Yakiniku means "grilled meat"

Joe and I went out to dinner with one of Joe's coworkers and his wife, Mio. They have been in Nagoya for about a year and a half, so were excited to share their knowledge with us. :) They took us to a type of restaurant called "yakiniku" which literally means "grilled meat." This restaurant was private dining - meaning each group had their own little room. Inside the room was just a small table low to the ground, with a hole underneath to put your feet. They give you a small pot/grill filled with hot charcoal - and then you cook your own food! All you can eat meat, veggies, and drinks for about $35 a person. The meats included: beef, sausage, chicken, pork, organs, and cow tongue. Joe was brave and ate the cow tongue, and he actually liked it! But none of us touched the organs. Veggies included: pumpkin, sweet potatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, onion, and salad. It was quite a fun experience, and our new favorite restaurant! The only downfall is that the menu is all in Japanese and no pictures are available - luckily Mio speaks Japanese and was able to order for us.