Yakitori Singapore: Charcoal-Grilled Skewers Delivered to Your Door

Yakitori, which translates literally as 'grilled bird', covers chicken thighs, breast, tsukune (minced chicken balls), and vegetable skewers cooked over bincho-tan charcoal or gas grills. The two standard seasonings are tare, a reduced soy-mirin-sake glaze brushed on repeatedly during grilling, and shio, coarse salt that lets the meat flavour speak for itself. A 2023 survey by the Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Centre found that yakitori ranked among the top five Japanese dishes ordered for delivery in Southeast Asia, reflecting how well the format travels from izakaya counter to takeaway box.

Yakitori and takoyaki under one roof, that's the straightforward appeal of Midori (Yakitori Takoyaki), tucked inside the 21 Mart at Tampines Street 41. The menu leans into Japanese street-food classics, with Chicken Yakitori as one of the core draws for grilled skewer fans in the neighbourhood. Those after a more complete meal can go for the Yakitori Bento Set, which pulls everything together in a single, satisfying box, handy for a quick lunch or an easy dinner pick-up.

Sukiya at 18 Tai Seng Street takes the yakitori bowl format and runs with it, offering a whole roster of variations to suit different moods and appetites. The 400. Charcoal Grilled Chicken Yakitori Bowl is the kind of straightforward, satisfying option that anchors the menu, while the 408. Melted Cheese Chicken Yakitori Bowl and 404. Kimchi Chicken Yakitori Bowl bring bolder flavour directions for those who want something with a bit more personality. Early risers are also catered for through the 531. Morning Mix Yakitori and 532. Morning Mix Beef & Yakitori, making Sukiya a surprisingly versatile stop across different parts of the day.

On Telok Ayer Street, Tori San Ramen takes yakitori seriously enough to build a focused menu around it. The Assorted 3-skewer Yakitori Platter (Thigh, Tsukune, Breast) 燒雞腿/燒雞肉丸/燒雞胸串盛 is a great way to work through a few different cuts in one sitting, and those with a bigger appetite can scale up to the Assorted 9-skewer Yakitori Platter 燒鳥串盛合. For a more self-contained meal, the Yakitori Rice Bowl 烧鸟饭 or the Yakitori Rice Bowl Single Set 套餐 keeps things neat and compact, a handy option for solo diners in the area.

Tori Sanwa at Great World City along Kim Seng Promenade works yakitori into a menu that spans ramen and rice bowls with equal confidence. The Yakitori Oyako Don and Yakitori Cutlet Oyako Don offer two takes on the classic Japanese parent-and-child rice bowl, both anchored by grilled skewers. For a noodle-forward meal, the Ramen Yakitori Set and Spicy Ramen Yakitori Set pair grilled chicken with a bowl of ramen, while the Yakitori (2pcs) keeps it simple for those just after a couple of skewers on the side.

Jap & Korean Cuisine at Punggol Plaza leans into the bento format, and the yakitori-focused combinations here make the menu easy to navigate. The 37 Teriyaki Chicken + Yakitori Bento 照烧鸡+烤鸡串便当 pairs two grilled preparations in one box, while those who prefer some seafood alongside can choose from the 38 Yakitori + Saba Bento 烤鸡串+沙巴鱼便当, the 39 Yakitori + Fish Fillet Bento 烤鸡串+鱼排便当, or the 40 Yakitori + Salmon Bento 烤鸡串+三文鱼便当. It's a well-rounded lineup for anyone who wants a complete, fuss-free meal without having to think too hard about it.

Sun Rise Japanese & Korean Cuisine in Bukit Batok brings a relaxed neighbourhood energy to its Japanese-Korean menu. The S04. Yakitori Chicken 5pcs is a solid pick for skewer lovers, while the S17. Yakitori Vegetable Squid Stick (4pcs) 蔬菜鱿鱼串 offers a different texture and a nice change of pace from the usual chicken. For something more complete, the 05. Teriyaki Chicken + Yakitori Set pairs two grilled favourites in one go, and the 32. Yakitori Ochazuke 日式串烧饭 rounds things out with a comforting rice-based option that leans more traditionally Japanese.

SUN YOU Japanese Korean Cuisine in Eunos Crescent covers the kind of everyday Japanese-Korean ground that makes it a dependable local option. The 5. Teriyaki Chicken + Yakitori Bento 照烧鸡扒+鸡肉串烧 is a crowd-pleasing combination that pairs grilled chicken two ways in a single bento, while the 蔬菜鱿鱼串 Yakitori Vegetable Squid Stick mixes things up with a seafood and vegetable skewer for those wanting something a little different. The 32. Yakitori Ochazuke 日式串烧饭 adds a warming, rice-forward choice to the mix, the sort of comforting option that fits well on a cooler day.

Li Jie De Dian on Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 keeps its Japanese-style menu practical and family-friendly. The straightforward Yakitori Chicken 日式鸡肉串 (4pcs) works as a standalone skewer option, and the Salmon Teriyaki + Yakitori Chicken Bento 日式三文鱼＋鸡肉串饭盒 brings together two Japanese favourites in a single bento for a more complete meal. There's also a thoughtful (KIDS MEAL) Yakitori Chicken Ebi Fry Bento Set 日式鸡肉串炸虾饭盒套餐 on the menu, which makes this a convenient option for families eating together.

Sitting along Changi North Street 1, this Japanese and Korean kitchen covers comfortable ground across both cuisines. The yakitori selection makes a strong showing, from the standalone Yakitori (2Pcs) 日式串烧 (2串) to the more substantial 27. Yakitori Don 日式串烧饭, a grilled skewer rice bowl that works well as a full meal on its own. For something that brings two Japanese favourites together, the 5. Teriyaki Chicken + Yakitori Bento 照烧鸡扒+鸡肉串烧 pairs teriyaki chicken alongside yakitori in a single bento, a solid call for anyone wanting variety in one box.

Ramen with a yakitori twist is the hook at Takagi Ramen, tucked into the heartland shops of Bedok North Street 1. The menu leans into charcoal-grilled skewers alongside its noodle bowls, giving diners a reason to mix and match. The Yakitori Charcoal Shoyu Ramen pairs the smoky notes of charcoal grilling with a soy-based broth, while the Yakitori Fiery Shoyu Ramen brings a spicier edge to the same format. For those who want the skewers on their own, Yakitori Charcoal 2pcs and Yakitori Fiery 2pcs round out the grilled options nicely.