Hakata Yakitori Yoka Yoka Do @ The Row, KL
Hakata Yakitori Yoka Yoka Do博多焼鳥よかよか堂
A new izakaya has landed at The Row! Hakata Yakitori Yoka Yoka Do 博多焼鳥よかよか堂 brings the true flavours of Fukuoka to Kuala Lumpur with expertly grilled Yakitori and comforting Japanese izakaya small plates.
The menu covers two pages of dishes and another two on the drinks. Their signature dishes to try include Hakata-style crispy chicken skin, pork lettuce wraps, liver and rare chicken hearts; also specialty dishes like Hakata Mizutaki (chicken hot pot) and Mentaiko Rice Pot.
Also get to know that this outlet is opened by a Japanese couple who successfully operates 8 restaurants in Japan! WOW! If there is a chance, I would love to visit to their restaurants in Japan too!
Fun lady boss with her staff in their signature pose! This izakaya is filled with great fun vibe!
My friend Jean went straight to a glass of iced cold Suntory Draft Beer (RM 23).
While I got myself a glass of Kaku Highball (RM 20)
Moscow Mule (Rm 30) – vodka, lime and ginger beer; ginger beer is Jessie’s weakness.
Lychee Margarita (RM 35) for Sze; tequila, Cointreau, lime and lychee made up a fun concoction that fits her personality.
We also got a treat from the boss!
Soup to start
Seared Hakata Mentaiko (RM20)
Perfect bites to go with the drinks! Lightly charred mentaiko was savoury and aromatic, with light sandy popping bits. It was so good I wish to have another round of this. LOL!
Hakata Fried Chicken (RM 25)
Deep fried into perfection and packed with ginger punch!
Hakata Specialty Chicken Skin Skewer (RM 30 for 5)
The must have!!! The skin was coated with sweet coating and crunchy on the outside with slight chewiness on the inside. Seriously addictive! I never like any kind of chewy kawa but this version is an exception. One is never enough, please order more! I could easily finish up five of them by myself. However, seeing that I wanted to try out more variety, I hold myself from this.
Liver (RM 10)
Chicken Breast (RM 10)
Bonjiri (RM 8) – Chicken tail
Asparagus and Pork Belly Roll (RM 10)
Enoki Mushroom and Pork Belly Roll (RM 10)
Lettuce and Pork Belly Roll (RM 9)
Another must order! The fats from the pork belly brilliantly cut off by the lettuce. It was such a refreshing roll with a hint of sweetness from the lettuce and the sauce.
Hakata Mentaiko Rice Pot (RM 50) made with Koshihikari rice from Niigata Prefecture. Fluffy and glossy cooked rice served with mentaiko, a cut of butter and nori (seaweed) flakes; give everything a perfect stir and it was dosed with umami-ness. Next time we gotta add on extra mentaiko cos we love it to be extra pack with more briny rich umami hint!
Spicy Chicken and Pork Ramen (RM 30) was extremely warm and comforting; a soupy need for after drinks.
Peach Soda (RM 25) to end the meal
Hakata Yakitori Yoka Yoka Do博多焼鳥よかよか堂
Ground & Mezzanine Floor, The Row,
No. 44–48, Jalan Doraisamy,
Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur.
Opens from 5pm to 11pm
Closed on Mondays
