Yakitori Chaco Bar

The food was ok and the drinks were nice. The issue is that they don’t take your order, they make you mark it with a pencil on a sheet. They got the 2 first dishes wrong, giving us both times more expensive dishes than what we ordered. With the first dish they tried to convince us to take it instead and we refused. When they got wrong the second dish they told us to keep it and pay for the cheaper dish that we did order. After that we waited 25 for the next dish while the table next to that arrived half an hour after us already received all of their dishes. It seemed like it was on purpose not send us our dishes. We asked to cancel the dishes that didn’t arrive (1.5 after we sat down) and paid for what we had. Worst experience I had in a long time. We were the only white people there so maybe if you go you need at least one Asian friend for them to want to serve you…

been craving izakaya for a while and finally found this gem on Instagram. The food and wine were amazing! The total for everything in the picture was $84.90, but with the card surcharge, I ended up paying $90.48. Overall, it was a great experience!

Very authentic japanese skewers shop. Our faves are the chawanmushi, miso cod and chicken meatball skewers. The garlic fried rice with added wagyu is a must too. But honestly we’ve tried most of the menu and they have all been delicious. Highly recommend!

Authentic Japanese-style Yakitori experience with a traditional setup — we sat at the bar area, which gave us a front-row view of the chefs expertly grilling skewers over open charcoal flames. The smoky aroma filled the air, creating a warm, inviting, and immersive dining experience. The kitchen team worked with precision and intensity, and it was fascinating to watch the cooking process up close. The atmosphere was bustling and energetic, with a constant flow of customers and a lively buzz of conversation. The space is compact and cozy, with a casual izakaya-style vibe — dim lighting, wooden counters, and an open kitchen that adds to the charm. It feels like a slice of Tokyo tucked into the city, ideal for those who enjoy a vibrant, authentic dining scene. We opted for the banquet menu, which offered a mix of sashimi and Yakitori. The variety was good, and everything was presented neatly, though the overall flavor was fairly average and didn’t quite stand out compared to similar spots we’ve tried. One downside was the parking situation — it’s quite difficult to find a spot nearby, especially during busy hours, so it’s best to plan ahead or consider alternative transport.

I'm obsessed with the spanner crab chawanmushi. Have to have a whole one to myself. Other note worthy dishes included Saba sashimi (mackerel), octopus karaage, softbone meatball onsen egg, and truffle uni wagyu. For dessert, so try the Matcha Tiramsu if you like matcha. Service is polite and efficient. Cocktails are also very good. I recommend the Yuzu margarita and the Old fashion.

Can we give some credit here to the beautiful venue that is @chaco_bar 🇯🇵 what stunning decor, all authentic to Japanese culture. They have wonderful service and outstanding yakitori. We had their fig salad and Wagyu special, lamb and oyster mushroom yakitori as well as some dory dumplings. The food was outstanding.

We walked in without a booking and were able to be seated at one of the counters (it was early, just after 6). We were introduced to the menu, which had a few sections, and we took our time going through it all, ordering from most sections. The food came out very quickly but not all at once so we were able to enjoy most of the previous dish before the next came. The sashimi platter was fresh and the grilled squid was quite good though could use a bit more charring. The star was the crab chawanmushi, very strong on the crab flavour. Our yakitori platter came last. Aside from the chicken thigh being slightly dry, the pork belly and the chicken crackling were both juicy and super flavourful (thanks to the sauce I think). We had a glass of sake each, which were larger than we anticipated so they did the trick. We finished dinner in just over an hour and were quite satisfied with the food and how full we felt.

Outstanding food, service and ambiance. All share plates- definitely recommend the bechamel miso eggplant and the sea urchin toro handroll!!! Sit at the bar to watch the chefs at work on the grill station.