Attracted by its fragrant aroma, I couldn’t help but order another piece. “Yakitori,” a dish that has become popular in Japanese izakaya restaurants, is now a familiar sight in Vietnam as well. With a variety of flavors available depending on the ingredients, cooking methods, and seasonings, yakitori is prepared by grilling various ingredients, including chicken meat, on skewers. In this special feature, we will introduce one of the specialties of Japanese yakitori restaurants in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and the local yakitori shops in Vietnam.
