In Japan, yakitori is everyday food. In Singapore, it has increasingly drifted towards premium dining territory, with some restaurants charging close to S$10 for a single skewer.
Satori Yakitori feels refreshing because it remembers skewers are supposed to be casual, affordable and fun.
Newly open at Amoy Street, Satori Yakitori is the latest concept from the team behind Yujo, Shinrai, Sapōto and Sō. This time, the group is leaning fully into no-frills charcoal grilling with over 50 skewers on the menu, priced from just S$3.80.
The restaurant is helmed by Chef Wilson, a protégé of Chef Shyong from the acclaimed Sapōto, and the influence shows. While Satori positions itself as a lively modern CBD izakaya rather than a formal omakase counter, the grilling still carries an omakase-level amount of precision and restraint.
This Place Understands What Makes Yakitori Fun
The space gets lively enough to feel alive, but never so chaotic that you need to scream over your skewers.
Unlike many newer Japanese concepts in Singapore that feel overly polished or curated for Instagram first, Satori feels intentionally casual. There’s no pressure to understand obscure ingredients or sit through a formal tasting menu. You’re simply here to eat an unreasonable amount of skewers with people you like.
The skewers are grilled over charcoal with a surprising amount of balance. Instead of aggressively sauced meats masking poor ingredients, you can actually taste the smokiness from the grill before the sauce kicks in. The meats stay juicy while the slight char adds depth without overwhelming the natural flavours.
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What’s Worth Ordering
One of the most affordable skewers on the menu is the Sunagimo Gizzard (S$3.80 per stick), which delivers a slightly chewy texture and clean savoury flavour that yakitori fans will probably appreciate.
The Uchi Momo Inner Thigh (S$6.80 per stick) is another standout. Smoky, juicy and lightly charred around the edges, it showcases exactly why good yakitori doesn’t actually need much beyond careful grilling and quality ingredients.
One of the more memorable skewers here is the Tsukune (Minced Chicken) (S$6.80 per stick). Made with minced chicken and glazed with a sweet savoury tare, it becomes especially addictive once paired with the accompanying egg dip. Rich, silky and comforting, it’s the kind of skewer that makes you immediately order another round.
Someone at the table described it as: “Like dipping the mother into her child.”
Disturbing? Slightly. Accurate? Unfortunately yes.
Another surprisingly addictive option is the Cherry Tomato (S$6.80 per stick). The tomato skin is so thin that the moment your teeth land on it, the tangy tomato juice practically explodes into your mouth. Smoky from the grill yet still refreshingly bright, it somehow cuts through all the heavier meats between bites.
For diners looking to splurge slightly, the A5 Wagyu (S$18.80 per stick) offers a richer, fattier bite with a deep smoky finish from the charcoal grill.
Beyond skewers, Satori’s menu also stretches into small plates, fried items and comforting mains. Highlights include the Truffle Salmon Pasta (S$19.80), Ikura Chawanmushi (S$8.80) and Mini Unagi Don (S$16.80).
The drinks programme also leans heavily into late-night izakaya culture, with sake, shochu, umeshu, whiskies and beers designed to pair naturally with the grilled skewers.
Satori Yakitori
Address: 89 Amoy Street, Singapore 069908
Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer MRT Station (DT18), Exit A. Approximately 4 minutes walk.
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 3pm – 11pm | Closed Sundays
Telephone: +65 9099 8831
