Yakiya Japanese Yakiniku 🍊｜Los Angeles

Yakiya Japanese BBQ｜Pasadena 2024 Spring + Autumn Edition No Michelin rating yet, but a solid Japanese grill spot 🔥 First Orange Rating 🍊: Good – Worth a Visit Recommended for: Ambience & Drinks 🥂 Restroom: Clean & Nice ✅ Price per person: Around $150 USD Personal Take: Yakiya is actually part of the Panda Restaurant Group's upscale yakiniku line—yes, the same group behind Panda Express! 🐼 They also run Ippudo Ramen, Uncle Tetsu cheesecake, and more. The vibe and upscale feel are on point—great for special occasions or dates 💑 The meat quality is excellent, and their drink selection is impressive, especially whiskies. They even have a custom Maker's Mark bottling exclusive to Yakiya! 🥃✨ The grilled meats themselves? Decent but not mind-blowing—personally, I think the original Yakiya in Rowland Heights (opened 2016) was slightly better. Overall, it’s a solid, reliable choice—perfect when you need a nice atmosphere for fine dining without the hassle of hard-to-get reservations! 🍽️🎌 #LosAngeles #Yakiya #OrangeRating #LAEats #JapaneseBBQ #Yakiniku #WhiskyLovers #UpscaleDining #DateNight #PasadenaFood #FineDining