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Yakitori1, Cardiff,

Yakitori1

4.8
4.8
1013 Reviews
£25 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
  • Good for groups
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Mon, Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    029 2049 5050
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options

What 1,013 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • South Wales

    Best Overall

  • South Wales

    Best Food

  • South Wales

    Best Value

  • South Wales

    Innovative

  • South Wales

    Healthy

  • 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 groups

  • Cardiff City & County

    Healthy

  • Cardiff City & County

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cardiff City & County

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yakitori1 in Cardiff Bay is widely praised for its "delicious food and friendly staff," offering an impressive dining experience with "fantastic fresh food" and "exceptional service." The restaurant is known for its "stunning food" and "great value," though some find it "a little expensive" for frequent visits. A favorite among locals and travelers, Yakitori1 promises "a fabulous experience" with its authentic Japanese cuisine and lively atmosphere.

1,013 Reviews
  1. Louise

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The first time that we visited Yakatori1 after a recommendation from a friend and as a family of 15 we weren't disappointed. Loved the food and the setting. Staff were fabulous, and I would definitely recommend it. Loved it! It made both my son's and my mum's birthday very enjoyable and memorable. Thanks so much, Louise x

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  2. Lisa

    Kilkenny

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and friendly staff. Really enjoyed our meal

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  3. Sian

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food, great setting and our waitresss was really helpful. We're already looking forward to going back soon.

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  4. Ulrich

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic. Thank you!

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  5. Dan

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning food, great service and the cocktails were amazing. Highly recommend visiting this place.

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  6. Megan

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have previously been to yakitori1 and been super happy, it is a little expensive so it’s only really a treat once in a while. However when I attended recently I found that the service was quite rushed. Virtually as soon as we sat down we were asked if we knew what we wanted for food, we asked for two minutes to look through the menu but was asked again very quickly so felt a bit rushed into making a decision. The food wasn’t as great as the previous time we had attended and left feeling a little dissapointed. We did decide to come in the afternoon so I’m unsure if it was more of a lunch rush type of situation. Overall I do still recommend but on this one occasion I felt the food wasn’t representative of the price :(

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  7. Ryan

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service & beautiful food. Highly recommend.

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  8. Deborah

    Perthshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!! This is my absolute favourite place to eat anywhere. In the uk yes but I haven’t found better in the 30 countries I’ve visited either

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  9. Julie

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food as always . One of my favourite places to eat in Cardiff Bay .

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  10. Andy

    Leicestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Higly recommended quick service great good will return

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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 4.8 stars by 1013 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 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 pm–2:00 pm Mon, Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options
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