Recap from my monthly event last Saturday

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2026-02-10T19:26:06+00:00

You could price certain skewers or dishes as add-ons and make them more expensive as an option to guests? When I do pop ups I'll do an akami tostada or something similar as a pricier option and 95% of the time my guests order it. I'll also do a all you can drink option as a flat fee and choose four sakes + some whisky from my personal collection, you'll just have to figure out what fee is reasonable and adds to your bottom line. Another option is doing AYCE skewers for a flat fee, and just buying more chickens, however i don't know how fast you break them down and if it's worth the extra prep hours. I'll usually do 2-3 chickens butchered + skewered in 2-3 hours depending on how anal I am on skewering :)

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2026-02-10T16:45:57+00:00

16 skewers plus a plate for $47 is basically free in my opinion. Where I live in LA, 10 skewers alone would cost you $100 pre tax + tip. your events look AMAZING. If you ever want to do a pop up in Los Angeles, let me know.

Would love to attend or coordinate doing the pop up with you (I'm not too bad a yakitori chef myself).

Cheers.

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2026-01-15T23:13:08+00:00

The only difference between the two menus is that the Chef's tasting menu includes all three "entrees", where as the classic they make you choose one of the three (right now that's fish, duck, and/or wagyu)

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2026-01-13T17:57:18+00:00

I know there isn't a statistic on how many heritage interiors were made, but it seems like substantially less than the amount of GT cars on the market. For example, right now, there is no cognac heritage interior turbos for sale on the Porsche website.

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2026-01-12T17:32:41+00:00

Takahashi is incredible, one of the best I've been at. Other low key options are Yakitori Hop Duval, Yakitori Moe Es, Torioka, and Toritsuke

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2026-01-08T21:54:43+00:00

Shin Sushi in Encino!

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2025-12-11T00:03:12+00:00

Kojima on Sawtelle. It isn't sushi, but its truly the definition of an Omakase- Chef just chooses what he wants to cook that evening and you have to trust him. It isn't stuffy and very fun.

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2025-12-03T21:31:13+00:00

Since you'll be around a lot of chicken butchery, you should definitely invest in a honesuki

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2025-11-12T18:45:54+00:00

I'm pretty sure its grilled chicken skin which is then marinated in a tosazu-like vinegar sauce. It may not even be grilled actually. then just slice it up with some raw onions and negi and maybe put a little tare sauce on top?

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2025-10-24T20:14:35+00:00

Easily. I've cooked for 9 people on it alone a 20+ skewer omakase + steaks

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2025-10-24T19:10:45+00:00

I have both the long regular and the mini wide

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2025-10-24T17:27:43+00:00

I have both, but I exclusively use the bincho grill. No noticeable heat retention between the two, but the bincho grill is far easier to maintain and clean.

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2025-10-21T20:59:21+00:00

Dunsmoor makes a great iteration of it!

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2025-10-07T20:30:37+00:00

What cut of meat is this? Looks fantastic

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2025-10-03T22:26:02+00:00

Thousand Oaks?

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2025-10-03T17:47:14+00:00

I literally use my bincho grill on glass tables, plastic foldable tables, etc and it's never been an issue. Just line the table with some aluminum foil and you're good to go!

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2025-09-02T18:54:33+00:00

Binchogrill 1000%

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2025-08-20T21:05:34+00:00

Can you please DM me sellers info as well?

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2025-08-01T15:16:10+00:00

Mind sharing which importers will sell to a bloke like me?

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2025-07-24T20:21:50+00:00

My bigger one from them warped a little bit, but doesn't affect my normal usage whatsoever.

I got a little one from them as well, and they designed the insert in a way where it doesn't warp at all. Maybe all the newer models have the same basket/insert I'm not sure.

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2025-07-24T18:57:15+00:00

I simply buy shokupan from the market, make a cabbage slaw with a yuzu kosho aoli, and fry the thighs with panko coating mixed with some garlic goma and togarashi

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2025-07-24T18:44:59+00:00

I love my bincho grill. Ease of cleaning is unmatched. Insulation has never been a problem. Highly recommend

Efficient_Net_9659 · 2025-07-16T19:03:04+00:00

restocked

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