The Yakitori Bar

Had a pleasant time on a Wednesday night for a quick and early dinner. Great vibe for a date, or smaller group of friends.

My favorites were the Wagyu skewer, ebi fry, and spicy tuna fries.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Worth a try

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Hands down one of the best Japanese restaurants in the area. There is a wide variety of skewers and drinks on offer, as well as some other dishes like nabemono. We ordered a whole bunch of skewers, including beef tongue, sausage, unagi, pork belly, minced chicken with egg yolk, jidori chicken thigh and breast, duck breast, chicken gizzard, chicken liver, and chicken heart. All of them were fresh, juicy, and tender. The beef tongue and jidori chicken thigh stood out especially, as both were incredibly tender and very delicious. Accompanying the food is a wide range of drinks ranging from beer to sake. The restaurant is pretty cozy and has a fantastic ambiance reminiscent of actual izakayas in Japan, from the moment you walk in and smell the meaty smoke coming from the grill, to when you get your food. There is limited seating though, so either come a bit early or call ahead. The staff are proactive and friendly, and service overall is fairly quick. Overall, I'd highly recommend checking this place out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The most authentic yakitori restaurant in the Bay I've been to so far, including the fast/attentive service and interior vibes.

We had mostly jidori chicken skewers, and some pork and one abalone. I preferred the sauced skewers for better flavor, as some of the pork salt-only skewers tasted a touch game-y. I loved the jidori tskune, gizzard, heart (!!!), and thigh skewers, but would skip the pork neck and abalone next time.

It feels like you've walked into a Tokyo ramen shop when you walk in, and the cooking technique is very authentic. Sake options and beer are also comparable, with a large variety of Japanese bar snacks to compliment. Can't wait to be back to try more!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Food is good, staff is nice. Had a good time for a friend's bday

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

I went with a pretty decent group of people who love jpop and music in general. One of the main guys there and their crew there was quite fun since our group shared interests. Pretty good food overall. The strength was atmosphere and service. It's definitely a place worth trying. We also reserved early for our big group. It can get busy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

They dont honor their posted schedule. I drove late to eat here to learn they closed early and then didnt have time to make it to the alternate location. Avoid if going late.

Very cozy place for small group gathering, great food options and if you pay attention to the wall items, they have off menu items you could try as well!

Hotpot is a hot item here, with several options to choose from, comes with a ramen in the end to soak up all the goodness.

Prices are pretty reasonable. Nothing to complain about. Get there early and have all party present to be seated.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is a hidden gem! The food is amazing and they have great beer on tap.
That's all one needs! 🤷‍♂️

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I absolutely loved The Yakitori Bar! It’s such a cute little izakaya with so many authentic Japanese touches in the interior—it honestly felt like I was transported straight to Japan. The atmosphere is super cozy and casual, perfect for catching up with a friend over good food and drinks.

We tried a bunch of their yakitori (they have so many options), and everything was grilled to perfection. The karaage was perfectly crispy and the rice ball was simple but delicious.

Prices were totally fair, and the service was friendly and attentive. The ice cold beers paired perfectly with the food. It did get a little busy in the evening, but it added to the lively vibe without feeling overwhelming. Great place overall and I'll definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Yakitori, Karaage Chicken

This isn’t a vegetarian-friendly place, so if you’re a vegetarian, I’d think twice before going. All the veggie yakitori has fish flakes on it. You can ask them to leave it out, but they can’t guarantee that the oil or sauce used is free from animal or fish products. The safest options seem to be the salad and steamed edamame. Other than that, the staff is upfront about not being able to confirm whether any other dishes are 100% vegetarian. I appreciate their honesty and the good service, but I probably won’t return due to the limited food options.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

A rare local gem for us in Warm Springs. Fun with a small group or just as a couple, especially on a weekday evening. I love that they have so many different things to try, and I particularly appreciate the mix of really good high-end stuff (such as the Hokkaido scallops @ $15) and reasonably priced items (such as the multitude of $4 chicken skewers). My personal favorite from our most recent visit was the kalbi skewer, which was incredibly tender and juicy.

We usually just get a pitcher of Sapporo and order whatever we feel like tasting that evening. It's hard to go wrong here!

We've been here a few times and have always experienced solid service from the staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hokkaido Scallops

This place was recommended by a friend, but unfortunately we had a bad experience.

We first asked the server about the saltiness levels, and said they would get back to us and never did. The grilled items then arrived very salty; yakitori is to pair with beer, but these were TOO much. They also rarely refilled our water, which we were drinking a lot cuz of the saltiness.

Also a chef kept staring at us??? One of our friends mentioned the (bald, skinny) chef was constantly staring at us, and after she mentioned it through the meal we all noticed it was every time we looked up...he was watching us.

Overally, the meal was overpriced, the service not good, and food quality was meh at best. Not a great place to relax unless you like being stared at for some reason.

There are better options in the bay area.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Service was great and atmosphere was nice but its quite pricey so we didn’t really feel full for dinner even after spending quite a bit.

Pretty good little spot. It adds up, though. But very good food. Spicy tuna rice cakes are the best.