Japan’s Tori Jiro Yakitori Chain to Open First US Location in Watertown | Eater Boston

"A Japan-based yakitori chain is opening its first U.S. location at Arsenal Yards (485 Arsenal St.), bringing a brand that already operates more than 60 locations across Japan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Italy. At this year’s Japan Festival Boston, attendees had the opportunity to try Tori Jiro’s chicken yakitori (char-broiled skewers) and karaage (fried chicken); the chain also serves tsukune, charcoal-grilled chicken meatballs with tare sauce and a yolk mixture for dunking. Founder Yuki Watanabe said Boston is one of his favorite cities and he wanted to open a first U.S. location near the action with a welcoming neighborhood feel, and the team is excited to be part of the growth of East End Watertown and to share a taste of Japan at Arsenal Yards." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal