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I love this jbbq spot! This was my first time trying it and honestly I prefer it over the other mainstream jbbq spots. It's a smaller restaurant with limited seating, so you may want to do reservations. The menu is extensive and has lots of meat, vegetable, seafood, rice/noodles, appetizers, and sushi dishes. They also have a hot pot menu if you're interested! I came with my partner and we were seated at the bar. I loved the atmosphere here and the two seater at the bar. It was very intimate and spacious for the two of us. The meats were flavourful and tasteful. Our favourites orders were the Calamari, Harami, and Drumsticks Boneless. There are different things you can order that you cannot get elsewhere. It was $45.99 per person. Our highlight was the food, but also the service was amazing. Our servers were very attentive and the owner was very sweet too. Overall, I highly recommend this spot and I would definitely come back!
Tried this place again after a year or so, and experience felt about the same as before. The meats are cooked on thin wire meshes directly over electric stoves and it things catch on fire pretty fast. It's quite a show but food could be better
Went for lunch here for Dear Shanghai (inside the bbq place)! It was full house, how did i not find out about this earlier. Beef noodles weee nice and hearty. Pan fried dumplings were juicy. Great quick lunch
I saw a lot of this on IG and finally got to try the place out. I have to say the hype made me expect more, and this place was just alright. The price seems like an average price for Japanese BBQ, or it could be more; I can't remember. The food looks great, but certain dishes weren't good. For example, the pork was not too good, and the beef was better. One of my favorite side dishes or appetizers, the takowasabi, wasn't good; it didn't have the spiciness or the taste. I love the server; she is very helpful and attentive. Overall, will I come back? Maybe not, but I'm glad I tried the place out to see for myself.
The restaurant decorated pretty high end and a normal all you can eat is over $40 . I was given a menu book during the visit in weekday lunch when I sit in. There is ALL you can eat shabu shabu ( Japanese hot pot) and bbq grill. Looking through the menu, there is all day price and lunch price. Ok. I get it. But where is the lunch special listed at the door for the weekday. I asked the server and she then gave me the bbq/ shabu Shabu special. I took bbq special for 2 ($34 ) . At the end, the server then gave me the bento box menu ($12 per box). Is it intention to make you go for more expensive menu first? It's tricky. The set for 2 has 8 meat ( in all u can eat plate size ), 6 veggies, 2 bowl of rice, 2 soups and a plate of fries. Some meat is chewy. Beef brisket, pork belly and shrimp are the best.
I dont give 5 stars often, but i think the vibe, food, and respect was on point here! You can tell the owner cares when he is helping out to serve people. If you are here after 10pm, ask for the night menu. The menu is perfect for controlling how much you eat. Plus, it's very cost effective; Probably the cheapest grill session Ive ever had. Please try their kalbi beef!!! Ask for sauces too! I had an amazing night, thank you to the people who provided quick and friendly service. Two thumbs up !
Location/Service This place is in the heart of Yonge and Finch, just a little bit south of Finch (more on Church Ave) - so there's side street parking available around the block. Place is well decorated and with good modern interior layout and design. I like how spacious it is to give a better dining experience - and it's great for larger parties. Staff were pretty nice, orders came on time - although sometimes they did forget a few items here and there - not sure why they don't write it down or punch it in and rely on pure memory. Food They have a new late night menu from 9pm to 2am. It's a-la-carte and each item is pretty much under $4 or so. There were a wide variety of selection - from different types of chicken (i.e. skin, cartilage, heart, wings) to beef (wagyu, kalbi, tongue) to lamb. I also like the seafood and veggie selections. They also have appetizers and carb-y things like noodles/rice. Quality was pretty good - I like how the lamb wasn't too gamy. The kalbi beef was very flavourful. They also have this sake pairing if you're in the mood for drinks, $20 for 6 shots - and there are about 8 different flavours to choose from - more on the asian twist kind of flavours. Overall this place is not bad - glad to see more variety of Japanese Style BBQ around the neighbourhood!
The lunch set. Great value for price. Food came quickly. I think because we were sitting in the corner the servers came by less. Would've appreciated for guidance on how long to cook certain items for but I'm sure the servers would've helped if we asked. Ambiance was cozy. Overall would recommend!
Opening weekend hiccups aside, this was pretty good Japanese bbq. A couple of standouts: the wagyu is melt in your mouth tender, and the all-you-can-(nonalcoholic)-drink option is an absolute steal if you love bubbletea. Also good are the spam masubi and eel roll. Overall general quality of the meats is ok. If I had to knitpick a couple of areas, it would be how slow the coil stove cooked, and how portion sizes were really small for each order (and yes, I know it's ayce, but if you're a group this is good to keep in mind). Service is perfunctory, place is nicely decorated, prices are standard (though I do appreciate the lunch ayce option which is cheaper). Overall, a pretty good treat.
2.5/5 Came here for Sunday dinner for their $45 AYCE (plus tax and tip). Not a lot of great things could be said about this place, but the workers were doing their best and it is nothing against them. It was just the quality of the dish that was not so great, as well as how slow the food comes out. On top of that, some of the menu items written in Japanese was just wrong. Based on the price and the store, I thought it would be similar to Gyubee. For the first order, they give you an assortment of beef so we can try out which beef we want to try more of. I thought that was nice that it came in a dish labeled with the cuts of meat that they provide as it can sometimes get a bit confusing which meat was better when ordering from an AYCE place. Highlights(?): Tako-wasabi It was pretty decent for an AYCE place. Mixed Mushroom Although in Japanese, it says "3 types of mushroom in-season" which was not the case, it tasted pretty good despite the portion that it comes in. Pan-fried Gyoza It would be nice if it's more crispy at the bottom, but it was way better than the stuff I get form most AYCE places. Chicken Tip Braised in Rice Wine Sauce My partner enjoyed it. It was a cold dish and although I did initially enjoy it, the aftertaste was a bit off for me. Overall, I don't think it will be enough for me to come back again because of the high price point, slow service, and the quality of the dishes.
I've read the reviews here and on Google, which is why my friends and I decided to go, and I wish I could feel the same way most patrons feel but unfortunately that's not the case. My friends and I went on a weekday lunch. We got the basic menu, no added wagyu. The service was slow and confused, often forgetting items or bringing incorrect ones, despite there being only two tables (including ours). The firepower of the grill was pathetic and meat was paper-thin and breaking up. The thicker cuts of meat (ribs and lamb) were quite chewy. The sauce containers did not work well with the thick sauces (ssamjang?). At least the interior decor was nice/pretty...? Compared to Gyubee or Gyu-Kaku, both within the same price range, Lee Yakiniku was very disappointing. We are unlikely to return.
Newly opened near Yonge and Finch, this Japanese AYCE BBQ has excellent quality meat and attentive services despite only being opened for 2 days! The space isn't big compared to most Japanese BBQ restaurants, but they utilize the space well, offering BBQ at the bar table. I think this will be an intimate space for couples by sitting close and chit-chat. The quality is excellent, and the beef has a lot of marble. The wagyu is just out of the park delicious and oily and tender and just all around GREAT!! The meats are tender in every bite! The shrimp is all peeled, which is super convenient for all the shrimp lovers! They are doing soft opening at the moment but still quite a lot of people coming and the phone was ringing non stop!! Grand Opening Week is set for Aug 9 to Aug 11, and they are going to giveaway FREE WAGYU to every table of 2 people! Overall, highly recommend!
25 days ago
Heard of this new "hand pleated" ( important) XLB place. New happy mission and here we are! They have 2 separate menus, one is AYCE Yakiniku/sushi menu and the other is Shanghai bites menu. Looked at yakiniku menu, and peeked other patrons' tables. Although this place claims that they serve it in Japanese style, what they have and how they serve did not look like Japanese style. There were names of meat parts that i never heard of (I am Japanese born Japanese) and some words don't make sense at all - so we chose not to eat any from Yakiniku menu, as it did not seem authentic. And also - the grill is electric - not charcoal or gas. Ummmm. So, Shanghai bites. We got - braised beef noodle - XLB - SJB (regular pork & pork with shrimp and green peppercorns) Beef noodle was very disappointing. It was supposed to be "Shanghai noodle " but it came with flabby egg noodle. Beef was very tender and soup was OK, but this noodle ruined my experience. Having this type of noodle in braised beef noodle is just like ramen with cappellini pasta. Didn't feel right. BUT Both SJB and XLB were delicious. XLB's skin was beautifully thin and pleated. A touch sweeter than my liking but nonetheless, the art/craftsmanship was worth the money and travel. SJB had a special combo, choosing 2 different kinds of SJB. Each comes with 2 pieces. Perfect for us (2 of us). They were impressive! Plenty of soup and nicely seasoned. I particularly liked the one with shrimp and peppercorns. Plesant and refreshing kick of green peppercorns- delicious. We may come back if around the area again for Shanghai bites:). read more
I love this jbbq spot! This was my first time trying it and honestly I prefer it over the other mainstream jbbq spots. It's a smaller restaurant with limited seating, so you may want to do reservations. The menu is extensive and has lots of meat, vegetable, seafood, rice/noodles, appetizers, and sushi dishes. They also have a hot pot menu if you're interested! I came with my partner and we were seated at the bar. I loved the atmosphere here and the two seater at the bar. It was very intimate and spacious for the two of us. The meats were flavourful and tasteful. Our favourites orders were the Calamari, Harami, and Drumsticks Boneless. There are different things you can order that you cannot get elsewhere. It was $45.99 per person. Our highlight was the food, but also the service was amazing. Our servers were very attentive and the owner was very sweet too. Overall, I highly recommend this spot and I would definitely come back! read more
7 months ago
Tried this place again after a year or so, and experience felt about the same as before. The meats are cooked on thin wire meshes directly over electric stoves and it things catch on fire pretty fast. It's quite a show but food could be better read more
I saw a lot of this on IG and finally got to try the place out. I have to say the hype made me expect more, and this place was just alright. The price seems like an average price for Japanese BBQ, or it could be more; I can't remember. The food looks great, but certain dishes weren't good. For example, the pork was not too good, and the beef was better. One of my favorite side dishes or appetizers, the takowasabi, wasn't good; it didn't have the spiciness or the taste. I love the server; she is very helpful and attentive. Overall, will I come back? Maybe not, but I'm glad I tried the place out to see for myself. read more
The restaurant decorated pretty high end and a normal all you can eat is over $40 . I was given a menu book during the visit in weekday lunch when I sit in. There is ALL you can eat shabu shabu ( Japanese hot pot) and bbq grill. Looking through the menu, there is all day price and lunch price. Ok. I get it. But where is the lunch special listed at the door for the weekday. I asked the server and she then gave me the bbq/ shabu Shabu special. I took bbq special for 2 ($34 ) . At the end, the server then gave me the bento box menu ($12 per box). Is it intention to make you go for more expensive menu first? It's tricky. The set for 2 has 8 meat ( in all u can eat plate size ), 6 veggies, 2 bowl of rice, 2 soups and a plate of fries. Some meat is chewy. Beef brisket, pork belly and shrimp are the best. read more
I dont give 5 stars often, but i think the vibe, food, and respect was on point here! You can tell the owner cares when he is helping out to serve people. If you are here after 10pm, ask for the night menu. The menu is perfect for controlling how much you eat. Plus, it's very cost effective; Probably the cheapest grill session Ive ever had. Please try their kalbi beef!!! Ask for sauces too! I had an amazing night, thank you to the people who provided quick and friendly service. Two thumbs up ! read more
3 months ago
Food from them is provided with care and quality that you can taste when grilling the meats and vegetables. Service was efficient and had occasional check ins from the servers to see if we wanted to order more. Ambience is nice and not too loud that we had to shout at each other. read more
Location/Service This place is in the heart of Yonge and Finch, just a little bit south of Finch (more on Church Ave) - so there's side street parking available around the block. Place is well decorated and with good modern interior layout and design. I like how spacious it is to give a better dining experience - and it's great for larger parties. Staff were pretty nice, orders came on time - although sometimes they did forget a few items here and there - not sure why they don't write it down or punch it in and rely on pure memory. Food They have a new late night menu from 9pm to 2am. It's a-la-carte and each item is pretty much under $4 or so. There were a wide variety of selection - from different types of chicken (i.e. skin, cartilage, heart, wings) to beef (wagyu, kalbi, tongue) to lamb. I also like the seafood and veggie selections. They also have appetizers and carb-y things like noodles/rice. Quality was pretty good - I like how the lamb wasn't too gamy. The kalbi beef was very flavourful. They also have this sake pairing if you're in the mood for drinks, $20 for 6 shots - and there are about 8 different flavours to choose from - more on the asian twist kind of flavours. Overall this place is not bad - glad to see more variety of Japanese Style BBQ around the neighbourhood! read more
The lunch set. Great value for price. Food came quickly. I think because we were sitting in the corner the servers came by less. Would've appreciated for guidance on how long to cook certain items for but I'm sure the servers would've helped if we asked. Ambiance was cozy. Overall would recommend! read more
Opening weekend hiccups aside, this was pretty good Japanese bbq. A couple of standouts: the wagyu is melt in your mouth tender, and the all-you-can-(nonalcoholic)-drink option is an absolute steal if you love bubbletea. Also good are the spam masubi and eel roll. Overall general quality of the meats is ok. If I had to knitpick a couple of areas, it would be how slow the coil stove cooked, and how portion sizes were really small for each order (and yes, I know it's ayce, but if you're a group this is good to keep in mind). Service is perfunctory, place is nicely decorated, prices are standard (though I do appreciate the lunch ayce option which is cheaper). Overall, a pretty good treat. read more
2 years ago
2.5/5 Came here for Sunday dinner for their $45 AYCE (plus tax and tip). Not a lot of great things could be said about this place, but the workers were doing their best and it is nothing against them. It was just the quality of the dish that was not so great, as well as how slow the food comes out. On top of that, some of the menu items written in Japanese was just wrong. Based on the price and the store, I thought it would be similar to Gyubee. For the first order, they give you an assortment of beef so we can try out which beef we want to try more of. I thought that was nice that it came in a dish labeled with the cuts of meat that they provide as it can sometimes get a bit confusing which meat was better when ordering from an AYCE place. Highlights(?): Tako-wasabi It was pretty decent for an AYCE place. Mixed Mushroom Although in Japanese, it says "3 types of mushroom in-season" which was not the case, it tasted pretty good despite the portion that it comes in. Pan-fried Gyoza It would be nice if it's more crispy at the bottom, but it was way better than the stuff I get form most AYCE places. Chicken Tip Braised in Rice Wine Sauce My partner enjoyed it. It was a cold dish and although I did initially enjoy it, the aftertaste was a bit off for me. Overall, I don't think it will be enough for me to come back again because of the high price point, slow service, and the quality of the dishes. read more
I've read the reviews here and on Google, which is why my friends and I decided to go, and I wish I could feel the same way most patrons feel but unfortunately that's not the case. My friends and I went on a weekday lunch. We got the basic menu, no added wagyu. The service was slow and confused, often forgetting items or bringing incorrect ones, despite there being only two tables (including ours). The firepower of the grill was pathetic and meat was paper-thin and breaking up. The thicker cuts of meat (ribs and lamb) were quite chewy. The sauce containers did not work well with the thick sauces (ssamjang?). At least the interior decor was nice/pretty...? Compared to Gyubee or Gyu-Kaku, both within the same price range, Lee Yakiniku was very disappointing. We are unlikely to return. read more
2 years ago
Newly opened near Yonge and Finch, this Japanese AYCE BBQ has excellent quality meat and attentive services despite only being opened for 2 days! The space isn't big compared to most Japanese BBQ restaurants, but they utilize the space well, offering BBQ at the bar table. I think this will be an intimate space for couples by sitting close and chit-chat. The quality is excellent, and the beef has a lot of marble. The wagyu is just out of the park delicious and oily and tender and just all around GREAT!! The meats are tender in every bite! The shrimp is all peeled, which is super convenient for all the shrimp lovers! They are doing soft opening at the moment but still quite a lot of people coming and the phone was ringing non stop!! Grand Opening Week is set for Aug 9 to Aug 11, and they are going to giveaway FREE WAGYU to every table of 2 people! Overall, highly recommend! read more
I've been walking by and waiting for this Japanese bbq spot to open. Finally, I found out they opened last week and came over to try! Ambiance is comfortable with nice Japanese wall arts. The lunch menu Mon-Friday 11:30-5:00pm regular $28.99 and kid $14.99. Toddler (0-4) free. Friday to Sunday & holidays regular $30.88 kid (5-10) $15.99 toddler (0-4) free. All day menu M-Thursday $42.99, kid $19.99 toddler (0-4) free Friday-Sunday and holidays $45.99 kid (5-0) $22.99 toddler (0-4) free. The all day menu has more variety, for example there is the prime kalbi, Harami, Brisket deckle. The first plate, they will give you a sampler to try. The chicken wingette-new Orleans flavour was delicious! The clams were tasty and they come in little tin foil trays. The salmon has a sour pickled flavour, good to open up the appetite. The appetizers were nice and small for side dishes. My mom liked the tako wasabi, takoyaki and fried peanut. The spam cheese musubi was warm and tasty. Just the right amount of rice. We ordered a side of Japanese wagyu kalbi short rib. The sauce has a nice tingy flavour, good to cut the fat and make it well balanced. It was soft and flavourful. Service was friendly, super attentive and helpful. Our waiter helped us cooked some meat and served it on our plates. Excellent service. Definitely a good addition to our hood! read more
4 months ago
A new AYCE JBBQ place. The quality of the meats were above average thanks in part of the seasoning. However, I believe that the quantity per dish as well as getting service when it's needed should be easier than it was. In addition, I believe that the containers in which the desserts are served could use work for both quality control as well as sustainability. I believe that with time this place will get better with the help of other reviewers. read more
Definitely one of the better BBQ places. There is a two hr window but it's pretty forgiving if you're actually a nice person. we ate, and ate, and ate. and by the time we were done, we stumbled out of the place. it's not the biggest but does accommodate large groups. read more
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The expereince was really amazing .from the food,ambience and service team was so professional and friendly ..deffinitely we'll he back ..we get value of money ... read more
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Very high quality meat !!! I would definitely recommend people to come. The only thing that you need to concern is that they have only limited seats, which you might need to line up during busy hours. read more
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I really like Japanese A5 waygu and prime short ribs. It's a good place to chill with friends. The service is really good. I will be back again. read more
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High quality of the beef. I like the vibe of the restaurant. The price is also good for me. The service was excellent. read more
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