Name: Yakiniku Like Tampines 1
Address: 10 Tampines Central 1, #B1-03 Tampines 1, Singapore, 529536, SG
Telephone: +6569939883
Price range: $$

Question 1

Where is Yakiniku Like in Tampines?

Accepted Answer

Yakiniku Like is at Tampines 1 #B1-03, Basement 1, 10 Tampines Central 1, Singapore 529536. Connected to Tampines MRT (EW2/DT32). Open daily 11am to 9:20pm. Walk-in only but you can get an online queue number via their website to save waiting time. This is the newest and 11th outlet of Singapore's largest yakiniku chain. Phone: +65 6993 9883.

Question 2

Is Yakiniku Like halal?

Accepted Answer

No. Yakiniku Like is NOT halal-certified. Pork is served on the menu. For halal Japanese BBQ/grilled meat in Tampines, try Pepper Lunch (MUIS certified DIY teppan, Tampines 1 #04-12) or Yakiniku Shokudo (halal yakiniku at Our Tampines Hub). For halal gyudon (beef rice), Sukiya at Century Square #01-21 from S$4.50.

Question 3

How much does Yakiniku Like cost?

Accepted Answer

All prices are NETT (no hidden GST or service charge). Entry-level: Pork and Chicken Set 100g S$9.90 nett. Most popular: Karubi (short plate) Set 200g S$17.90 nett. Premium: Wagyu sets from S$24.90 nett. All sets include Hokkaido Nanatsuboshi rice (choose portion size), seaweed soup, and choice of kimchi or salad. Most solo diners spend S$12-20 nett. The nett pricing policy means what you see on the menu is exactly what you pay — no surprises at the bill.

Question 4

What is the solo yakiniku concept?

Accepted Answer

Yakiniku Like revolutionized Japanese BBQ by making it a solo-friendly fast-food experience. Traditionally, yakiniku is a group social activity requiring 2+ diners, shared grills, and 1-2 hours. Yakiniku Like changed this: every seat has its own individual smokeless electric grill. You order a set meal, receive your raw meat on a plate, grill it yourself at your own pace, and eat immediately. The entire meal takes 15-30 minutes. No awkwardness dining alone. No pressure to share. No lingering smoke on clothes (smokeless grills). The concept launched in Japan in 2018, hit Singapore in 2020, and now has 11 outlets — proving that solo yakiniku fills a genuine demand.

Question 5

What should I order at Yakiniku Like?

Accepted Answer

Must-try: (1) Karubi Set 200g (S$17.90 nett) — the signature. US beef short plate with beautiful fat marbling that renders on the grill into juicy, tender bites. The most popular order. (2) Karubi and Harami Set 200g (S$19.90 nett) — for variety. Combines short plate with skirt steak (leaner, more beefy flavour). (3) LIKE Mini Curry Combo — any meat set plus a side of rich Japanese curry. (4) Tamago Sando — creative twist: grilled meat sandwiched between sweet Japanese egg omelette slices. Sounds odd, tastes great. (5) For budget: Pork and Chicken Set 100g at S$9.90 nett — a complete yakiniku meal under S$10.

Question 6

How does Yakiniku Like compare to Bari Bari Steak?

Accepted Answer

Both are Japanese grilled meat at Tampines 1, but very different concepts. Yakiniku Like (B1-03): fast-food solo yakiniku, you grill yourself, from S$9.90 nett, 15-30 min meal, individual smokeless grills, mainly secondary cuts (short plate, skirt). Bari Bari Steak (L1-24/25/26): sit-down teppan restaurant, chef-grilled, from S$23++, 45-60 min meal, 300 degree C hot stone, premium A5 Miyazaki wagyu available at S$58++. Budget solo BBQ: Yakiniku Like. Premium steak experience: Bari Bari. Both are excellent for what they offer.

Question 7

Can I dine in a group at Yakiniku Like?

Accepted Answer

Yes — despite the solo concept, groups are welcome. Each person still gets their own individual grill and orders their own set. Groups of 2-4 can sit together while each enjoying their personal grill. It actually works well for groups where different people want different meats or portion sizes. However, large groups (6+) may need to split across tables. For traditional shared-grill yakiniku for large groups, consider Yakiniku Shokudo at Our Tampines Hub instead.

Question 8

What sauces are available?

Accepted Answer

Yakiniku Like takes sauces seriously. Available at every table: (1) LIKE Original BBQ Sauce — the house blend, sweet-savoury. (2) Garlic Soy Sauce — the staff favourite, umami-rich. (3) Chilli Padi Sauce — Singapore-exclusive, spicy kick. (4) Garlic Chili Sauce — another SG-exclusive. (5) Salt and pepper — for purists who want to taste the meat. The garlic soy and original BBQ are the most recommended. Try each sauce with different meats to find your combination.

Question 9

What rice options are available?

Accepted Answer

All sets include Hokkaido Nanatsuboshi rice — a premium Japanese rice variety known for its sticky texture and natural sweetness. You choose your portion: small, regular, or large at no extra cost. The rice quality is genuinely good for a fast-food concept — Nanatsuboshi is the same grade used at premium Japanese restaurants. This is a key differentiator from other fast-food yakiniku competitors.

Question 10

Is Yakiniku Like kid-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but supervise children around the hot grill. The individual grill at each seat is an electric element that gets very hot. Children should not touch the grill surface. That said, kids enjoy the interactive cooking aspect. The chicken and pork sets are mild and kid-friendly. Rice portions can be adjusted. The fast 15-30 minute meal time suits families with restless children who cannot sit still for a long restaurant meal.

Karubi 200g ★★	S$17.90
Karubi + Harami ★	S$19.90
Pork Belly 200g	S$14.90
Pork + Chicken 100g	S$9.90
Sukiyaki Karubi 200g	S$18.90

Wagyu Karubi Set	~S$24.90
Premium Platter 500g (sharing)	~S$39.90
Meat Platter 300g	~S$29.90

+ Mini Curry	+S$2-3
Tamago Sando (meat in egg omelette) ★	+S$2
Extra Karubi 100g	~S$9.90
Sanchu Lettuce Wrap (keto)	~S$2

☪️ Pepper Lunch — Halal DIY Teppan	Tampines 1 #04-12
☪️ Yakiniku Shokudo — Halal Yakiniku	Our Tampines Hub
☪️ Sukiya — Halal Gyudon	Century Sq #01-21

	Yakiniku Like	Bari Bari Steak	Pepper Lunch ☪️
Concept	Solo fast yakiniku	Sit-down teppan	DIY hot plate
Grill	Individual electric ★	300°C stone	260°C cast iron
Price	S$9.90-24.90 nett ★	S$23-58++	S$10.90-22++
Speed	15-30 min ★	45-60 min	20-30 min
Halal	❌	❌	☪️ MUIS ★
Best For	Solo quick BBQ	Premium A5 wagyu	Halal teppan

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