure their poached/raw egg gave me the food poisoning or maybe it was the entire meal. The one star is for losing a few pounds. Yaki-Yuck

In order to understand this restaurant you need to understand the essence of Japanese cuisine. How simplicity and enhancement of the ingredients to showcase the natural flavors of the main ingredient is key. Japanese food and modern western taste diverge at times and sometimes it leaves people such as myself wanting wanting something more. The beef tartar was ok, it could use a bit more salt. The uni (sea urchin) egg was a complete miss. The uni was not nice and missing the sweetness and fresh from the ocean flavor. Beneath the uni was a frozen sour cream like substance and egg yolk below that were under seasoned and borderline disgusting. The salad of mixed greens, watermelon radish, dungeness crab and yuzu dressing was disappointing. The dressing was nice but completely lacking quantity. The salad was underdressed which made it a miss. The bitterness of the greens should be offset by the sweetness of crab and sweet acidic dressing. There were two rounds of beef tongue. First was cut very thin and the second thicker. Both were very nice and were able to get a little maillard browning and flavor. It came with a sauce made with from a lemon onion mixture which was incredible. The daikon ponzu sauce was a Japanese standard. There was a cold vegi tray with miso paste dipping sauce that was ok. The bone marrow rice with filet was excellent as well as the skirt steak. The other miss was the Kobe ribeye. It is paper thin so the flavor is is very mild. I wish the waiter didn't stand over the table (cooking) most of the time. He is in our face and it is uncomfortable. I asked for more of the lemon ginger sauce and was denied. Overall just OK not worth the cost.

Yakiya has been on my bookmarked list for a while. I finally had a chance to dine for my cousin's birthday. Vibes and service were amazing. It's such a nice upscale dining experience! There were two options, and we picked the one recommended for first timers. We had a variety of dishes and they grilled the meat for us! Seems like such a luxury since I'm used to doing it myself at this type of style of restaurant. I loved everything! Next time I want to try the higher end option. It includes bone marrow rice and elevated cuts and types of meat. One downside is their portions are small. You may still be hungry but I think you could always order additional items! Their drinks were delicious. I tried their lychee martini. The portion was also disappointingly small- wish it was larger. Definitely recommend this for a nice night out. Our waiter went above and beyond, and it was refreshing !

Fiiiinally came here for our anniversary and were treated like royalty. The service from the women running the floor was flawlessly timed, down to the second. Tables are generously spaced, making the whole experience feel calm, focused, and intentional. The uni appetizer is easily one of the best bites I've had in my life, and their chawanmushi is, hands down, the softest and most delicate I've tasted. The fresh veggie plate offered a crisp, refreshing reset between courses, and the house-made rice cracker was deeply savory and full of flavor. We were surprised with complimentary drinks to celebrate--an alcoholic cocktail and a mocktail, since we drove ourselves. A thoughtful and delicious touch. We'll be back--no special occasion needed.

The food was delicious. Although picking the A5 menu if you asked and inquire closely, only 3 of the courses were A5. The beef was still melting in my mouth though. Majority of the entrees were full of texture flavor

This place was sooo bussin. We went for Mother's Day and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better dinner. It was such a good time. They had a prix fixe menu and the portions were perfect! You're full by the end but not overly stuffed. The food was astronomical. Everything tasted amazing and the presentation was beautiful. The drinks were great too. We even did a bone marrow whiskey shot, where they pour it into your mouth through the bone and it was so fun! Our waiter made it really special too he was super funny. The space is gorgeous both inside and out. I really have no complaints. Everything was super yummy and the whole experience just felt special. I'd go back again and again. Love this place!

o3.23.2o25 It's already been 10 years since our discovery of this place. So, we came here to celebrate our 10th anniversary! With two kids...I know, a little bit messy and less enjoyable but their cute little faces made up for it. We were greeted upon arrival and we were asked if we're here for any occasion, and asked for our names. We got seated right the way and a yuzu cleanser and towels to clean our hands. My toldder was very interested in the toddler bc he thought it was candies. Lol The food were good as usual with a minor mix up from time to time but keeping the classics. Whenever a plate gets to our table, our server would always give us a chance to take a picture first. It was kind of funny in a way but also a great advertisement for the restaurant. Who wouldn't want to find out what this place is after seeing the posted pictures of their beautifully represented food? I mean, aside from other who don't eat meat. We got a little nice glass of wine in the house for our anniversary and a printed cracker. It was very cute! Since 10 years ago, this is still one of our favorites even though the price have gone up a lot but that's like everywhere. We really enjoyed our meal.

The food was amazing all the different cuts of meat were outstanding and were expertly paired for the perfect bit. The appetizer was three good bites; the egg with uni caviar and crème fraiche was the exact bite and tartness needed for two bites of beef. The last bite of beef with the chichicharone was yummy. We loved the tongue and for all of its goodness and tenderness paired either green onion, ginger and lemon citrus to cut through the all been tongue. The three cuts of meats with the soy, radish and green onion sauce was like biting into a sophisticated piece of meat. The bite of the filet mignon and bone marrow rice was extremely satisfying. The last bite of the wagyu beef and poached egg was really filling as the beef and the egg made a sauce that was hearty, smoky and filling. The lemon sorbet and basil oil brought much anticipated relief to end the meal of a carnivore. It was extremely with white chocolate matcha that dissolved in the mouth and smoothed the palate to help the end the symphony of flavors. Forgot to note that the chuwanmushi was really good and had nice depth of flavor with the dash and the sweetness of the crab. We also enjoyed the plum tomato salad that was refreshing and did its job of clearing the palate. Loved my two old fashions as they also brought a smokiness to the meats and the foods was biting into. Loved it so much that I took home their specially made makers mark home with me. Service was very good and attentive. The servers were all engaging and appeared that they loved what they were doing in preparing this meat experience. The restaurant itself was minimal clean. I fell in love with the bar and wish I could have stayed there all night.

Was invited here tonight to celebrate my birthday! We ordered from the prix fix menu. Food, presentation , service and atmosphere were outstanding! (As I expected it to be.) One of the better restaurant near me ,without having to drive to Los Angeles or Orange County. Definitely a restaurant to consider for special occasions. Please enjoy the pics from tonight.

We came here for the Dine in LA. We were a party of 4 and felt like our portion of the Wagyu fried rice was definitely the same size as the next table with only 2 guest. When we asked the waiter shouldn't we get double the size as the other table since we are a party of 4, he said that the Chef has already measured it for 4ppl, which is BS in my opinion because it was the exact same bowl and same amount. I get that it supposed to be tasting portions, but Size Matters! Go big or go home! And we all went home disappointed and still Hungry!

Wow my palate is definitely spoiled now. What a great experience from the pre-fixe/omakase menu, allowing us to trust their chef in providing their best bites for us! Not only is the restaurant beautiful, the service was exceptional as well. The entire experience was incredible, starting with a refreshing yuzu cleanser drink, followed by the wagyu, tataki, chawanmushi steamed egg, and finishing with a delicious wagyu bone marrow fried rice to make sure we're completely full and satisfied. It was definitely a hearty and filling meal! They also presented the certificate of authenticity for their A5 Wagyu which added a nice touch of upscale and professionalism to the experience. Come here if you enjoy quality food, outstanding dining experience, or for a special occasion!

Had to provide a review on my most recent experience as someone who comes here pretty often due to how close I live to this location. The food as usual still good, but tonight, the service left a bitter taste for both me and my friend. Normally the waiter would explain each plate of meats and engages with their guests when they are cooking. This did not really happen. Since the meats wouldn't be new to me it still would have been nice to always get the exact service whether I've been here before or not. Additionally after they cooked the first set of meats of the 3 meat set, they didn't come back to start cooking the second meat for a good long while. As such I could tell we were behind on the time since this is a set seating time. But I assumed they are going to come cook the meats when they had someone available. And because we were behind, by the time we finally got to the dessert course it was already the next seating time. So as we just start to eat our desserts, one of the waiters comes over in a very matter of fact way "We are going to have to move you over to the bar to finish your desserts because it's time for the next seating". So they expected us to move and move our own desserts. Now I totally understand needing the seats, it's not about that, but not very apologetic of moving us, not helping move the food and drinks over and very just matter of fact, like it was our fault we were taking too long to eat. This experience has always been 50% the food and 50% the service. The service I would have rated a 0 for tonight. It will be a good long while before I come back here.

It was a great experience. The menu changes from time to time. The smoke capsule was from the last time I was here. I was kind of sad it wasn't available during the most recent dining experience. Although the food was great still, the service was not as spectacular as last time. Over all, still a great experience. Would return

Came here for Valentine's Day with my husband. we were lucky to snag a reservation. They asked us for our names at the door and brought us to our table. The service was a bit slow to start, but the food came at a reasonable pace after the first item came. Our server was super friendly and enthusiastic! He definitely made our experience much more positive. We also ordered the drink pairing with the Valentine's Day menu. It came with a yuzu mimosa (11/10), a his/hers cocktail (his was whiskey sour (9/10) and hers was a martini (4/10-way too potent?), a red wine (not a fan of red wine so won't rate this), and sake (8/10). The food and drinks were all amazing. It made me want seconds of everything, especially the wagyu tartare

I came here with a friend for lunch to celebrate our birthdays yesterday and we had an amazing dining experience! We opted to go for the full pre-fixe menu which costs $128 and it comes with a variety of cooked and raw dishes and everything is cooked and prepared by the staff. My experience overall was the same as what other reviewers have posted before and the service here was simply excellent. The staff were welcoming and friendly when we walked in and throughout the course of our meal, they were attentive and they were superb at cooking the meats on the grill. The ambience overall is on the more upscale side but can be intimate for dinner. Some of my favorite dishes included the Filet Mignon cooked to perfection and then placed on top of the garlic fried rice which was mixed with the bone marrow and kimchi. The A5 Miyazaki Wagyu was another favorite which melted in my mouth as I chewed through it and the wagyu tartare that started off our meal was also a burst of richness and a great way to start off the meal. We also enjoyed the vegetable plate that came with the huge multigrain cracker and an assorted variety of vegetables to dip into the miso paste. It was refreshing to eat in between all the rich dishes we were having. The cocktails we ordered were refreshing and I got the Pagoda and loved the additional yuzu gummy that came on the side of the glass and the overall flavor was sweet and yuzu and gin are a great combination. The dessert was a good way to end our meal with the lemon sorbet and I loved how they individually wrote our names on the meringue chips to celebrate our birthday and we also got offered a bone marrow whiskey shot which was a fun thing to do to celebrate and we loved it. This place is definitely worth coming for a date night or special occasion to celebrate and I can't wait to come back again soon!

Went here for my Birthday in December, and it was absolutely phenomenal! The pre-fixe meal is a mix of raw and cooked meats. Everything is cooked for you. I won't be redundant and restate my experience as it's basically everyone else's. My favorite dishes was the beef tartare- absolute banger to start off the night, and the A5 miyazaki wagyu with poached egg. A highlight was the bone marrow kimchi rice and grazing plate -- that miso sauce i addicting. Service is phenomenal as well. Super attentive and great at cooking the dishes. This place is definitely worth coming for a special occasion.

I had the Original Course menu which was $128. The food was well-presented and delicious! I was really surprised by the tartare which was a stand out to me. They also served me free sake for my anniversary and decorated the desserts with a Happy Anniversary sign. The overall service was great too! The waiters were super attentive to the little details like refilling water and making sure once we finished the dish, they're serving the next dish. The ambiance is great for the price point too. The restrooms have a heated seat and a full toilet service for you

If you love steak you will love this place. Super cool options and all kinds of ways to experience beef. I went for my birthday and they even gave me a shot of Japanese whiskey out of the bone they use for our bone marrow fried rice lol. The little ice cream at the end was tasty. Dope experience overall and a fun course dinner to go to with the homies.

Still one of the best restaurants locally. I can't say enough good things about the staff and service. They are thorough and diligent in every way. If you're a beef person it's pretty much an omakase of the best cuts that will leave you full at the end. It's got a relaxed environment and is good for groups and families. My wife and I have been coming here for years and will continue to go for years to come. It's also fun to come again and again to see what chef has iterated with the menu.

This is a 4.5 star review, rounded up. It's actually our second visit to this location, but the first time was pre-covid so I just remembered it being good enough that we'd want to return despite the price tag. This time we were a party of 8, with an age range from 3 to 95. We got kids meal for the three kids aged 3 to 11, and regular meal for everyone else. Great grandma seemed impressed for sure! The first few courses were raw. I really loved the tartare with caviar, but they were all excellent if you like raw. The various grilled beef were all melt-in-your-mouth excellent. Chawanmushi tasted smooth and flavorful. The bone marrow rice was good, though great grandma thought it was on the greasy side. One thing about the bone marrow rice was that two were brought to our table for our 5 adult meals. But was it because we had an odd number of adult meals and each one were to be shared by two people? If we had ordered only 4 adult meals would it have been two as well? The half a star I deducted was on the kids meal - the beef there was chewier than the adult ones. I understand that it's cheaper meat but it was also tougher for kids to eat. Portion-wise: the fried rice bowl was sufficient for our 3 year old, though the elementary school boys were able to eat all that plus a lot more from the adult meals. Overall presentation and service were both excellent. Definitely a treat we look forward to returning to before long!

Been wanting to come for years and finally made it for a friend's celebratory birthday. We were told they only had the prix-fixe with 2 options for Yakiniku for $78 or Original for $128, and decided on the Yakiniku for our first time here. Was not disappointed at all. Every course came out with enough time to digest and not feel rushed for the next one. I posted pics of the beginning appetizers to some of the meats already. You can tell this menu and order of the course was selected with care! I appreciated that the flavors weren't overly seasoned from the salad dressing, the chawanmushi, to the beef accompaniments. My favorite was the beef tongue, but it could be that's my bias as well as the first impression/first grilled beef course and it was served with lemon scallion kosho- side of lemon and yuzu marinated greens that was tangy and paired so well with the meats and garlic rice. And to end the night, the yummy white chocolate sphere with matcha liquid filling and sorbet w jelly dessert was sweet yet refreshing. Kudos to our attentive host/server for really keeping an eye out for the timing of the courses, our glasses were barely empty, and most patiently reciting the menu items for this hard of hearing gal. You're doing a great job, thank you kind sir!

Food GREAT!!! Ambience very nice, cool dark atmosphere me like. Service great, waiters nice, one gave me family FREE DRINKS!!! Cost much money, but many sales! Very nice! -- Caveperson Reviews

Years later & it's still hands down my favorite restaurant. Birthday, anniversary, date night or just a rough day, Yakiya always hits. The 15-course omakase is a full-on experience that leaves you full and smiling every time. Favorites? The A5 Wagyu spoon with ponzu jelly, white truffle, and sansho pepper is purely additicting. The bone marrow rice is rich and unforgettable--and if you're celebrating a birthday, you'll be treated with a bone marrow shot! Such a fun and cool experience. The matcha balls... The best balls you'll ever have in your mouth. Drinks are stunningly presented and perfectly crafted. Saving the best for last, the service... is truly TOP TIER--inviting, warm, attentive, and always on point. Yakiya just gets it. Always worth it.

Came here the first time to celebrate my birthday and it did not disappoint. The whole place feels super fancy from the ambiance to the service, everything was on point. Honestly mad I didn't take more pictures because the presentation of the food was beautiful. Everything we ordered tasted amazing, but we got full way too fast wish I could've kept eating! Highly recommend, perfect for special occasions or when you just wanna treat yourself!

My close friend took me to Yakiya to celebrate a belated birthday and I was thoroughly satisfied! First, I want to say that the service was great here. The ambiance was interesting. I think they were trying to go for the dimly lit romantic/luxury vibe, but it was hard with their front curtains that were see through and facing the parking lot haha. I didn't care too much, I thought it was nice to see the chefs work in the open concept kitchen. I also didn't mind the short dividers on the table, I think some reviews mentioned that. My focus was just on the food! I'm so thankful they started a lunch menu, it is PERFECT for those of us who don't eat too much for lunch and just simply want a nice tasting meal. It is a nice way to catch up with friends and feel bougie without ripping your wallet. At $48/pp, it was not bad at all! The dungeness crab salad was good. The crab portion was very minimal, so you really need to ration a small piece of crab with some lettuce haha. The flavors were good though. The sashimi of the day (bluefin) was one of the best things on the menu! I was concerned the caviar was going to be overpowering, but surprisingly it was not! I really really enjoyed this dish! The ribeye was tasty, but not too special. The short rib was actually too salty for my liking, but the wagyu chuck was tasty with the wasabi side. Surprisingly not AMAZING, but not bad. I think I've just had too many places that were equally as good or better, we're spoiled in socal. The ponzu tomato palette cleanser was SO GOOD. Man oh man, I really didn't think I'd enjoy those tomatoes so much haha. It was a nice break from the fattiness of the meat. Seabass - we ordered this a la carte. We were warned it takes 20min to come out, but I think it was well worth it! The texture of this seabass was similar to crab! I don't think I've ever experienced that before, but it was delicious and memorable! It was well-seasoned too! The bone marrow rice was just ok for the both of us. The kimchi was an odd addition. I feel like it didn't flow too well with the meal as a whole. Maybe kimchi fried rice is a common thing, but I felt I would've enjoyed it better without it. We tried to order the clay pot rice and bone marrow toast, but they ran out. We opted for the pot stickers, but we regretted it. They made the dumplings like Xiao long baos in that they have juice inside the dumplings, but the dumplings were pretty oily/fatty, so it was hard to really enjoy. Next time, I would have rather tried the lettuce wraps haha (or hopefully the clay pot/bone marrow toast). I wish we had the lemon sorbet, but we had black sesame. It was still great, but some bright citrus flavors would have been a great way to end the meal. They have a birthday tradition where they pour a shot of whisky down a bone marrow for the birthday guest. I am super lightweight so I asked for half a shot. Boy was that strong lol this isn't some watered down alcohol they give you! Overall, the experience was great and I would love to come back again. I may also want to check out their other location as I heard equally good reviews for it! Come enjoy this luxury lunch! We left feeling pretty full after, surprisingly haha.

What a gem. It's nice to have high end meal at a reasonable price in the suburbs. The service is great and the prepare/cool The meats for you as you dine so you don't need to worry about over cooking the meat. The space is modern and a perfect place for a nice occasion

I made a Valentine's Day dinner reservation for me and my wife and was pleasantly surprised by their exclusive menu with optional drink pairing! The price was the same for their standard dinners which was nice. The food was delicious, pace was great, and we will definitely be back to try their regular pre-fixe menu for lunch or dinner! French 75 - yuzu forward, very refreshing and not too dry Wagyu Tartare - great first bite, good balance of umami and tart Bluefin Tartelette - fresh and flavorful Whiskey Sour - Japanese whiskey made it more mild which I typically like in whiskey sours Royale Martini - too floral and spirit heavy, the only part of the dinner that I was not a fan of Market Crudite - getting the veggies in before all the fatty marbled meat for balance, the miso almost has a pleasant peanut butter taste to it Chawanmushi - like a savory silken tofu umami from mushroom and crab Chilean Sea Bass - cooked perfectly to a firm but flaky texture, packed with flavor in every bite Wagyu Beef Tongue - super tender, the scallion kosho reminds me of a ginger scallion sauce that cuts through the fattiness very well Prime Ribeye and Short Rib - I didn't think it could get any more tender than the last meat, the wasabi compliments this dish quite well too Ponzu Tomato - good palate cleanse, great balance of sweet and sour Kagoshima Ribeye and Bone Marrow Rice - saved the best for last, insane level of fattiness but it was very much to make liking Happy Bride Sake - kinda like a dessert still sake, very fruity and not too sweet Matcha Truffle and Vanilla Ice Cream - great matcha flavor and didn't expect it to be all liquid in there lol

One of our fav restaurants! Their menu does not change often. It's pretty seasonal but pretty consistent. Our top top fav: Bone Marrow fried Rice. I crave it all the time. I should have gotten to go last time we went. I was obsessed with their rice crackers and miso too. I'd eat that as a snack anytime! The chawanmushi has me making my own all the time. The end of the feast is the chateaubriand think slice wagyu with the egg dip. Just soooo good. The pictures just don't do justice! They do cook for you but it's timed well and based on the pace of how fast you eat. Great service all the time. it's a nice dim restaurant which is perfect for date night. I recommend that you get reservation cause it does get booked up

Sunday lunch menu was very good... added on sea bass, beef tongue, A5 carpaccio with egg(?). Friendly and knowledgeable service. Highly recommend.

I'm on a mission to find the best deals in SoCal so today we were at Yakiya, one of the most popular Japanese fine dining restaurants in the SGV, to try their brand new lunch prix fixe menu. So I've had their dinner before but was blown away by how well they captured the highlights of their dinner menu to feature for lunch. Starting strong with Dungeness crab salad, chawanmushi, and a delicate sashimi tartlet topped with caviar that needed its own moment. She was literally so beautiful, so delicious. Next up was a choice between A5 wagyu or Chilean sea bass. I don't usually order fish at restaurants but I'm so glad I did because this was literally melt-in-your-mouth goodness, sooo buttery and flaky. My boyfriend went with the A5 wagyu course that they're most known for, with 3 select cuts more decadent than the last. But my favorite course had to be their bone marrow rice with the housemade garlic miso glaze. For all this for $48, would you try this? Thanks for reading! ^-^

Food: a pre-fixe menu to die for, but it isn't cheap ($130/person for the meal only); the food looked & tasted spectacular!!! It was good to compare USDA Prime Beef vs. US Wagyu vs. Japanese Wagyu!!! And I must say Japanese Wagyu is AMAZING!!! Service: great, personal service that felt like our own butler; the hand towel at the start was a great touch; they even gave me a personalized dessert for my birthday Design: interiors is very modern with beautiful detail touches, like the straps on the bench seating to the chrysanthemum flower ceiling light fixtures Overall: This was one of the best all-around meals I've had in a long time. Eventhough the it is pricey, it was well worth every bite both visually and to my taste buds. It almost felt like a DTLA high end dining experience, but right here in Rowland Heights. Definitely a place to go celebrate your birthday or anniversary.

An amazing dinner experience! I love the service and extra care and detail in every dish!! This was a great meal for our wedding anniversary! I loved how they don't pack the restaurant, rather seat you and give you plenty of time to enjoy each dish. The restaurant is beautiful and decor is minimal and modern. it was also very clean. I would recommend coming here for a special occasion as it's not cheap. . All the steaks were exquisite and presentation was excellent. The drinks were amazing!

Overall a good experience. You might think you'd be headed to McDonald's afterward but you do get pretty full! Also make sure to one bite the dessert :)

Yumm! Came by to try out the newly introduced lunch menu for a birthday and it didn't disappoint. My favorite dish was for sure the caviar with the sashimi of the day, it just melts in the mouth. Our server was really good and helped answer any questions we had. Inside it very modern, and it can can be either intimate or more open depending on what you would like. Will definitely be back!

If you're looking for a spot to celebrate a special occasion or just a delicious dinner date , Yakiya is your spot. They have a couple of locations but I believe this one is the original. We were deciding between Yakiya and Ominiku and decided on Yakiya as I heard the seafood at Ominiku isn't that great and it sort of is a bite off of Yakiya... Serves a set course meal comprising of a few small bites (seafood, veggies) with the main courses being high quality marbled beef. ALL the food was very good so I will review some highlights. Super Saiyan Standouts: -raw bite of A5 wagyu and ponzu jelly was a "sent me to gastro heaven" gift to my taste buds. -Chawamushi with snow crab ikura shittake: PERFECT silky texture and robust flavor (subpar places often have grainy lifeless chawamushi) -A5 chuck rib: can't go wrong with the highest quality beef! Surprises: -palette cleanser (yuzu) and tomato salad . The menu was really thought out in terms of the course and progression of the meal. -the whole grain crackers and the house made red miso dip! Holy cow, didn't think I would enjoy this "snack". The miso was perfectly balanced. -The surprise dessert "bite" at the end was fun. Service: -excellent. Our server, Sunny, was delightful! She timed everything well, was friendly, and gave me time to snap up some food pics. -attentative: staff acknowledged our 16yr anniversary :) My only recommendation is to perhaps extend the dining experience a tad form 90min to 100-105min. When you're enjoying some drinks, the time may feel a little rushed. Bottom line: life is short, spend it eating at places like Yakiya! You are getting bang for your buck here!

I had the lunch special which included - crab salad, tuna tartare tart, chawanmushi, cuts of american and japanese wagyu, bone marrow fried rice, and ice cream. The crab salad is refreshing. The tuna tartare tart was a treat, it would be the best hors d'oeuvres. The chawanmushi is a great texture, but ends up being a bit salty paired with the ikura topping. The meat entree is paired with a wasabi dip, so it help's cut through the fattiness. I would eat the bone marrow fried rice everyday if I could, because of the fattiness. After the bone marrow dish, then I would recommend doing the luge. I think the ice cream rotates through asian flavors, the menu says yuzu, but we received black sesame. At lunch time, half of the restaurant was full. The interior design is so sleek, modern, and clean. Everything like utensils had their own place. The service was prompt. The servers cook the meat for you, I think they double check if you're okay with medium rare. If you like pre-fixe menus and fine dining, then check this place out for lunch or dinner. They have a second location in Pasadena too. If you prefer ayce, then look elsewhere.

My husband and I came here to celebrate our 14.5 year anniversary dinner and we were so glad we did! Everything was great from start to finish - from service to food to ambiance. We were so pleased with all the courses offered and incredible service. My husband enjoyed the fact that we didn't need to think and have to worry about looking at a menu to pick things to order. It was just so simple to come in, sit down, and the food comes to you without any real thought. I don't think there was a course that we weren't a fan of. The food quality was amazing and you're able to add on more orders if you'd like to repeat any course! Can't even choose a favorite cause we really liked all of them. They slightly rotate their menu and we'd definitely come back to enjoy more meals here whenever we'd get the chance.

We went here for our friend's birthday last night and we had an amazing time! The food was absolutely delicious, especially their Japanese A5 Wagyu meats. I adored the vibe of the restaurant and our server Aeko made sure we were always satisfied, especially to our birthday celebrant! Overall, our experience at Yakiya was amazing-- from food to service to a good time!

I can see the kitchen open, very clean. Food is very delicious, server able to introduce food very knowledgeable and friendly.

Definitely a spot to go to for a special occasion! I've only been to Yakiya for dinner and have yet to try the lunch menu. Well worth the price for everything that was given on the menu for dinner. The service is great, we were tended to at all times. The ambiance is date night vibes with the light dimly lit for a romantic night out.

Came here for the first time and had their Valentine's Day special menu. Hands down some of the best food I've ever had. If you are looking for a fine dining restaurant with Japanese inspired food you cannot miss Yakiya. The service was excellent and our server was very friendly and skilled at presenting the food to us. Also the bone marrow fried rice left us speechless. One of the best single dishes I have ever had the joy to eat. I would come back just for that dish alone, but every other course from the appetizers to the palate cleansers was phenomenal. Easiest 5 stars I've ever given.

Wow what an experience! Everything from the dishes, ambiance, and the service was superb! I would definitely recommend this restaurant for any special occasion. It is basically omakase for Japanese BBQ. The set course is $128 pp. Overally, we paid about $200 pp after sake and tip. Presentation on every dish was 5 stars! Even the palette cleansers and the in-between meat dishes were well curated and very delicious. The service was 10/10. Every dish was served very timely, and he set time aside for photos prior to cooking the meats. Each piece melted in our mouths. I loved every dish but the highlights were: - Waygu spoon with cavier - Bone marrow fried rice with filet mignon - Bluefin tuna tarlette - Japanese waygu with poached egg - Beef tongue (The lemon scallion was chef's kiss) Also, they had an extensive alcohol menu. We had opted for sake this visit, but I would love to try some of their mixed drinks the next time around.

This is my fourth time here and I have a blast every single time! We came to celebrate my friend's birthday and she loved it! The service by Hai, Akon, and Sunny was excellent. They were so friendly and attentive. Food is great & service was greater.

My girlfriend ended up seeing an ad where they started to do a lunch combo for the weekend that was a little bit cheaper, so we decided to try it since I had a bowling tournament in Diamondbar. You definitely can't miss it because it's right across from Panda express with the black exterior. Fun fact they are actually owned by the same company! They just opened a new spot in Pasadena as well. Ambiance was sleek and everything was super clean. Everyone was super attentive and absolutely so kind. From the Manager to Servers. Timing of the food was impeccable. We ate the $48 lunch combo and it was absolutely delicious! - Crab Salad was very light and refreshing. You can really taste the crab with it and the hard work peeling it. Thank you Chefs 5/5. - Tuna Bite was amazing. I could eat like 20 of those and I usually don't really even care for caviar. - Chawanmushi was delicate and flavorful. I kind of wished that there was something in the middle though but maybe they wanted to emphasize just the egg. Maybe a surprise shrimp or a couple more mushrooms on top would have been nice. Still very good though! 4.5/5 - Meat platter came out and it was all super tender and they cooked it for you like Kang Ho Dong. Medium rare all the way. 10/10 - Bone Marrow Fried Rice was rich and delicious. I could eat this everyday but good thing I don't. I do wish there was some kind of veggies though but that's just me wanting a balanced diet haha. 9/10. - Sesame ice cream dessert was nice. Oh my goodness HEATED TOILET SEATS! Overall, we had a wonderful time there. It was nice that they gave her a little bone marrow luge shot. I was jealous I wanted one too. Definitely would love to try the Waygu menu one day. Maybe for a celebration!

Took my husband for his birthday and had an amazing time. The meal consists of raw and cooked beef. Loved everything (husband didn't care for one of the appetizers because he isn't a fan of the smoky flavor but I enjoyed it still). Service was great and the inside is beautiful. Pricey but all the meats melt in your mouth! Definitely a great place to go for a special occasion and splurge.