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Yakitori Hino
Yakitoribinchotan grillingKearny Mesa yakitoriJapanese izakayaEater 38
Yakitori Hino is a Kearny Mesa izakaya under Japanese owner Masashi Nabeta's USA Yakyudori Inc. group, where binchotan-grilled skewers and an Eater 38 recommendation define a laid-back but authentically Japanese evening.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Kearny Mesa
- Since
- 2018
- Owner
- Masashi Nabeta
Plate № 67
About
Part of Japanese owner Masashi Nabeta's growing USA Yakyudori Inc. group, Yakitori Hino opened in Kearny Mesa as a complement to the original Yakyudori on Convoy Street. The restaurant has earned repeated placement on Eater San Diego's Eater 38 list, recognizing it among the essential restaurants in the city. Nabeta's personal presence behind the binchotan grill — grilling skewers of chicken, vegetables, and seasonal specials over white charcoal — is a hallmark of the experience. The casual setting belies the depth of technique involved, and the menu rewards exploration with each visit. Yakitori Hino is a reliable anchor for an authentic Japanese night out in Kearny Mesa.
Neighborhood & visiting
Yakitori Hino sits in Kearny Mesa, one of San Diego's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional yakitori restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Eater 38 pick — officially among San Diego's most essential restaurants
- Japanese owner Masashi Nabeta grill-side with binchotan charcoal expertise
- Authentic yakitori technique in a casual, welcoming izakaya atmosphere
- Part of San Diego's most respected Japanese yakitori restaurant group
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Frequently asked
About Yakitori Hino
- Is Yakitori Hino an authentic yakitori restaurant in San Diego?
- Yes — Yakitori Hino is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for yakitori in San Diego: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused yakitori format.
- Where is Yakitori Hino located?
- Yakitori Hino is located at 7420 Clairemont Mesa Blvd #104, San Diego, CA 92111, San Diego, USA in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Yakitori Hino?
- Yakitori Hino does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular yakitori restaurants in San Diego we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Yakitori Hino?
- Yakitori Hino sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for yakitori of this format in San Diego.
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