We went to this small, local yakitori joint at Torrance after a recommendation from a sushi chef. Compare to mega festive place like Shinsengumi, I prefer the homey, authentic vibe here. There’s only one chef with one charcoal grill, who’s attentive and fast. As the place is small, they have a limited menu that’s more […]
Posts Tagged ‘Yakitori’
October 2, 2008
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Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori & Shabu Shabu (Monterey Park)
By Freda in 01: San Gabriel, Favorite Food EntriesThis Los Angeles chain opened a Yakitori + Shabu-Shabu branch at Monterey Park a year ago. Last week they celebrated their first year anniversary with 50% off on all yakitori. My friend and I had to line up for more than an hour. The appetizers menu is surprising big. Baked Yam with Butter. Golden and […]
July 8, 2008
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Nanbankan (West LA)
By Freda in 11: West LAThis long time westside Japanese Yakitori (Chicken Skewer) place resides in a building that’s under construction now so it’s a bit hard to find the entrance. The big menu plus the chalkboard specials offer more obscure meat parts than other Yakitori places I’ve been to. I can’t keep track what I ordered (caption and photos […]
March 2, 2007
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Kokekokko (Little Tokyo)
By Joan in 06: Downtown LALots of recommendations to this popular Yakitori place from people around me recently, including the foodies sat next to Jon and I at Bistro K. Their glowing reviews prompt me to give it a try even though I’m not that big of a fan of Yakitori and chicken in general. ^^;; At 8 my party […]
September 6, 2006
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Terried Sake House (Santa Monica Blvd)
By Joan in 11: West LAHad to grab a quick dinner before a movie so we tried the nearby Izakaya Terried Sake House that’s right next to Sasaya. Terried Sake House been around for much longer and has been a neighborhood favorite. Though a couple of my friends gave it thumbs down. Maguro Natto, Jon loves Natto while I’m not […]
