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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Activities and dining options are taken into consideration by concierge staff keen to point visitors in the direction of the best spots for yakitori or souvenir hunting nearby.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
High Dive HiFi Lounge, a Japanese-style listening bar, has yakitori and milk-bread sandwiches that’ll transport you to Tokyo.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The former features a series of yakitori and kushiyaki skewers grilled over binchotan.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Traditional yatai, or street food stalls, are another easy way to eat well on a budget, offering comforting classics like yakitori, ramen, tempura, and gyoza.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
High Dive HiFi Lounge, a Japanese-style listening bar, has yakitori and milk-bread sandwiches that’ll transport you to Tokyo.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The former features a series of yakitori and kushiyaki skewers grilled over binchotan.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Traditional yatai, or street food stalls, are another easy way to eat well on a budget, offering comforting classics like yakitori, ramen, tempura, and gyoza.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Yakitori.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yakitori. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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