From monjayaki and Edomae sushi to yakitori alleys and matcha sweets — 20 essential Tokyo foods, where to find them, and how much to pay. A complete guide for first-time visitors.
Yakitori (焼き鳥) is a traditional food in Japan that consists of a skewered bite-sized chicken with salt or a sweet soy sauce-and-mirin glaze.
Hakodate's yakitori bento from Hasegawa Store is a beloved Hokkaido local food: fresh-grilled pork skewers over seaweed rice, made to order since 1979. Here's what to expect and how to order it.
Bonjiri is a popular type of yakitori (grilled chicken skewer) in Japan, made from the tail of the chicken. Known for its rich flavor, and tender.
Bonjiri - Yakitori type made from Chicken tail - Food in Japan
Maruman Yakitori Main Store Maruman Yakitori was founded in 1954 and is said to be the pioneer of grilled chicken thighs in the area. Aside from the notable charcoal-grilled chicken, the restaurant is also a favorite because of its chicken Tataki. Like most shops, Maruman Yakitori boasts a simple yet flavourful chicken dishes.
Tsukune is a Japanese chicken meatball most often cooked yakitori style and sometimes covered in a sweet soy or yakitori tare.
Yakitori (やきとり) is a traditional food in Japan that consists of a bite-sized chicken stab on a skewer and grill on an open fire. When it comes to chicken on a stick, the Japanese have their own best version of what locals call Yakito...
The history, culture, and regional styles of Japanese teppanyaki and hibachi — from Kobe's 1945 birthplace to wagyu grades, yakitori, yakiniku, and dining etiquette.