Yakitori Yatagarasu / HANARE

This is my favorite yakitori place in Singapore! They use charcoal to BBQ their yakitori to perfection. The ambiance will transport you to Osaka, with heavy metal Japanese songs playing in the background and a narrow seating area. They usually get fully booked on the weekends, so be sure to make a reservation if you're planning a special date there. The great thing about this place is it's set for socializing - the food gets served at a steady pace, so you'll have plenty of time to connect with your date over some drinks. We ordered: 1. Tamago with Roe - 8/10 A good starter to fill your tummy. The egg was soft, and the side of roe, spring onion, and radish perfectly flavored the eggs. It's not the best tamago as it lacks creaminess and sweetness, but it was good. 2. Chicken Skin Skewers - 10/10 Takes a while to come, so be sure to order more. The skin was crispy yet soft and juicy. The seasoning on it was perfectly salty. 3. Chicken Thigh Skewers - 10/10 Juicy and tender meat. They grilled it to perfection. 4.Wings - 10/10 The skin was nicely crispy and the meat was so tender and juicy. 5. Pork Belly Wrapped with Asparagus - 10/10 One of my favorites. The crunchiness from the asparagus pairs well with the crispy and juicy pork belly. 6. Pork Belly Wrapped with Enoki - 10/10 - The enoki mushroom absorbed the juice from the pork belly and seasoning, bursting into your mouth with a punch of flavors. 7. Pork Belly Wrapped with King Oyster - 9/10 It's delicious, but compared to the enoki mushroom, the king oyster does not add much to the skewers other than a more earthy taste. 8. Pork Belly Wrapped with Jalapeño and Cheese - 10/10 A popular skewer - who doesn't like melted cheese and pork belly? Not for sharing, you'll want to have one each. 9. Grilled Rice Ball - 9/10 A sharing piece. It tastes like a rice cracker, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The seasoning is very salty but it goes well with the drinks. The wasabi mustard and pickled radish really help to cut the saltiness.

Grilled to perfection yakitori. Recommended if you are yakitori lover. Ambience made me feels like I am in Japan.

Think the standard of the yakitori dropped. It felt more authentic the first time I visited some years back. The store has now expanded to another shop unit. Service was attentive.

Food was really really awesome! Will definitely visit again soon.

Nice yakitori place and I super love their chicken tail!

Overall dinning is great. Will bring more friends visit again.

Their food is awesome! There is some rules that we don’t really understand when we just reached. after the explanation, we slowly understood, the food served fast and the quality is above expectation

Authentic Japanese izakaya experience with great yakitori. Everything was on point.

Top quality yakitori. We really enjoyed the garlic fried rice and chicken ramen too.

Great food and atmosphere, really good for people trying to experience an authentic Izakaya outside Japan.

Great food! Authentic Japanese food experience! Would always go again

Amazing food as usual! Service was fast and efficient as well!

Food was great, my kids really enjoyed the variety of skewers.

The food was awesome and the staffs are very attentive and friendly. Will definitely come back again!

Food was ok, service was good. not much variety menu

food was nice! oyako don is amazing and super recommend

Really loved the various types of yakitori skewers, especially loved the chicken tail. Do give the salads a go as well.

reasonably priced authentic yakitori! the food was absolutely delicious, cant wait to go back again

Delicious food at great price! I believe this is the best yakitori restaurant in Singapore!!!! Every dish is excellent! Although u might have to wait for the yakitori it’s worth the wait! Come earlier else later in the evening some items might run out!

Great authentic food, amazing service and great atmosphere. Really worth a try.

Awesome Ambience , Amazing Food! Will aim to be their regular customer!

The best yakitori place that I have ever been to

it is a great place to have dinner, and of course an excellent place to enjoy nice beer and sake!

Very hard to book but this is truly the best yakitori in Singapore. Great taste.

Food was delicious and service staff polite and pleasant. Will be back,

After 80 minutes only got 3/5 of our food orders. Gave up and left hangry.

Yakitori Yatagarasu Japanese culinary gem, elevates simplicity to sublime heights. Consisting of skewered and grilled meat, it embodies the art of minimalism in flavor and presentation. Each tender morsel, meticulously seasoned with salt or tare sauce, boasts a perfect balance of savory and smoky notes. The grilling process imparts a tantalizing char, enhancing the succulence of the meat. Paired with refreshing beverages, this restaurant beckons diners to savor its rustic charm and embrace the essence of Japanese izakaya culture in every delightful bite.

Very nice Yakitori in Singapore! I would like to recommend HATSU!

Fantastic food with great vibe. Will definitely come back again!

Consistently great food and drinks - highly recommended for an authentic yakitori place that does not disappoint.

The grill and food are very nice. The meat is so juicy.

First time here! The place was packed despite being on a Monday night. The food quality was good! Enjoy the dining experience entirely! Be sure to order the specials, I had the Ibiko Omelette and it was awesome!

Thank you for really nice yakitori and the nice alcohols with good atmosphere.

Great food and atmosphere was good! Would come back again for the skewers!

Food was great but more options for non-alcoholic drinks would have been even better!

Back for the third time, got the counter seat, and food was amazing as always. Made me feel like I was back in Japan again.

my favorite place in Singapore for Yakitori. really authentic and well seasoned chicken cuts and their highballs are sickkk!

always a good time here, their grilled rice ball and chicken soup are top notch! great for a casual date or fun time with friends

top picks here are the chicken fillet (so tender), chicken wings (the char taste was sublime) and pork with tomato. don't forget to try their seasonal sake or beer!

I’m a repeat customer and I would rate this as the best yakitori restaurant in SG. For someone who don’t eat offal, my fave skewer here is the chicken heart (which runs out later in the evening). Good place for groups / families perhaps to take earlier seating. Parking at Boat Quay is painful but accessible via Raffles Place MRT.

Food was pretty decent and not expensive. Would go again.

Food and everything was so good. Will sure be back

Second time visiting, and it was yet another great experience. There is a little bit of a waiting time for yakitori, but that is to be expected with the large crowd during peak dinner time. Yakitoris were cooked to perfection. Drinks were tasty as usual. Would suggest avoiding the coriander salad unless you’re a real huge fan of coriander as it can be slightly overwhelming. Overall - Great! Will definitely return.

Food and ambience is great, will be back again for more!

A great time was had by all. Drink flowed and awesome food

Terrific service and the best yakitori in Boat Quay. Highly recommend!

The staffs are friendly and the foods are very good. I had visited several times and will continue to eat here. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Yakitori was as usual good. But the special menu of fries with squid was so so. However, still the best yakitori in Singapore in my opinion. Waiting time for the food for long but acceptable since the chef took a lot of effort to cook it to perfection!

Delicious and authentic food. Staff is attentive. Will visit again

yatagarasu is one of the best iza in singapore, jap omelette and spicy chicken soup just hit so hard.