BBQ Asian Style

As they say in Japan, “people who eat together from the same pot of rice develop and enjoy stronger, meaningful and long lasting relationships.” The array of Asian Style BBQ (or Barbecue) is taking America by storm, providing a unique dining experience that provides a lively setting for friends and family to gather around and enjoy a meal together – without having to deal with the preparation of the food or cleaning up. Barbecue cuisine has evolved into a year-round menu item Asian and non-Asian eateries and events. Asian BBQ dishes are offered as appetizers and starters as a way to tie in with the global food trends and to just have fun trying new items and flavors. In addition to the wonderful tastes and aromas that are sure to please a crowd, barbecue is a very practical and low-cost way to offer food. While not easy to do at first, the sys-tem is easy to replicate, so it makes good sense operationally. Barbecued cooking and eating can be interactive, celebratory and fun. It invites guests to chat and mingle. Asian BBQ’s are perfect for parties, mixers, breaking the ice, are kid-friendly, and ideal for Asian restaurant “first timers,” BBQ fanatics, and those who wish to experiment with the latest cuisine trends. Other than the grill, all you need are bamboo skewers, an assortment of meats, vegetables, rice, and regional staples. Drinks that best accompany an Asian BBQ are beer, sake (warm or cold), and even Whisky with ice and mineral water. All Asian barbecue restaurants are not the same! In some methods, the server and chef work together to create a dining experience; in others the customer is the cook and server; or there are combinations of the two methods.