One yakitori is different from the other, and you definitely know that if you have been to Japan. These are the best yakitori restaurants in Amsterdam for the yakitori curious and the yakitori connoisseurs.
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These are the 5 best yakitori restaurants in Amsterdam
First things first: what exactly is yakitori? Yakitori revolves around a particular cooking technique of grilling meat until perfection is achieved – as you would expect from Japanese culture—perfect beef, chicken or vegetables on a skewer. Not every skewer is a yakitori, requiring ingenious precision and essential technique. One thing is sure: if you want a great bite, visit one of the best yakitori restaurants in Amsterdam, listed below.
Yakitori la Kushi
We said this before. Yakitori la Kushi is one of the best yakitori restaurants in Amsterdam. All the yakitori you taste at this place is freshly grilled over the traditional charcoal grill, which you will notice at the first bite.
Rijnstraat 54H, Amsterdam, yakitorilakushi.com
© Yakitori la Kushi, @
Ku Kitchen & Bar
Ku Kitchen & Bar has been a household name in Amsterdam for years. In addition to excellent sushi, they also serve delicious yakitori that make visiting Ku worthwhile. In addition to Japanese classics, they also serve a weekly changing menu that regular guests (and quite a few!) are delighted with.
Utrechtsestraat 114, Amsterdam, kukitchen.nl
© Ku Kitchen & Bar, @kukitchenbar
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Hakata Senpachi
For over twenty years (!), Hakata Senpachi has been a favourite restaurant for Japanese cuisine enthusiasts. Their yakitori is fantastic, and their sake collection is just as impressive.
Wielingenstraat 16, Amsterdam, hakatasenpachi.com
© Hakata Senpachi
Yuzu Dining Bar
This modern Japanese yakitori bar is a bit of a hidden spot, which might make it all the more fun. At Yuzu, you have come to the right place for perfectly grilled meat, with matching cocktails and sakes. Prepare yourself for late night dinner and drinks!
Kerkstraat 59, Amsterdam, yuzu-diningbar.nl
© Yuzu Dining Bar
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Yakitori Hanabi
Don’t be put off by the location (this place is on Leidseplein), because the flavors you taste at Hanabi are among the best in the city. Their Japanese chefs have mastered the yakitori craft down to the last detail. And while you’re there, make sure you try their other traditional Japanese dishes.
Leidseplein 10, Amsterdam, hanabiamsterdam.com/yakitori
© Hanabi Yakitori Amsterdam, @yakitori_hanabi_amsterdam
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