Yakitori Hino
Yakitori restaurant · San Diego ·
Expertly grilled yakitori skewers, izakaya dishes, binchotan charcoal
Expertly grilled yakitori skewers, izakaya dishes, binchotan charcoal
"A popular industry hangout for grilled skewers noted for its yakitori program and as a launching ground for its chef to expand into new projects." - Kelly Bone
"Japanese food is one of San Diego’s strong suits and this modest and unassuming Kearny Mesa spot is an under-the-radar industry favorite. Find expertly grilled yakitori, from crispy-edged chicken wings to lusciously tender meatballs, along with a compelling selection of izakaya dishes, including takowasa (raw octopus with wasabi) and fried smelt." - Candice Woo
"The long, narrow room at Yakitori Hino, occupied mostly by a counter across from a bustling open kitchen, feels like the classic yakitori stalls in Tokyo, where conversation and camaraderie are part of the fun. Chicken skewers of all sorts: wing, skin, heart, gizzard, and liver, chubby firefly squid, and charred eel are quickly prepared over bincho charcoal and passed over the counter to be eaten as freshly cooked as possible. Small dishes include hot and cold appetizers like spicy jellyfish and monkfish liver with plum sauce, plus deep fried dishes, soups, and rice bowls." - Mary Beth Abate
"On Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, this yakitori-ya was elevated by chef Tatsuro Tsuchiya over several years; it’s one of the few local yakitori shops that grills skewers over binchotan charcoal, and is part of Masashi Nabeta’s restaurant group. Tsuchiya will be leaving his post behind its grill at the end of March to open his own restaurant." - Candice Woo
"This Japanese spot specializes in traditional yakitori grilled over Japanese bincho charcoal. Choose from skewers featuring chicken wing, heart, liver, and gizzard to beef with wasabi, and pork shiso. Or opt for yakitori sets of chef’s choice of four, seven and ten skewers. Small dishes range from spicy fried chicken and monkfish liver with plum sauce to rice bowls topped with poke." - darlene-horn