Yakitori Yuchan

FAQ [Updated 2022-06-23 THU]:

NOTE: Before the CoVID-19 pandemic, we at Yakitori Yuchan _used_ to serve pork skewers, beef skewers, seafood skewers, and some vegetable skewers. We also _previously_ featured local fresh free range chickens and Binchotan charcoal imported from Japan. Now, however, things have changed:

NOTICE: We are now Yuchan Shokukdo! Same management, same staff, similar menu, s

ame location and hours -- we're just formally recognizing that yakitori & sumi-yaki kushi are no longer feasible as a standard business practice. What about masks? I'm fully vaccinated. As of OCT 2021, Yolo County health department still requires that all patrons wear masks, so we continue to operate in accordance with that policy. We will do our best to provide complimentary masks for paying customers as needed, but our supplies are very limited. Guests will be denied entry if they do not comply with this policy. Guests will also be denied entry if they are exhibiting symptoms of CoVID-19 infection. Q. We've noticed that your prices are going up. Why is this? The ongoing effects and aftershocks of CoVID-19 pandemic continues destabilize production and supply chains in both domestic and international markets. This causes ever-growing shortages and delays, which in turn raise costs from the producer -> importer -> supplier -> distributor -> vendor -> us, and drives up prices to you. This is completely out of our control: https://www.wkrg.com/news/shortage-of-shipping-containers-leading-to-higher-cost-for-goods/

Q. We want charcoal-grilled skewers! When will they be available? As we enter 2022, the CoVID-19 pandemic continues to wreck havoc on the distribution economy and supply chains for both domestic and international goods. The backlog of shipping containers and cargo ships off the coast of California ports grows each day, causing mass delays and substantial price increases. This frustrates our attempts to procure the necessary supplies for yakitori (e.g., Japanese binchotan charcoal, bamboo skewers, premium meats). We will keep you posted once the backlog for international trade has been adequately addressed. Q:What is Izakaya? A: Izakaya is a type of casual Japanese drinking establishment, intended for after-work drinking. Izakaya places also serve food to accompany the drinks. Izakaya originated from sake shops that allowed customers to sit inside the shop to drink- “Izakaya” is a compound word consisting of “i” (Pronounced like the letter 'e', meaning to stay) and “zakaya” (sake shop). Unlike other Japanese styles of eating, food items come in small portions and are usually shared by everyone at the table (similar to Spanish tapas), so you don’t get full while you are drinking. In Japan, it is common to order drinks upon seating and then order foods slowly, choosing a few dishes at a time as not to overwhelm the appetite. The main idea of Izakaya dining is to take time and enjoy good food and good drinks with good friends. Q: What is Yakitori? A: Yakitori is one of main dishes among our Izakaya dining. Yakitori, literally “grilled chicken”, is Japanese style skewered chicken. Yakitori is made of several bite sized pieces of chicken meat and giblets, threaded on bamboo skewers and grilled, usually over Binchotan charcoal. Yakitori has more than 300 years of its own history and recipes in Japanese cookbooks, and is often served by street vendors and Izakaya places as a casual food.