YAKITORI GUIDE
Learn about yakitori cuts, grilling techniques, seasoning, charcoal, ordering, and the culture behind Japan’s famous grilled chicken.
Ordering yakitori in Japan is easier when you know a few menu terms and dining customs. This beginner’s guide covers seasoning choices, useful phrases, skewer etiquette, and common mistakes.
Yakitori menus use Japanese names for thigh, skin, heart, gizzard, cartilage, and other chicken parts. This guide explains the most common cuts, their textures, and beginner-friendly choices.
Yakitori is Japanese grilled chicken, usually served on skewers and seasoned with salt or tare. Learn what the name means, how the cuts differ, and how to order and eat yakitori in Japan.