Yakiniku Like at Bukit Panjang Plaza revolutionizes the traditional Japanese BBQ experience by introducing a solo-friendly dining concept that makes yakiniku accessible to individual diners through innovative restaurant design and efficient service. This Japanese BBQ chain breaks the conventional notion that grilled meat dining requires large groups, offering individual smokeless electric grills at each seat that allow customers to enjoy premium grilled meats in a comfortable, no-fuss environment. The restaurant emphasizes quick service, high-quality meats, and affordable prices that make authentic Japanese yakiniku accessible to all Singaporeans.
The menu showcases a carefully curated selection of premium meats including U.S., New Zealand, and Japanese Wagyu beef options, complemented by pork, chicken, and seafood choices that cater to diverse preferences. Popular offerings include the Sukiyaki Karubi Set and Garlic Butter Karubi Set starting from sixteen eighty, Like Gyu Don rice bowls, and the innovative Tamago Sando where grilled meats are uniquely sandwiched between slices of sweet Japanese egg omelette. The restaurant's signature sauce selection includes expertly formulated Garlic Soy and LIKE Original BBQ sauces, plus Singapore-exclusive Chilli Padi and Garlic Chili sauces that add local flavor to the authentic Japanese experience.
Operating within Bukit Panjang Plaza, Yakiniku Like provides a modern dining experience that accommodates busy lifestyles while maintaining the authentic flavors and quality of traditional Japanese yakiniku. The individual grill concept ensures each customer can control their cooking preferences and dining pace, making it perfect for solo diners, couples, or anyone seeking a personalized BBQ experience. With high-quality meats, affordable pricing, and the convenience of quick service, Yakiniku Like delivers an authentic Japanese dining experience that fits contemporary Singapore lifestyles while preserving the essential elements that make yakiniku such a beloved culinary tradition.
Yakiniku Like is a franchise that has a ton of outlets around Singapore, and this is an overall review with a recent visit (not my first visit to such an establishment). Service is quick, atmosphere is nothing to shout about - you’re here to be served quick and to eat quickly.
Only downside is that the grill cooks awfully slowly, even at full whack. Taste is nothing amazing, but it never offends. How well the meat is done is up to you, so I would suppose the taste would vary according to how well you can cook (or how well you think you can cook).
I’m not a good cook by any stretch, so the taste was acceptable.
Butterjun
Food is average. The portion is little, 2 slices of pork belly cut into 4 pieces, 4 pieces of chicken thighs and two tiny skins. They get customer to give good reviews and reward them with $5 voucher (with $40 spend). Not bang for the buck.
Burton Jun
Food is average. The portion is small: 2 slices of pork belly cut into 4 pieces, 4 pieces of chicken thighs, and two tiny skins. They get customers to give good reviews and reward them with a $5 voucher (with a $40 spend). Not bang for the buck.
Aman
Yakiniku Like is a franchise with a ton of outlets around Singapore. This is an overall review, informed by a recent visit (though not my first to such an establishment). Service is quick, and the atmosphere is nothing to shout about – you’re here to be served quickly and to eat quickly.
The only downside is that the grill heats awfully slowly, even at full whack. Taste is nothing amazing, but it never offends. How well the meat is done is up to you, so I suppose the taste varies depending on how well you can cook (or how well you think you can cook).
I’m not a good cook by any stretch, so the taste was acceptable.
Positive Reviews
Sharon Eng
Awesome dining experience here! Clean, bright, prompt service with yummy n fresh food! Highly recommended and will definitely be back!
Hian Kin Chan
1st time here. The staffs are really friendly and the food is good. My kid enjoying doing the bbq himself for the first time.
John Jong
It’s Sat and very crowded. Waiting time is ok cos we can take Q online… waiting time for food is average cos really too many customers… but the attitude of the staff is very good, try to attend to us as much as they can. Recommended.
Michaela Tan
My first time dining experience here. The surf and turf is worth for a 2 pax meal.
Mark Isaiah
Had weekday lunch set at this outlet. Value for money lunch and definitely delicious! Maria who served us, very friendly and helpful! Thank you! 👍🏼
Novem Chea
Great value and service! Meat are really good at this price point. Very juicy. Environment is cozy and staff are super helpful. Dining time limit at 50 mins. Our 800g of meat and 3 bowl of rice (Chose from S,M,L sizing without extra charges). Plus point!
Wish they can add more grill side dishes such as mushrooms and roots 🤩
Ken Lee
Went on 4th Apr 2025, the staff on duty that date provided exceptional service, because we got a baby with us so they gave us a corner seat to make my wife comfortable with enough space with baby in her arm.
The staff served us the food saw the baby, then he remove the hot soup from the tray first to prevent accidental spilling on the baby and then put the soup at a safe distance from the baby.
All the staffs really paid attention to detail to gave us an excellent meal experience.
Environment is clean and smokeless also the food was excellent too.
Will surely come back for more. 😃
Thanks for the staffs serviced us that day, really appreciated.
Chong How
First ever customer at this outlet. Store running $2.90 Karubi with any set purchased for the first 100 customers. So I ordered pork and chicken set with karubi set for $12.80 only.
There is also free of charge ice cream fish dessert for the first 100 customers. Staff here are attentive and have good service. Will hang out more here if I feel like eating bbq again.
Bernard Poh
We had a family dinner at Yakiniku like BPP, and the set meal portions were perfect. The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff were attentive, quick to respond to our requests, and incredibly helpful. The service deserves a 5-star rating, and we’re definitely planning to return!
XY
Nice food as usual; it was served very fast and was tasty!
Remember to take queue number before heading down.
Jolene Pek
Affordable and delicious Yakiniku - in my opinion it is the best affordable Yakiniku in SG. Love their range of sauces especially spicy miso and garlic soy sauce. Meat (karubi beef, pork belly and tiger prawns) were very satisfying as well. There's a dining time limit of 50min especially during peak hours so do note that! Their membership also makes it worth it because of rewards (eg free 50g karubi, or free drinks).
cri hidh
The student promo is very worth, best 10 dollars ive ever spent. Also the interior is very clean and very good service.
The student promo comes with 200g of meat (karubi/pork), rice miso soup and kimchi. Will definitely come here again.
vryn zz
Great food and experience. Great service from Savinu & rest of the staff too..
Sharon Ang
Awesome dining experience here! Clean, bright, prompt service, and yummy, fresh food! Highly recommended and will definitely be back!
Evrin Zheng
Great food and experience. Great service from Savinu and the rest of the staff too.
Kris Hiew
The student promo is very worthwhile, the best $10 I've ever spent. Also, the interior is very clean, and the service is very good. The student promo comes with 200g of meat (karubi/pork), rice, miso soup, and kimchi. I will definitely come here again.
Joanne Pek
Affordable and delicious Yakiniku – in my opinion, it's the best affordable option in SG. I love their range of sauces, especially spicy miso and garlic soy sauce. The meats (karubi beef, pork belly, and tiger prawns) were very satisfying as well. There's a dining time limit of 50 minutes, especially during peak hours, so do note that! Their membership also makes it worth it because of rewards (e.g., free 50g karubi or free drinks).
Marcus Isaac
Here's the lightly edited review:
We had a weekday lunch set at this outlet. It was a value-for-money lunch and definitely delicious! Maria, who served us, was very friendly and helpful! Thank you! 👍🏼
Mikaela Tan
My first dining experience here. The surf and turf is worth it for two people.
John Chong
It's Saturday and very crowded. The waiting time was reasonable because we could join the queue online. The waiting time for food was average, likely due to the high number of customers. However, the staff's attitude was very good; they tried to attend to us as much as they could. Recommended.
Hian Kian Chan
1st time here. The staff are really friendly and the food is good. My kid enjoyed doing the BBQ himself for the first time.
Yi
Nice food as usual. It was served very fast and was tasty!
Remember to take a queue number before heading down.
Brendan Poh
We had a family dinner at Yakiniku Like BPP, and the set meal portions were perfect. The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff were attentive, quick to respond to our requests, and incredibly helpful. The service deserves a 5-star rating, and we’re definitely planning to return!
Chong Hao
I was the first-ever customer at this outlet. The store was running a promotion for $2.90 Karubi with any set purchased, for the first 100 customers. So, I ordered the pork and chicken set, along with the Karubi, for only $12.80.
There was also a free ice cream fish dessert for the first 100 customers. Staff here are attentive and provide good service. I will visit here again if I feel like eating BBQ.
Kian Lee
On April 4th, 2025, the staff on duty provided exceptional service. Because we had a baby with us, they gave us a corner seat to make my wife comfortable and ensure enough space for the baby in her arms.
The staff serving us the food saw the baby and immediately removed the hot soup from the tray to prevent accidental spilling on the baby, then placed it at a safe distance.
All the staff really paid attention to detail to give us an excellent meal experience.
The environment was clean and smokeless, and the food was excellent.
We will surely come back for more. 😃
Thanks to the staff who served us that day; their service was truly appreciated.
Noven Chea
Great value and service! Meat **is** really good at this price point. Very juicy. Environment is cozy and staff are super helpful. Dining time limit is 50 minutes. Our 800g of meat and 3 bowls of rice (**chosen** from S, M, L sizes without extra charges). Plus point! I wish they could add more **grilled** side dishes, such as mushrooms and roots 🤩
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Bento Sets
PORK & CHICKEN SET WITH MINI CURRY
$17.80 nett
Pork Belly, Chicken Thigh
PORK BELLY SET WITH MINI CURRY
$19.80 nett
Grilled Pork Belly
KARUBI SET WITH MINI CURRY
$20.80 nett
Beef Short Plate
SUKIYAKI KARUBI SET WITH MINI CURRY
$21.80 nett
Sukiyaki Beef Short Plate
KARUBI & HARAMI SET WITH MINI CURRY
$25.80 nett
Beef Short Plate, Skirt Steak
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Set Inclusions
RICE OR BONITO SEAWEED EGG RICE + SOUP + KIMCHI OR SALAD
