Last night, leaving Fran at her grandparents, Masako and I went for Korean yaki-niku. This used to be a monthly event, but ever since Frankie was born we've decided against bringing her as the glowing red-hot center of the table tends to attract little hands.

Gyu-kaku is known as one of the cheaper chain yaki-niku restaurants in Japan, yet it's decor is nice enough to be considered an acceptable date spot. The food is always beyond delicious, plates of marinated karubi, rosu and tongue with lemon, ishiyaki bibimba and of course kimchi. We always leave satisfied, full of meat and draft beer, but the most enjoyable part of the evening comes from the actual ritual of cooking your own food. Barbecuing meat, taking in the smoke and heat all the while enjoying drinks and good conversation. It's all the fun of a backyard barbecue in a comfortable booth for two in non-smoking.

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