iWagyu BBQ 燒肉莊園

The inspiration

iWagyu began during the pandemic as a home delivery service that brought a complete Japanese barbecue experience to your door, including the grill, ingredients, and sauces, with wagyu from regions like Miyazaki and Kobe^1,2 . What was meant to be a temporary venture became so popular that diners as far away as the Bay Area asked for it, so owner Lawrence Gao turned it into a full restaurant, opened in December 2022 in a former Curry House space in the City of Industry^1,2 . The team behind it describes itself as a group of people pursuing the ideal yakiniku restaurant, serving wagyu they select from farms in Japan, Australia, and the United States³ .

Who's behind it

Owner Lawrence Gao started the delivery service during the pandemic and spent more than two years renovating and designing the dining room to fit his vision^1,2 .

What to order

• A5 Miyazaki wagyu: the menu features cuts like the ribeye cap and a premium short rib from this celebrated Japanese region .¹
• Wagyu tartare: an appetizer the restaurant has showcased on its own social channels .
• Sake and beer: the drinks list includes wine, sake, and beer alongside the grilled meats .^3,1

What people are saying

Eater LA has called the space a temple to Japanese barbecue, noting its gorgeous Japanese-inspired design with imagery of Mount Fuji, cranes, and sakura¹ .

Why you should try it

Between the tasting menus and the a la carte options, you can go deep on premium beef or just enjoy a few cuts with sake in a strikingly designed room^1,3 .