Yamagishi

When deciding what to set over the grill first, comparing different cuts and thicknesses of beef tongue is an enticing place to start. The Salted Premium Tongue Tasting Set at Yamagishi brings together regular-sliced salted tongue—crisp and tender—with a thick-cut version that delivers a satisfying, succulent bite, serving 4 pieces of each so diners can appreciate the distinct texture of each slice.

Alongside familiar favorites like kalbi short rib, loin, and skirt steak, the menu features specialty cuts that showcase fine knife skills, such as thinly sliced beef tail and pleasantly springy harami engawa (trimmed flank edge). Once cooked over the flame, meats can be dipped into a rich, savory barbecue sauce or swirled through an aromatic washing sauce designed to cut through excess fat, letting you calibrate the flavor profile to match each cut.

During lunch, hearty set meals like the skirt steak lunch come with soup, kimchi, and salad for a well-rounded meal. Midday diners can also order additional a la carte meats or dishes such as seared yukhoe, making it easy to tailor lunch from a quick bite to an indulgent barbecue feast.

For the finish, the noodle selection includes citrus-scented options like sudachi cold noodles and lemon cold noodles, along with a spicy-sweet bibim cold noodle. Available in half portions as well, they provide a brisk, refreshing counterpoint after a satisfying meal of rich grilled beef.