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What is Yakitori?

焼き鳥 やきとり / yakitori

Chicken skewers grilled over charcoal. Different parts of the bird are cooked separately, from thigh and breast to skin, liver and cartilage. Pork skewers are sometimes sold under the same word in casual shops.

How to order and eat it

Order by the skewer or as a set (moriawase). Choose "shio" (salt) or "tare" (sweet soy glaze).

Dietary notes

Contains chicken, and often pork in some shops. Tare usually contains soy sauce, sugar and mirin (alcohol).

This is a general description, and recipes vary by shop. If you have an allergy or follow a diet, ask the staff before you order.