Yakiya

This is a Prix Fixe, 16 course meal. Beautiful experience. Drinks were delicious and refreshing for a nice summer day. Meats were cooked to perfection. No complaints here. We had an amazing time. They also helped us celebrate my friends accomplishments and gave him a shot off a bone. It was cute!

Yakiya is a unique BBQ restaurant in Hacienda Heights, CA. They serve a prix-fixe menu with a variety of beef dishes. The food quality, service, and ambient are all good. As a Chinese owned restaurant, its good quality is unusual. The thinly sliced A5 Wagyu was my favorite. Some improvement opportunities: The Beef Cheek had good flavor but the meat was dry. The sorbet had a combination of sour, sweet, bitter and spicy. It was too complex for me. It was about 48 degree Fahrenheit outside. They opened a door which was connected to the patio seating area. The patio cold air made the dining room a bit too cold. My friends felt uncomfortable. I told the manager and she was insensitive.

The service was great… but felt like the courses were rushed. Didn’t get enjoy each bite before they tried to take things away. The food was ok, not enough flavor for me personally.