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Yakitori Yurippi

Ground Floor/6-8 Falcon St, Crows Nest NSW 2065, Australia

Recommended by 55 people

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Ground Floor/6-8 Falcon St, Crows Nest NSW 2065, Australia

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+61 402 092 680
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Yakitori Yurippi

Charcoal smoke, ice-cold highballs, and skewers sizzling over open embers—this is Tokyo alleyway dining transposed to Crows Nest. Grab a counter stool right in front of the hibachi to watch the cooks flip skewers over glowing coals. Regulars make a beeline for the tsukune dipped in raw yolk, crisp pork belly, and apple wrapped in pork, ordering steadily in waves while the kitchen hums around them.

  • Open Hibachi Counter: Chefs grill chicken cuts, pork belly, and daily specials over glowing coals right before diners at the bustling counter.
  • Skewer-Centric Grazing: The kitchen focuses on small-format charcoal skewers, izakaya bites like onigiri, and cold drinks suited for steady grazing.
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Why Choose Yakitori Yurippi

What sets Yakitori Yurippi apart for dinner in Crows Nest

  • Front-Row Charcoal Hibachi Theater

    Counter seats place you directly before two long charcoal hibachi grills, where skewers are turned and seasoned over open embers.

    It's really nice sitting at the counter and watching the chef's grill up the skewers fresh in front of you! All the food smells amazing while cooking over the coals.

    Harley Williams

  • Atmospheric Izakaya Energy

    The venue operates with the bustling energy, rising smoke, and lively rhythm of an authentic local Japanese yakitori shop.

    The atmosphere felt just like a traditional izakaya, with a central grill where diners could watch the skilled chefs at work.

    Wendy Chan

  • Transportive Tokyo Back-Alley Feeling

    The compact, vibrant space and aromatic grill smoke evoke the feeling of wandering through Tokyo's iconic dining lanes.

    You could literally close your eyes and imagine you’re in an alley yakitori restaurant in downtown Akasaka.

    Michela Zanata

  • Comforting, Welcoming Ambiance

    The welcoming team and cozy, unpretentious dining room offer an easy space to unwind and decompress after work.

    The service is also excellent and the ambience is very comforting.

    Shanks

  • Energetic Group Gatherings & Dates

    The izakaya setup suits shared skewer plates, cold beers, and highballs for couples or lively social gatherings.

    Visited Yakitori Yurippi with a group of five and it was an awesome night.

    Masaki Kawakami

  • Paced Skewer Grazing & Small Bites

    The menu is dedicated to varied grilled skewers and small izakaya plates designed to be ordered gradually through the meal.

    Real izakaya experience, no big meal, only skewers and bar food. It is good to meet and chats with nice japanese small foods.

    145 Star

Charcoal-Grilled Skewers

  • Tsukune

    Best one will be the Tsukune then follow by Karubi then Pork Belly.

    Jimmy Dwivandhy

  • Pork Belly

    our favourites were the chicken meatball with egg, pork belly and scallops

    Harley Williams

  • Scallops

    Highly recommend the scallops, onigiri and matcha brûlée

    C D

  • Chicken Oyster

    We loved the Wagyu and the chicken oyster, as well as the chicken karage.

    Michela Zanata

Other favorites

Sides & Desserts

  • Onigiri

    The onigiri were also really delicious!

    Harley Williams

  • Yuzu Sorbet

    Tart & refreshing (though slightly throat-tingling)

    Eden McCarthy

  • Gyoza

    The gyoza are fire.

    Michela Zanata

  • Matcha Brûlée

    Highly recommend the scallops, onigiri and matcha brûlée

    C D

Beyond the menu

Memorable operational details that bring authentic Tokyo yakitori culture to life

  • Front-Row Hibachi Counter Experience

    Diners seated at the bar or counter seats have a direct view of chefs actively turning skewers over charcoal hibachi grills, dipping them in tare sauce and seasoning them over open fire.

  • Specialty Apple Wrapped in Pork Skewers

    Alongside traditional chicken yakitori cuts, the kitchen prepares creative rotational skewers such as apple wrapped in pork belly.

  • Crisp-Crusted Grilled Onigiri

    Grilled-to-order onigiri rice balls are crafted with a crispy, crunchy toasted exterior encasing a warm sticky interior.

  • Curated Japanese Highballs and Draught Pours

    The izakaya pairs charcoal-grilled skewers with authentic bar pours, including Orion draft beer, house ginger highballs, and Japanese lemon sours.

Before you head over

Practical advice on booking, pacing orders, and timing your visit to Yakitori Yurippi.

  • Book Counter Seats in Advance

    Tables and counter seating fill quickly, especially on weekends when strict dining time limits apply. Reserve ahead specifically requesting counter or grill-side seats for the best view.

  • Pace Your Skewer Orders

    Orders arrive rapidly from the charcoal grills and skewers cool down quickly on the table. Pace your meal by ordering in smaller batches progressively rather than placing one large initial ticket.

  • Arrive Early for Last Call

    Kitchen last orders close early around 8:30 PM. Arrive ahead of the evening rush to secure counter spots and enjoy your full selection without being caught by the kitchen cutoff.

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