Yakiniku Like in Pasay: Revolutionizing Solo Dining with Smokeless Grills and Quick, Flavorful Meals
The yakiniku experience has long been associated with group dining, shared grills, and lingering smoke, but One Gourmet Foods Inc. changed that narrative when it brought Japan’s revolutionary Yakiniku Like brand to the Philippines.
Recognizing a growing demand for personalized, quick, and solo-friendly dining, One Gourmet Foods Inc. introduced Yakiniku Like Philippines with its first branch at SM Mall of Asia, one of the country’s busiest lifestyle and dining hubs.
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The response was overwhelming. Filipino diners immediately embraced the brand’s signature style: a dedicated smokeless grill for each person, no waiting in line for meat refills, and a menu designed for speed and satisfaction.
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Yakiniku Like PH blends Japanese minimalism with Filipino accessibility. The space is designed to welcome solo diners, couples, and small groups, each with their smokeless roaster, eliminating the smoke and scent that often come with traditional Japanese BBQ.
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Unlike traditional yakiniku joints that serve a wide array of side dishes and raw meats, Yakiniku Like focuses solely on what matters most: grilled meat, rice, soup, and kimchi, keeping it simple, fast, and satisfying.
Yakiniku Like’s menu is both streamlined and customizable, allowing you to select your meat cut, portion size, and sauce combination. Must-try dishes include their Like Set (Beef Short Plate), a top pick among Filipino diners! These are juicy, flavorful slices of beef short plate, beef tongue, and skirt steak served with rice, soup, and kimchi.
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Another stand-out dish is the Prime Karubi Set made of premium-quality beef short rib with beautiful marbling. Grill it medium or well-done, it stays tender either way.
Last, but definitely not the least, is Sukiyaki Karubi. These are thinly sliced beef best paired with a soft-boiled egg for dipping.
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Staying true to its Japanese roots, Yakiniku Like PH is built on the global brand’s core values of “Tasty! Quick! Value!” but tailored for the fast-paced lifestyle of Filipino professionals, students, and families. Dishes are served in under three minutes, and guests are free to grill their choice cuts at their own pace, without the usual pressure or smoke that comes with traditional yakiniku setups.
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What sets Yakiniku Like PH apart even more is diners enjoy expertly sliced meats, hot rice, seaweed soup, and kimchi, carefully curated to deliver maximum flavor, minimal wait time, and unbeatable value.
Thanks to One Gourmet Foods Inc., this solo-dining sensation from Japan is now a proudly growing part of the Philippine food scene, with multiple branches now open across Metro Manila, Laguna, and Cebu. As the brand continues to expand, Yakiniku Like PH is proving that fast, flavorful yakiniku isn’t just a trend. It’s a lifestyle that fits perfectly into the heart of Filipino dining.
