Nikuno Yoichi — Gurney, Penang

About

Japanese yakiniku restaurant at Gurney Drive in Pulau Tikus — the first and only Malaysian outlet of this Nagoya-origin brand (肉のよいち). Specialises in premium meat grilled over coal fire — the highlight being air-flown Japanese halal-certified Wagyu beef, available in multiple grades. The restaurant serves no pork, making it Muslim-friendly, and all meats are halal-certified including the Japanese Wagyu. Menu focuses on high-quality beef and chicken cuts grilled at the table. Dinner daily 5pm–11pm; lunch Friday to Sunday and public holidays 11:30am–2:30pm. Contact: +60 4-229 0105. A premium Japanese yakiniku experience in Penang. Reviews mention gokujyo platter, marinated beef, iron pot rice and a5 wagyu.