Yakitori (Japanese for "grilled chicken") is one of the oldest ... Even if the sides aren’t traditional Japanese foods, as long as the flavors work well together, anything goes.

As yakitori became more popular ... to sustain temperatures of over 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit over a long period of grilling. Because of the time needed to cut and prepare the meat for skewering ...

Grill the skewers for 7 to 10 minutes, turning gently as they brown lightly. When the chicken is browned, lightly baste the balls with the yakitori sauce. Place the skewers on a serving plate and ...

At the grill is the proprietor, Chef Pete Ho, and this is his new Vancouver restaurant, Sumibiyaki Arashi. He keeps a wide, round fan nearly the span of his back tucked into his apron, reaching for it ...