Yakiniku Audio Guide
Grilling meat until it sizzles over hot coals, then eating it with your favorite sauce or salt: that is Japanese yakiniku. How did a country that long avoided meat come to raise the grilled culture of wagyu beef? Across…
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Welcome to the World of Yakiniku
Welcome to the world of yakiniku. At the center of the table, charcoal glows red, and onto the grill above it go pieces of vividly colored meat. They sizzle, fragrant smoke rises, and the fat crackles and pops — that scene that spreads the moment you open the door of a yakiniku restaurant. Yakiniku means grilling bite-sized pieces of meat and offal yourself as you eat. Short rib, loin, tongue, offal — you take your favorite cut, cook it just the way you like, and eat it with sauce or salt. To gather around the fire with friends or family, chatting away as you cook, is the true feast of yakiniku. For Japanese people, it is a beloved meal, essential for days of celebration and happy nights with friends. For travelers, it is a welcome chance to enjoy Japan's fine beef without any fuss. Over the next little while, let's trace the surprising story this popular dish has traveled. Let's begin with when and how the Japanese came to grill and eat meat — the history of yakiniku.
What you'll hear on site
- The History of Yakiniku ¥200 · 7 days
- The Cuts of Meat ¥200 · 7 days
- Regional Wagyu Beef ¥200 · 7 days
- When Do Japanese People Eat It? ¥200 · 7 days
- Grilling It Yourself and Etiquette ¥200 · 7 days
- Ordering and How to Enjoy ¥200 · 7 days
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