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Nara

Yamaguchi

$$$$Restaurant · Yakitori

Why we point you here

Nara's Bib Gourmand yakitori, proof that simplicity and smoke deserve their own recognition.

Yakitori in Nara earns its Bib Gourmand for good reason: the kind of cooking that needs nothing but charcoal, skewers, and timing. Yamaguchi delivers exactly that—smoke, salt, and the quiet discipline of a cuisine that's worth the detour when you're roaming beyond Kyoto.

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2025Michelin Guide

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Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-08-06