Mokutanya

Fresh daily meats and vegetables grilled over charcoal yakitori style.

Mokutanya makes charcoal-grilled skewers the centerpiece of a distinctive Japanese dinner in Burlingame. The California Drive restaurant pairs its yakitori and kushiyaki menu with glass-divided rooms and sunken Japanese tables, creating a setting that feels suited to settling in and sharing. We like the freedom to choose skewers individually and explore several ingredients across one meal. Chicken thigh, pork belly, black cod, Wagyu beef, and bacon-wrapped asparagus give the menu a broad range, with chicken thigh also available with accents such as wasabi or yuzu-honey glaze. Small plates include chicken karaage, grilled squid, and yellowtail collar, while ramen and grilled rice balls can round out the order. Beer and wine complement the food. For Japanese barbecue in Burlingame, Mokutanya's appeal is the combination of charcoal cooking, varied skewers, and a dining room with its own clear identity.