My least favorite part about going out for Korean barbecue is the smoke—blowing in my face, clinging to my clothes and hair, and leaving me smelling like, well, KBBQ. At Yakiniku Like, this isn’t an issue. That’s a nice plus for the new spot that opened on Ke‘eaumoku Street at the beginning of April.
What sets Yakiniku Like apart from other KBBQ restaurants in town? The answer is right on the sign. It literally reads: “¥akiniku Like!! Tasty! Quick! Value!” After the efficient smokeless grilling system, this is why I like Yakiniku Like: It delivers on all three.
The menu has à la carte items and set meals, plus sides and mostly soft drinks. Set meals go from $9.95 (the April special combined 75 grams each of kalbi and chicken with rice, salad, kim chee and miso soup) to $24.95, which includes higher beef cuts. Meat choices come in 100-gram portions for $2.25 to $7.50 and include marinated chicken, pork, kalbi, harami and beef tongue…