After patiently waiting for 5 weeks, finally it was our turn to check out Yakitori Torisho (燒鳥 鳥匠), a newly opened yakitori shop right in front of the cobble stoned road of Pottinger Street next to H Code.
It was barely 6pm but Yakitori Torisho was already full except this quiet corner that they've reserved for us (luxury of having a 4-year old dining with us).
It was barely 6pm but Yakitori Torisho was already full except this quiet corner that they've reserved for us (luxury of having a 4-year old dining with us).
To say that the 5-week wait was totally worthwhile was a little pre-matured but the aroma of Japanese skewers getting grilled over flame (Yes, charcoal grill!) certainly got me adrenaline pumping.
Chicken Stock Carbonara Udon ($88) - First up, the yakitori shop's signature carbonara udon. This was made like a typical carbonara except they have swapped the pasta with Japanese udon. They key here was obviously the chicken stock, making the soupy udon very rich in flavors. Very good start.
Chicken Oyster ($45) - They have a separate section on rare cuts so of course, we had to sample a few including this chicken oyster skewer (right). The round shaped meat was very tender and pillowy. Yum~!
Chicken Belly ($42) - This came with a bit of tendon and muscle (left). The texture was firm so presumably the chicken did a fair amount of abdominal exercise. I thought it tasted a bit like meat from a chicken leg.
Chicken Wing ($45) - Deboned and grilled to absolute perfection. Crispy on the outside and soft inside. We ended up ordering a few more of these simply because we couldn't stop eating them!
Pork Belly and Asparagus Roll ($42) - Always a good combination there. Pretty good.
Ground Chicken Meat ($45) - Tsukune, or Japanese minced chicken meatballs, is always a good measuring stick on how good a yakitori shop really is.
This was pretty tasty. Like most yakitori places, they have added soft bones to the minced chicken to give it more bite. Unlike the sauce from Kido, this one was sweet adding to the powerful finish.
Egg Roll Skewers ($35) - Soft and pillowy exactly like what we would expect from a Japanese egg roll. Won't mind a bit more smoky flavors though.
Fried Tofu ($45) - Nicely done working well with the fresh spring onion.
Shiitake Mushrooms ($35) - Something for little nugget.
Pancetta ($45) - They have a version of this with cheese but I decided to get just the grilled pancetta instead.
I was a little worried that this would taste like rubber after absorbing the heat on the grill but to my pleasant surprise, it was perfect. Still very tender and juicy, with the perfect proportion of fat and meat. Finished off beautifully with a touch of mustard seed on top.
We weren't all that hungry to kick off the meal so after a couple of rounds, all three of us were done like grandmother's cookies. I signaled our server for the menu so I could take a look at their desserts but Jelloman decided we've had enough tonight already. As any wise man would do, I took the advice from my better half and asked for the bill instead.
This was a much much better meal than the one we had at Kido (木戶串燒串揚), another highly touted yakitori kushiage place which was opened in 2020. A much shorter menu but who cares as long as the skewers all taste brilliant.
Food Rating: 7.2/10
Price: $$$
Address: LG/F, Harilela House, 79 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong
Closest Metro Station: Central
Tel: +852 2727-0117
Website: www.yakitori-torisho.com
Opening Hours: 12:00pm - 3:00pm, 6:00pm - 10:00pm daily 
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