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Anyone who’s seen a grill can say something about barbeque. However, it takes an expert to explain the complex art of an authentic Japanese Yakiniku.

Although the similarities may be easily recognizable (bite-sized pieces of meat cooked using a grill) and despite the fact that it literally translates to “grilled meat”, Yakiniku is more than just an ordinary barbeque. Its Korean origin fused with the delicate tenets of Japanese cooking requires talent and artistry to create an authentic and decadent Yakiniku experience.

It is not particularly surprising that Diamond Hotel – the city’s premier dining oasis and portal to all things deliciously Japanese – has tapped the expertise of their culinary masters to whip up tantalizing Yakiniku fares with the Yurakuen Japanese Restaurant. Famed for offering an impeccably mouthwatering taste of Japanese culture and flavor, Yurakuen provides a dining destination where authentic Yakiniku meals can be enjoyed.

Authentic Japanese Yakiniku is a grilling technique designed to showcase the inherent softness of meats. Yurakuen only serves the highly-priced portions of meat that do not need to go through a handful of processes to be tender. These are also the most flavorful meat portions so that each bite-sized cut leaves a poetically enduring taste.

Yurakuen’s Yakiniku is a gourmet cruise – a multi- palate experience. Unlike Korean Barbeques or Western Steaks, Yurakuen serves the meat in thin slices to allow diners to sample everything from beef, to pork, to chicken, to the side dishes without being filled up immediately.

The distinctive and enchanting taste of Yurakuen’s Yakiniku can also be attributed to Binchotan – a high-grade charcoal that they import from Okayama Japan. Binchotan burns at a very high temperature releasing the complex flavors of the meat. It also keeps the moisture and the juice locked within these sumptuously prepared dishes. The high temperature hastens the cooking process, allowing foodies only four seconds to create their own grilled indulgence.

And although Yakiniku is a highly coveted grilled treat, no one dares to smell like one. The Yurakuen Yakiniku room boasts of highly sophisticated ventilation and grilling system imported from Japan making it a smokeless and odorless Yakiniku haven.

Indeed, there’s more to a Yakiniku that meets the eye. The Yurakuen at Diamond Hotel makes the authentic Japanese Yakiniku experience a must try for all Japanese cuisine aficionados.

Try the Yakiniku Room at the Yurakuen for an absolutely unique, fun and interactive dining experience. Have fun grilling your own food with Yurakuen’s sumptuous array of fresh meats, vegetables, and side dishes. Diamond Hotel Philippines is located at Roxas Boulevard, cor. Dr. J Quintos St., Manila. For reservations, please call 528.3000, email at bizcenter@diamondhotel.com.