Yakiniq

Overview

Welcome to Yakiniq, a Korean Barbeque gem located in San Francisco, CA. This Asian-owned restaurant offers a plethora of options for diners, including takeout, delivery, and reservations. With a casual and lively ambiance, Yakiniq is perfect for groups, families, and even kids. The menu features a variety of appetizers, family meal sets, and a selection of alcoholic beverages for those over 21 years old.

One of the highlights of Yakiniq is their Beef Bulgogi Japchae, a delicious stir-fried noodles dish with marinated bulgogi beef. The perfect combination of flavors and textures makes this dish a must-try. Additionally, their Corn with Cheese appetizer is a popular favorite, offering a delightful mix of sweet corn, onions, and cheese.

Customer reviews rave about the quality of the food at Yakiniq. Diners praise the hot sauce, seaweed, and various side dishes. The Miso pork belly and corn cheese are highly recommended by patrons, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to flavor and quality.

While some customers have mentioned slight issues with pricing and service speed, Yakiniq stands out for its consistent grill heat and attentive staff. The welcoming atmosphere, delicious food offerings, and convenient parking options make Yakiniq a top choice for Korean Barbeque enthusiasts in the Bay Area.

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Menu

Beef Bulgogi Japchae

$13

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Stir-Fried Noodles(Japchae) with Marinated Bulgogi Beef

Stir fried Rice cakes(Tteok-bokki)

$11

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Spicy Rice Cakes with Fishcake and Vegetables.Tteok-bokki is one of the most popular Korean street foods in Korea. Made with Korean rice cakes, Korean fish cakes, Korean soup stock / dashi stock and gochujang (Korean chili paste)

Corn with Cheese

$8

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Sweet Corn with Onion, Cheese on the Top. Korean Corn Cheese is a popular appetizer or side dish which is essentially baked corn and cheese casserole. Its seasoned with creamy mayonnaise and a little sugar.

Marinated Boneless Short Rib 1lb

$17

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Come with 3 kind of house sauce (contains peanut butter), no side dishes. Please fully cook before consuming.

Thinly Sliced Beef Brisket 1lb

$19

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Come with 3 kind of house sauce (contains peanut butter), no side dishes. Please fully cook before consuming.

Thin Sliced Beef Tongue 1lb

$16

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Come with 3 kind of house sauce (contains peanut butter), no side dishes. Please fully cook before consuming.

Thin Sliced Beef Belly 1lb

$16

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Come with 3 kind of house sauce (contains peanut butter), no side dishes. Please fully cook before consuming.

Beef Rib Finger 1lb

$12

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Come with 3 kind of house sauce (contains peanut butter), no side dishes. Please fully cook before consuming.

Spicy Pork Belly 1lb

$12

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Come with 3 kind of house sauce (contains peanut butter), no side dishes. Please fully cook before consuming.

Miso Pork Belly 1lb

$12

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Come with 3 kind of house sauce (contains peanut butter), no side dishes. Please fully cook before consuming.

Beef Bulgogi 1lb

$14

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Come with 3 kind of house sauce (contains peanut butter), no side dishes. Please fully cook before consuming.

Fresh Pork Belly 1lb

$11

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Come with 3 kind of house sauce (contains peanut butter), no side dishes. Please fully cook before consuming.

Marinated Pork Rib 1lb

$12

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Come with 3 kind of house sauce (contains peanut butter), no side dishes. Please fully cook before consuming.

Marinated Big Intestine 1lb

$11

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Come with 3 kind of house sauce (contains peanut butter), no side dishes. Please fully cook before consuming.

Spicy Pork Bulgogi 1lb

$10

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Come with 3 kind of house sauce (contains peanut butter), no side dishes. Please fully cook before consuming.

Marinated Small Intestine 1lb

$9

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Come with 3 kind of house sauce (contains peanut butter), no side dishes. Please fully cook before consuming.

Garlic Butter Chicken

$10

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Come with 3 kind of house sauce (contains peanut butter), no side dishes. Please fully cook before consuming.

Spicy Chicken 1lb

$10

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Come with 3 kind of house sauce (contains peanut butter), no side dishes. Please fully cook before consuming.

Chicken Gizzard 1lb

$9

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Come with 3 kind of house sauce (contains peanut butter), no side dishes. Please fully cook before consuming.

Marinated Pork Skin 1lb

$8

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Come with 3 kind of house sauce (contains peanut butter), no side dishes. Please fully cook before consuming.

Fire Baby Octopus 1lb

$12

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Come with 3 kind of house sauce (contains peanut butter), no side dishes. Please fully cook before consuming.RAW MEAT SERVING ONLY(Warning Extremely Spicy, Avoid Any Contact With Skin And Body Parts)

Spicy Pork Short Rib w/ Bone

$12

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Come with 3 kind of house sauce (contains peanut butter), no side dishes. Served with RAW MEAT. Please fully cook before consuming.

Kimchi Stew With Pork Soup

$16

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Korea's national dish, kimchi, is a spicy, pickled cabbage that is served as a condiment with almost every meal. Kimchi stew combines kimchi with other ingredients such as meats, onions, garlic, and tofu.(Served with 1 bowls of rice and a set of banchan.)(Ingredient : Pork belly with Tofu, Vegetable and Spicy sauce.)

Soybean Brisket Stew Soup

$16

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Soybean stew is one of the most popular Korean stew dishes made with Korean soybean paste (doenjang), a type of fermented bean paste made of soybean and brine(Served with 1 bowls of rice and a set of banchan.)(Ingredient : Beef brisket with Tofu, Vegetable and Soy bean paste.)

Tofu Stew Soup

$16

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)The Korean Tofu Stew is packed full of flavour with Kimchi, garlic spices and silky soft tofu, Vegetables.(Served with 1 bowls of rice and a set of banchan.)

Jangjorim Rice

$12

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Jangjorim is a Korean side dish consisting mainly of boiled or braised beef and soy. Jangjorim Rice is a classic childhood favorite dish for many Koreans(Served with a set of banchan.)(Pulled Beef with Vegetable, House special soy sauce, Sesame Seed, Butter and Fried Egg.)

Kimchi Fried Rice With Beef brisket

$12

(DELIVERY/TAKEOUT ONLY)Kimchi fried rice is a type of Korean fried rice and it is cooked with kimchi(Served with a set of banchan.)(Beef brisket with Vegetable, Kimchi, Seaweed, Sesame Seed and Fried Egg.)

Korean Raspberry

$9

Must be 21 to purchase.Raspberry Wine is a Korean fruit wine made from black raspberry with deep red in color and moderately sweet and believed to be healthful and to promote male's stamina.

Chamisul Fresh

$8

Must be 21 to purchase.Soju is a clear, colorless distilled beverage made from rice or other starches such as potatoes and sweet potatoes.

Flavored Chamisul and Goodday

$8

Must be 21 to purchase.

Bekseju

$9

Must be 21 to purchase.Bekseju is a Korean rice-based fermented alcoholic beverage flavored with a variety of herbs, ginseng.

Unfiltered Rice Wine, Makgolli

$8

Must be 21 to purchase.Makgeolli, is an unfiltered Korean rice wine with a cloudy, milky appearance and has a lightly sparkling, sweet-tart flavor

Hite Terra Beer

$5

Must be 21 to purchase.

Cass Beer

$5

Must be 21 to purchase.

OB Premier Beer

$5

Must be 21 to purchase.

Kloud Beer

$5

Must be 21 to purchase.

DOKKAEBIER (16oz)

$6

Must be 21 to purchase.Local brewed Korean beer brew at: Alameda island brewing company, 1716 park street, Alameda, CA 94501.

MAKKU(Korean Rice Wine)

$5

3 Kind of Flavor (355ml). Must be 21 to purchase.Canned Korean rice wine soft, creamy body with an addictive hint of sweetness.

FAQ's

What are the most popular dishes at Yakiniq?

Some of the most popular dishes at Yakiniq include Beef Bulgogi Japchae, Stir-Fried Rice Cakes, and Corn with Cheese.
Does Yakiniq offer vegetarian options?

Yakiniq has limited vegetarian options available.
What type of alcoholic drinks does Yakiniq serve?

Yakiniq offers a variety of alcoholic drinks including Korean Raspberry Wine, Soju, and Korean Rice Wine.
Do I need to make a reservation at Yakiniq?

Yakiniq takes reservations and also offers delivery and takeout options.
What are the family meal options available at Yakiniq?

Yakiniq offers family meal sets ranging from the Q Set to the Extra Large Party Set.
What sets Yakiniq apart from other Korean BBQ restaurants in the area?

Yakiniq is known for its hot sauce, seaweed side dish, and attentive customer service. Customers also appreciate the affordable prices for all-you-can-eat options.
Can you tell me more about the ambiance at Yakiniq?

Yakiniq has a bustling atmosphere with nicely decorated interiors and friendly staff. Customers enjoy the lively environment, especially on weekend dinner nights.

Ratings of Yakiniq

Yelp

1659

Google

1197

Visitors' opinions on Yakiniq

/ 1659

Francis D. 05/05/2024

I am so glad this place survived Covid! It's my favorite KBBQ place in the Bay Area because of their hot sauce and seaweed as side dish! Everything is very well priced for AYCE and I always get the basic set because that's all I need! Always amazing customer service and the place also has new decor and new carpet! Parking is very easy! I always park in the garage! I've been coming here since 2014 and 10 years later I still come here for KBBQ!

Stacey J. 26/04/2024

Staff was super welcoming and helped us cook the meat!! They were also very attentive to when our grill needed to be changed. Yakiniq also added a bunch of new things, such as their noodle bar! I haven't tried that yet, but I'll definitely return to try!! I loved their Miso pork belly and their corn cheese. 10/10!!

Matthew P. 25/04/2024

Food (3.75/5): The food is ok especially for the price charged. Regular AYCE here is $35 while the premium selection is $45. Most other AYCE kbbq places do not charge that much. Service (4.25/5): The staff were a bit slow / inattentive but coming on a Saturday night, every table was constantly packed, so I could understand why. Every time I needed something, I'd go up to the front desk and they'd help resolve my issue in a nice way. Ambiance (4.5/5): The interior is nicely decorated with lights. The place is bustling on a weekend dinner night, with a long wait list for dinner--luckily my friend had called to reserve a table for a party of 14 for us!

David C. 23/04/2024

The service here is good, I just don't think the food is particularly worth it. As far as pricing goes, to even get a standard bulgogi, you have to order from the premium menu instead of the standard menu. At the end of the day, meat is meat. Compared to other AYCE kbbq, I don't see many things here that set it apart from your standard Gen meal around the area. In fact, it feels like I could get more of a selection of sides and meats for a better price at Gen. Perhaps the one redeeming quality that some places haven't had is a consistent grill heat. We can adjust grill heat as needed and there doesn't seem to be any weak grills that slow down meat cooking.

Alice S. 16/04/2024

I celebrated a birthday here with a group of friends and had a pretty good experience overall. If you come here on your birthday and bring at least three other friends with you, then you get to eat for free! We all went with the premium AYCE option and ate until we were stuffed. The one negative thing was that for a group of 7 people, we were squeezed into a small booth that had only one grill. This was a problem because one person in our group only eats chicken (no red meat), which takes a look time to cook thoroughly. So we all had to wait a while to switch out the meats and waited to eat. We also had to request some items (e.g. spicy rice cakes) four times until they came because the staff seemed pretty swamped. Overall, service was friendly though. We also brought a birthday cake and candles with us, and the staff even offered to bring out the cake after dinner and provided a cake serving utensil, paper plates, and forks for us free of charge! Note that reservations are only accepted for parties of 7+. My partner had to call in three times for our reservation because the staff got the date wrong the first time, and somehow they incorrectly canceled the reservation after the second call.

Orawan S. 15/03/2024

Always busy at this place so we decided to be there at the open time and got the table immediately. The service was amazing as always. They always check on the table and change the pan without asking for it. Foods are great and our favorite is Galbi and steamed eggs. Cool music on the screen and reasonable prices for the meal. Recommended!!

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Barbeque, Korean

Closed Opens at 4:30 PM

$$$$ Price range per person $1 - $70

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Update on: Mar 12, 2024

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