Yona was a lovely server. We enjoyed the food very much. Will be back! Especially enjoyed the chicken oysters. read more

The food is delicious. And service is also excellent. Yona is a great waitress and I will definitely come back again. read more

Yakitori Edomasa - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

The customer service especially Iris, was super great! Great service and yummy food! 10/10 would recommend.

30min wait for 3pax on a Saturday 8pm, spent ~$55 per person but we didn't get any drinks. Loved all their dishes, especially the chicken liver toast and saboro (minced chicken rice bowl)! I preferred ordering their yakitori with their house sauce instead of just sea salt. Super fast and nice service. read more

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Small and cozy spot for skewers in Japantown. On the second floor of the west mall, so plenty of space to wait though the wait wasn't too long on a Friday night. Overall I thought the skewers were pretty good and reasonably priced! For 9 dishes it was $30 pp. I liked the chicken meatball, the scallop, miso cod, and the chicken thigh skewers we got. I wasn't a huge fan of the pork belly ones (too salty) or the steak (too chewy). Salmon was okay but didn't wow me. The chicken wings were good! I liked how it wasn't too fried. Ambiance inside is pretty loud and lively (seems like a spot to drink & eat). Service is very quick and efficient. read more

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I always appreciate a restaurant with a kids meal - making their tummy full and a mom's worries nonexistent. O R D E R E D - Yakitori Set - Kids Set - Ika Squid - Chicken Gizzard - Hamachi Kama - Beef Tongue - Marinated Quail Eggs V E R D I C T All of that for 3 people [2 adults and a toddler] and we did multiple orders of the ika because it was so good! The service was friendly, attentive and quick - Yona is amazing. She was able to help us figure out what my mom wanted to eat without knowing what my mom likes - superwoman powers! It's giving cozy vibes, there's booth seating and regular tables, along with bar top. read more

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We put a reservation on a Saturday night and were seated right away. We ordered: - Edomasa's favorite: this one was disappointing to me. The chicken meatball was tender and good, soup was not bad, but all 4 chicken skewers came out dry and tasteless - Chicken tail skewer: this one surprised me and was really good!! - Scallop skewer: this was my favorite of the night. Ended up ordering another skewer after! - Chicken cartilage: decent amount and it was good to snack on - miso glazed cod skewer: not bad but not a must - gizzards skewer: skip - shiitake mushroom skewer: ok The food came out at a decent pace. However, we chose this place to celebrate a birthday and the whole experience was a bit underwhelming. read more

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I can always go for some yakitori. I ordered a small don to satisfy my cravings and it was the perfect amount for an early dinner. I come to japan town often to grab some food and drinks with friends, and I wanted to order something I hadn't tried here yet. It was quick to order take out online and I just walked around to some stores while waiting for my order. Here's my food review: Mini Kushiyaki Don, 9/10 - It has a little bit of everything, so delicious. I can't comment on the ambiance since this was a to go order, but looks cool from the outside haha. Hoping to visit again soon to sit down and try other menu items read more

Yakitori Edomasa - Mini Kushiyaki Don ($13 before tax) - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

It was a busy day yesterday in Japantown for the annual cherry blossom festival!! Every restaurant was packed, but luckily this restaurant had a reasonable wait time of 20-30mins. At first I thought the menu was pretty small but then I realized I'd be getting a bento box full of food. I came in with a party of 4 and we all ordered the same thing, and each of us ate everything! The rice was perfectly soft and fresh, the soup was subtle but delicious, the salad was refreshing, and all the meat was cooked perfectly. I never order pork belly because it's too fatty, but this one was slightly crunchy and grilled. The steak was a perfect medium rare, and the chicken was also grilled nicely. Even though you only get three small skewers and two pieces of karaage, it's the perfect portion. We also enjoyed the high quality matcha iced tea. read more

Yakitori Edomasa - Kushiyaki Bento Box - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

Truly excellent! The restaurant is in the Japantown mall and has simple, clean decor which I enjoyed. We also found service fast, friendly, and attentive. Everything we tried was also high quality and really delicious. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the Yakitori Edomasa set and their karaage. We also loved their specials that we tried - Wagyu, cuttlefish, scallop, and the cod (SOOOO tender ... wow!). The unagi skewer was delicious too. The rice was so good I had another order to go at the end If I am in the city and have a hankering for yakitori I definitely will be coming back!! read more

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Food was good! Just a little too small size of the skewer but overall is good. The unagi skewer was actually the best of all. ; very saucy and tasty! The soup was okay. Could be better when more tasty broth :) The service was good. Great welcoming. We were seated at the bar and only one downside was we were often overlooked by when we wanted to call for a check. The ambiance was okay. We were seated at the bar close to the entrance, so not really got to enjoy the ambiance inside but inside looks nice. Proper lighting! Th ventilation could be better though since it was a grilled food based :) Overall is good! We enjoyed our food and our time. Thank you! read more

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My second visit here. People here are truly nice and friendly. The food is good as the last time. We ordered two sets and we absolutely loved them. The place is cute. Will be back again. read more

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Yakitori Edomasa offered a great variety of skewers that had me wanting to keep ordering more. The restaurant is small and cozy, with a cute izakaya vibe. Service was fast and responsive, and the food came out quickly. Some of the skewers really stood out, while a few others were simpler but still enjoyable. Tara (Miso Cod) 7/10 - The miso cod was soft and tender with a great texture. The lemon added a nice acidity, but the overall flavor didn't stand out much, making it slightly underwhelming. Miso-Ra Buta (Pork Belly w/ Chili) 8.5/10 - The pork belly was very tender and not chewy at all. The miso and chili oil combo gave it a rich, savory flavor. I would definitely order this again. Shiitake Mushroom (6/10) - Nothing too special here. A typical mushroom skewer with light seasoning. Unagi 9/10 - One of the best bites of the meal. The eel had a sweet, smoky flavor and tasted very fresh. Sagari (Hanger Steak) 8/10 - A nicely cooked, smoky bite that tasted like a solid piece of steak. Very good, not crazy Yakitori Set Menu Edomasa 7/10 - We ordered the set menu toward the end since we were still hungry, and it did the job. It came with a good amount of food, though the soup and vegetables were average. The soup was clean and refreshing, and the vegetables were cooked nicely. The chicken skewers all tasted fairly similar, and while they were flavorful, I preferred most of the individual skewers we ordered. The chicken meatball was pretty different than everything else which made it stand out. Overall, I would definitely come back. The Edomasa set menu offers a solid amount of food for the price, but for more flavorful bites, I'd focus on ordering individual skewers. read more

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Wonderful night to catch up w bestie! Luv the food n service provided by Yona :) She recommended a lot of dishes read more

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Came here for lunch and joined the Yelp waitlist upon arrival. It was a Saturday afternoon so there was a little bit of a wait, but not too bad. We didn't realize it was in the mall before we had arrived, but being able to walk around helped pass the time. We were super excited to try out all of the different Yakitori options, but in order to do so, you do have to get a set at lunch, and then can order extras a la carte. We hadn't planned on getting all the extras because we really wanted the skewers, but we were able to share one meal, vs having to each get our own, and then could order all the extras our hearts desired. We went with the Deluxe teishoku, which came with rice, slaad, choice of appetizer, and 5 skewers. For the app we went with the chicken Karaage. We ordered double of some of the skewers so we could each have our own, and then shared a couple too. The momo and pork belly skewers were my favorite, and my boyfriend liked the beef and pork belly. Unfortunately my beef one was cooked a little more than his. Neither of us were a huge fan of the salmon one, it was a good portion, but the others were better to us. Service was very friendly and the spot has a nice lively feel to it. read more

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Loved everything about this place. Came by on a late Saturday afternoon and we were seated right away, though it was busy and only getting busier with dinner right around the corner. The warm, cozy ambiance and classy interior were an immediate draw for me. The lunch and dinner menus are pretty different, with the lunch menu offering teishoku (lunch sets) as opposed to the à la carte yakitori and appetizers on the dinner menu. I went with the kushiyaki teishoku (mono, beef, and pork belly yakitori, salad, takikomi gohan, paitan soup, and your choice of appetizer -- I chose the chicken karaage). My husband got the kaisen teishoku (squid, soft-shell shrimp, eel, and salmon) with the shishito pepper appetizer. It took a bit of time for the food to come out but that's understandable given it's all grilled to order. And it was fabulous. Everything was so delicious, grilled to perfection, tender, and flavorful. I also thought prices were fair, with my set priced at $21 and my husband's at $23. We left full and very happy. The waitstaff were all nice people and checked in on us from time to time, and easy to flag down when we needed them. I've been thinking about this meal ever since we had it and can't wait to come back here. read more

Yakitori Edomasa - Kushiyaki and kaisen teishoku. - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Yakitori Edomasa was delicious! It is located upstairs in the Japan Town mall area, and I visited during lunchtime on a Saturday. The menu is limited and carefully curated. Everything I had was delicious. The staff is friendly and the restaurant decor remind me of the small restaurants in Japan. I had the Kushiyaki Teishoku Set. It came with three meat skewers: Momo (chicken), beef, and Mizo-glazed pork belly. Also included were salad, takikomi gohan (rice with soft sauce, vegetables, and mushrooms), and paitan soup (milky chicken broth). My favorite skewers were the pork belly and beef. They were very flavorful and perfectly seasoned. I also loved the rice and the dressing on the salad. In addition to the set, you also get to choose an appetizer item. I chose the Chicken Karaage, and this was delicious. Perfectly cooked and seasoned: My husband ordered the Deluxe Teishoku, and it came with the same items as the Kushiyaki set, plus a chicken heart skewer and the Nakamoto skewer (a chicken wing). He had the grilled eel as her skewer. The chicken wing was very flavorful. We also ordered a scallop skewer on the side. We've had this before, and it never disappoints. Both sets had a lot of food and we were full! The Kushiyaki set was more than enough for me. Overall the yakiroti here are exquisite and the sets are the way to go! read more

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Excellent food. Didn't really know what we were ordering, but it was all very good!! Sorry our photos don't have titles captions cause I don't know what everything is!! Our server Steven was outstanding! Explained the skewers and kept our water glasses full and the many empty skewers plates off our table. Especially since it was a very busy day with the closing of the Japanese festival. read more

This cute quaint restaurant is located upstairs in the mall. We went for lunch and we thought it was yum! We were the only people there when it opened so service was quick and the waiter checked up on us to make sure everything was good. The rice and soup were a little bland which is OK. The yakitori skewers were freshly grilled and slight char. That was the real star. Deluxe box was good for variety. I definitely would recommend it! Other than that, to really elevate to a 5 star.. rice, soup, and the chicken karaage was a little too doughy. read more

Yakitori Edomasa - Deluxe Bento Box & Chicken Karaage Bento Box - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

My first time here, the food was delicious! It's mainly skewers, a little on the expensive side but everything was seasoned beautifully (especially the miso glazed cod). Stephanie was our server and she was amazing. Everything she recommended was 100%. read more

I had delicious grilled eel on rice for lunch here. The dashi soup served in a little iron pot with the eel rice looked and tasted amazing! You can enjoy it in different ways with the toppings and dashi, just like unagi hitsumabushi! The karaage was also super tasty! I'm totally satisfied! For sure coming back again! read more

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We were watching a movie nearby and decided to grab dinner at somewhere we haven't tried before, and ended up at Yakitori Edomasa. As much as I dine out, I think this was my first time eating at a yakitori focused restaurant, and I gotta say, I've been missing out. As someone who loves all things meat, the selection here had me really thinking about what to order and how much. In an effort to make it easy, we went their Edomasa set which comes with a bunch of different chicken skewers and some side dishes. We also added a couple of the skirt steak ones as well. For $30, you get a lot of food! We ended up splitting one set between two people just so we could try it out and with our add-ons it worked pretty well. The set is heavy on the chicken though, and honestly, I couldn't really taste much of a difference between them, although they tasted good. The Paitan soup wasn't my favorite. I felt like all I was tasting was the wooden spoon for some reason. The rice was a nice touch, definitely needed with all the meats. And the meatball type thing (can't remember the name of it) was low key pretty good. I think the set was good for the first visit, but honestly I think i'd opt for a la carte next time around, moreso because I'm more of a red meat eater, and I thought the red meat ones we ordered fit the flavor profile I like much more. The restaurant itself is intimate, so it makes it great for small groups and date nights. The service was very good. We told them that it was our first time and they made plenty of recommendations and explained how things worked. Overall, great first yakitori experience and wouldn't hesitate to return to try more of their menu. read more

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When the soup is best in show. Not just any soup but paitan, a milky, collagen rich chicken bone broth that's deeply flavorful...to keep your skin plump and youthful. Hello, AZN don't raisin! A popular yakitori shop in Tokyo, Yakitori Edomasa was reborn in the city's Japantown in October 2023 from the team behind Marufuku (ramen). They're located on the second level of the Kinokuniya building next to Sophie's Crepes. Open for takeout and indoor dining. No rezzies but they have the Yelp waitlist. To avoid a long wait, go on a weekday if you can. It was very quiet during lunchtime. M E N U Array of yakitori - their specialty is chicken but they also have beef, pork, seafood, and veggies. Seasoning: salt or tare (soy-based glaze). No binchōtan (charcoal) grill, instead they use electric grills. - Lunch menu: Teishoku (Bento) Boxes only; fixed set of yakitori - Dinner menu: A la carte only They need to update their menu online and specify there's different menus for lunch and dinner. I had planned to order a la carte for lunch, not a fixed set. They kindly allowed me to order a la carte if I ordered a Teishoku Box. Tea, beer, sake, and sake-based cocktails available. F O O D * Deluxe Teishoku: Negima (thigh), nakamoto (wing), stamina (heart, breast, skin), pork belly, beef, salad, paitan, gohan, and choice of app ($28): https://tinyurl.com/3mnyhs7w - App choice: Unagi (+$2) - Requested mix of salt and tare seasoning for the yakitori With all the hype and anticipation of finally trying Edomasa, I was disappointed in the yakitori. They were either overdone, dry, and/or hella salty from the tare. While there was some char, I do miss the nuanced smoky flavor that binchōtan adds. Fav: Pork belly with the fat providing moisture. Least fav: Stamina, the breast was tough, the heart was dried out, and there was no crispy chicken skin. The unagi upcharge was worth it. Rich, buttery but the glaze was way too salty. Served with a side of crisp salad with a creamy sesame dressing, takikomi gohan (mixed rice w/ veggies), and that soulful paitan soup. * Sori: Chicken Oyster ($4): https://tinyurl.com/yctstpjf - Salt A delicacy, sori is nugget of dark meat, located on the back of the chicken thigh that's prized for its rich flavor and texture. A must order if I see it on the menu. While tender, this was dry. * Gyūtan: Beef Tongue ($7.50) - Salt I was most excited for this cut but it was a letdown. Seemed like it wasn't precooked properly so it was very tough and chewy. S E R V I C E Awesome five star service from Kate and the other young gentleman - warm, attentive, and gracious. Fast food service. My order was delivered in 10 minutes which I greatly appreciated since I had an appointment downstairs. A M B I A N C E Casual, cozy spot with seven tables, three booths, and chef's counter seating with view of the chefs grilling the yakitori. P A R K I N G Street or garage parking (time based, $3-$4 an hour) Overall, glad to knock Edomasa off my list but it missed the mark. IMO, better yakitori can be found in the city at izakaya places like Izakaya Sozai and Rintaro. Reviews are mixed tho so maybe I visited on one of their off days? read more

Yakitori Edomasa - Deluxe Teishoku: Negima (thigh), nakamoto (wing), stamina (heart, breast, skin), pork belly, beef, salad, paitan, gohan ($28 +$2 unagi) - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Price is pretty reasonable for the amount of food you get in SF. Service was quite friendly despite how small the restaurant is. I was excited to come here on recommendation from a Feed Meimei vlog LOL and I was not disappointed! The skewers from the yakitori set were pretty delicious. The sauce was a bit salty but paired well with the paitan rice. I will say the paitan was a bit dry so definitely I would recommend pouring some soup into the rice to also make it more flavorful. The soup tastes like plain tonkotsu broth (?) I'm not completely sure if it was pork broth tho. The salad comes with a toasted sesame dressing that's not too sweet and earthy. The deluxe set was good too according to my friend :) read more

Yakitori Edomasa - Yakiniku Teishoku Lunch Set w/ agedashi tofu - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Amazing food. I'm not a big fan of chicken but I really wanted to try this place. The agedashi tofu is my absolute favorite. Its so soft and warm. The chicken paitan soup is crazy delicious! The seasoned rice... just wow. This place is fantastic & I highly recommend it. The staff is really kind and knowledgeable. The restaurant is small but spacious. Really loved this place. read more

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We've gone back twice now. The service is amazing, knowledgeable and kind employees! Skewers are overall alright - sometimes overcooked and we don't really taste the flavor of the wood. There's also only 1 red meat option unless it's on their specials. Favorites are the chicken butt skewers (super fatty and delicious) & Eel. Pate w/baguette is SO GOOD. Other great appetizers are the Kara-age chicken & rice! read more

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Food was excellent. Server Stephanie was amazing! Ambiance friendly. Thank you! Will come back! read more

Yakitori Edomasa - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

The menu is a bit small, but the chicken skin and scallops were delicious. The wings were on the saltier side, though. Not exactly a "wow" experience, but worth it for the great service and the fact that there's no line. read more

Yakitori Edomasa - Chicken Skin Edomasa Wings(5pc) - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Probably the best meal I've had in San Francisco! There was a bit of a wait, but my friend and I are both huge yakitori fans, so we decided it was worth it. They took our names for the waitlist and said they'd text when the table was ready. Since it's in Japantown, we didn't mind -- there's plenty to explore while you kill time. Once we were seated, the service was decent -- nothing special, but fine. The food, though? Absolutely delectable. Everything came out surprisingly fast, and the skewers were incredibly juicy and fresh. Totally hit the spot. Definitely a spot I'd return to for a solid yakitori fix. read more

Yakitori Edomasa - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Amazing food. And the service was very friendly and perfect from Molly. Will come back. The chicken and pork belly skewers are amazing and you cant beat the lunch special price! read more

The Delux set: great flavor, dry chicken though. Would eat again but I don't think this outpaces the Berkeley joints. Maybe the best value though which means it'll stay on my radar. read more

Brief Summary - Located on the Maido and Kinokuniya side of Japantown - There is a takeout option to buy skewers - Lunch options focus on kaiseki (whole lunch box like) experience, so it is not an izakaya style - Very filling; entered hungry, left full and content - Favorites were the negima and the green onions I went during lunch, so this review focuses on the lunch experience. I don't know whether the dinner has a different menu style. The reason I mention this is because a different group, who came in after us, were asking the staff on whether it was possible to just order skewers, which initially the staff declined. This is where my assumption is that the izakaya ordering style happens during dinner time. We arrived here around lunchtime. While this time is busy with others getting lunch, we were fortunate enough to walk in and the staff gesturing us a seat. From the outside, the restaurant looks small, but inside, there is a narrow hallway that opens up to more seats. Once we settled down, we got a hold of the slender menu booklets and ordered these items: the unagi-meshi teishoku, the kushiyaki teishoku and the yasai (vegetable) teishoku. With the kushiyaki and the yasai options, they were able to select an additional appetizer, so one was the squid skewer and second one was the agedashi tofu. For drinks we ordered hōjicha, and since there were more than 2 people, we got a teapot. The dishes arrived at the same time. My dish was the unagi-meshi teishoku. This one came with a teapot, a mini unagi sauce pitcher and a spread of wasabi. The staff gave me instructions on how to eat the unagi, also mentioning that the clay pot is very hot. The unagi was very good - haven't had unagi in a while, so it was a happy treat for me. The meat was fluffy and didn't have too many bones. My relatives had the teishoku that come with a broth (Paitan soup), and this was really delicious (took a sip). It has a rich flavor that was also pretty addicting to want to take another sip. While my case's highlight was the unagi, for everyone, including myself the skewers were really good. All of the vegetables were cooked just right between the center of crispy and juicy. The meat was also cooked at the peak level of juicy and tender without getting overcooked. It was a unanimous vote that our favorites contained green onion. I also liked the beef I received from the kushiyaki teishoku. read more

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Yakitori Edomasa failed at the absolute bare minimum of running a restaurant. Around 5pm on Saturday, January 24, 2025, we stopped by hoping to grab yakitori to go...not to dine in, not to take up space, not to be difficult. Just a simple takeout order. Instead, we were treated like an inconvenience. We stood at the entrance while multiple staff members clearly saw us and chose to ignore us. No greeting. No acknowledgment. Nothing. An older woman dressed in black..who appeared to be in a leadership role..made eye contact and still did nothing. The silence was deliberate and uncomfortable. When we finally managed to get her attention, she told us she would help another couple first , a couple who had arrived after us. No apology. No explanation. Just brushed aside. They couldn't even be bothered to acknowledge customers who only wanted takeout. This wasn't about being busy. This wasn't confusion. This was a complete lack of respect and basic hospitality. If you can't handle greeting customers or taking a simple to-go order, you have no business being open. There are countless yakitori spots run by people who actually want customers. This is not one of them. We walked away, and honestly, if this is how they operate, I hope they don't last. read more

Yakitori Edomasa - Poor hospitality - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped by here for lunch on a weekday and got: (8/10) Kushiyaki Teishoku - I love set meals in general because you get many small dishes. The salad has a sesame dressing. I really liked the momo and miso pork belly skewers. The beef was just ok in my opinion. Honestly, I would suggest eating these first thought because they definitely taste the best while hot. First time having Paitan soup and it was interesting but rather bland. I got the agedashi tofu as my appetizer. I spent $28 total including tax and tip on this set, so it is a little bit pricey. The interior was pretty small and sleek. The server was great, she explained the menu and lunch sets. Unfortunately they don't allow outside food/drinks so I just left my drink at the front. I would consider going again. read more

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Food tastes very good. Best food I've had in a while. Excellent customer service. Would highly recommend.

I looked at maybe 3 restaurants in japantown and completely forgot which one I had chosen for our group to meet up at. I was pretty disappointed even though it was on my shortlist. The paitan was probably the most memorable thing but it was served noodle-less sadly. The rest of the grilled meats were just okay; I've had better and more variety at other places. I felt like I couldn't get full at this place and ran out of things to order. read more

Yakitori Edomasa - Skewers - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Stopped by here for an afternoon snack to share with a few friends Togo while walking around the shopping center. We ordered the prefix 5 skewers for $28 and added salmon and octopus skewers. Came out to be almost $39. Meat do not have much flavors and quality is okay but I had better. Chicken skewers were dry. Salmon and pork belly were good but the rest was not as good. My friends did not think it is worth the cost. We did not enjoy it. read more

Yakitori Edomasa - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped by for lunch and enjoyed my deluxe set! I would come back again and recommend it for skewers. It is pretty noisy inside, and I could feel some of the heat from the kitchen sitting at the counter, but I didn't bother me. The menu was easy to order from, and the food was good! I choose agedashi tofu (bottom right) as my appetizer. My favorite skewer was the nakamoto wing. It was bursting with flavor with a nice (miso?) sauce to balance the savoriness. I was pretty full, so I didn't order any more skewers a la carte. The salad, soup and rice were all pretty tasty and went well with the skewers. read more

Yakitori Edomasa - Deluxe set with agedashi tofu at Lunch time $28 + tax + tip - Izakaya Near Me - San Francisco, California

Consistent and delicious! I rarely dine-in and typically order this on DoorDash; it's one of a few spots that still arrives hot without the food quality being compromised. If you're eating in, they have a Yelp waitlist and I recommend that you join the list in advance - there isn't an abundance of seating inside. The bento boxes are substantive and give a nice variety of their menu. It comes with a paitan soup, but I'd recommend ordering an extra - it's sooooo yuuummyy! read more

Yona is awesome... this place is an unexpected hidden gem, we already ate earlier but were so tempted by the aroma we had to try!! Worth every bite!!! Thank you Yona your service was exceptional and your restaurant is beautiful !!! read more