Automatic rice is nice at this new BBQ joint

A rice machine recently became a star attraction for Beijing foodies. With the push of a button, the precise amount of fluffy, warm rice desired will be dispensed into diners' bowls.

The machine belongs to the newly opened Misumi Yakiniku, a Japanese-style barbecue restaurant that focuses only on meat and rice.

Executive chef Liu Wuzhou has been cooking Japanese cuisine for more than 10 years, specializing in barbecue. He thinks the special thing about Japanese barbecue is that the meat is not seasoned before it's put on the grill, so diners can taste its original flavor.