Stylish izakaya serving chicken skewers, unique cocktails, and modern dishes
Winsome House, 154-158 Wing Lok Street G/F, Shops A and B, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Get directions
HK$500+ · Menu
"The vibe in this hip restaurant is up, up, UP with the friendly and informative staff, pumping music and air of happiness brought on by the exquisite food. Yardbird specializes in Japanese-style yakitori dishes of skewered grilled chicken, order many so you don’t miss out on the amazing flavors. Different parts of a chicken are grilled over charcoal – thighs, wings, heart, liver and so on. Other ingredients feature too like the duck meatballs and pork belly I tried recently, both brilliant. There’s a fantastic drinks menu here with a great range of sake, try a glass of the Kokonoe Saika Junmai Daiginjo, it is sublime. Yardbird has had a huge buzz about it ever since it opened in 2011, there are queues almost every night I walk by. It totally lives up to all the accolades, it is an absolute pleasure to spend an evening here and worth lining up for." - Angela Ho
"Yardbird is always jam-packed, so book online or expect to queue. The main draw is without doubt the 20-plus types of yakitori skewers made with local ‘three-yellow’ chicken from beak to tail, grilled over binchotan charcoal. Rare cuts like thyroid and ventricle can be hard to find elsewhere, as are the crispy meatballs with tare and egg yolk. Check out the extensive list of Japanese whisky." - Michelin Inspector
"When you’re in the mood for highly specific chicken parts, Yardbird is the move. But actually, this yakitori spot works for almost any casual eating occasion - as long as you’re not in a rush. They don’t take reservations here, and even after being open for years, it’s still insanely popular, so there will be a wait. But once you’re in the door, you can have all the chicken hearts, livers, and gizzards you like (and more common cuts too)." - jess basser sanders
"Yardbird The name brings to mind either the seminal 1960s English rock band, the jazz great Charlie Parker, or a chicken. In this case, chicken is the right reference. Yardbird is an izakaya —aJapanese gastropub—and specializes in chicken yakitori, or poultry grilled on skewers. The vibe is casual and relaxed, like a family-style neighborhood bistro. Chef Matt Abergelusesallparts of the chicken in his cooking, including wings, heart, liver, rib, and parts you never knew a chicken had, like knee. Thereare also options like KFC (Korean fried cauliflower, of course), fish cakes, and duck fried rice. The cocktaillist includes sake, shochu (a distilled spirit made from rice that’s stronger than sake), and Japanese whiskey."
"A yakitori-focused restaurant in Hong Kong listed among Eater’s essentials that received its first Michelin star in 2021, reflecting acclaim for its grilled-skewer-centric menu and securing its place among the city’s notable Japanese eateries." - Monica Burton
