What to order at Yakitori Mako

Must order
Omakase yakitori course with the Kuro Satsuma flight.
Signature dishes
Kuro Satsuma chicken skewers, Tsukune meatball, Liver sashimi
Editor tip
Reserve four to six weeks ahead through TableCheck. Closed Sundays. No walk-ins.
CuisineJapanese Yakitori
Price¥¥¥
Neighborhoodyakuin
HoursMon, Wed-Sun 17:00-00:00
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Signature dishes: Kuro Satsuma chicken skewers, Tsukune meatball, Liver sashimi

Must order: Omakase yakitori course with the Kuro Satsuma flight.

Tip: Reserve four to six weeks ahead through TableCheck. Closed Sundays. No walk-ins.

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Address: Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0022, Japan

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Tip: Open 11:00-03:00. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Walk-in only.

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Order: Original-froth tonkotsu with a kaedama noodle refill.

Tip: Daily 11:00-24:00; Sundays close at 21:00. Cash and major cards.

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