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Yakitori Yamato

JapaneseYakitoriNara JidoriOsaka importWan ChaiFree-range chicken

Yakitori Yamato is the first international branch of the celebrated Osaka yakitori restaurant founded by chicken master Yamaguchi Shin, a man with over 30 years in the Japanese poultry trade. Head chef Ogura Tadashi, Japanese-born and trained, sources 150-day free-range Jidori chicken from Nara — birds that develop exceptional flavour through extended free-range rearing.

Price
¥¥¥
Area
Wan Chai
Chef
Ogura Tadashi
Owner
Yamaguchi Shin (Osaka, Japan) / Lai Sun Dining
Yakitori Yamato — authentic japanese restaurant in Hong Kong, Wan Chai
Plate № 59
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About
Yamaguchi Shin built his Osaka reputation over three decades through an obsessive focus on chicken provenance and preparation, sourcing birds whose age, breed and lifestyle directly determine the quality of every skewer. At the Hong Kong branch in Wan Chai's The Oakhill, head chef Ogura Tadashi maintains these standards using 150-day free-range Jidori chickens from Nara Prefecture — among the most flavourful in Japan, with a firm, juicy texture born from months of outdoor rearing. The menu spans the full canon of yakitori cuts — from tsukune (meatball) and negima (thigh with leek) to lesser-known pieces — grilled over binchotan charcoal with the precise timing that only comes from dedicated specialist training. With an adjacent location at Alexandra House in Central also offering Yamato's menu, the restaurant has established itself firmly in Hong Kong's yakitori landscape.
Neighborhood & visiting

Yakitori Yamato sits in Wan Chai, one of Hong Kong'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
  • Osaka's original yakitori master Yamaguchi Shin brings 30+ years of chicken expertise to Hong Kong, with sourcing standards — 150-day free-range Nara Jidori — that are unique in the city.
  • Chef Ogura Tadashi, Japanese-born and trained, ensures every skewer is grilled with the technical consistency of a dedicated yakitori specialist rather than a general Japanese kitchen.
  • The first overseas branch of a deeply established Osaka institution, meaning every element — from chicken sourcing to seasoning philosophy — is directly transported from the original.
  • Generous opening hours running until midnight make Yakitori Yamato one of the most accessible quality yakitori destinations for late-night diners in Wan Chai.

First overseas branch of Osaka's Yakitori Yamato; 150-day free-range Nara Jidori chicken; second location at Alexandra House, Central.

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Frequently asked

About Yakitori Yamato

Is Yakitori Yamato an authentic japanese restaurant in Hong Kong?
Yes — Yakitori Yamato is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Hong Kong: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused yakitori format.
Where is Yakitori Yamato located?
Yakitori Yamato is located at Shop 3–8, G/F, The Oakhill, 28 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR in the Wan Chai neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Yakitori Yamato?
Yakitori Yamato 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 Yamato?
Yakitori Yamato sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Hong Kong.
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