The Ultimate Yakitori Guide: A Tourist's Menu Glossary

The Ultimate Yakitori Guide: A Tourist's Menu Glossary

Walking into a yakitori-ya (yakitori restaurant) is a peak Japan experience. This guide is your ultimate cheat sheet. Use this, and you'll be ordering like a local in no time. Before we dive into the different types and how to order, let's cover the basics. If you're wondering wh

What is Yakitori? More Than Just Grilled Chicken Skewers

What is Yakitori? More Than Just Grilled Chicken Skewers

What is Yakitori? It's an Art Form. When you hear Yakitori (焼き鳥) , you might think of simple grilled chicken skewers. However, the true yakitori, especially in high-end izakayas (Japanese pubs), is a culinary art form dedicated to precision, ingredients, and the perfect control o