YakiniQ LV in Livermore

Review №1

2023-11-12 23:21:40

Was back last night for some korean bbq. Their meat qualities are good in the beginning but questionable several orders after not looking the same or it’s actually a completely different looking meat again. I wished I took a picture of that darker looking beef belly meat and next time I will take that picture showing the difference for posting. Their service was good especially the amigos but I know the restaurant is very popular so they don’t do reservations so they use a waiting list system. Here’s the issue with the waiting list system when adding onto their waiting they give you a checkin time but this checkin time varies a lot like over an hour wait after checking in. After sitting at our table I see just countless of concerning and frustrated looking customers waiting in the front waiting area. I hope to give them four stars again or even a five stars in the future.

Review №2

2023-06-24 04:57:26

I came here with a group of friends, and overall we had a great experience. We waited about 30-35mins for a table on a Friday night. When we got to our table, all of the side dishes were already set out and the grill was ready to go.All of the ordering is done via your phone; they give you a tag with a QR code, and everyone in your party can order separately and add it to the same bill. Just be aware that you will get charges for leftovers. The food itself was great, especially the short rib, spicy chicken, pork belly and the ramen.Ive seen people on here complain about it being smoky or not having overhead vents above the tables, but its not that bad. There is ventilation built into the grills at each table, and while it can get a little smoky at times, it never lasts that long. Its no worse than what you experience at a Japanese steakhouse.The service was impeccable amd we always had someone coming by the table to drop off food, change out grill plates or pick up dirty plates. The staff really works hard to make it a great experience.Overall, I really enjoyed my first dining experience at Yakini, and I look forward to going back.

Review №3

2023-06-05 02:43:50

Portion was very small for each dishes but taste was good . No top venting system so lots of smoke in the place. No enough waiters and some waiter didnt speak English. One waiter asked us to leave when we reached 2-hours eating limit with bad face, which was not friendly.

Review №4

2023-11-15 05:22:15

The food was delicious. I am not a fan of pork belly and cocktails, and I had two cocktails and absolutely loved the miso and spicy pork belly. The beef selection was endless. We went on a Saturday for dinner. The wait was a bit over an hour and it was worth it. The restaurant was packed and the service was impeccable. The bartender (Ellie) was attentive and friendly. The owner (Ryan) worked with the staff and still made time for the customers. This establishment’s above and beyond service unmatched. Until we eat again.

Review №5

2023-07-14 04:23:22

YakiniQ LV is having their soft opening right now! My party was seated quickly. At this restaurant, you place your order online (they provide a QR code) and the quick and attentive service staff bring things to you — no need to wait for a server. Staff always kept an eye on our grills and changed them out at the right time. The meat quality at YakiniQ is great as well! Everything tasted fresh and high-quality.I do want to withhold a star due to the banchan. The potato and macaroni salad was more American-style, having raisins in it. I have never seen raisins in these Korean side-dishes and it was off-putting to me. I also did not like the salad and fish cake as well because they were not seasoned like Korean food usually is. The banchan made this KBBQ spot taste less K and bit more A. Less traditional is fine, Im just nitpicking since I love to cook Korean food.Overall, I highly recommend this place for their great service and high-quality meats. If you are tired (and hungry) after a long day and dont feel like waiting for or speaking to anyone, this is absolutely the place to try.

Review №6

2023-12-10 05:27:39

4.5/5Great food, really quick service once seated and above average value just be prepared to wait, they don’t take reservations so if there is a crowd you’re in for an hour+ wait

Review №7

2023-08-16 02:23:59

The food was really good. I daydream about their bulgogi beef. It was so good, you didnt even need a sauce! Their pork belly was good too, though I recommend using a sauce with it. The garlic chicken didnt taste garlicky at all, though that was the only downside with the food.They did accidentally lose us on the wait-list but managed to find us a table quickly when we pointed it out. Its also only a soft opening so you cant find a spot for a group larger than 6 and its a squeeze, but apparently they are working on the second half of the restaurant so the grand opening might have bigger table. Also, do make a reservation! We made that mistake and had to wait almost an hour to get a table.

Review №8

2023-10-25 16:16:31

Good food, the service was good too. It was just a long wait since they can only accommodate a few tables. We went on a weekend. However, they need to improve on the exhaust. Each grill has its own but the entire place needs its own exhaust and ventilation.

Review №9

2023-08-06 07:50:00

BBQ and food selection were really good! The servers (Calyn and Xavier) did an amazing job managing the crowd and their service was phenomenal. They’ve been super efficient and highly skilled. Best customer service from their staff and crew. They were super fast in giving everything you need, attentive and friendly. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review №10

2023-07-16 05:11:19

Was starving after a whole day at the outlet and this place was amazing. $35.99 per person is exceptionally well priced and the meat quality is splendid. Service is quick and you can order everything on your phone without having to wait for your server. 10/10 would recommend.