LA Foodie｜LA's Most Authentic Japanese Yakitori Izakaya 🏮

A super popular yakitori spot in Sawtelle — really close to UCLA. Very Japanese-style decor, and watching the chefs grill at the counter adds to the experience 🍢 This place came highly recommended by a friend — took me two tries to finally get in (it’s that busy!). First time I went at 5 PM and was told they were fully booked 🥲 Try to make a reservation if you can! The phone can be hard to reach sometimes — just keep trying 😂 They’re open until 10:30 PM, perfect for a casual drink and bites with a couple of friends 🍶 Order freely — hardly any disappointments here! 💣 ✨ Strong recommendations — my personal favorites: Grilled Chicken Heart 🐔 No explanation needed — just order it! Grilled Pork Belly 🐖 Crispy outside, tender inside — the rich fat melts in your mouth. Grilled Corn 🌽 A subtle charcoal aroma with buttery sweetness. Nanbankan 📍 11330 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 #LAEats #JapaneseYakitori #LATravel #LALife #LAFoodFinds #StudyInUSA #Sawtelle #UCLAEats