I had my first solo yakiniku experience! It was like a yakiniku debut for me! Since I wasn't familiar with the system, the staff kindly explained everything to me. There was a water server on the wall side of my table for water (similar to the hot water dispenser you often see in conveyor belt sushi restaurants). In the drawer, there were wet towels, toothpicks, and chopsticks. Very functional! The staff brought me an apron. I placed my order using a tablet and then got the food myself. You can leave the empty plates on the table. Self-service for payment as well. I ordered the raw lamb set. The familiar Bell sauce was nostalgic. Overall, not bad at all. Efficient system. It seems quite busy here!

On Friday around 6pm, I visited this restaurant which has counter seats and two-person seats facing each other. When asked for our preference, my friend chose the counter seat. We ordered the Mix Kalbi for 580 yen with a large serving of rice. Until May 28th, there is a campaign where you can have unlimited free refills of rice, kimchi, and soup. Soon after ordering, the touchscreen panel notified us that our food was ready, so we went to pick it up. The style here is self-grilling for the barbecue, and considering the price, it was quite delicious. The rice, kimchi, and soup were also tasty. I had two refills of rice, kimchi, and soup. My friend ordered the manga-sized serving and even had a refill of that. They seemed quite full. The manga-sized serving looks impressive, but if you can finish a large serving plus a regular one, then you can probably handle the manga-sized one too.

Good morning. I'm in Nakano, my local area. Oh, hello, it's Kamen. I saw an article about a limited-time individual sukiyaki option at Yakiniku Like for one person, so I decided to visit for breakfast. As usual, I placed my order on the touch panel and then went to pick up my food when my number was called. The grill for yakiniku was removed, and instead, a simple sukiyaki pot with broth and vegetables was set up. After a while, I went to pick up my food and found that the price was a bit high, so the meat and udon were just okay. However, you can have seconds of rice and eggs. I heated up the simple pot, added the meat, and once it was cooked, I ate it. That's how it went. My hunger was satisfied. Thank you for the meal!

I visited the Yakiniku Like Nakano Sanmall store, a 3-minute walk from Nakano Station North Exit, and tried the domestic beef sukiyaki set for 1280 yen. The restaurant, which opened a year and a half ago, was featured by a food-related YouTuber that I watch regularly. When I arrived around 2 pm, the restaurant was about 70% full. I ordered using the touch panel on the table, and within 2 minutes, the grill for yakiniku was replaced with a square iron pot filled with vegetables and sauce. This particular branch operates on a self-service basis, and within 3 minutes, my tray with rice, meat, kimchi, egg, and udon was ready for me to pick up. The menu mentioned unlimited refills for the egg, but when I received my tray, the staff informed me to reorder through the touch panel if I needed more eggs. The meat, thinly sliced with some fatty pieces, was delicious. However, I noticed that the vegetable pot did not contain tofu and green onions as shown in the menu photo, but only cabbage and shimeji mushrooms. This might be worth mentioning as feedback. I finished the first serving of rice with furikake and meat, then got a refill with rice and eggs. I poured sukiyaki sauce over it and enjoyed it as a TKG dish, feeling satisfied in the end. Thank you for the meal!

I visited this restaurant for lunch on a regular day. The restaurant I originally planned to go to had a long line, so I decided to go to this place instead. I ordered the Mix Kalbi Set (200g) for 990 yen, which included pork kalbi and rice with a large serving. I placed my order using a touch panel and received a notification to pick up my food at the designated area a few minutes later. The self-service system, which reduces the workload for the staff, is impressive. I have eaten at a different Yakiniku-like restaurant before, and I remember that the pork kalbi was thick and delicious. The pork kalbi on this day had a lot of fat, causing flames to rise when grilled! I added garlic to the miso sauce and enjoyed the grilled meat with a generous portion of rice. The rice was very satisfying. The thin-sliced pork kalbi is more about trying out different sauces than savoring the taste of the meat itself. The kimchi and wakame soup were also delicious. I left the restaurant feeling full after enjoying the meat and rice. The self-checkout process was convenient. I selected my payment method by scanning a QR code and received a 30% PayPay points back as part of the Nakano Ward campaign!

This time I visited "Yakiniku Like Nakano Sanmall Store"! I ordered the Beef Sukiyaki Set 200g for 1080 yen, Beef Hormone 100g for 500 yen, and Pork Tongue 4 pieces for 440 yen, totaling 2020 yen. This chain restaurant is designed for those who want to enjoy yakiniku alone. The restaurant had some empty seats but there was a line, and when I asked the staff, they said they were short-staffed and customers had to wait. It seemed quite challenging! The taste was just okay, nothing extraordinary. I really wanted to eat yakiniku, but didn't have the courage to go alone to other places, so this was just right! You can cook at your own pace and eat at your own pace, which is very relaxing! If you are looking for affordable options, definitely give it a try!

I visited Yakiniku Like for the first time. It was a bit early, as August 29th is Yakiniku Day, but I couldn't wait. Yakiniku Like offers a limited Kobe beef option in honor of Yakiniku Day, so I was excited to try it. I ordered a set meal with an additional serving of Kobe beef. The Kobe beef was marbled kalbi, a bit on the firmer side, but still delicious. It was a great experience dining on yakiniku alone. Kobe Beef 100g ¥740, Takumi Kalbi Hara 100g ¥850.

For lunch, I wanted to have yakiniku without spending a lot of money. They didn't have the set with kalbi and loin that I wanted, so I ordered them separately. It's a cheap chain restaurant and I've been to other branches in the past, so the meat and everything else were pretty much as expected. The flavor was strong and I found myself wanting more water while eating yakiniku. It was convenient to have a cold water tap at each table.

Returning to my local Nakano area at 9:45 pm, I was torn between heading straight home to sleep or satisfying my craving for something flavorful. Feeling lazy to buy something on the way home, I decided to check out a nearby restaurant that didn't seem too crowded. I entered the restaurant, which I had only visited for breakfast before, and ordered the beef and pork kalbi set. I also received a complimentary drink for registering on their LINE app. When my meal was ready, a buzzer went off and I picked up my pre-cooked set at the counter. I then proceeded to cook the meat on the grill myself. While I could have had extra rice for breakfast, it was no longer offered after 11:00 am, and additional servings were charged extra. I opted for the regular size this time. The pork kalbi was easy to eat with a good thickness, but the beef kalbi was thinner and required a bit more attention while grilling. After filling my stomach, I paid at the self-checkout and as I left the restaurant, I couldn't help but think, "Oops, I've had another heavy meal before bed." And with that, another day came to an end. Thank you for the meal!

I went to Yakiniku Like in Nakano. They have a Two-Beer Sheet deal (1000 yen for 2 people with a server and 60 minutes of all-you-can-drink) so I made a reservation and checked it out. Yakiniku Like is usually for solo dining, but they have this Two-Beer Sheet deal at some locations (reservation required?). The entrance is a bit narrow. You get all-you-can-drink from a server with 2 stainless cups and ice. I tried the Megamori Plate (300g of Bara Kalbi, Pork Kalbi, and Hormone) for 1200 yen. The smokeless roaster was comfortable. The meat was surprisingly good and they had a variety of sauces. The turnover rate is fast, with many women dining alone and eating quickly. You order using a touch panel and go pick up your food. The same for payment. It was quite convenient. The lemon sour and highball from the server were not great, maybe ordering them individually would have been better. I quite liked my first experience at Yakiniku Like and would like to go again.

I made a reservation for a seat at a one-person barbecue table. It was my first time and I was nervous. The staff gave me a brief explanation and I promptly ordered a draft beer (limited time offer). I ordered the Harami set meal and extra tongue, and started off snacking on kimchi while drinking beer. After having 2-3 beers, I started grilling the meat. It was delicious as usual. I also had lemon sour, more beer, and more beer... I had a great time enjoying barbecue alone.

I tried lightly drinking at Yakiniku Like in the Nakano shopping street. It's a place where you can enjoy yakiniku like a set meal alone, but we went for pre-drinks as a group of two. You order using a touch panel and it's self-service to pick up your food and drinks. The standard is set meals, but you can also order individual items. The compact grill can fit up to 4 pieces at a time. We started with tongue, kalbi, and harami. The tongue was extremely thin and lacked the usual texture. The kalbi and harami were average in terms of taste. There's a variety of sauces on the table, so we managed to mix things up while washing it down with beer. The high-priced wagyu kalbi was thick and had good marbling. However, we didn't feel like ordering more or staying longer. If you want to enjoy delicious yakiniku, it's better to go to another restaurant. It was just right for a pre-drink session with beer.

I don't usually go to the same restaurant in a short period of time, but I ended up coming back to this one because I had a good time. The meat isn't that delicious, but I still like it here. I give it extra points in areas that aren't reflected in the ratings on Tabelog, so the overall score and the scores for the five categories don't match. The rice is actually tastier than the meat (lol). Right now, they have unlimited rice, kimchi, and soup refills, which I thought was nice. However, I had a large serving of rice to start with, so I didn't need a refill, and the soup was quite salty, so I didn't get a refill for that either. I only got a refill for the kimchi once. I heard on TV that the average customer stays for 20-25 minutes, and I thought it was a lie, but I ended up staying for about 30 minutes (awkward smile).

Yakiniku and sushi. A special meal with a sense of occasion. Among them, yakiniku is delicious and fun, but I think deep down, maybe the priority is not really on the meat. I visited this place for the first time, which welcomes solo diners. I was intrigued by the all-you-can-drink offer, which currently includes beer and lemon sour. It was convenient to be able to make a reservation online. I booked a table for Sunday from 11:30 am. Drinking in the morning, huh. I felt a bit decadent, but I guess it's okay since it's Sunday. There seems to be a "one-person booth" called "wanbero." When I entered the restaurant, all the seats were for one person, making it easier to get in than I had imagined! The seats are quite narrow. There were several beer tanks placed next to my seat, which was quite annoying. I felt like an hour was quite long, and since I was hungry, I finished eating in less than 30 minutes. The rice was delicious, and even though refills were free, I indulged and added a regular portion and a TKG set. I realized once again that I love carbohydrates. The menu I saw online was either outdated or different depending on the location, as they didn't have the ramen I wanted to order. I couldn't get full with just 100g of meat, so I looked through the menu a lot, but ended up choosing the TKG. I had a great time, so I will definitely go back.

On a certain holiday, I decided to go out for lunch in Nakano. I didn't have a specific place in mind, so I was just wandering around the food and drink street in the north exit, looking for a nice restaurant. As I was walking, I stumbled upon Yakiniku Like in Sun Mall shopping street! (Come to think of it, I've never tried Yakiniku Like before, so I decided to go in) Yakiniku Like in Nakano Sun Mall is a fast food yakiniku restaurant. There are counter seats separated by acrylic boards and small tables for two along the wall. Since I was alone, I took a seat at the counter. A cute staff member approached me and asked, "Is this your first time dining with us?" I replied, "Yes, I'm a complete novice, so please guide me," and she explained while operating the tablet in front of me in a familiar tone. To summarize the staff's explanation: 1. Order using the tablet 2. When the food is ready, you will be notified on the tablet, then take your number card (LIKE CARD) and go to the pick-up counter 3. Chopsticks and paper towels are in the bottom drawer 4. Self-checkout using the number card (with barcode) I quickly placed my order. While waiting for the meat to cook on the roaster, I immediately received a notification on the tablet saying, "Your order is ready." I took my number card to the counter, picked up the set, and placed it on my counter by myself. I was surprised to see that the wooden tray fit perfectly into the counter groove! (It's well-made) The set included Upper Loin & Harami Set (150g) for 1160 yen, along with rice, soup, and kimchi. I opted for a small portion since I was planning to go for drinks later, but 150g is surprisingly a lot. There are several types of sauces to choose from, so pick your favorite. Grab the meat with tongs and cook it on the roaster. It's a smokeless roaster, so it doesn't get smoky, which is good. Dip the cooked meat in the sauce and take a bite... Mmm, delicious! Both the Upper Loin and Harami were tender and had a rich flavor. I realized that this was my first time having "solo yakiniku." It's quite nice to enjoy yakiniku for a little over 1000 yen. Yakiniku Like is a place where even a solo diner can easily drop by. The era of gathering around the roaster and enjoying yakiniku together may come to an end due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The system and the times seem to align perfectly, as the chain is rapidly expanding its number of stores. [Blog Waraibuta2] http://waraibuta2.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-4220.html [Blog Folk Toys no Mori] Updated. https://folktoys.blog.fc2.com/

Nakano Sanmall is an arcade that connects Nakano Station North Exit to Broadway. It's fun to wander around and check out various stores while avoiding the crowds. Finally, that store has opened here! I went on an empty stomach and attacked. This time's restaurant: Yakiniku Like Nakano Sanmall Store. I had been to the Shinjuku Nishiguchi store before and had a good impression, so I came here. I was seated at the counter, which is a bit narrower than Shinjuku, but that's Nakano standard. The guy next to me looked envious as he enjoyed a lemon sour while eating yakiniku alone. I ordered from the tablet in front of me, a system that is common nowadays. I chose the Master Kalbi & Harami Set 200g for 1320 yen. The meat was neatly arranged on a long plate, along with onions. When I grilled it on the stove, the meat cooked quickly with intense heat. The Harami had a unique texture and the flavor of the meat and sauce spread in my mouth. Eating it with rice was heavenly. The time I visited allowed for free rice refills, so I could eat without worry. The soup and kimchi were perfect with rice. Grilling meat at my own pace is a luxurious act, giving the eater complete control and a sense of satisfaction. I had a second serving of rice after eating about two-thirds of the meat, feeling a bit full and opting for a regular portion. I devoured it all and it was truly delicious. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal.

After work for my first solo yakiniku experience. Upon entering, there was a guide for alcohol disinfection first, and then I was shown to a counter seat. The Nakano branch always seems to have a lot of solo female customers. You can order using a touch panel, and when your order is ready, there is an announcement so you just have to go pick it up at the counter! Even for someone shy like me, it's easy. The prices are reasonable and you can eat quickly and leave, so I use it often.

This is a solo yakiniku restaurant located inside Nakano Sun Mall! It's affordable and you can eat there early in the morning, which is great. I went just before lunchtime and there were more customers than I expected. Mostly solo diners. Once seated, they explain the rules of the restaurant and then you order using a touch panel. When your order is ready, they notify you and you take the numbered chip from your table to the counter to exchange for your food. Then you bring it back to your seat, insert the tray into the groove, and start eating! As for the taste... The additional Chorogi salad I ordered in a mini size was satisfying with a good amount. The set included a main dish, rice, soup, and kimchi. The main meat dishes were plentiful with various options like pork kalbi, pork belly, and horumon. Looking at the menu, it seems they switched from Iberico pork to Agu pork from October 1st, which is a popular brand so that's great. The meat itself was not particularly outstanding, but the Agu pork had a nice amount of fat and was the most delicious among them. However, shouldn't a yakiniku restaurant be evaluated based on the quality of beef? Payment is also self-service, where you take the numbered chip from your table to the register for payment. PayPay is accepted.

I went to a yakiniku restaurant that specializes in solo dining, which has been popular for several years. During lunchtime on a weekday, it was almost full. Most seats were for one person at the counter, with a few tables for two. It might be a bit tricky for groups of three or more. You order using a panel and then pick up your food when it's ready. You also pay at the counter. The set meal comes with rice, soup, and kimchi, and I also ordered a separate plate of kalbi. You can choose the amount of meat and rice you want. The meat was tender and delicious. There are six types of sauces to enjoy with your meal. I might come back again!

I visited Yakiniku Like in Nakano following my visit to Koenji. The restaurant has streamlined serving and payment processes, reducing labor costs, which is a groundbreaking approach to running a restaurant. This time, I ordered the Master Karubi and Harami set. The quality of the meat was excellent, possibly due to their system, and the portion size was satisfying. I was very pleased with my meal and would definitely consider coming back in the future.