Yakiniku Like
You’ll definitely like the yakiniku (grilled meat)!
Craving for BBQ but can’t find a budget-friendly one? We found the perfect one for you!
Located in Soho, Yakiniku Like is a “fast-food style” Japanese grill restaurant serving affordable BBQ, perfect for a chilly, rainy day.
A friend had recommended this Japanese grill to us, mentioning that on top of being delicious, it didn’t burn a hole in her pocket to satisfy her cravings.
We were intrigued and decided to give it a go because who doesn’t love good, inexpensive food? Yakiniku is situated on the quieter side of Soho and was relatively easy to find
When we entered the restaurant, the friendly staff and the smell of grilled meat welcomed us, whetting our appetites immediately.
The waiter seated us on the lower floor of the two-floored restaurant; it was more spacious downstairs and felt more comfortable, as it wasn’t too crowded, unlike the upper floor.
There wasn’t a physical menu, a QR code must be scanned to have a view of it so it’s best that your phones have sufficient battery to avoid any problems of it shutting down while you scroll through.
As an indecisive person that scrolled for some time, that could definitely happen to me if my iphone was on low battery.
The menu has a list of BBQ sets you can choose from, with different-sized portions to suit your needs.
Depending on your size and the types of meat in your set, the price ranges from only £10-£30+.
We ordered the Beef Tongue, Harami Skirt Steak & Kalbi Short Plate Set (150g) for £15.50 and the Harami Skirt Steak & Kalbi Short Plate Set (100g) for £13!
Our sets came really quickly. The meats were there, as expected, and they were paired with a bowl of rice, miso soup, and some salad.
We ordered the Beef Tongue, Harami Skirt Steak & Kalbi Short Plate Set (150g) for £15.50 and the Harami Skirt Steak & Kalbi Short Plate Set (100g) for £13!
Our sets came really quickly. The meats were there, as expected, and they were paired with a bowl of rice, miso soup, and some salad.
The meats were tender and juicy, but of course, some were a bit too chewy for our liking.
The salad was a good side dish because you can wrap the meat in it to give it a crisp, fresh taste.
The miso soup was so tasty that it was able to wash down the flavors of the meat.
The table also provided condiments to season your meal to your liking and wet wipes in case your hands get sticky or dirty from grilling.
The best part of the sets is that you don’t necessarily have to eat it with a friend since the portions are catered to one person, so you can enjoy a solo meal without having to waste anything.
Overall, it was a nice meal and it didn’t feel too heavy on the stomach like most BBQ places do since you have to stuff your face with all the over-ordered meat. It was also nice on the wallet especially if you are trying to save up but still want to satisfy your stomachs.
Location:
47 Greek St, London W1D 4EE
Written by Althea Scully