YakiniQ

Korean BBQ is always a good idea for a fun group dinner, but if your group lacks the requisite planner required to make reservations, look no further than YakiniQ in Japantown. We’re not promising that there won’t be any lines to get into the casual AYCE Korean BBQ spot, but their big space makes it easy for groups up to 10 to hop on the waitlist and get a spot without having to call weeks in advance. There are only two options on the menu here—the $32.99 standard option and the $39.99 premium option. The standard is usually the way to go, if only because the included galbi is the best meat on the menu by far. But the premium option is an acceptable choice if you’re having a hankering for bulgogi and are looking for some extra sides to round out the meal.