Can't wait to try yakitori grilled chicken on your trip to Japan? Whet your appetite with our guide to some of the most common varieties.

The name directly translates to “grilled chicken,” but yakitori represents much more than that—it embodies the essence of good times and joyful hours in Japan.

Established in the spring of 2014, KINTORI YAKITORI is a cozy, izakaya-style eatery specializing in authentic yakitori and premium Japanese tapas.

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May 1, 2010 · Yakitori is a Japanese dish of bite-sized pieces of chicken that are skewered and roasted over a grill, typically a charcoal grill.

Yakitori (Japanese: 焼き鳥) (literally 'grilled bird') is a Japanese type of skewered chicken. Its preparation involves attaching the meat to a skewer, ...

Jan 28, 2024 · Yakitori is an inexpensive and informal food that is easily found at specialized yakitori-ya, as well as at most izakaya and many other ...

Dec 11, 2023 · Whether at a summer festival, late night convenience store, or stylish wine bar, yakitori is a beloved staple all over Japan.

Common throughout Japan, yakitori is traditionally skewered chicken pieces that are carefully roasted over a extremely hot charcoal called binchotan (備長炭).