Osaka, Japan｜Yakitori Yu

We stumbled upon this place when looking for food in our area, and boy were we in for an incredible surprise! First, entering the place through a small door and walking into a traditional Japanese house, the place emanated warmth. The service was top notch - even for a place that is mostly frequented by locals, they had an English menu. And the food - I don't even know what to say! We ordered the 9 piece set. I'm not even a fan of chunks of meat, but every course was exquisite - I've never tasted chicken grilled to such perfection, and each body part of the chicken having its unique taste. Wow, highly highly recommend!! We loved it so much, we forgot to take pictures...oops!

This is a little known hidden gem known mostly among the locals as it’s kinda far from the touristy areas and is nested in a residential neighborhood. Even the entrance door is ninja-style so not apparent if you’re not looking closely in the dark. 😂 Despite that, it’s FULLY BOOKED all the time among the locals so make sure you make a reservation in advance to avoid disappointment. I would give this Yakitori place 10 stars if Google allowed it because everything is BEYOND PERFECT. You can tell the quality of the food from my videos. It tastes even more delicious than it looks. Every yakitori was made with such precision and passion - your taste buds will thank you for choosing this place. To me, this is definitely Michelin quality at an affordable price, and a must go in Osaka. For those who appreciate interior design, the owner has bought many traditional / ancient Japanese furniture, paintings and accessories to give this place a vibe that’s so different to other Yakitori places. Even the washroom design has been carefully considered. The owner/chef and his team are super friendly and we chatted for so long after our dinner. Another 10 stars for the service and hospitality. I would highly recommend this place to all tourists (the only problem is you may not be able to get a seat)! 😛

I’m not sure if because is a corona times but the master works alone, my respect! The restaurant is so cool decorated from The outside to the inside. The inside looks like those really luxurious old Japanese restaurants, as I said really cool. I take 4.000 years course menu, good taste, I enjoyed every bite. Also the nihonshu ( house brand) super delicious too. To end the meal I get a raclette melted cheese and bread, it surprised me on A yakitori place but not bad at all. Overall ...This place is a hide gem restaurant, and very near from my home. Definitely come back very soon