A Lovely Japanese Yakitori Spot in Sawtelle · Nanbankan 🏮

Went to Santa Monica with a friend — originally planned to eat at Gyu-Kaku, but the wait was an hour. Decided to head back and hunt for food instead. We tried our luck at Nanbankan, a yakitori spot highly recommended by my friend. Tucked away at a street corner, stepping inside felt like entering the lively weekend night vibe of a classic yakitori joint. Got lucky — no reservation needed! Some guests with reservations didn’t show, so they seated us right at the counter facing the grill 🔥 Recommended orders: 🍚 Salmon Ochazuke – salmon rice in savory tea broth 🍢 Negima – dark chicken with scallions 🍃 Shiso Chicken – white meat wrapped with shiso leaf 🐚 Kaibashira – scallop skewers 🍄 Shiitake – Japanese grilled mushrooms So many more choices left to explore next time! #JapaneseYakitori #WeekendVibes #MukekeFoodDiary