Yakiniku Southaven

After visiting South Korea in 2018, I've been on a lookout for a local Korean BBQ joint that would match the service and quality that I experienced there. Yakiniku does not disappoint!My husband and I decided to visit as a celebratory dinner. The ambiance is amazing! They play a mix of kpop and recent hits, and they have uptake vents on all of their grills so the place isn't filled with smoke; that is a NICE touch. Our waiter dropped off some delicious banchan when he first greeted us and took our drink orders. We decided to order the 2nd all you can eat option and filled out the order cards they provide. The food is AMAZING! The sauces they provide are unique and tasty, the meat is good quality, and the veggies are SO fresh! It is such a fun experience to use the grill, and there is a sign up on every booth explaining how to cook what you ordered in case you need some tips. We both had a grand time cooking and eating, and we didn't feel rushed at all. At the end of the meal we were presented with a complimentary plate of fried Oreos to celebrate the occasion! I highly recommend Yakiniku if you're looking for a taste of Korea without the accompanying $2000+ plane tickets. You won't be disappointed! Pro tip: they do warn you before you order the AYCE menu that you will be charged for any uneaten portions past a certain amount. Don't let your eyes be bigger than your stomach! You can always order more.

So much food and all of it amazing ! So much fun! We enjoyed all the meat and vegetables! I recommend everything!

Food was plenty and served quickly. Service was exceptional. Took my niece for her 14th birthday with the entire family and we all enjoyed it.

My son loves this place because he is entertained by cooking his own food. The value is just ok for what you pay but it's a cool experience. Our server was super helpful and patient on our first visit and trying to figure out the menu. We will definitely go back and try again.

I've spent a good amount of time in Korea and Southeast Asia. It's been tough to find a restaurant with authentic Bibimbap and kimchi anywhere near my north Mississippi home. The Kwikchek in Memphis is just too far away. When Yakinaku opened in Southaven, MS and featured an all-you-can-eat hibachi menu, I wasn't very hopeful. Was so surprised and pleased to find that not only is their Korean food prepared well, the homemade side dishes (pickled radish, kimchi, sliced cucumber with onions and hot sauce) are also very tasty! We've eaten at Yakiniku once and ordered to go about 10 times. The in-restaurant experience is OK (most people are there for the hibachi special) and the side dishes come with the meal. The to-go packaging is well done and I've never had a spill. Their menu is pretty extensive including the previously mentioned hibachi, sushi and sushi rolls, and other dishes typical for local Asian restaurants. We've stuck to what we really really like, which is the Bibimbap, marinated rib pieces, steamed dumplings, kimchi sides and stir-fried veggies. Restaurant service is friendly and prompt.

I like the concept of this place. It's a fun experience, but it's not very relaxing. We've gone a few times now. Once as a date night and we were just learning about it. The next couple times we went with our 3 kids. Don't recommend that haha having to tend to the kids, help them, try to eat, and cook your food was a mess. We go out to eat mainly when I don't want to cook. Of course, they have other options and you don't have to do the grill, but I feel like that's the point of going here. The food is great! I love the combo meals. It has plenty to choose from and it's plenty of food. The servers are always nice. We've never had a bad experience. Just be warned, it's not relaxing with kids haha

My husband & I had the best time here. The food was served hot and fresh. The hostess was a little rude but our sever was amazing. We enjoyed all the options the menu had to offer. We will definitely return with our kids

Oh my... the food is delicious! All most makes me feel like I'm back overseas. The service is outstanding and I cannot compliment it enough!

I don't know what the hostess was looking at on her phone, but for 10 min it was clearly more important than servicing the customers at the bar.

This is my 4 time coming here and food is always amazing, manger is also amazing system made a mistake and she fix the problem right away