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Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal
Experience Japanese charcoal-grilled skewers, small plates, wine and beer in individual glass-divided rooms with sunken Japanese tables. We strive to source our ingredients locally.
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46 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 46 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(24)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(35)
- good for groups(24)
- late-night find(24)
- neighborhood gem(23)
- special occasion(22)
- romantic(21)
Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal Reviews List
Review 1 for Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Poor Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Can't seem to find our server, had to ask for my wife and daughter to assist with the look out and flag any server to get service, yes it was that bad.
Ridiculous Noise level, management did not do anything with the loud party, obviously did not care about the other diners. Customers including me where very annoyed with the noise level and no one from management seems to be concerned.
Can't believe the establishment got a Michelin recommended rating."
Ridiculous Noise level, management did not do anything with the loud party, obviously did not care about the other diners. Customers including me where very annoyed with the noise level and no one from management seems to be concerned.
Can't believe the establishment got a Michelin recommended rating."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 2 for Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Ever since a friend introduced Mokutanya to us, we have been hooked! We have been back almost every week since. Service is genuinely warm and friendly, without the incessant need to ask if "everything is ok" every couple of minutes. I really love that about their service - efficient and unobtrusive. There was an issue with one of our plates during our most recent visit, and the waitress went out of her way to resolve it, even offering a lovely green tea cheesecake on the house! Ambience is ultra cozy - you eat sort of 'japanese style', sitting on a wooden platform with your legs resting in the hole below. Great place to catch up over dinner! Food is awesome - the pork belly is a must try!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find
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Review 3 for Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pleasant surprise
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a nice surprise to find Mokutanya just off Broadway on California Ave. ! The yakitori is tender and cooked with just the right amount of sauce. The Wagyu Beef is superb! The ramen, excellent. The exotic meats on Thursdays are a tasty adventure.
The service is friendly, attentive, and timely....and the individual tables separated from other tables gives groups of up to 6 privacy and minimal noise.
We've been there several times and will go back again. The prices are reasonable for the variety, quality, and amount of food one gets."
The service is friendly, attentive, and timely....and the individual tables separated from other tables gives groups of up to 6 privacy and minimal noise.
We've been there several times and will go back again. The prices are reasonable for the variety, quality, and amount of food one gets."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Kushiyaki and Sake
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Been a repeat customer here for a while. They have an excellent Sake selection. Several times I've been here and occasionally they even have Sake brewers showing off their sake. Great place, but a little pricey, be prepared to spend a bit if you come here and want to eat until you're full."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 5 for Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was the second time I attended this restaurant. The food is very good and different then most Japanese restaurants I've attended. The swan was superb and chicken hearts were delicious. I know most people probably key won't try their exotic meats but they have a great selection of more commonly known meats. Like chicken, sausage, beef and pork. Amazing"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 6 for Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mukutanya was a real "find"!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Mukutanya was a real "find"! It is a beautiful restaurant with table on the floor (but you have a place for your legs) in a glass enclosed booth. It is quite lovely and soothing. Easy to talk and socialize. Perfectly paced service.
The food was excellent. A lot of variety. All freshly prepared and hot. A fun place to go share food with small plates. Delicious!
It's really a hidden gem and I urge you to try it! We went for lunch and just loved it. Can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service is outstanding from
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service is outstanding from the time we step into the restaurant.
Food is outstanding, we order about 20 items & love all of them."
Food is outstanding, we order about 20 items & love all of them."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 8 for Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Unique variety of food; awesome
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Unique variety of food; awesome setting. Our second visit and will be back. The service is outstanding."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Outstanding selection of sake-one
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Outstanding selection of sake-one of the best. Went on Wednesday to experience "exotic meat" selections-fun! Some of the meat selections tough."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 10 for Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome, fun upscale Yakitori
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Awesome, fun upscale Yakitori & Ramon date place. Highly recommend for a cozy good time."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great kushiyaki place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The 3 of us had an early dinner which was good because the restaurant filled up soon. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. We had the kushi yaki, edamame, spinach salad etc. My 2 friends were very pleased with the meal and will probably go there again. I know I will."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Peninsula diamond restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This restaurant has a Michelin star and they do everything the bestHad an amazing valentines"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 13 for Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great surprise
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It looks like a strip mall from the outside, but inside you find a sleek restaurant. They have exotic meat skewers. The Spocy Waygu was delicious. Service was gracious. They have an excellent Sake selection. What an excellent experience and surprise this was. They service from 11 am to 2 am, so it is a giant cut above other late night dining establishments in the area. I wish I could keep it my secret restaurant, but it was too good for that!"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice surprise
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice decor arrangement of restaurant, some items can be salty for my palette, Did not care for dressing on complimentary cabbage salad a good japanese mayo or ponzu would be better. Thus not a good prelude to the meal. Would definately reccomend to try Mokutanya .Great place to go for a drink, chat and nibbles."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal
Based on the average of (32) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
1 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate