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Yakyudori
Yakitori / izakayabinchotan yakitoriConvoy StreetJapanese izakayaauthentic yakitori
Yakyudori is the flagship restaurant of Japanese owner Masashi Nabeta's USA Yakyudori Inc. group, serving authentic binchotan-grilled yakitori and izakaya dishes on Convoy Street since 2005.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Kearny Mesa / Convoy
- Since
- 2005
- Owner
- Masashi Nabeta
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About
Yakyudori has anchored San Diego's Convoy Street Japanese dining scene since 2005, when Japanese owner Masashi Nabeta established the restaurant as a showcase for authentic binchotan charcoal-grilled yakitori. The restaurant's izakaya spirit — convivial, unpretentious, and deeply Japanese in sensibility — has made it a gathering point for San Diego's Japanese-American community and a discovery for food lovers seeking the real thing. Nabeta went on to expand his USA Yakyudori Inc. group with Yakitori Hino, Yakitori Taisho, and Hinotez, all carrying the same commitment to quality binchotan grilling. Yakyudori remains the original and the soul of the group, where guests can order skewer by skewer or leave the selection to the kitchen.
Neighborhood & visiting
Yakyudori sits in Kearny Mesa / Convoy, 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
- San Diego's original binchotan yakitori destination, open since 2005 under Japanese ownership
- Flagship of the respected USA Yakyudori Inc. group — a genuine izakaya institution
- Authentic Japanese izakaya atmosphere with a menu deep enough for multiple visits
- Weekend lunch service makes it one of the few yakitori spots open for daytime dining
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Frequently asked
About Yakyudori
- Is Yakyudori an authentic yakitori / izakaya restaurant in San Diego?
- Yes — Yakyudori is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for yakitori / izakaya in San Diego: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused yakitori format.
- Where is Yakyudori located?
- Yakyudori is located at 4898 Convoy St #101, San Diego, CA 92111, San Diego, USA in the Kearny Mesa / Convoy neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Yakyudori?
- Yakyudori 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 Yakyudori?
- Yakyudori sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for yakitori / izakaya of this format in San Diego.
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