yakitori
noun
ya·ki·to·ri
ˌyä-ki-ˈtȯr-ē 
: bite-size marinated pieces of beef, seafood, or chicken on skewers
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There are also French, Japanese, sushi, Cantonese, yakitori and Italian restaurants within the property, plus a small Bar Oak for a nightcap.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Asian favorites — dumplings and yakitori, rice and ramen and bao buns — made those drinks go down even more smoothly.
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Connie Ogle
may 20,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
The annual ode to Japanese food returns to Anaheim with three days of ramen, okonomiyaki, yakitori, sweets, sake, suds, and more.
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Richard Guzman,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
Beautifully plated maki and sashimi anchor the menu alongside yakitori skewers and splurge-worthy sushi boxes to share.
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Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Midwest Living,
8 May 2026
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Asian favorites — dumplings and yakitori, rice and ramen and bao buns — made those drinks go down even more smoothly.
—
Connie Ogle
may 20,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
The annual ode to Japanese food returns to Anaheim with three days of ramen, okonomiyaki, yakitori, sweets, sake, suds, and more.
—
Richard Guzman,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
Beautifully plated maki and sashimi anchor the menu alongside yakitori skewers and splurge-worthy sushi boxes to share.
—
Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Midwest Living,
8 May 2026
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“Yakitori.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yakitori. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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