Yayoi

At an izakaya, part of the pleasure is browsing the yakitori list and choosing a few skewers to suit the mood. At やよい in Minami-suna, Koto City, the chicken skewers include familiar choices such as thigh, negima, skin, gizzard, seseri and tsukune. There is also a broad selection of pork skewers, including pork jowl, tongue, pork toro and belly. One reviewer praises the tender yakitori, lightly coated in a refreshing sauce that brings out the ingredients’ own character, and the ease of ordering whichever skewers appeal.

There are also small plates and fried dishes to enjoy between skewers. Crisp young-chicken karaage, fried burdock, thick fried tofu and jakoten (fried fish cake) are among the options that pair well with beer and other alcoholic drinks. For a more filling meal, you can also pair the skewers with familiar meat dishes such as pork ginger stir-fry.

Opening hours are 5 pm to midnight; the venue is closed on Sundays. Alongside table seating, the venue is suitable for dining alone and offers takeaway and seat reservations.