Yakiya in Hacienda Heights

Its been a while since I visited Yakiya, but the memories of that fantastic dining experience still linger. From the moment we arrived, we were promptly seated, a testament to their efficiency. I was particularly impressed with how quickly the staff ensured tables were cleaned between plates. The kitchen team deserves special mention too, as they kept the scrumptious dishes coming without any unnecessary delay.The star of the evening was, of course, the meat. Each cut was not only delicious but also richly flavored, a testament to their meticulous preparation. The presentation was nothing short of artistic, a feast for the eyes as much as for the palate.While the essence of the dishes was deeply rooted in Japanese culinary traditions, I was pleasantly surprised by the subtle touches of Korean fusion in some. It added an unexpected, yet delightful twist.

The meal and the experience was great. We been to other places with a set menu like Kato and Maude and those meals were 3-4 hours long. Yakiya we were done within 1.5 hours.The food was very good and the beef selections were amazing! Super soft and well seasoned. The one thing that I wish I did is asked for a fresh plate before they served the beef. We had the tomato dish before the beef and the sauce then was all over the beef. The residual sauce ruined the flavor of the beef.Other than that, it was a fantastic meal.

This is a prix fixe Japanese restaurant, focused on high-quality beef. My husband and I came here for an anniversary dinner and it blew us away. The drinks, the service, the presentation, the flavors, all exceptional. I lost count of the courses, and all were served promptly. I loved all the food, but some special standouts were the steak tartare, bone marrow fried rice, and A5 wagyu (grilled at your table!) with poached egg dip. They also gave us for our anniversary: a free cocktail, a custom-stamped cookie with our sorbet, and a personalized menu to take home. So, I highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion dinner! Overall, an unforgettable evening!

We had a big table a few days ago.I need to mention that our server was fantastic. Her service was top-notch.We got the set menu. The 5 appetizers were extremely underwhelming. We felt like we were eating some canned food.The meat was great, but it was expected with the 128$ price tag. There is nothing extraordinary about it.Overall, we enjoy the service more than the food. I would rather spend my $ elsewhere.

Ive been there couple times but the recent one was disappointed .Server kept touch glass, cup with finger, so I needed to change it but touched again. Even his jacket touches beef.. you need to close the button or hold it.And talked too much and slow, it bothered our conversation. He ruin my mood. Its joyful when talking about some common issues, but sometimes you better need to talk less. He likes to talk but not funny and too slow, boring.If you specifically mix rice why you talking? Looks not clean..luckily there were only 2 tables but if it is busy he cant make it on time. We still waited every corseBefore I got service from other servers it was great. I dont think I will go back.

My second time at Yakiya. Food is good, but the place is definitely short staffed, as I had to wait 20 mins for a water refill. Wish they have more options for the menu, there aren’t many changes compared with 2019’s. But overall a great place for date or special occasion.

Had a wonderful experience here. The experience of the meal was wonderful as you learn and taste each of the courses on the prix fixe menu. I think it’s a must have experience to have at least once, but I’ll be back for seconds for sure. Reservations are usually a week or two out, so make plans early!

This is a Prix Fixe, 16 course meal. Beautiful experience. Drinks were delicious and refreshing for a nice summer day. Meats were cooked to perfection. No complaints here. We had an amazing time. They also helped us celebrate my friends accomplishments and gave him a shot off a bone. It was cute!

Took my husband here for his birthday and I was super impressed. The meal is a pre fixed menu for about $100ish a person, which seems a little steep but it is super worth it. I have been to a lot of nicer restaurants where I’ve Paid way more and had less to eat with lame experiences. This was amazing! I also told the hostess that it was my husbands birthday in the beginning because I heard they give the birthday person a bone marrow whiskey shot which was right up my husbands alley. All of the meat and courses were delicious and beautifully plated, and I was pretty stuffed at the end. The dessert at the end was such a surprise I loved it! The service was really professional and friendly but not overly friendly which I loved. Thank you for making our experience dining at the restaurant amazing! Would definitely recommend to someone dining for a special occasion.

A solid 4.5! We came as a party of 10. Loved that they have a nice patio, ambiance was great! Speaking of the food, I really enjoyed the first 3 cold dishes, especially the beef tartare, it was to die for. Beef tongue and beef cheek ox tail soup were also on point. However, most of us didnt really enjoy the veggies (both veggie dip and marinated tomato) I know those were for cleansing our palate, but flavor-wise, they were pretty plain. My biggest complaint would be their prime rib eye selection, they were too heavy with the seasoning. It didnt really compliment the meat. Besides that, Filet mignon was good with the bone marrow rice, they really made that bone marrow rice to perfection. So delish! The star dish throughout the night was the A5 wagyu, 100% melt in your mouth & It also tasted great with the poached egg, very buttery! 10/10.All in all, great food great ambiance, great table service and amazing presentation. We all enjoyed the meal, def worth trying!Side note:The price can be easily up to $150 -$180+ if you decided to opt for a few cocktails to enjoy ($15+ each) FYI, their cocktails were VERY mediocre. We tried 4 that night.