Chicken and Charcoal: Yakitori, Yardbird, Hong Kong

Name: Chicken and Charcoal: Yakitori, Yardbird, Hong Kong
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ISBN: 9780714876450

✍️ Abergel, Matt

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📚 EDITORIAL REVIEW

“Ideal for adventurous, experienced home cooks and culinary professionals with a passion for precise grilling techniques and a high tolerance for kitchen projects. Casual weeknight cooks looking for fast meals or those without access to an open grill will find it frustrating.

— Editorial Team

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Abergel, Matt

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🏛 Phaidon Press 📅 2018 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9780714876450

📝 Description: Chicken and Charcoal: Yakitori, Yardbird, Hong Kong

The first cookbook from cult yakitori restaurant Yardbird in Hong Kong puts the spotlight on chicken - taking grilling to a whole new level

💎 Expert review

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Eatbook Family editorial team

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It is not suited for beginners seeking foundational kitchen skills or those who prefer narrative-driven food history over technical instruction. The focus on a single protein source may feel narrow to generalists. However, for the dedicated practitioner of Asian grilling, it provides necessary specificity. Those looking for diverse meal planning options will find it lacking in variety. It is a niche tool rather than a comprehensive guide, valuable only if one specifically seeks Yardbird’s approach.

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⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Eatbook Family —

⭐ eatbookfamily.com editorial review Editorial rating 4.5/5

★★★★★

Ideal for adventurous, experienced home cooks and culinary professionals with a passion for precise grilling techniques and a high tolerance for kitchen projects. Casual weeknight cooks looking for fast meals or those without access to an open grill will find it frustrating.

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Eatbook Family editorial team

It is not suited for beginners seeking foundational kitchen skills or those who prefer narrative-driven food history over technical instruction. The focus on a single protein source may feel narrow to generalists. However, for the dedicated practitioner of Asian grilling, it provides necessary specificity. Those looking for diverse meal planning options will find it lacking in variety. It is a niche tool rather than a comprehensive guide, valuable only if one specifically seeks Yardbird’s approach.

❓ Frequently asked questions

The book utilizes weight-based metric measurements for precision, which is standard for professional-grade culinary guides.

It features stunning, moody atmospheric shots alongside graphic step-by-step butchery guides. However, many specialized ingredients and whole-bird breakdown components will require sourcing from Asian grocers or specialty butchers.

📖 Who should read this

📜 Historical context

Rooted in the specialized, meticulous traditions of Japanese yakitori, this volume captures the distinct urban energy of a renowned Hong Kong hot spot. It explores the high-art craft of breaking down poultry and searing over charcoal, blending underground skate culture aesthetics with classic culinary discipline.