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This was probably the best meal I've ever had! I came with a friend and enjoyed the 8 course Wagyu omakase AND the special uni-chateaubriand. I thought I had experienced Wagyu before, but I was wrong. The quality here is unmatched in NYC. We sat at the bar and the server explained each cut and bite as it was prepared. I not only had an incredible meal, but I learned a lot about Wagyu. Definitely recommend and I'm already trying to find an excuse to return.
I want to start off by thanking Julio, the manager, and Yoji, our server, for taking such wonderful care of my family and I; the care they provided is reflective of what exemplary service looks like and is congruent with the elegant fine dining experience Yakiniku Great NYC is aiming to provide. I also witnessed the teamwork the staff had for one another, where when our server was busy and the alarm for cooking the meat went off, another staff member stepped up to help us out, which was very pleasant to see! For the food, we opted for the 8 course at $170 plus their special, the Uni Chateaubriand. Almost every course was unique and delicious, where we especially appreciated the different flavor profiles and unique textures that different meats had; it was also fun to follow along with the illustration where each piece came from and how long to cook it. Our ABSOLUTE favorite was definitely the Enhanced Wagyu Flavor, where the sauce paired perfectly with the tender and velvety Wagyu, as well as the Wagyu Reimagined where you dip the meat in the dashi; the dashi broth is comparable in authenticity to the dashi you get from high end restaurants in Japan, where the flavor is so rich and intense without being overly salty. I'm usually not a big fan of shabu shabu because of how bland the meat is without any sauce, but this dashi made the Wagyu even more exquisite! These are as perfect as they come so please don't change these two! Now let's talk about some minor areas I believe they can definitely address and enhance to bring out their truest potential of being one of the best Wagyu restaurants in all of NYC. Firstly, the negitoro and the Tsukune come with grated cheese on top. Both of these, plus the sweet potato and the extreme richness of the various wagyu cuts, collectively became a bit too heavy for both of us. I feel like the cheese only masked the true flavors of the Wagyu and didn't add much to the meats asides from making it even heavier than it already was. If I were to modify one of the two, I believe the negitoro was less enjoyable. Now the biggest letdown was the star of the show, the Uni Chateaubriand add on. Although the uni was as fresh as it can be, and the chateaubriand cooked perfectly, the garlic butter soy sauce unfortunately ruined the entire dish. The sauce itself tasted like straight up salty soy sauce with no hint of butter or other condiments like mirin or sake to dilute it. Since it was dripped onto the meat, uni and rice, we didn't have a choice of just enjoying the dish by itself. Even the garlic pieces were so salty I couldn't enjoy it at all. I'm not sure if the sauce was cooked too long on the grill or if the sauce was inaccurately calibrated, but the sauce tasted like drenching the meat and rice in the soy sauce you'd get at sushi restaurants, except even saltier. Although we really appreciated Julio empathizing with us and attempted to remedy the situation by offering to remake the dish, but unfortunately since we wanted to enjoy the remainder courses to its fullest, we couldn't stomach another chateaubriand without potentially jeopardizing the remainder of the courses; I hope they understand where we were coming from. They also have no takeout boxes, which I hope they can change, since we ordered the udon for our toddler and she didn't finish it, but we were too full to let it compromise the Wagyu courses. Overall, we really did enjoy the eight course on its own; if we didn't order the Uni chateaubriand and spent the extra $140 for the both of us, it would have been one of the best Wagyu dining experience we ever had in all of NYC. The amount we spent would've almost covered another 8 course for one of us haha. Despite that, I want to thank everyone at Yakiniku Great for the amazing time and I look forward to another chance to come back to give them the five stars I know they are definitely able to easily achieve! I hope this helps them become the very best Wagyu restaurant in all of NYC!
A surreal experience. Probably a one of its kind in manhattan. The appreciation for Wagyu is sublime. We're definitely onto something special here. The $70+ for the uni chateaubriand is not cheap but you will probably have to pause eating a bit to experience the mix of the delicious rice with the uni and beef together. This is what you call an orgasm meal.
Came here on Labor Day Weeekend of 2026 and had dinner. Had to reserve at least a month ahead of time since chances of getting tables for walk ins are low. Ordered the Omakase "The 8" and it was amazing. All premium cuts from Japan. It was divided into at least 7 sections: Zensai, which I liked the Negitoro; The Purity of Wagyu which consists in multiple cuts, which I liked the thick cut; Enhanced Wagyu Flavors, which were alright. The Intermission was a Mizu Mochi which was refreshing and cleaned the palate, served the intermission purposes; The Wagyu Reimagined, loved teh Shitake, Aburi with cheese on top, and the Sukiyaki with rice and green onion dipped into soup; The Final Touch which was a Nyumen was an amazing noodle and flavor and texture was great, great as second to last plate. The end was the closing which was tokyo pudding which was amazing, fresh and well made. Had the asparagus as side dish and it served as unique serving. The whole experience took about 2 hours. All the orders were properly thought ahead of time and organized. We had an exclusive server that would help cook the wagyu to get the max flavor. Loved the service. The ambiance was properly lit, quiet, and enjoyable. Because we were celebrating my girlfriend's bday the house provided complementary sake and cake. Loved the thoughtfulness. We weren't the only one with bdays, other tables had bdays as well. I guess this is a great place to come for celebration, anniversaries, and bdays. That explains it because it was an unique experience. Definitely worth coming again to try out other dishes.
From the moment we walked in, everything felt so comfortable and polished. The atmosphere, service, and especially the way the staff introduced and prepared each cut made the whole experience feel like we were back in Japan. They specialize in A5 Kuroge Wagyu, with rare cuts sourced directly from Japan. Every piece was grilled to perfection, bringing out a completely different flavor and texture with every bite. The quality of the beef was seriously incredible -- tender, rich, and so flavorful. And you HAVE to try the Uni-Chateaubriand add-on for $70. The beef was unbelievably tender, paired with uni... honestly, pure heaven. read more
18 days ago
Was here to celebrate my gf's birthday and it was a great experience from start to finish! Super cozy ambiance, staff was attentive and friendly, and the food was delicious. We decided to go with "The 8" for $170pp. All the courses are curated perfectly and the wagyu melts in your mouth. Everything is cooked directly in front of you. Highly recommend and would love to come back! read more
Yakiniku Great is a specialized Japanese Wagyu barbecue restaurant located in Manhattan's Union Square neighborhood - the first U.S. location in New York City that opened in June 2026. It's the ultimate wagyu omakase experience, a must visit. For drinks I had the Akabu & Diana Gohyakumangoku sake which was nice and light. My husband had the saltfields rice lager. We ordered the Omakase "The 6" that features 6 essential daily cuts of Wagyu and the Uni-Chateaubriand, fresh Hokkaido sea urchin layered over a rare cut of Wagyu. The food and service were beyond. From the moment you check in til you leave the staff were warm and accommodating. Julio, the General Manager and Yoji, our server were very welcoming and delightful. Yoji teaches you about the process and is very knowledgeable. This is just not a place to savor food, it's a full culinary experience. Highly recommend and I look forward to coming back! read more
This was probably the best meal I've ever had! I came with a friend and enjoyed the 8 course Wagyu omakase AND the special uni-chateaubriand. I thought I had experienced Wagyu before, but I was wrong. The quality here is unmatched in NYC. We sat at the bar and the server explained each cut and bite as it was prepared. I not only had an incredible meal, but I learned a lot about Wagyu. Definitely recommend and I'm already trying to find an excuse to return. read more
I want to start off by thanking Julio, the manager, and Yoji, our server, for taking such wonderful care of my family and I; the care they provided is reflective of what exemplary service looks like and is congruent with the elegant fine dining experience Yakiniku Great NYC is aiming to provide. I also witnessed the teamwork the staff had for one another, where when our server was busy and the alarm for cooking the meat went off, another staff member stepped up to help us out, which was very pleasant to see! For the food, we opted for the 8 course at $170 plus their special, the Uni Chateaubriand. Almost every course was unique and delicious, where we especially appreciated the different flavor profiles and unique textures that different meats had; it was also fun to follow along with the illustration where each piece came from and how long to cook it. Our ABSOLUTE favorite was definitely the Enhanced Wagyu Flavor, where the sauce paired perfectly with the tender and velvety Wagyu, as well as the Wagyu Reimagined where you dip the meat in the dashi; the dashi broth is comparable in authenticity to the dashi you get from high end restaurants in Japan, where the flavor is so rich and intense without being overly salty. I'm usually not a big fan of shabu shabu because of how bland the meat is without any sauce, but this dashi made the Wagyu even more exquisite! These are as perfect as they come so please don't change these two! Now let's talk about some minor areas I believe they can definitely address and enhance to bring out their truest potential of being one of the best Wagyu restaurants in all of NYC. Firstly, the negitoro and the Tsukune come with grated cheese on top. Both of these, plus the sweet potato and the extreme richness of the various wagyu cuts, collectively became a bit too heavy for both of us. I feel like the cheese only masked the true flavors of the Wagyu and didn't add much to the meats asides from making it even heavier than it already was. If I were to modify one of the two, I believe the negitoro was less enjoyable. Now the biggest letdown was the star of the show, the Uni Chateaubriand add on. Although the uni was as fresh as it can be, and the chateaubriand cooked perfectly, the garlic butter soy sauce unfortunately ruined the entire dish. The sauce itself tasted like straight up salty soy sauce with no hint of butter or other condiments like mirin or sake to dilute it. Since it was dripped onto the meat, uni and rice, we didn't have a choice of just enjoying the dish by itself. Even the garlic pieces were so salty I couldn't enjoy it at all. I'm not sure if the sauce was cooked too long on the grill or if the sauce was inaccurately calibrated, but the sauce tasted like drenching the meat and rice in the soy sauce you'd get at sushi restaurants, except even saltier. Although we really appreciated Julio empathizing with us and attempted to remedy the situation by offering to remake the dish, but unfortunately since we wanted to enjoy the remainder courses to its fullest, we couldn't stomach another chateaubriand without potentially jeopardizing the remainder of the courses; I hope they understand where we were coming from. They also have no takeout boxes, which I hope they can change, since we ordered the udon for our toddler and she didn't finish it, but we were too full to let it compromise the Wagyu courses. Overall, we really did enjoy the eight course on its own; if we didn't order the Uni chateaubriand and spent the extra $140 for the both of us, it would have been one of the best Wagyu dining experience we ever had in all of NYC. The amount we spent would've almost covered another 8 course for one of us haha. Despite that, I want to thank everyone at Yakiniku Great for the amazing time and I look forward to another chance to come back to give them the five stars I know they are definitely able to easily achieve! I hope this helps them become the very best Wagyu restaurant in all of NYC! read more
A surreal experience. Probably a one of its kind in manhattan. The appreciation for Wagyu is sublime. We're definitely onto something special here. The $70+ for the uni chateaubriand is not cheap but you will probably have to pause eating a bit to experience the mix of the delicious rice with the uni and beef together. This is what you call an orgasm meal. read more
Came here on Labor Day Weeekend of 2026 and had dinner. Had to reserve at least a month ahead of time since chances of getting tables for walk ins are low. Ordered the Omakase "The 8" and it was amazing. All premium cuts from Japan. It was divided into at least 7 sections: Zensai, which I liked the Negitoro; The Purity of Wagyu which consists in multiple cuts, which I liked the thick cut; Enhanced Wagyu Flavors, which were alright. The Intermission was a Mizu Mochi which was refreshing and cleaned the palate, served the intermission purposes; The Wagyu Reimagined, loved teh Shitake, Aburi with cheese on top, and the Sukiyaki with rice and green onion dipped into soup; The Final Touch which was a Nyumen was an amazing noodle and flavor and texture was great, great as second to last plate. The end was the closing which was tokyo pudding which was amazing, fresh and well made. Had the asparagus as side dish and it served as unique serving. The whole experience took about 2 hours. All the orders were properly thought ahead of time and organized. We had an exclusive server that would help cook the wagyu to get the max flavor. Loved the service. The ambiance was properly lit, quiet, and enjoyable. Because we were celebrating my girlfriend's bday the house provided complementary sake and cake. Loved the thoughtfulness. We weren't the only one with bdays, other tables had bdays as well. I guess this is a great place to come for celebration, anniversaries, and bdays. That explains it because it was an unique experience. Definitely worth coming again to try out other dishes. read more
Had an amazing date night here!! Service was 10/10 everyone was incredibly friendly. We chose "The 8" with the uni-chateauxbriand add-on. Also a glass of Pinot, beer, and sake. Sho (executive chef), Julio (GM), and Abigail were the best. The omakase was so well curated from start to finish and everything tasted so fresh and unctuous!! They'd give palette cleansers throughout too. Buttery smooth and flavorful. Ended with the owner's grandma's pudding recipe and cup of tea! highly recommend!! Everyone was so knowledgeable and took the time to provide a peaceful experience. It took about ~2 hrs. Worth it!! read more
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