Yakitori
Tokyo, Japan
Chicken grilled over binchōtan charcoal, salted or glazed with tare.
Why locals eat it
An izakaya and post-work tradition, with shops specialising in every cut of the bird.
Local tip
Prices are per skewer; order a few at a time so they arrive hot.
Typically made with
chicken, tare sauce, salt, leek. Recipes vary — always check with the vendor if you have allergies.