Yakitori: an introduction

Yakitori, Japanese tapas-style food which is skewered then charcoal-grilled, is relatively unknown on Western shores. Indeed, when quizzed on what exactly Japanese cuisine consists of, the overwhelming response from the YO! Sushi-brainwashed masses is always sushi, sushi and… sushi. Well, ladies and gents, it’s time for a change. The word yakitori itself describes exactly the kind of food we’re talking about; yaki meaning “grilled” and tori meaning “bird” or “chicken”. The simplicity of the name

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Learn about the types of Yakitori (chicken skewers) and parts of meat on the menu of Japan's famous yakitori restaurant Torikizoku