Yakiniku Shodai

Lingyi Tan a week ago

Simply the best. The staff were incredibly friendly and made the whole experience feel so special. My friend and I had such a great night here. You can really tell they care about the quality of the meat, and they shared so much knowledge about how everything is grilled and prepared. Amazing food, amazing service, and such a memorable experience.

Aaronray Antonio 4 weeks ago

Dining at Yakiniku Shodai was an outstanding experience from start to finish, seamlessly blending top-tier Wagyu cuts with thoughtfully crafted side courses. The curated tasting menu progressed beautifully, featuring highlights like delicate Australian Wagyu beef tongue topped with scallions, heavily marbled Japanese A5 Wagyu paired with fresh wasabi and kelp, and standout creative dishes like a rich Wagyu chawanmushi and a perfectly seared scallop over crisp nori. Paired with chilled Masumi sake, the exceptional meat quality, artful presentation, and well-paced menu make Yakiniku Shodai a top-tier destination for Japanese BBQ lovers. Definitely a must try.

Donna Donna 6 months ago

This place truly exceeded our expectations! The food was outstanding, perfectly seasoned, beautifully plated, and bursting with flavor. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The service was just as impressive. Circle our chef was warm, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. The atmosphere was inviting and comfortable, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend to anyone looking for excellent food and top-notch service. We’ll definitely be returning!

G C 7 months ago

Pretty good place overall. The meat is very flavorful, tender, and juicy cooked well and seasoned just right. You can really taste the quality in every bite. The staff are attentive, friendly, and quick to check in without being intrusive, which makes the dining experience feel comfortable and welcoming. The atmosphere is relaxed and enjoyable, making it a nice spot to sit back and enjoy the meal

Surada S 9 months ago

Glad I chose this spot for my birthday night with my girls. We got the reservation a few days ahead. It seems to be quiet popular. The chef and the host gave us such an impressive experience. The food and service are what I would expect from an authentic upscale Yakiniku place. I also enjoyed the conversation with the chefs and the host. The chefs here cook the meat in front of you and serve to you directly. All the meats are cooked to perfection with just the right amount of seasonings. I’m glad they don't over season the meat nor over complicate it like other American upscale Japanese restaurants.(I enjoy food creativity if they taste good and if the complexity makes sense but sadly a lot of upscale restaurants failed to make it makes sense to me.) Reading some other reviews on the bbq smell got me a bit surprised. I wouldn’t mind if the upscale bbq restaurant smells like a bbq place, so I am surprised ppl complained about the smoky smell in this kind of restaurant. Thank you Chris and Circle for the fun experience!