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| - Haven't had real Yakatori probably since I lived Japan and Zakkushi did a terrific job reacquainting me with the fun and deliciousness of a Yakatori night experience.
It is Located in a house in the emerging Cabbagetown neighborhood, which is still somewhat raw and gritty compared to the emerging Corktown (yes with a C) and other nearby areas, but, it did not stop the waves of young people from flocking in for some high quality yet inexpensive eats. Inside was packed, loud and playing nice techno house music. We were lucky to get the last outdoor table which allowed us to enjoy the music as lower dbs and the perfect night outside.
After ordering what seemed like way too much food for four people, we reordered two more times and finished that as well. The food came fast and was perfectly grilled despite the tenderness of some of the items we ordered and hot when it arrived. Our server, authentically Japanese, was charming and further authenticated our Yakatori experience.
Favorites included the green garlic shoots wrapped in paper thin pork, thinly sliced and flash seared rib eye, chicken wrapped in Japanese bail with shaved daikon radish and scallion but none of the probably 20+ dishes we ordered were anything but very good.. That said, I probably would not order the the udon carbonara with squid again, not that it was bad but I do a killer Italian carbonara and couldn't make the taste transition work in my brain.
Inexpensive sake insures a good time is had by all!
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