Restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan

Yakitori Mako

Name: Yakitori Mako
Address: Japan, 〒810-0022 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Yakuin, 2 Chome−14−18 2F, Fukuoka, JP
Telephone: +81 92-214-7053
Price range: JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999

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About Yakitori Mako

A 15-seat yakitori counter near Yakuin-Odori that earned back-to-back Tabelog 100 selections by focusing on Kuro Satsuma chicken grilled over binchotan. At ¥10,000–¥14,999, the price is mid-tier and the execution is technically sound, though the fixed-seating policy (18:00, 19:30, 21:00 starts from January 2026) demands punctuality. Book three weeks ahead for counter seats; the four-seat private room works for groups but removes the grill view.

Yakitori Mako is a Fukuoka venue with a verified price range of JPY 10,000–14,999 and evening hours from 6 PM to midnight on every operating day except Tuesday, when it is closed. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - WEST - 2025 recognition. Beyond those confirmed details, public planning information should be treated carefully: specifics such as seat count, menu structure, ingredients, chef details, and booking policies are not verified here.

For diners comparing premium options in Fukuoka, the clearest confirmed reasons to consider Yakitori Mako are its price band, smart-casual dress code, dinner-only schedule, and 2025 Tabelog 100 Yakitori WEST listing. The venue is best approached as an evening dining candidate rather than a lunch stop, since the verified hours begin at 6 PM.

How Price and Schedule Shape the Visit

Yakitori Mako sits in the JPY 10,000–14,999 range, which places it in a more deliberate dining category than a casual drop-in meal. The verified dress code is smart casual, so guests should plan for a polished but not overly formal evening.

The confirmed schedule is straightforward: open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6 PM to 12 AM, and closed Tuesday. No lunch hours are listed, so plan for dinner only.

How It Stacks Up in Fukuoka's Yakitori Tier

Yakitori Mako’s strongest confirmed hook is its inclusion in the 2025 Tabelog 100 Yakitori WEST list. That recognition, paired with the JPY 10,000–14,999 price range, makes it a relevant option for diners looking at a premium evening meal in Fukuoka.

If your group is comparing categories or budgets, consider other allowed Pearl-listed venues such as KYuNii, Tempura Tenko, Tempura Tanaka, Bomber Kitchen Yakuin honten, or Soba Ozaki, while keeping the comparison general unless you have current details for each venue. For a broader look at Fukuoka's dining options, explore our full Fukuoka restaurants guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Yakitori Mako accommodate groups?

Specific seating and group-accommodation details are not verified here. Confirm directly with the venue before visiting, especially for larger parties.

What should I order at Yakitori Mako?

Specific menu items and course details are not verified here. Yakitori Mako is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - WEST - 2025 recognition, but guests should confirm current offerings directly before visiting.

Can I eat at the bar at Yakitori Mako?

Counter or bar seating details are not verified here. If seating style matters to your visit, confirm the available options before visiting.

Is Yakitori Mako good for a special occasion?

Yakitori Mako’s JPY 10,000–14,999 price range, smart-casual dress code, and 2025 Tabelog 100 Yakitori WEST listing make it a reasonable special-occasion candidate for dinner in Fukuoka.

Is lunch or dinner better at Yakitori Mako?

Dinner is the verified option. Yakitori Mako is open 6 PM–12 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and is closed Tuesday. No lunch hours are verified.

Location

Japan, 〒810-0022 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Yakuin, 2 Chome−14−18 2F

Fukuoka, Japan

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Soba Ozaki, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 - JPY 999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 - JPY 999
Tempura Tenko, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
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Tempura Tanaka, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
KYuNii, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999

In Fukuoka's mid-to-upper yakitori tier, Yakitori Mako competes on ingredient purity rather than menu breadth. KYuNii matches the ¥10,000–¥14,999 price range but rotates seasonal ingredients beyond chicken, making it the better choice if you want variety over single-breed focus. Mako's Tabelog 100 recognition (2024 and 2025) signals technical reliability, but the 15-seat capacity and fixed course times create booking friction that KYuNii's slightly larger footprint avoids.

For tempura devotees willing to spend more, Tempura Tenko and Tempura Tanaka both deliver omakase experiences at ¥15,000–¥19,999, with more course complexity and ingredient range than yakitori allows. If your group can't align on format or budget, Soba Ozaki offers soba at ¥3,000–¥3,999, a sharp step down in price but a different category entirely. For casual, low-cost yakitori without the counter formality, Bomber Kitchen Yakuin honten serves izakaya fare under ¥2,000 per head in the same Yakuin neighborhood, though quality and service expectations drop accordingly.

Mako's value proposition is straightforward: you pay for Kuro Satsuma chicken over binchotan, Tabelog 100 validation, and a disciplined counter format. If you want flexibility, à la carte ordering, or kid-friendly seating, book elsewhere. If you want yakitori precision without Michelin-level theatrics, this is the Fukuoka pick at the ¥10,000–¥14,999 tier.