A night at the Japanese yatai

Rows of white paper lanterns with Japanese calligraphy

Japan's tiny street-side food stalls have always been about more than what's on the menu. They're about gathering, sharing, and staying a little longer. There’s something special about eating at a yatai. The space is small. The menu is simple. You might sit next to someone you've never met, sharing a counter with a bowl […]

From Fukuoka to our Stand

Soba, tempura, duck noodle soup and dipping sauce on a wooden table

Japan's tiny street-side food stalls have always been about more than what's on the menu. They're about gathering, sharing, and staying a little longer. There’s something special about eating at a yatai. The space is small. The menu is simple. You might sit next to someone you've never met, sharing a counter with a bowl […]

A seat at the counter

Diner lifting udon noodles with chopsticks

Japan's tiny street-side food stalls have always been about more than what's on the menu. They're about gathering, sharing, and staying a little longer. There’s something special about eating at a yatai. The space is small. The menu is simple. You might sit next to someone you've never met, sharing a counter with a bowl […]