Urameshi Ya - Yakiniku experience

Next stop after the Hana experience last week, it's yakiniku time at Urameshi-Ya.

Yakiniku is a Japanese dish that means 'grilled meat'. At first look, what makes Urameshi-Ya unique is its theme. It's motif is more of into the 'funeral/cemetery' type. Its layout, according to the attendant are inspired by Japanese funeral customs like the making use of sotoba as decos.

As first timers, we asked the attendants what are the best sellers. At first, she offered us theTarafuku Set but we declined on it since it contained beef tongue which I am not a fan of. We instead ordered the Tokujyou-Karubi (beef slices) and the Buta Bara (seasoned pork slices).

left: Tokujyou-Karubi

left: Buta Bara

A plate of yakiniku comes in generous servings complete with sides of a slice of lemon, lettuce and leeks. The beef were so tender and tasty while the pork was not tough as well. A dipping sauce is provided for the barbecues. They all went well with a bowl of Japanese rice and an ice cold Coca-Cola. This experience was a lot different from the japanese barbecues (i.e yakitori) in commercialized japanese restaurants. This yakiniku is somewhat similar to the Bulgogi dish of the Koreans but they do taste uniquely.Urameshi-Ya also offer pork and beef intestines as well as vegetables for you to grill.

What I also love here is their table setting where you get to grill your own barbecues in your table. The ambience is perfect and well lit. I like their lighting and wooden appearance. They also have a good ventilation system so no fumes or smoke from the grill lingers inside the restaurant. The staff are also very warm.

We had a great and yummy Japanese Barbecue experience in Urameshi, though it is a bit pricy compared other Japanese restos.

We ended the night with a hearty "burp!".

Take note, Urameshi-Ya is only open at 5PM to 1PM.

Urameshi-Ya

Inside Little Tokyo

Chino Roces Ave., beside Makati Cinema Square

02 813 2210

Open @ 5PM-1AM