Yakiya

Salt, green onion or garlic? At Yakiya, you can choose the seasoning for several cuts of meat. Beef tongue is available as salted tongue, green onion tongue, superior tongue or superior green onion tongue. Skirt steak has options including Japanese beef skirt steak and superior skirt steak, with green onion salt and garlic salt among the seasonings. Start with a cut, then choose the seasoning or grade that appeals to you.

One diner who says they have been coming for years recommends kalbi, shinshin and stewed beef tongue. Other diners have found the portions generous, and one noted that the green onion salted tongue came with plenty of green onion. Experiences vary, of course, but those who want to explore different cuts might pair classic kalbi with shinshin or stewed beef tongue.

There is more to the table than grilled meat: try an assortment of kimchi, namul or a green onion pancake between bites. The drinks list includes beer, sours, shochu and wine, as well as an all-you-can-drink option. For a final dish, choose from bibim noodles, cold noodles, stone-roasted bibimbap or yukgaejang ramen, among other options. One diner mentions having bibim noodles, while another recommends rice with raw egg. Rice is listed in small, medium and large sizes.

Several diners mention the rows of semi-private booths and say they made conversation easier. For a group dinner, the choice of meat and small plates, followed by a range of options to finish the meal, may help guide your decision.