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    Sumibiyakitori Kidori

    4.3 (63 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Jimmy S.

    Came here on a Wednesday with a friend to celebrate her birthday, and wow... this place seriously delivered. I found Sumibiyakitori Kidori on Instagram and was really curious about their all-chicken yakitori omakase. We did the 10-course for $80 per person, and it ended up being such a cool first yakitori omakase experience for me. Every course felt thoughtful and well-paced, and honestly, there wasn't a single skewer we didn't enjoy. Big shoutout to our server, Hirokazu. He was incredible the whole night. Super attentive, made sure we understood each dish, and kept everything running smoothly without ever feeling rushed. The vibe is intimate since it's reservation-only, which made it feel a lot more special and personal, especially for a birthday dinner. You can really tell they care about the experience, not just the food. Definitely planning to check out their sister spots next--Miyama (their more premium 8-seat omakase) and Sushi Kaisen. Heads up: it's in the JJ Bakery Plaza (where the old Din Tai Fung used to be), and I can see parking getting rough on weekends. Would 100% come back.

    kelly n.

    Had an amazing experience at Sumibiyakitori Kidori for birthday celebration. The chicken yakitori omakase was seriously one of the best meals I've had in a while. Every skewer was perfectly grilled--juicy, flavorful, and you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. The chef clearly knows what they're doing, and it shows in the timing and presentation of each course. Everything came out fresh and at the perfect pace, so you could actually enjoy each bite. It's a small spot, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time. Staff was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Definitely worth a try if you're into yakitori or just want a high-quality omakase experience.

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    Anni Y.

    Came here on a weekend to celebrate a birthday and really enjoyed both the relaxing vibe and the skewers. It's a small yakitori spot with fewer than 30 seats, so reservations are highly recommended. They do allow walk-ins during certain hours, but based on how quickly it filled up, it seems unlikely you'll get seated without one. The space has a mix of tables and counter seating. Wherever you sit, you can watch the chefs grill each skewer. Before the meal starts, they ask about any dislikes or dietary restrictions, which was pretty nice! We went with the omakase (around $80 per person), which included appetizers, 10 skewers, a finishing dish, and dessert. It's a 2 hour experience! Parking: Free! The lot might fill up during peak hours because of the many food businesses in that area. It isn't too hard to find parking. Service: Friendly and quick throughout the meal. They checked up on us frequently, refilled our waters, and asked if we wanted anything else. Food: The appetizer was surprisingly one of the highlights. Really enjoyed the chicken pate. The chefs made full use of the chicken with some unique dishes I haven't seen at other yakitori spots, even compared to places in Japan. For skewers, the negima and chicken skin stood out to me. Most of them were nicely charred and flavorful. I did wish the zucchini and mushroom skewers in the omakase were swapped for more premium chicken cuts, but they did add a refreshing break between the chicken skewers. Overall: A solid spot for yakitori with a unique omakase experience. Definitely worth checking out if you're able to get a reservation.

    Karen F.

    Small corner spot, where the restroom is next door Service is friendly and they're great at explaining anything if you have questions. You stay with the omakase and then the offer to add additional skewers if you need it. They also ask if you have any allergies or anything you won't eat. The food comes out fairly quickly and everything is delicious. It's just a few guys grilling and plating, and one server, but you never feel overlooked or rushed.

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    Francine L.

    Sumibiyakitori Kidori is an omakase yakatori that specializes in chicken. They use the charcoal grill to cook the dishes and also have other items that you can add on if you are still hungry after the omakase. I thought the flow of everything went pretty well. We came for dinner with a party of four and sat at the bar. This place isn't big but it is very proper and looks quite traditional in a Japanese style. I really liked the way they made the chicken skin and the porridge at the end which was delicious!

    Alex N.

    This is a great place to dine at if you enjoy chicken and good vibes. The two main chefs are incredibly friendly and welcoming which elevates the overall experience. The starters were all good and fulfilled their jobs at cleansing your palate before the main. The skewers were all pretty tender and juicy while not being overly salty like some of the other yakitori places we've been to. Our personal favorites were the tail and meatball with an honorable mention to the zucchini+cheese one. The price was also pretty good at $80 (+18% service charge) for 10 skewers, starters, final dish, and dessert. The parking lot is shared between multiple businesses but we found parking pretty easy on a Saturday night. There's no bathroom in this particular restaurant but they will kindly guide you to one in the neighboring sushi restaurant.

    Brandon S.

    My friend's dad had tried this place out and said it was pretty good for a yakitori spot outside of Asia. I took the dineLA opportunity to try it out for $85 which essentially was a $5 any drink (If my math is right). I got a cold green tea and my wife got a yuzu sake. I loved the appetizers being chicken innards and guts. It was a nice start to eating all kinds of chicken parts. The liver pate was quite sweet before the iron taste kicked in. The skewers were truly some of the best skewers I've had in LA. I especially loved the chicken heart, chicken skin and chicken meatball. The last dish I chose a chicken ramen while my wife chose a oyakodon, and of course I had a bit of her's too. They were on the saltier side but strong flavor. The final dessert was a nice caramel pudding, great end to the meal. Overall, definitely the best yakitori in East LA and I'd say just slightly better than my regular favorite Nanbankan. The other upsides are the pacing and close proximity to where I live. I'll definitely be back. Glad to add another one of Yamato Miura's restaurants to my return list.

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    Kat N.

    We came for DineLA and reservations were at 745pm. It's a small place and everyone seated had the same seating time. Because everyone was seated at the same time, the service was a little slow at the beginning with even getting water. But once we placed our order, things were flowing. We upgraded to the full set for Dine LA $85 per person. It came with 3 appetizers, a drink, chawanmushi, liver pâté, 10 skewers, choice of rice or noodle, and dessert. I like that the drink choice is from their regular drink menu, which included Japanese beer or cocktails. All the skewers are cooked on the traditional grill and all the food was very tasty and tender. Service was very good and attentive. They constantly cleared plates and refilled my tea.

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    Lucy M.

    There's currently have a dinela promo to try out ending in 2/6/26. You can get 6 skewers for $45 and it comes with 3 small apps and one beverage (some alcohol options included). My favs of the night were: - tsukune w/ ontama: I'm meh towards chicken meatballs in general because I just prefer eating dark meat as it is a lot more, but the egg here was amazing. Dipping into the yolk was fun and delicious and yes, I drank all that was left after. - innards: all the heart, gizzard and liver were flavorful and enjoyable - uzura smoked quail eggs: okay, so there might be a pattern of liking eggs here... but tbf, this is the first time I get to try a soft centered quail egg. Overall, sumibi was a place with cozy vibes and very friendly service. The experience of watching your food getting cooked is fun and it is more of a treat (won't be filling yourself up).

    Chicken breast skewer - served medium rare unless you request fully cooked!
    Hollie W.

    The first chicken yakitori spot that I've found in this area! The chicken omakase menu was really diverse, and you are able to try different parts of the chicken. They bring out the food in rounds for all the tables/bar seating, and some of the rounds were cold. I didn't like that the skewers were not always served warm because they were serving everyone at the same time. The omakase menu provided enough food that I left full. Note - they serve some chicken medium rare. It was so weird to eat medium rare chicken, but I didn't get sick! The waiters do ask if you're okay with medium rare, or they can cook it fully.

    Athena P.

    Check out Sumibiyakitori Kidori for a unique yakitori omakase experience tucked right in Arcadia next to their sister restaurant, Sushi Kisen. For $80, you're taken through a beautifully curated meal with appetizers, 10 skewers, and dessert--all served fresh off the grill, one by one. The setting is incredibly intimate, with just two seatings a night (5pm and 7:30pm). They also offer a selection of condiments like yuzu kosho, fresh ginger with green onion, and Japanese mustard. At the end, you get to choose how you want to finish your meal--porridge, oyakodon, chicken ramen, or soboro-don. We also added a few extras at the end (chicken cartilage, skin, okra, and nagaimo or mountain yam). The surprise favorite was definitely the mountain yam. They're also really thoughtful about your preferences and will ask ahead of time if you're open to organ meats like heart, liver, or gizzard (and can easily swap if not). Overall, such a memorable experience that I highly recommend!!

    Chester C.

    Sumibiyakitori Kidori - Arcadia's Yakitori Gem $80 10-course omakase at the counter: pure binchotan magic. Chef Homma nails every skewer--crisp kawa, juicy negima, rare breast with yuzu kosho. That tsukune + onsen egg (photo) is a must-dip masterpiece. Ends strong: pick shoyu ramen, oyakodon (got it--perfect), or okayu. Yuzu sorbet caps it clean. Only gripe: no offal (liver, heart, gizzard). Great for beginners, but purists may miss the funk. Still a steal. Book via Tock. Already planning round two.

    Breast with wasabi (mid rare)
    Nathan P.

    I am always on the hunt for the best yakitori in the area because who doesn't enjoy indulging in a variety of grilled skewers? I tried the sushi omakase concept awhile back and this yakitori spot was just opening. Today I finally had the opportunity to try it and left overall disappointed. I think there are too many diners seated at once for there to only be one grill and chef attending the skewers. We started off with a plate holding a few small starter bites. A miso stewed innards, fried tofu, and ground chicken, followed by pate and toast. These first bites left a bad first impression as they felt like an afterthought. They were all pre plated and sitting out so they were cold and I could tell it had been sitting for some time. Same with the pate. The toast was crunchy but cold and it would've been nice to have warm toast with the pate. With the dining room set up there is a counter space along with several tables. In a quality yakitori spot, I expect quality well seasoned and well cooked meats. I don't think that's possible to achieve when trying to serve up to 20 people. Instead of each skewer being grilled and served straight onto the plate, I noticed most of them being cooked and set aside before getting finished then sent out to guests. I could taste in the final result as most of the chicken was overcooked and borderline dry. The temperature on some were also cooling down fast and arrived warm rather than piping hot off the grill. These are details I expect in a yakitori omakase and weren't met. There wasn't really any skewer where I was wowed by and thought I had to order another. They have several condiments and seasonings on the side such as togarashi, sansho pepper, salt, mustard, ginger scallion, and yuzu kosho. They never explained how to pair the seasoning with each skewer to enhance the experience. Service was nice but definitely felt rushed and inexperienced from what I expect at a Japanese omakase. The service didn't feel intentional and the whole time felt like a race to finish service so they could clean up and set up for their next turn. As someone working in the industry and is lucky enough to have dined at several omakase, these are some details I feel needs improvement.

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    How to make reservations?

    On Tock or on Google under the business there's reserve a table button

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    No, they open at 5 and by reservation only

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    $$

    Hands down, one of the best Tendon you can have in LA...and I don't usually look for Tendon!…read moreTempura is freshly deep fried and once it came to my tables everything was crispy and taste was phenomenal. Great customer service by the staff, caring, and fast service. Very cozy ambiance, they have both inside and outside seating. For a smaller restaurant like this, it has a good amount of table/seats. Not to mention that their sushi rolls were spot on as well. Would come back several times.

    I was looking forward to trying this place out this past Saturday for Mother's Day, but…read moreunfortunately, the food and service disappointed me. I understand they are busy, but there is no reason to swing the door at my face when I simply asked where I can put my name down on the waiting list. No answer, just rolled eyes and door in face. We really should've left because from that moment, it definitely felt like it was a mission for the two servers to make it a miserable experience for my family. I later found a small post holding up a chromebook outside of the restaurant with a paper with very small print explaining waitlist rules. It would be a lot better if the restaurant made a larger print sign that just says, "Sign In Here," and then have your small print letter to the customers about the rules. We put our name down at 12:30pm, it gave an estimated seat time of ~1pm. But because of the terrible service and mismanagement of the waiting list, we didn't get seated until 1:30pm. They seated 4 parties of 2-3 before our party of 4 when the open tables were side by side. On top of that, after we got seated, they still gave water and took the other tables orders that were seated after us before they came to us. Food took another 20 minutes to come out. I asked for the bill three times, but it didn't come until the other tables that were seated after us left and it was just empty tables next to us. In terms of the food, it was fine and the tempura was cooked well but I do not need to eat their tempura to be treated this poorly.

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    Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior - Front Entrance

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    Sumibiyakitori Kidori - japanese - Updated May 2026

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