Amsterdam · Yakitori · a la carte
Yakitori HANABi
Tokyo-style yakitori grillJapanese-ownedYakitoriCharcoal grillLeidsepleinTokyo-inspired
Yakitori HANABi is a Tokyo-inspired yakitori and Japanese grill restaurant on Leidseplein, run by the Japanese-owned HANABi Hospitality United Group and staffed by Japanese chefs. Charcoal-grilled skewers and izakaya-style share plates anchor a menu designed for both lunch and lively evening dining.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Centrum
- Since
- 2022
Plate № 130
About
Part of the Japanese-owned HANABi hospitality group, Yakitori HANABi occupies the ground floor of Leidseplein 10, with sibling restaurant Sushi HANABi directly above. The kitchen is run by Japanese talented chefs who char-grill skewers over authentic binchotan charcoal in the Tokyo tradition. The menu pairs classic yakitori (chicken, pork, vegetables) with small Japanese share plates, sake, Japanese whisky, and local craft beer. Interior design evokes the intimate back-alley yakitori bars of Tokyo, making it among the most atmospheric Japanese dining rooms in Amsterdam. The lunch and dinner services accommodate walk-ins and reservations for groups.
Neighborhood & visiting
Yakitori HANABi sits in Centrum, one of Amsterdam's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused yakitori counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional yakitori restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Authentic binchotan charcoal grill — the Tokyo yakitori technique, in Amsterdam
- Japanese-owned group with Japanese chefs: integrity from ownership to kitchen
- Prime Leidseplein location with Tokyo-inspired interiors creating a genuine izakaya mood
- Combine with upstairs Sushi HANABi for a full Japanese evening in one building
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Frequently asked
About Yakitori HANABi
- Is Yakitori HANABi an authentic tokyo-style yakitori grill restaurant in Amsterdam?
- Yes — Yakitori HANABi is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for tokyo-style yakitori grill in Amsterdam: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused yakitori format.
- Where is Yakitori HANABi located?
- Yakitori HANABi is located at Leidseplein 10 (Ground Floor), 1017 PT Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands in the Centrum neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Yakitori HANABi?
- Yakitori HANABi accepts reservations online. For an authentic yakitori experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Yakitori HANABi?
- Yakitori HANABi sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for tokyo-style yakitori grill of this format in Amsterdam.
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