Get grilling at Gyu Shige Japanese barbeque

Hello, editor Kayla right here, again with one other restaurant highlight from my neck of the woods in Northern Virginia.

Fast take: If you happen to’re a fan of inventive flavors and cooking your individual meal however not having to scrub up after, think about the Japanese barbeque scorching spot Gyu Shige in Fairfax’s Mosaic District.

• I introduced alongside my youthful brothers for a catch-up … and in order that they might cook dinner the meals whereas I took photographs for the Axios D.C. Instagram (smash that observe button).

The way it works: If you happen to’ve by no means had Japanese barbecue, do not be intimidated. Our server was pleasant and made nice suggestions. She confirmed us the right way to use the utensils for the in-table grill, and dished up instructed cooking instances to go well with our doneness preferences.

What we drank: Gentle, tropical drinks that felt like summer time. I ordered the Bittersweet Daiquiri and my brothers loved the Agave Smokehouse (a margarita made with smoky mezcal tequila) and the Tokyo Drift (a Lengthy Island Iced Tea-style cocktail with vodka, rum, gin, tequila, and Midori liqueur).

What we ate: Order 2-3 proteins per particular person. Our favorites had been the boneless brief rib, the spicy rooster breast, the filet mignon, and the miso squid. A number of of the meats had been accompanied by dipping sauces. My favourite was the shio garlic.

• If you happen to’re searching for one thing extra easy, the garlic beef fried rice is nice. Sushi followers: attempt the baked lobster roll.