Umami Japanese Barbeque

Yakiniku 焼肉 (Japanese Barbecue) refers to thinly sliced, bite-sized pieces of meat that are grilled by diners at each table. Yakiniku is steeped in rich history and cultural background. Korean migrant laborers are known for introducing barbeque to the Japanese during the Korean war. Due to its incredible popularity, there are well over 20,000 yakiniku restaurants in Japan today.