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Upon entering this unique, two-sided Japanese eatery (ramen on one side, yakitori on the other), the friendly wait staff will bellow“Irasshai!”This is a boisterous and lively atmosphere. You’ll likely make friends with the people sitting next to you. The charcoal wood grill gives the yakitori skewers a distinct, smoky flavor. The chicken thigh meat with green onions ($2 a stick), bacon-wrapped cherry tomatoes and bacon-wrapped asparagus ($2.50) go wonderfully with a bowl of steamed rice. For dessert, try the toasted cinnamon raisin bagel topped with homemade caramel ice cream and sliced green apple ($5). (Reviewed in The Orange County Register Feb. 2, 2006)
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This is the most authentic yaki tori restaurant I've been to in the US. I lived in Japan for a year while teaching English and I've been looking for an izakaya style restaurant. As soon as you walk through the door, the restaurant staff greets you loudly and excitedly every time!
The restaurant is tiny, but decorated in such a way that tucks you away from the FV strip mall and transports you to Japan.
The food is flavorful and sumptuous -- grilled right before your eyes!
Although they have some normal stuff, they also feature some interesting delicacies! Give it a try! :) It gets crowded, so call ahead of time to make a reservation!