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Yakitori1, Cardiff,

Yakitori1

4.7
4.7
882 Reviews
£25 and under
Japanese
Top tags:
Yakitori1 is a fresh take on traditional Japanese food. Inspired by Japan’s fast-paced restaurants and communal nature, we set out to bring the fresh, vibrant flavours of Japan to all.

Simple goodness
We create simple, delicious food in a place where all are welcome.

Proud to be local
We hero local ingredients and fresh produce.

Made for sharing
We believe in the power of food to bring people together.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 12:00–14:00 Mon, Wed, Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri–Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    029 2049 5050
  • Website
    http://www.yakitori1.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    Unit 10, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 5BZ
  • Area
    Cardiff
  • Cross Street
    New George Street
  • Parking Details
    Mermaid Quay car park on Stuart Street
  • Public Transit
    Cardiff Bay rail station - 6 minutes walk. Cardiff bus Millennium Centre stop - 4 minutes walk.
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Takeaway, Wine

What 882 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Wales

    Best Overall

  • South Wales

    Best Food

  • South Wales

    Best Service

  • South Wales

    Good for business meals

  • South Wales

    Good for business meals

  • South Wales

    Innovative

  • South Wales

    Healthy

  • South Wales

    Hot spot

  • South Wales

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Overall

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Food

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Service

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Ambience

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Value

  • Cardiff City & County

    Good for business meals

  • Cardiff City & County

    Good for business meals

  • Cardiff City & County

    Good for groups

  • Cardiff City & County

    Healthy

  • Cardiff City & County

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cardiff City & County

    Vegetarian-friendly

882 Reviews

  1. GaynorT

    Jersey

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice place to eat good quality good. Would definitely return. Pleasant people & good value .

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  2. ThomasC

    Bath

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, excellent service. One of the best places for.food around, and the care and attention to the experience really stands out

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  3. AngelinaH

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food and very good service. Can't wait to go again.

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  4. OliviaM

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great sushi, gyoza and rice/noodle dishes, and and quick service!

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  5. JordanO

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food at yakitori, never had a bad meal here. My number 1 go to place to eat if I'm ever in cardiff and always recommend people to go there.

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  6. RomainB

    South Wales

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience3
    Managed to get the 50% off card completed spending quite a few bucks, for at the end being told it was 50 off on ONLY three items. This us of course written nowhere on the card. I feel robbed and dispite the good food, we won't go back and feel we have been played. Not nice

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  7. AlisonW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    first time having japenese food - and we all really enjoyed - will be back again

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  8. BridgidB

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    First time here and very enjoyable. The service was excellent and the food superb. Already planning our next visit.

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  9. JoanneB

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious, fabulous, amazing food with spectacular service. I brought my 10 year old daughter on Friday evening as sushi is her favourite good. She said it was THE best food she'd ever had. The staff were friendly, attentive and delightful. We will most definitely be coming back!!

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  10. MelanieW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food at great value, good relaxed atmosphere and music, empathic and friendly service - highly recommend

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  11. Juju

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Never disappointed with service and food at Yakatori. Atmosphere and layout is a bit clinical.

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  12. DebbieV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was beautiful, came out quickly but piping hot. Amazing flavours, can’t wait to visit again

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  13. ZamirH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great food, great service, couldn’t ask for more.

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  14. HeatherA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 October 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We were first to arrive to the restaurant for evening service, greeted and shown to our seats. The server was lovely and kind, especially since we took so long to order as we were busy chatting! Food was delicious, portions we're good value for the cost. Also must recommend the refreshing honey and lemon drink! Really delicious. I'll definitely be back

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  15. CarolineJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    This is my favourite restaurant by far. The food is superb, the staff attentive without being pushy.

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  16. W4lt0n

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 October 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Excellent food. Lots of choice. Friendly. Definitely would visit again

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  17. PaulJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Great food, slow service but they were nice folk, price was at the high end, almost stick and sushi prices in London for a simpler variable in Cardiff. All good though, would recommend and I will go again 😁

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  18. LynnM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant! Fantastic menu choice and very reasonably priced. Food was served very quickly by very friendly staff. Would definitely recommend 👌

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  19. Jmmt

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure. The team were very accommodating to us bringing two small babies (and prams), and the food was delicious as always.

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  20. CarlW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here om the weekend for my birthday meal on the weekend after wanting to visit for some time. It was well worth the wait. everything we had to eat was outstanding from the gyoza to the sushi, sashimi and rice dish. Service was also great. We will definitely be back.

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  21. HeatherJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food and excellent service, always an enjoyable experience

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  22. AngelaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I recently had the pleasure of dining at Yakitori, a modern Japanese gem tucked away in the Mermaid Quay. As a vegan with a penchant for Japanese cuisine, I was thrilled to discover this culinary haven that caters to plant-based eaters. My experience at Yakitori left me thoroughly impressed, from the first bite to the last.

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  23. EmmaG

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, beef was so tender. We will be back

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  24. Remo

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food loads of flavour. Favourite restaurant when in Cardiff

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  25. LindyJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food, friendly staff Good value for money.

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  26. JacK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding. Staff were friendly and attentive. Restaurant was spotless. Service was excellent. Had an absolutely fabulous evening. Would highly recommend

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  27. Anon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great meal, staff very accommodating when we needed to change the time of our reservation

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  28. Anonymous

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 September 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience2
    First time visiting yakitori. Food was absolutely fantastic and delicious! Server's were lovely and friendly. I was brought and charged for the wrong drink (drink selection isn't great and could be expanded) but that was the only issue during the entire visit. Will certainly be coming back for more!

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  29. DarrenC

    North Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yakatori - always delicious and always a delight. Thank you.

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  30. RichardB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and a tranquil enviroment. The staff were very friendly

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, very prompt service.Wholly recommend.

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  32. alsl1001

    Amsterdam

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely lovely meal as always. I’ve tried a range of dishes from this restaurant and have never had a bad experience. I tried the ramen for the first time and it was great. I’m a big fan of the paper rolls and yaki soba also. Staff are always lovely and service very quick. Never had to wait more than 15 minutes for food to start coming out even when busy.

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  33. AprilL

    South Wales

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Friendly staff. Great delicious food. Easy to book. Fast service too.

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  34. EJS1

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience2
    It was overpriced and underwhelming. If I’d wanted to eat fried filo pastry with little filling, minute portions and soba noodles that weren’t (greasy chow mein) I could botch that at home. Husband’s ramen was ok although beef a bit tough and don’t use dry noodles. Asking for wasabi seemed an insult as well. Wouldn’t go again and as pressed for time didn’t say anything to the conspicuously absent staff.

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  35. LuigiD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 September 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    We really enjoyed the experience and will definitely come back

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  36. JuliaW

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food. The staff were so friendly and the food came very quickly. Very impressed and would absolutely return

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  37. AlynH

    Bristol

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good, Sushi excellent , service good - always friendly

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  38. CarolineJ

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really fresh tasty food. We’ve been a few times and it’s always good

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing food and value for money. Menu is full of variety , can't wait to come back x

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  40. DavidJ

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 August 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Arrived early for our booking. Restaurant was busy but were able to accommodate our party. Sat near door and bar which isn't a great location, people brushing past when entering or leaving. Also quite chilly in that location when door is open. Food as always was very tasty and portion size is good. Staff were a little busy but waiting time wasn't excessive.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waiting staff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Yakitori1 does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Uber Eats. Yakitori1 also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 029 2049 5050.

Yakitori1 is rated 4.7 stars by 882 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Yakitori1

Unit 10, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 5BZ

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    New George Street
  • Area
    Cardiff
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 12:00–14:00 Mon, Wed, Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri–Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Mermaid Quay car park on Stuart Street
  • Public Transit
    Cardiff Bay rail station - 6 minutes walk. Cardiff bus Millennium Centre stop - 4 minutes walk.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Takeaway, Wine
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