Yardbird was easily one of our top meals in Hong Kong. Came in excited but skeptical, how much variety can you get from a menu centered only on one protein: chicken. It turns out, a lot! The yakitori here embraces the whole bird, from thigh cuts to more adventurous bites like heart and thyroid, all charcoal grilled. Each skewer has a distinct flavor and texture. We were impressed by how each cut tasted, it's different texture and chew, winning us over to the concept. There is a strong case for their Michelin star earned in 2021, from where we were sitting. Beyond skewers, the spherical corn fritters and sweet, spicy KFC cauliflower were standout sides, and cocktails, some incorporating Japanese whisky and liqueurs, are thoughtfully crafted. The modern atmosphere, great service, and celebratory feel made for a fun and delicious night out. read more

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Great ambiance and food was really good. I only tried the yakitori but I really liked it because you could try so many different parts of the chicken. The drink of the day was sold out so I just got a gin and tonic (solid but nothing to write home about). My favorite was the wingtip skin because it was so much collagen but you can't go wrong with any of the usual cuts. I would try the more interesting ones like bicep because you rarely see that at yakitori places (at least in the US). Service was fantastic, they would check on you and explain each skewer but also monitor you to make sure they always bring it out fresh. read more

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Popular Yakitori spot but unsure if deserving of a Michelin *. Unlike the surrounding area, this restaurant caters to Westerners as stepping in almost feels like being in a SF restaurant where it is assumed you speak English. Okinawan Express: Refreshing pineapple cocktail drink that's not boozy. Yakitori: Pricey as each skewer is $50-60. Must orders are Oyster (crispy outside and tender inside), Heart. Skin was tasty, but very small. Inner thigh was also good, but after having the oyster first, it wasn't as satisfying. Rarer parts sell out so try to make the first seating of you can. Sweet corn tempura: A very popular item with a fried batter and sweet kennels on the inside. Glad to have tried it, but flavors weren't special. Brussel sprouts: on the sweeter side from the glaze. Liked the crispy garlic pieces. Clams Yaki Soba: The creamy sauce makes it a hearty dish. Tasty, but not sure if it's worth 280 HKD. read more

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We had a good time at dinner. The ambiance and vibe makes you think you're not in Hong Kong. The clientele was quite international so it was hard to pinpoint if there wet any locals dining with us. Some of the items are listed on a board. The board updates as items sell out. They also have merchandise for sale and you can buy a shirt or hot sauce. It was too bad that we were only a party of two. So much left undiscovered! The dishes we ordered were delish! This place is worth repeating! Enjoy! read more

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Vacationing in HK and had this place bookmark and quite excited to try it so made a reservation ! My taste budget thought it was a bit overrated and everything we order was just okay ! The ambiance and customer device was quite nice but the food just wasn't our thing read more

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This place definitely have a cool vibe! The ambience of the place is very chill with good music and lots of standing for you to wait while you get your actual seating. we came here on a night that was bustling so we had to stand around the bar where we were able to get food and wait for our table. there was a good menu with a list of beer. This place serves yakittori that is all consists of chicken body parts. The skewers were all really unique and tender. You can smell and taste a little of the charcoal which was nice. One dish I really fancy about was the garlic noodles with clams, it was super buttery and filling. You may want to get this to share since the portion was quite big. The noodles were al dente ~ nice and chewy but not soggy. The appetizer, we got some corner tempura thing which was very tasty with bits of corn all lump together and fried in a batter. It wasn't too oily but super crispy. read more

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the Place is nice the food is great. Im a salty person which i think that was missing for the isakaya but still great by the sauce they have!! Still recommend this place for everyone! i have 3 drinks and some isakaya for 700hkd! I can recommend the negroni cocktails they have in menu that was amazing!!! read more

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Absolutely incredible meal at Yardbird! I highly recommend getting reservations, as they are quite easy to make, and the place fills up extremely quickly. We had a 6pm reservation on a weekday night, and there was already a line of people standing behind us before they even opened. Once we were inside, everything was great. The staff are very attentive, the restaurant is huge and spacious, and every item we ordered was fantastic. I especially liked the yakitori thigh with scallion, the fried corn balls, and the sweet potato dumplings. Items come out one at a time, so grab a drink, sit back, and enjoy each items as it arrives! read more

This is a very trendy spot, locals, ex-pats, and tourists - blended customers and a yummy experience - yakitori + a cold beer; it's a winner and a great night! It gets crowded. It's like a shiny new penny, so people are just so ready to try it out. It seems to cater to everyone - couples, friends and family; BUT take heed... it's one very pricey family meal! LOL (we were a party of 5 adults, total bill $300+ USD!!!) Atmosphere is loud, lively, hipster'ish and "wanna be seen" vibe. We got a slew of items: from chicken gizzards, hearts, livers, wings, skins, inner thighs, oysters, knees, to the infamous meatballs, fried cauliflowers, fried rice, and salad and pickled veggies. The standout: skins, wings, meatballs, and fried cauliflowers! It was tasty-savory goodness. The fried cauliflowers - a take on Korean fried chicken but vegan; is #thebomb like blown! While the standouts were delicious, however I've had better Yakitori here at home - BUT when in Hong Kong, it should be on your #foodhitlist for sure. Throw back a few (watch your wallet$$$) and enjoy! read more

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Our first night in Hong Kong. Great ambiance, fabulous food, and even the wait seems like nothing. The standing counters are a great way to nibble on skewers, and they keep the drinks flowing. The epic wait is part of the experience, and we enjoy it over some whiskey and a house made Umeshu, which goes with anything you might eat. Lots of skewers, all of them amazing: juicy Chicken Heart, crispy Chicken Skin. The Gizzard is practically confit. The knee is crunchy cartilage, and the thyroid is a springy, savory, milk. The Meatball is their signature skewer. It has to be because there can't be anything better in the world. Paint it with a mixture of egg yolk and tare dip. We break from the skewers for the Chicken Katsu Sando, a special for the night. That cutlet is perfect, meaty and dense. The Scotch Egg is our heaviest item, battered and fried in chicken and striped with mayo .The bed of cabbage beneath isn't just for show - it catches the egg drippings and tastes like scotch egg cabbage. There is something irresistible about Yardbird - they have an air of playful sophistication that you can't help but love. I don't know what got into me that night, but standing at that counter with a skewer was the most fun I've had in years. read more

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Overall: good experience, good food, good service Little pricey but it's HK Food Brussels sprouts: cooked perfectly Fried chicken: order half portion so you can order other things Fried fish: delicious and make sure you dip it in the sauce Gizzard skewer, prob one of the best I've had Fried corn: looks better than it tastes, too oily, I know it's fried tempura but didn't taste as good as I would have thought Chicken meatball: good but too much sauce read more

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Yardbird recently received its michelin star. Not sure if I'd go that far but their food is high quality. Most of you know that I'm more of a purist when it comes to food and that holds true with yakitori / izakaya. But while yardbird is not typical or traditional, it's still great. Their twists are wel executed and they don't try to get too cute. The sweet corn tempura is my favorite item. Make sure you get it. (If it's in stock!) The venue has good vibes but they run out of their most popular items extraordinarily fast every time Not sure why they don't prep more if they know it's so popular. Make sure to go early if you plan on trying as the lines are always long too! Either way, it's worth a try but still not my favorite yakitori in the city. Taste: *** Serveice: ** Ambiance: ** ------------------------------ Yardbird 154-158 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, HK ------------------------------ read more

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Good food but not the same anymore. I remember when they first opened at their original location to packing this new bigger venue. 4 star for food and venu. 3 for service. The food is still solid for skewers. Veg sides are meh. They were always expensive for what it is but the vibe, the staff used to make it worth while. The staff were polite, but they probably know they still have good sales there and don't recommend anymore, don't remind you there's daily specials and what they are like. It was my friend's first time there, so it would have been nice if they asked if we've been there before, is it our first time. I get it, a lot of people (their regulars) left HK since covid and the place isn't the same either. Overheard a regular say they still sell out some of the menu by 2nd seating, so business should still be decent in this economy for Yardbird. My other expat friend recentlly visited HK. Her last visit was maybe 5 years ago, she also said the same. Food is good, but vibe not the same anymore. read more

On my recent trip to Hong Kong, I dined here twice. That's how good it is. Look, you're gonna find better and cheaper yakitori in Tokyo and you're gonna pay more to dine here than other equally good Hong Kong restaurants. But don't hold that against them. You're not here to eat Tokyo yakitori in an intimate 8 person seating. This is a trendy, loud, extravagant establishment with some damn good food. It's about the experience and it's a nice place to splurge. My favorites were the corn tempura (not mealy on the inside, just like corn on the cob), all the yakitori (but especially the meatball and chicken oysters), and the katsu sando (ground chicken meat). The KFC was ok, totally not worth the hype. Just get more chicken. It's call Yardbird after all, not Yardflower. read more

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Came here based on recommendations from a bunch of friends and it was awesome! The food here is a tad expensive, but I really enjoyed myself! The yakitori was delicious, so was the korean fried califlower, tempura corn, and rice. Definitely worth visiting if you're in the mood to splurge. Great vibe! read more

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I wasn't super impressed by Yardbird after my first visit. I think a big part of that had to be my disappointment of the KFC not being fried chicken, but rather, cauliflower lol. I also thought they were really over priced. My second trip turned out to be great. It's funny how much better that KFC tastes when you aren't expecting chicken. We tried so many different dishes and they were all pretty decent. A lot of the food here is in small tapas style dishes so I'd recommend coming in a group so you can try more. I'd also recommend just asking them to bring you their best stuff. This restaurant is small however, so it's also going to be hard to get seating for a large party. SERVICE Good. Friendly LOCATION Just take a car (not close to the mtr). I walked here the first time and it was such a huge waste of energy haha. read more

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It's a decent Japanese izakaya place in sheung wan. It's definitely pricy.. be ready to pay five dollars for a skewer of yakitori, its almost twice the price of what i normally pay in Tokyo and socal. But back to the food. I love the pate.. especially the freshly baked bread, really delicious. Kfc is a breaded deep fried cauliflower.. sauce was interesting, in a good way. Tangy and savory. If you pike sake.. you definitely have to check out their house sale.. It's crafted. Made locally. For skewera wr had the chicken skin and wings... both were yummy Be ready to pay over a hundred usd per head especially if you order drinks read more

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Delicious Japanese yakitori place, with a variety of other items. Don't just focus on their meat. I find their meat a bit tough, and not as good as could be. Some of the sauces can be a bit salty as well. The highlight is in the appetizers, sides, and rice dishes. The sweet corn tempura and KFC (Korean fried cauliflower) are both savory, fried just right, and super delicious. The chicken and egg rice is hearty, crispy, and very shareable. Forget the yakitori, I just want to indulge in all these sides and would be a happy person with a full belly after that! Apart from the meat, the other reason it hasn't got five stars is because of the interior (it gets toasty sometimes!) and the prices. This is easily one of the most expensive non-fancy meals I've had! read more

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Good food but bad service... most dishes are very salty Food is picturesque but average for the taste read more

This was my first yakitori restaurant experience, and I'm very glad it was at Yardbird! The staff walks you through the menu, suggesting 4-5 skewers/person depending on how hungry everyone is. Prices are listed per skewer, so multiply the price by quantity. They also encourage "family-style" sharing for appetizers and entrees. As we were leaving, they ran out of some things so I would encourage you to make reservations or arrive early. They have a great selection of drinks, including an entire page dedicated to Japanese whisky! I enjoy beer more, so I was delighted to see Hitachino Nest Beer since it's one of my favorites. I ordered a refreshing, crisp pale ale :) We tried all types of pickles offered (cucumber, daikon, kimchi, and fennel). My favorite was the cucumber and daikon. The fennel was thinly shaved and a good change; worth trying at least if you've never had it before. The kimchi was ok. I thought it could've been fermented longer since it wasn't very pungent/tasted flat. The seared yellowtail salad was bright and slightly peppery. The KFC (Korean fried cauliflower) was forgettable: I just don't care for the taste/texture of batter-fried cauliflower. I would definitely recommend the sweet corn tempura. It comes in the shape of a ball, making for a whimsical presentation; and the natural sweetness of white/yellow corn kernels shines through. The chicken and egg rice (fried skin, rice, peas, onsen egg) was the best way to finish the meal! The staff will mix it for you at the table too. The skin stays crispy, the sweetness of the peas cuts the richness of the egg, and the rice has great umami flavor. Definitely recommend ordering this to make for a memorable meal. We tried the chicken: miso breast - slightly dry, but ok oyster - my favorite! juicy with a little bit of skin, and served with lemon to brighten all the flavors; 2 oysters per skewer achilles - huge! very meaty, dark meat flavor meatball - tender, flavorful; dipped into egg yolk and tare (soy sauce?) skin - ordered this twice; first round was crispy, charred, second round was okay but a little flabby :/ neck - tender, succulent, delicious knee - full of cartilage; if you like chicken feet then go for it, but I wasn't use to chewing it heart - not gamey, very tender, spring onions cut offal taste tail - a little nub of chicken goodness I was only in HK for one week and this was one of the best meals. Would go again! read more

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First Yelp review in HK! I went here on the last night of my honeymoon on a friend's recommendation. Being half way around the world, we were excited to learn that the chef is also a Canadian. As someone who doesn't eat a lot of meat but does eat chicken, I was excited that I could try most things on this menu. They literally serve each part of the chicken, although I am not that adventurous so we stuck to more traditional cuts of meat, such as wing and breast. The chicken portions are so tiny so order a lot of them. My favourite was the meat ball. We also loved the chicken and egg rice which tasted creamy like a risotto and the corn tempura ball. Our server put in half orders of several items (other than the chicken since those are smaller portions) so we could try more items which I really appreciated. We also loved the vibe in the restaurant with cool music and merchandise. When you leave you get a sample of their token spice. They don't take reservations so we arrived for open and were fine. Within an hour of open, the restaurant was pretty packed so keep this in mind. read more

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It's All about highlighting every part of the chicken. And boy do they do it right. I know I just said that, but I started with ceviche app that was very fresh and tasty. Only dish I don't recommend is the fillet...it's a tender skewer of chicken breast. Not bad tasting but a total waste when everything g else on the menu is heaven. Get the chicken rib. Actually, just go nuts and get a bunch of options. Cocktails also good. I had their most popular one, sorry I forget the name. It isn't cheap, and you may leave a little hungry unless you go nuts, but I find it worth the quality. Try em out. read more

Yardbird - Ceviche app - Japanese Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

I highly recommend going to Yardbird when in Hong Kong. Amazing atmosphere, staff, drinks, and F O O D. Their yakitori is full of mouth watering flavors. If you don't have a reservation, you may have a bit of a wait. We were a party of two and was told it would be a 45 minute wait on a Friday night. They have tables available to stand at and wait. If you don't mind standing, you could eat and drink there as well. We started at the standing area, until seating was available. It worked out perfectly. We ordered: Yakitori - Miso Breast, Inner Thigh, Meatball, Fillet Bigger - Sweet corn tempura, KFC (Korean Fried Cauliflower) - they can adjust the bigger plates according to your party size. Everything was delicious. It's a must try in Hong Kong. read more

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Went to Yardbird for dinner the other night during my stay in Hong Kong. My mom and I arrived around 8:30pm on a Saturday night and it was packed! Very trendy vibes and a great atmosphere. We were quoted an hour wait, but there's plenty of standing bar room where the entire menu is available to order. I've never been to a restaurant quite like this. I loved the various skewer options displayed on the wall and seeing which options were most popular/quickest to sell out. While waiting, we ordered two drinks (mezcal mule & jolly rancher) & an order of edamame. Perfect to hold us over until we were seated and we decided what we wanted to order while waiting. For the skewers, we order the chicken breast with herbs & the meatball. Both were excellent and way better than expected. The meatball came with an very interesting dipping sauce that had a thick soy sauce consistency with an egg yolk. We were told to break the yolk and mix. Loved it!! We then ordered the sweet corn balls (amazing and we got another order), the KFC (Korean fried cauliflower, best thing I've ever eaten- wish I could get this somewhere in the US), the Brussel sprouts (very delicious and great considering it was our first time having this vegetable while in Asia), & the mushroom rice (SO good, kind of like mushroom risotto). A little pricey, but totally worth it. Highly recommend visiting Yardbird if you live or are visiting Hong Kong. I'll definitely be back next time I visit! read more

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During my 2 week vacation in Asia, Yardbird was my absolute favorite restaurant I visited. A. All servers spoke English which that was a plus. B. Service was really fast. C. Had a great atmosphere and music. We ordered bunch of different items. The pickles were good to nibble on with sake and beer. Miso and wasabi chicken breast were both super tasty. And u must order the corn tempura. I have never had anything like it before. Hopefully I'll be back soon to eat some mlamazing food at Yardbird. read more

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Had to go back before they move to a bigger location. Food is still good. Staff are still friendly. Same old same old. No reservations. Specials on the board. All sorts of drinks. read more

Yardbird - Japanese Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

I'm really scratching my head to try to understand why people like this place so much. The best part of the restaurant is the vibe and atmosphere. It is really lively and a fun energy radiates through this place. The food on the other hand is really mediocre. If this is the first time you have had yakatori then I can see some rationale being impressed by the food. I can't imagine anyone from Japan giving this place a high rating. I'm not a purist when it comes to Japanese food. I love Okra and Haku and just was really disappointed with my dining experience. Of all the restaurants to expand internationally, I can't believe this is the one that will be opening in Los Angeles. My 2 star rating is based on the following: Food: 2 stars Environment: 4 stars Service: 2 stars Value: 1 star I had chicken skewers from various parts of the chicken. I would say the chicken meatball is the best one, but I have definitely had better. I would advise against ordering the Brussels sprouts here. This dish was a big fail. The sprouts were tough and bitter at the center. The Korean fried cauliflower was good but in my opinion is nothing that special. The price point for everything was way too high. Definitely not a place I'm coming back. I am even skeptics of trying Ronnin because it is the same group. read more

There's already tons of photos posted, so no need to add more of the same. Some highlights: yellowtail (from Japan today) salad. Had about 5 thick pieces of marinated yellowtail folded into the salad. Chicken liver, meatball, chicken wings, inner thigh all so good. One skewer per order (about $45 each), which is pricey but it's toasted to perfection with a slight crisp of seasoned salt with each bite. The Shino cocktail and margarita are both not so sweet and not very strong with a ton of ice - I am a lightweight drinker, and can probably have four of head cocktails in a row with no effect. Water is refilled promptly. Service charge is not included, so tip accordingly! Service is pretty good. read more

Suggested by a friend and as I was checking the yelp pics I was all in when I saw it was yakitori! Checked it out on a weeknight around 7ish and it was getting packed fast. They don't take ressies but it's worth having a go if you're in the area. It's a fun atmosphere with good music playing in the background. Service is excellent and the servers are knowledge of you have any questions. They're drink menu is extensive and have a good selection of beers which I'm a fan of. The bartenders also shape the ice balls by hand so it's nice to watch if you're sitting at the bar! On to the food! All of the yakitori I tried had the right amount of salt to it which just enhances the flavor even further. Highlights for me was the chicken oyster, neck and heart. My favorite yakitori in general is chicken heart and they didn't disappoint. Tender with a good chew to it. Last dish was KFC which is something I've never had but thoroughly enjoyed. Cauliflower had a thin crisp on the outside covered in a semi-sweet glaze. Once you bite in however the cauliflower is still firm and just a great concept overall! Awesome place for a night out with friends or the S/O and happy I had the chance to check it out! read more

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Not sure what the hype is - $45hkd for one little skewer? I had a pork belly one and it wasn't even that good- tough to chew through. The fried chicken was fried very nicely- light batter and very crispy skin- I'll give them that. The duck fried rice was ok. Service was good- otherwise they would get a 2 star instead. This was way too expensive for what it is- spend your money elsewhere. read more

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If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. This place reminds me of my favorite Japanese-influenced restaurant in Los Angeles, Hinoki & The Bird. In fact, I found out about Yardbird by trolling the Instagram account of Chef David Myers (who created Hinoki). Unlike Hinoki though, Yardbird is a yakitori joint and, in keeping with its name, focuses on grilling chicken parts from beak to bum. The service here is outstanding and is the best service that I've experienced since living in New Orleans. Every single person on staff is highly trained and professional; they know how to pour wine, they know that the label should be facing you, they know how to make you feel welcome and deal with your needs without making you feel like you're a burden on them, even when they are slammed with tables and orders. There was one slight mix-up with one dish that I ordered, which went to another table instead of to mine. But all worked out in the end, as I was too full by that point to even dream of eating it, and they comped a cocktail that I had ordered to make up for the mix-up. I imagine that one reason why service here is so great is that there is no automatic service charge added to the bill. So these folks actually have to work for their tips and rely on the generosity (and math skills) of the patrons to make sure they are getting paid what they deserve. Maybe it's the American in me, but I really, really like that aspect of Yardbird. The food and flavors were delicious. I'm not a huge fan of yakitori, so I stuck with the other menu items, which are more than plentiful to get a full meal and then some. The specials board that night had a mushroom salad (HK$130) and a clam karasumi udon (HK$160). I had both. When you go to a restaurant like this, you expect the portions to be tiny and almost too small, but that was not the case here. I was pleasantly full after eating both of these items. The flavor of both dishes were complex and amazing. I loved the bite of the black pepper in the udon dish. I can't wait to go back and try more of the chef's amazing creations. The best part may be the bar. What a ridiculous whiskey selection! I love Japanese whiskey, and they have it all. To make things easy, they've sorted out all of their selections into "peaty," "woody," etc. on a descriptive 2-page whiskey menu so you can pick your poison based on what your palate prefers. The cocktails are delicious as well, and you can tell that the bar staff is experienced and knows what the heck they are doing. Add some nice glassware and big round cubes to the mix, and you have a recipe for a fantastic evening. The strong, heavy pours help as well. I'm a big fan of the music that they play here, which mostly consists of 70s-era funk-influenced soulful jams. think curtis mayfield, (good) rick james, etc. Get here early if you don't like waiting for a table. Otherwise, you can hang out in the bar area and start ordering/eating while standing . . . it's actually not as bad as it sounds, and it's a great location for people-watching . . . read more

Yardbird - Whiskey whiskey and more whiskey - Japanese Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

I'd dreamt about a visit to Yardbird long before I even got to Hong Kong. Some of my food loving friends had instagramed pictures of chicken parts on sticks and declared it a winner, so I knew I needed to pay a visit at least once in my life. We arrived for dinner just before the after work rush hour, but we still needed to wait 20 minutes or so at the bar before scoring a table. This wasn't such a hardship because you can get the full menu at the bar if you want. Indeed, as a couple I think these would be the best seats in the house, but as larger group we wanted (and needed) a table to spread out all our dishes of protein-packed flavour. The booze list at Yardbird is terrific. There's cocktails, some interesting wines and a very good selection of beers and whiskey. I sadly couldn't partake in a big night when I visited, but admired the selection all the same. The non-alcoholic selection was also rather good, with a really good ginger beer from Japan being my pick. I loved the retro bottle it came in. When it comes to the food, there's plenty to choose from. We had an awesome waiter who gave us recommendations and advice about the best way to order so we didn't fill up to fast before the stars of the show. Highlights for me were the chicken oysters and the meatball with egg. The corn tempura was intriguing and I wish I knew how they got it so perfectly round. The KFC (Korean Fried Cauliflower) was a good option for veggie lovers, though any health properties of the vegetable surely get wiped out with the sticky-sweat deep fried butter. Delicious all the same! The music and ambience at Yardbird is fun and makes for a really good night out. Food, booze, service and vibe are all spot on and worth every penny and minute you will wait. Go! read more

Yardbird - Corn tempura - Japanese Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

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Yardbird was cool. Recommended by a friend of ours they had a very dope umbeyoncé and well mixed cocktails. Focusing on yakitori skewers and small dishes in a modern tapas style format. As indicated by their name they serve mostly chicken, but we also ordered items like their Korean Fried Cauliflower and Tempura Fried Corn. But you won't find their name on the door or even their wannabe hipster t-shirts that are 4 sale. We ordered the thigh, meatball, and heart yakitori with the thigh being the best. Scotch Egg may have been the best item - resembling a Japanese okonomiyaki. Buyer Beware we arrived approx 730-8pm and was told it was a 2 hour wait - call ahead. Hard to say if it was worth it as we went down the street to eat what you might call a pre-dinner LMAO. Hipster staff is kinda feeling themselves a little much, but fun overall vibe Bone Apple Tea read more

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The best meal I had in Hong Kong was one I almost skipped. Yardbird which is a new school Yakitori spot that is ridiculous good! I had the chicken inner thigh, skin, meatball and tail which were excellent. However the best things were the "KFC" Korean fried cauliflower and the tempura corn. Come early and they don't take reservations! read more

Yardbird - Japanese Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

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Be prepared to wait for more than an hour to get in. For me I took 1.5 hours for a table for 4. Atmosphere is great and staff are fun and friendly, no wonder so many ppl come. We ordered a sake and leave the rest of the ordering to them. I'd say the food is good that they've made an effort to give variety of flavours for each item - KFC is Korean spicy chicken thigh is flavoured with Japanese plum, the chicken heart with ginger and leek, meatball comes with soy sauce and egg...a bit pricy but worth a try. However star is deducted for the sake. First, for a place specialised in sake and grills, it's not too acceptable that there is no hot sake provided. Second, big flaw of not having ice bucket for cold sake (tho the staff is so nice to keep it in the fridge). Third, the sake itself is the type which is better to be served hot, not sweet or spicy enough to be served cold. read more

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I gotta say, right off the bat, the wait is horrendous. Don't bother coming if its 7:30 and you're hoping to get some grub straight away. There have been times where I go and have a small bite before heading over to wait! haha don't judge me, it has always worked in my favor. I can't help but smirk a bit when people complain about being hungry as they wait. Yardbird staff do try and accommodate you and your party as much as they can. You can choose to stand by the bar (or a seat if you're lucky enough) and order your food while you wait for one of the coveted tables. Most people come for the food, while some come for the ambience. Great food with very little change in the few years they've been open. I am never dissatisfied with the food here. Always a hit! It's not a place to bring a date. More like the place you would want to start off with a few friends before heading for more drinking. Have one, two, maybe even three...but be warned, Japanese whiskies will set you back about 200 each. One star off because its nearly impossible to get your foot in the door after 8:30. read more

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The tip for this restaurant is that you have to get there by 5:30 to get into the restaurant by 6pm. They don't accept reservations at all. So you need to come here early to get the first seating, otherwise you will have to wait at least an hour and a half for the next round. The food here is fantastic and if you go through all the Yelp reviews you will get a sense of what people are ordering. No time for that? You can always ask the servers for recommendations on their most popular dishes. The excellent server also knew just about how many dishes we needed. Prices here do you add up very quickly so be prepared for your bill! read more

Yardbird - Yardbird - Japanese Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

After watching an episode of "I'll Have What Phil's Having" on PBS back home before coming to Hong Kong, we decided we needed to pay Yardbird a visit for dinner. Since they do not accept reservations, we planned and arrived just before their 6pm opening time to find one other family already in line ahead of us. Our taxi driver had trouble finding the place and ended up dropping us about two blocks away. It was a bit of a challenge getting Google Maps to direct us the final short distance as our GPS signal was bouncing off the tall buildings all around but we made it. There is sitting available on two levels and we were offered our choice upon entering. We picked downstairs as that affords a view of the kitchen area and all the associated goings on. The wait staff here at Yardbird are quite pleasant and speak excellent English. They fielded all our menu questions with ease and offered their suggestions and strategies to attack the menu. I suggest heeding their advice for your first visit as it can be difficult to gauge the portions. For our initial starters, we choose the cucumber salad and sweet corn tempura. The salad was quite yummy and a perfect size for sharing with my wife. The sweet corn balls recommended by the server were equally good but I have yet to find corn in Asia to revile what I can get back home in Virginia. Under the Yakitori section of the menu, we choose the meatball with raw egg (another recommendation), the oyster and the thigh. These are all chicken dishes that come on a skewer despite their name. The meatball was one per skewer and a decent size. The egg comes in a separate bowl with sauce that you mix up with the skewered meat for a wonderfully delightful flavor. Definitely my favorite dish of the evening. My wife was familiar with the oyster meat of the chicken found near the backbone but it was news to me. They were quite tasty though and another favorite for the meal. Our last Yakitori dish was the thigh with welsh onion. Very juicy and flavorful chicken as well. Under the bigger section of the menu we selected another server recommended dish the KFC. That's not actually chicken despite the name but rather deep fried cauliflower. It comes with a bit of chili and hence heat but it was delicious and I am one to shy away from cauliflower whenever I can. I overheard the table next to us ordering the fried chicken prepared in this format as well and I bet that would be an awesome dish. We toyed with the idea of getting the Scotch Egg but weren't feeling quite adventurous enough and picked the chicken and egg rice dish instead. This dish is plenty for two to share and an excellent option with crispy chicken skin and peas. They have quite a few cocktails that you can order as well as wine to go with dinner. We opted for some local beers instead and sparkling water. All in all, we had a great dining experience and wonderful meal. Go early to snag a table and heed your server's recommendations for a great evening out. read more

Yardbird - Chicken meatball with raw egg. Our favorite dish of the evening. Mix it all up for wonderful flavor. - Japanese Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

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We just landed in Hong Kong and we were haaaangry. It was a packed house, so we waited by the bar area. We had just enough time to get a cocktail, and our table was ready. We wanted all of the things, but we settled on these: Yakitori: fillet, thigh, ume thigh, inner thigh, meatball, neck. All of them packed with flavor, tender, and delicious. Perfectly cooked! Veggie: Brussels Sprouts - classic, KFC - great way to cook and flavor cauliflower! Duck Fried Rice - we didn't need this. We were so full. But still, it was delicious. Flagrant Karaage - this was a special. A whole fish filleted. I think the pieces were fried. The flavoring was slightly reminiscent of Hooters wings. And it. was. amazing. My favorite cocktail was the Mezcal Mule. Service was great and our servers were all helpful. Everyone working there did not seem to be native to HK. I kind of felt like we were back home in Chicago, in the West Loop neighborhood. Regardless, this place is worth a visit when in Hong Kong! read more

Normally when I go to a restaurant with high expectations, I get disappointed. Luckily, it did not happen here at Yardbird. They don't take reservations so be prepared to wait even if you arrived past 9PM. It's fun restaurant where everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves, including the staff. We had a few round of drinks upstairs at the bar area before we were seated downstairs. There have a good selection of whiskeys/shochu/sake and their cocktails are very good. They also serve one of my favorite beer - hitachino nest! We ordered quite a number of items to try, including their signature KFC (Korean Fried Cauliflower), sweet corn tempura, and meatball with egg. Wonderful presentation and taste for both! The skewers are both hit and misses. Love the innards but not a big fan of the white meat. The meatball were heavily seasoned so adding the tare sauce was actually too much. My friend poured the tare sauce and just dipped it in the yolk and said it tasted much better. The rice was good too but skip the salad... it was good but nothing special. Verdict: Yardbird is pricy and the line is long but it is also fun and tasty. read more

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