Best of Philly 2009: Karaoke
True story: A certain Philly Mag writer sported a nasty bruise for a week after diving off a swank couch in one of Yakitori Boys soun...
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Cuisine(s):
Japanese,
Cuisine:
Japanese
Reservations:
Only on weekdays in main dining room, Highly recommended for private karaoke rooms
Payment Type:
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Entree Price:
$ — Inexpensive
Neighborhood:
Philadelphia County
Chinatown/Loft District
Hours:
M-S, Su: 05:00 PM-02:00 AM
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Best of Philly 2009: Karaoke
Japanese,
Cuisine:
Japanese
Reservations:
Only on weekdays in main dining room, Highly recommended for private karaoke rooms
Payment Type:
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Entree Price:
$ — Inexpensive
Neighborhood:
Philadelphia County
Chinatown/Loft District
Hours:
M-S, Su: 05:00 PM-02:00 AM
Also Featured in:
Best of Philly 2009: Karaoke
Yakitori Boy
211 North 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia, PA 19107
| Phone: 215-923-8088 |
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Website: yakitoriboy-japas.com
Yakitori Boy’s signature is “japas”: small, individually ordered skewers of grilled meats (most commonly referred to, of course, as yakitori), 3-piece sushi rolls, mini bowls of noodles, teriyaki dishes, and various samplers. It’s a chic little spot — all dark woods and clean lines, in soothing browns and blacks and cream — and the menu is solid, featuring all the usual suspects, from the starters to the sushi to the skewers, which are tasty and well-prepared, if less than exciting. The best part: the chance to bond with pals over pork-belly-wrapped oba and a chorus of “Sweet Caroline” in one of the 8 soundproof, private karaoke rooms upstairs.
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This place is very unprofessional. I booked a room from them and they sent me an e-mail confirmation. THen they gave it away without letting me know because they said I had to buy tickets by a certain day but the lady told me I had 48 hours before the event. They have horrible communication. They just gave away my reserved room without notifying me. They REFUSED to let me speak with a manager after seeing how upset I was. I asked for a refund on the tickets because I purchased them a day late to them. They did not honor it immediately and said they would call back because they were busy and decided to hang up on me. I use to like this place, they need new staff.
Posted by A: Dec. December 29th, 2009 at 9:28 PM
| Overall (1) | Food () | Service () |
| Decor () | Value () | Average (0.20) |
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This place is very unprofessional. I booked a room from them and they sent me an e-mail confirmation. THen they gave it away without letting me know because they said I had to buy tickets by a certain day but the lady told me I had 48 hours before the event. They have horrible communication. They just gave away my reserved room without notifying me. They REFUSED to let me speak with a manager after seeing how upset I was. I asked for a refund on the tickets because I purchased them a day late to them. They did not honor it immediately and said they would call back because they were busy and decided to hang up on me. I use to like this place, they need new staff.
Posted by A: Dec. December 29th, 2009 at 9:28 PM
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A completely disgusting and revolting place based on my experience (not based on the food, only the place itself) Went here her a friends birthday party. They tried charging everyone at the party (over 20 people) a door charge to get in, when they were letting every other person in without charge. What??? After the manager apologized for the doorman trying to charge us, he notified us it was in fact free to get in. We finally were invited to have dinner upstairs. Obviously the doorman was upset at being contradicted, he punched a man in the face as he was walking by him knocking him backwards into the back wall of the staircase. Other people from the party tried to jump in to stop him. What followed next? Asian manager tried to apologize profusely, he was close to tearing up. (I would be to, can we say you're fired?) We didn't want an apology, just a pending law suit. Thank you Yaki - effin - tori B$tch
Posted by Julie: Oct. October 15th, 2009 at 11:42 PM
| Overall (1) | Food (5) | Service (1) |
| Decor (5) | Value (5) | Average (3.40) |
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A completely disgusting and revolting place based on my experience (not based on the food, only the place itself) Went here her a friends birthday party. They tried charging everyone at the party (over 20 people) a door charge to get in, when they were letting every other person in without charge. What??? After the manager apologized for the doorman trying to charge us, he notified us it was in fact free to get in. We finally were invited to have dinner upstairs. Obviously the doorman was upset at being contradicted, he punched a man in the face as he was walking by him knocking him backwards into the back wall of the staircase. Other people from the party tried to jump in to stop him. What followed next? Asian manager tried to apologize profusely, he was close to tearing up. (I would be to, can we say you're fired?) We didn't want an apology, just a pending law suit. Thank you Yaki - effin - tori B$tch
Posted by Julie: Oct. October 15th, 2009 at 11:42 PM
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The food is fairly good. Still not as good as Sagami as far as the Japanese dishes. The service is pretty bad though. The first cup of tea you order will be hot and the taste is how it ought to be. Don't expect them to go out of their way with the second cup however. Also all the food comes out at once so try to ask for a bigger table. I've worked as a waitress b4 at a fine dining Japanese restaurant and I would have been fired for giving this kind of service. Especially on top of that they rush you. The food is good but next time I'll get take-out.
Posted by Anonymous: Feb. February 15th, 2009 at 1:12 PM
| Overall (4) | Food (8) | Service (2) |
| Decor (10) | Value (8) | Average (6.40) |
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The food is fairly good. Still not as good as Sagami as far as the Japanese dishes. The service is pretty bad though. The first cup of tea you order will be hot and the taste is how it ought to be. Don't expect them to go out of their way with the second cup however. Also all the food comes out at once so try to ask for a bigger table. I've worked as a waitress b4 at a fine dining Japanese restaurant and I would have been fired for giving this kind of service. Especially on top of that they rush you. The food is good but next time I'll get take-out.
Posted by Anonymous: Feb. February 15th, 2009 at 1:12 PM
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Also...appetizers, are good, gyoza, shumai, also the have mini soups (normal western portion size bowl of soup), ramen, udon etc...
Posted by DK: Feb. February 18th, 2008 at 12:05 PM
| Overall (10) | Food (9) | Service (10) |
| Decor (9) | Value (10) | Average (9.60) |
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Also...appetizers, are good, gyoza, shumai, also the have mini soups (normal western portion size bowl of soup), ramen, udon etc...
Posted by DK: Feb. February 18th, 2008 at 12:05 PM
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Friends took me there for my birthday, had a great time. They yakitori selection was good, got the sampler platter (chef's selection- if you are not into "organ meats or not adventurous" you can request the Sampler "western" style..as the sampler may include gizzards, chicken hearts, etc..) Sushi bar is good. After dinner went upstairs to check out the karaoke lounge. We ended up getting a room (small room that fits 6 went for $30/hr) we ended up closing the place, 3.5 hrs of karaoke! we left around 245AM!) great time, recommend it. Was just there this weekend for my buddy's wife's birthday, at my recommendation. Everyone enjoyed the food and the late night karaoke.
Posted by DK: Feb. February 18th, 2008 at 12:01 PM
| Overall (10) | Food (9) | Service (9) |
| Decor (9) | Value (10) | Average (9.40) |
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Friends took me there for my birthday, had a great time. They yakitori selection was good, got the sampler platter (chef's selection- if you are not into "organ meats or not adventurous" you can request the Sampler "western" style..as the sampler may include gizzards, chicken hearts, etc..) Sushi bar is good. After dinner went upstairs to check out the karaoke lounge. We ended up getting a room (small room that fits 6 went for $30/hr) we ended up closing the place, 3.5 hrs of karaoke! we left around 245AM!) great time, recommend it. Was just there this weekend for my buddy's wife's birthday, at my recommendation. Everyone enjoyed the food and the late night karaoke.
Posted by DK: Feb. February 18th, 2008 at 12:01 PM
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