LA's Most Delicious Japanese BBQ Restaurants 🥩🔥

As a dedicated foodie, I've spent years uncovering LA's best yakiniku spots—here are my top picks to share with you! 🍳 ⭐️ Yakiya This is an omakase-only BBQ experience—the only place I’ve tried where the chef designs the entire menu! Every course is beautifully presented. The raw beef with creamy sauce melts in your mouth. The bone marrow rice bowl is incredible—servers scrape and mix the marrow right at your table. And the A5 Kobe beef is unbelievably tender and rich. They even show you the official A5 certificate—some spots fake it, but here it's legit! 💰 ~$110 per person 📍 17188 Colima Rd, Hacienda Heights ⭐️ Manpuku Tokyo BBQ My most frequent go-to spot for 3–4 years—I think it’s the most authentic and delicious! They have a garlic-marinated option that’s unique to them. Must-tries ❣️: Kobe Otoro Sashimi – The best raw beef I’ve ever had—melts like butter, totally different from anywhere else! Garlic Premium Tongue – Limited daily, so go early! Their Galbi and Harami are also amazing. 💰 ~$60–70 per person 📍 891 Baker St, Costa Mesa ⭐️ Anjin Super popular in Irvine—expect 1–2 hour waits! Their Marbled Prime Boneless Short Rib is a standout, and priced at half what other places charge, yet just as delicious. If you want great marbled beef without breaking the bank, this is it! Also, their A5 Wagyu is a must—around $50 for a generous portion, perfectly balanced in fat and flavor. I think it’s the best A5 among these spots! 💰 ~$50–70 per person 📍 3033 Bristol St, Costa Mesa ⭐️ Tsuruhashi Another must-visit! The flavor is similar to Anjin—absolutely delicious. Their Wagyu is the most affordable and tasty here. Must-tries ❣️: Kobe Short Rib – Gold (~$10+) – Tastes like Manpuku’s $30 version—highly recommend! Kobe Cut Short Rib Thin-Sliced Beef Tongue Raw Beef Pork Belly 💰 ~$50–70 per person 📍 18798 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley #LAEats #JapaneseBBQ #Yakiniku #WagyuLovers #KobeBeef #LAFoodie #EatLikeALocal