Yakitori Yakyudori
This restaurant offers traditional and delicious Japanese-style meats on skewers.
"Seriously.....blown away. If you aren't really into sushi but want a taste of authentic Japanese cuisine, this is the place!"
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Summary
Just a few blocks away from Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo, Yakitori Yakyudori may be in the heart of San Diego, but the cuisine promises an escape to a hole in the wall on the streets of Nagoya, Japan. Yakitori Yakyudori tantalizes with its namesake chicken (“yakitori” is a Japanese style of skewered chicken) and many more.
Yakitori Yakyudori has something for adventurous and not-so-adventurous diners. For those wishing for a taste of authentic Japan, try the “Top Ten” menu for Japanese palates. For traditional Western cuts, try the “Top Ten” menu for Americans. Either way, the meats are served on skewers and in small, appetizer-sized portions. But prices are cut to match the size of the food, so don’t worry.
Reservations are highly recommended because Yakitori Yakyudori is a very small and very popular eatery. Don’t despair if you’re seated at the bar—you’ll get to watch your food cooked!
Amenities
- Specialty Beers on Tap
- Homemade Desserts
- Fresh Food
- Small Atmosphere
- Take-Out Available
- Happy Hour
- Late Dining
- Reservations Recommended
- Wheelchair Access
Yakitori Yakyudori
Yakitori Yakyudori
Neighborhood:
Hillcrest
Location:
3739 6th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone:
619.692.4189
Hours of Operation:
Mon.-Sun.: 6:00 pm-1:00 am
Restaurant Website:
www.yakyudori.us
Additional Info:
$2 beer and 99¢ sake during happy hour!
*Some images shown above are not actual photos from the restaurant, but category representations. Visit the restaurant's web site for actual photos.
Yakitori Yakyudori Information
Restaurant Quick Facts
- Located in Hillcrest, just a few blocks from the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park.
- Serving authentic Japanese cuisine. Features the skewered yakitori-style of Nagoya, Japan.
- Wednesday through Friday, there is a generous happy hour from 6 pm to 7 pm. Imported and draft beers are just $2. Sake is 99 cents!
- All meats are served skewered and cooked on the grills behind the bar. Don't despair if you get a bar-side seat.
- Walk on the wild side and be rewarded. The beef tongue and chicken hearts are specialties.
- Yakitori Yakyudori is open until 1 am every night. Stop by after a play or for a late night snack-the portions are nearly "tapas"-sized, so you won't get too full (and won't dent your wallet too much).
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100% recommend this to a friend.
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E. Randall
Oct 19, 2009
at 1:30 pm
Points:
53
Member since: October 2009
xxx.xxx.61.17
Would recommend to a friend
Date of Stay: September 2009
Went with: family
Went for: dinner
Type of visit: leisure
Re: Yakitori Yakyudori
First time to Yakitori Yakyudori and we enjoyed our meal. We tried various skewered meats. A bit pricey for us but we enjoyed our special night out. For those that like unusual types of meat, this is the place to go. They serve everything from beef tongue to chicken heart and gizzards and everything in between. Sounds weird but rather tasty!
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