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#DINEWITHME: MINATO YAKITORI | BANDAR PUTERI PUCHONG (KL)

Yakitori (焼き鳥) or Japanese grilled chicken skewer is a popular, inexpensive dish served at specialty restaurants known as Yakitori-ya and commonly enjoyed together with a glass of beer. The meat is usually made to order, skewered with a type of skewer typically made of steel or bamboo or known as kushi (串, くし) and grilled over charcoal fire. Then seasoned with tare sauce or salt during or after cooking. The top and popular Yakitori included Negima, Tsukune, Torikawa, Momo, Tebasaki, Nankotsu and Reba. 

 What are these Yakitori names meant actually? 

 NEGIMA (ねぎま)
Consists of chicken  pieces (usually thigh meat) skewered with leeks in between. One of the most popular types of Yakitori 

 TSUKUNE (つくね) 
Meatballs made of minced chicken, vegetables, egg and spices. Usually formed into multiple small balls or long patty

 TORIKAWA (とりかわ)
Strips of fatty chicken skin, grilled until crispy 

 MOMO (もも)
Skewers made up of chicken thigh

 TEBASAKI (手羽先)
Grilled chicken wings and often served in pairs 

 NANKOTSU (なんこつ)
Cartilage taken from the keel bone between chicken breasts. It contains a lot of collagen and has a crunchy texture.

 REBA (レバー)
Skewered chicken livers

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 Not as popular as in Japan, Yakitori bars are not commonly available around in Kuala Lumpur. Well, just few of them are good. I happened to visit this Yakitori bar on one fine morning when my boss invited me over for an early lunch. Like a hidden bar that only the neighborhoods know about, MINATO YAKITORI is located on the first floor above the famous Harbour Steamboat (海港式火涡) in Bandar Puteri Puchong. If you do not know, MINATO YAKITORI is actually runs by the same owner of Harbour Steamboat. MINATO YAKITORI is Puchong's newest Yakitori addition; sleek and modern, enhanced by a private room. 

If you enjoy being close to the action and watch how your meal sizzle on a grill, the cozy bar allows you to watch as your food is being prepared. 








The restaurant caters a simple menu, so don't fret with the limited options available. The way how the yakitori is being prepared will definitely deliver satisfaction to the tummy. Pop in during lunch to enjoy their Set Meals at a promotional price from 11.00am - 2.00pm or 5.30pm - 9.00pm for dinner.  



Wafu Salad (RM 10.00)

Grilled meats arrive hot and juicy with a hint of smokiness in every bite. The sauce is not overly sweet, just right for my preference.  


Drumstick Meat (RM 4.00/stick)

Chicken Breast (RM 4.00/stick)

RECOMMENDED:
Tiger Prawn (RM 4.00/stick)

Extremely CHEAP!! 


HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
Japanese Whole Squid (RM 20.00)


While the Japanese Whole Squid and Tiger Prawns are outstanding, don't hold back on the Sanma. 


The Sanma fish is grilled to perfection, crispy skin on the outer and delicate meat on the inside. However, it's a little too much bones. So, be extra careful when sinking your teeth into this dish. 


Sanma (RM 15.00)
*Bones Alert*


Fresh Salmon Sashimi (RM 28.00)

Edamame (RM 5.00)

The overall dining experience at MINATO YAKITORI was good in terms of food, price and service. It is one inexpensive place to go for Yakitori. So cheap that you can't imagine! I'll be back to enjoy some sake and sizzling hot skewers next round. What could I ask for more, really? 


When "fixing-my-hair" moment caught on camera that day.


#michiebillie #MinatoYakitori #puchong #yakitori #sanmafish #salmonsashimi 
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MINATO YAKITORI | BANDAR PUTERI PUCHONG (KL)
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Address: 
No. 49-1, Jalan Puteri 2/3, 
Bandar Puteri Puchong, 
47100 Puchong, Selangor. 

 Tel: +012- 282 0969
Email: minatoharbour1@gmail.com

Business Hours: 
11.30am - 10.30pm (Monday - Sunday)



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