Yakitori 38: Authentic Japanese izakaya with flavorful skewers, creative cocktails, and a welcoming Canberra vibe.
Yakitori 38 brings authentic Japanese izakaya dining to Canberra, pairing an atmospheric setting with efficient service. The menu emphasizes an authentic, non-sushi-focused experience, with standout skewers (bacon-wrapped mushroom skewer, grilled chicken hearts, grilled eggplant), sashimi, futomaki, oysters, and lotus chips. Creative cocktails and a yuzu highball are served by friendly, energetic staff for a memorable night.
Shop 19/21 E Row, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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Expertly grilled chicken and vegetable skewers, including specialties like bacon-wrapped mushrooms and chicken hearts.
Authentic dishes such as sashimi, futomaki rolls, monkfish, and lotus chips, perfect for sharing.
Creative cocktails like yuzu highballs and a selection of beers, served in a lively bar atmosphere.
Host memorable gatherings with tailored service and menu options for birthdays and special occasions.
Relaxed izakaya setting ideal for dropping in for drinks, skewers, and a friendly, energetic vibe.
Overall rating
Sammy
A hidden gemm in canberra for sure! We visited late but the staff welcomed us warmly. The food, service were all amazing and perfect!!!!! Especially sashimi and futomaki roll are ma favorite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely would love to come back again!!!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍
Min
Visited Yakitori 38 for the first time and it’s a great spot for a casual drink. The atmosphere is relaxed and easygoing, perfect for popping in for a few skewers and a beer. The bacon-wrapped mushroom skewer, the grilled chicken hearts and grilled eggplant were standouts definitely worth recommending. The yuzu highball was super refreshing and added a nice citrusy lift to the meal. Overall, a really enjoyable experience and I’ll definitely be back again. 👍
{CJ} Jay
We dropped in for dinner at this wonderful restaurant. The setting is quite atmospheric and relaxing. The service was very efficient. The food was presented beautifully. The flavors were exceptional. Don't look for ordinary sushi rolls here; they feature an authentic menu. Each dish is a culinary masterpiece. I would highly recommend the monkfish dish. It is well worth the experience.
Seungji Han
Loved my night here! The lotus chips were sooo good, the skewers were on point, and the cocktails were creative and delicious. The staff made the experience even better, super friendly, full of energy, and you can feel they’re passionate about their work. Even the small touches stood out and made the night feel special. Really recommend🍢🫶🍹!!
Sharyn
Fabulous place! We celebrated our sons 21st here last night and it was perfection!! Service was incredible, Noah slinging our cocktails was a pro. Chef needs a standing ovation as his food was TO DIE FOR. Too many stand out items to mention. But you got me LOVING oysters, so thats already saying something. Big thank you to Jun for pulling it all together for us, you truly made the night so memorable for everyone.
