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About this place
Despite its name, Yakitori Masachan makes tempura a central part of the meal as well as serving the grilled chicken skewers you might expect. One diner particularly liked being served freshly fried tempura across the counter.
The à la carte tempura selection ranges from seafood such as prawns, conger eel and sillago to vegetables including rapeseed flowers, butterbur shoots, bamboo shoots and lotus root. One diner enjoyed a tempura course featuring seasonal vegetables and white fish. Whether you prefer to choose a few individual pieces or sample a variety, there are options for both. A review also mentions potato salad served as tempura, an unusual choice alongside the more familiar vegetables and seafood.
Chicken thigh yakitori comes with a choice of salt or sauce, while the chicken tenderloin can be ordered with plum, wasabi or cheese. The skewers make an easy pairing for a drink. Diners have also praised the beef tataki and sashimi. One customer ordered seared beef sashimi followed by amberjack sashimi, noting the firm texture and generous size of the pieces.
To finish, choose from tendon, tempura rice balls, grilled rice balls or ochazuke—rice served with tea or broth. One customer who took tempura rice balls away said they were still delicious some time later, making them an option to enjoy at home as well as after a meal in the restaurant. A diner has noted that seating is limited, so consider booking ahead if you have a particular date in mind. Payment is cash only.
