Rakitori Japanese Pub & Grill

Takeout Only again as of 11/14/2020 : Without patio, Rakitori will only serve Togo orders through 3rd party companies(Doordash, Postmates, UberEats, GrubHub) and phone call(619-501-4091). Hope everyone stay safe during holiday season.

Rakitori Dine-in reOpen as of 8/31/2020 till further notice Dine-in : 4pm - 10pm Everyday (must be seated by 10pm) Togo : 4pm - 10:30pm Everyday * Help us keep our community and employee safe and healthy!... Facial mask required Join Waitlist via Google Find table/Book or Google Join waitlist or Yelp Schedule now before you come. https://www.waitlist.me/w/11647800857 ( There will be a text notification when your table is ready. There's no guarantee on your table availability if you come later than 5 minutes after the text message sent.) No waiting inside allowed. (Please wait in your car or outside of restaurant with social distance.) No larger than 6 guests See more

Menu Update as of 07/2020

As of 7/1/2020 till further notice Hours updated : 4pm - 10pm Everyday In compliance with an updated SD health officer order, Rakitori is updating its operating hours and policies. Help us keep our community and employee safe and healthy!... Facial mask required Join Waitlist via Google or Yelp schedule now before you come. ( There will be a text notification when your table is ready. It's not a reservation. There's no guarantee on your table availability if you come later than 5 minutes after the text message sent.) No waiting inside allowed. (Please wait in your car or outside of restaurant with social distance.) No larger than 6 guests allowed. Thank your for your support and cooperation as always

* Dine-in re-Open with restrictions* From 6/1 , everyday 4pm -10:30pm Reservation highly recommended Facial cover Required No Large party... will refuse to service anyone violates restrictions imposed during the visit Rakitori is pleased to reopen the Dine-in room to our customers from June. Please help us keep all employees and customers safe and healthy during your visit.

*Togo Only as of 7/7/2020 Everyday 4pm - 10:30 pm As you know, all restaurant has to close indoor dine-in, so does RAKITORI. But, Rakitori keep doors open for pickup and 3rd party delivery through UberEats, PostMates, DoorDash, and GrubHub.... Thank you for your support.

Now we're offering Beer Wine Soju Sake Togo!! Call and Ask if your favorite drink is available! ... It's the temporary offer can be changed anytime.

As of 7/1/2020 till further notice Hours updated : 4pm - 10pm Everyday In compliance with an updated SD health officer order, Rakitori is updating its operating hours and policies. Help us keep our community and employee safe and healthy!... Facial mask required Join Waitlist via Google or Yelp schedule now before you come. ( There will be a text notification when your table is ready. It's not a reservation. There's no guarantee on your table availability if you come later than 5 minutes after the text message sent.) No waiting inside allowed. (Please wait in your car or outside of restaurant with social distance.) No larger than 6 guests allowed. Thank your for your support and cooperation as always

We're ready to open Dine- in!! (6/1- ) Add your name on Waitlist me via Yelp or Google. We'll send a text message when the table is ready. Kitchen hour 4pm - 10:30pm Waitlist hours 4pm - 10pm Stay safe and stay healthy

* Dine-in re-Open with restrictions* From 6/1 , everyday 4pm -10:30pm Reservation highly recommended Facial cover Required No Large party... will refuse to service anyone violates restrictions imposed during the visit Rakitori is pleased to reopen the Dine-in room to our customers from June. Please help us keep all employees and customers safe and healthy during your visit.

Happy Halloween Eat, drink, be scary and be safe! Happy Halloween Eat, drink, be scary and be safe!

Now we're offering Beer Wine Soju Sake Togo!! Call and Ask if your favorite drink is available! ... It's the temporary offer can be changed anytime.

* Special Hours for Togo orders * Updated!! 3/17(Tue) & 3/23(Mon) Closed 3/24 - until further notice 4pm - 11pm... In compliance with the health officer orders, Rakitori will operate limited service and hours. Delivery orders through UberEats and Grubhub can be made. Also, Rakitori will take phone call orders for pick-up.

Swee~~~t treat at the end of meal House made Green tea white chocolate with ginger cookies and marshmallow Come and try it out

**Limited Weekend Hour Notice (1/31 - 2/2/2020) 1/31/20 Friday 4pm - 11:30pm 2/1/20 Saturday 4pm - 11:30pm 2/2/20 Sunday 4pm -10:30pm... Due to Family emergency, Rakitori will Open for Dinner Only on this weekend. Sorry for any inconveniences may occur.

Happy Independence Day We're open from 12Pm to 7PM, so please come by see us before going to firework. 4th of July is for family, friends and

**Holiday Hours Notice** 12/18/19 Wed 4pm - 8:30pm 12/24/19 Tue 4pm - 10:30pm 12/25/19 Wed 4pm - 10:30pm 12/31/19 Tue 4pm - 10:30pm... 1/1/2020 Wed 4pm - 10:30pm Only 12/18/Wednesday, Rakitori will Open for Limited Hours for Employee Holiday party. On Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year, Rakitori will Open Same as usual. We all wish you a safe and happy holiday season with best wishes for a successful and prosperous New Year!

New menu! Delicious new dishes!! Just starting today Good news to someone who misses Rakitori Green tea fondue. Owner Chef John comes up with something different House made Green tea Chocolate Brownie Come to Rakitori and try it

New Exterior Artwork by Owner John

Happy Halloween Eat, drink, be scary and be safe! Happy Halloween Eat, drink, be scary and be safe!

*Limited Hour Notice* 6/12(WED) 4pm -8pm due to sdg&e outage in the area. We're sorry for any inconvenience. RAKITORI Will open back to normal hours on Thursday(6/13).

Swee~~~t treat at the end of meal House made Green tea white chocolate with ginger cookies and marshmallow Come and try it out

*Notice of Holiday Season Hours* During holiday season(12/2 2018FRI - 1/1/2019 TUE), Rakitori will OPEN Only for Dinner starting at 4pm. Sunday - Thursday: 4pm to 10:30pm Friday - Saturday: 4pm to 11:30pm... Happy Holidays~~~ :) Please come to RAKITORI having enjoyable time with families and friends.

Happy Independence Day We're open from 12Pm to 7PM, so please come by see us before going to firework. 4th of July is for family, friends and

Notice of Limited Hours & Temporary Closure (9/30/18 - 10/2/18) ***9/30/18 Sunday 4pm - 10:30pm ***10/1/18 Monday, 10/2/18 Tuesday CLOSED. We apologize for any inconvenience.... RAKITORI will be back Opened for regular business hours on Wednesday, October 3rd. Thank you!! See more

New menu! Delicious new dishes!! Just starting today Good news to someone who misses Rakitori Green tea fondue. Owner Chef John comes up with something different House made Green tea Chocolate Brownie Come to Rakitori and try it

INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY HOURS 7/4/18 WED 12PM TO 7:30PM RAKITORI will OPEN modified hours on 4th of JULY.

As of 4/9/18, RAKITORI's New menu is available. We hope you enjoy more Ramen options :) Please refer to the most recent menu posted on picture. Come to the RAKITORI to check it out

Happy Holidays~~~ :) Rakitori will be OPEN same as usaual during holidays.

Rakitori will be OPEN 4pm-10:30pm on Thanksgiving day(11/23/2017). Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones!!! We wish you a wonderful holiday filled with laughter and happiness :)

** MAINTENANC CLOSE 9/18-9/24/2017** RAKITORI will be Closed temporarily for a week from 9/18/mon to 9/24/sun due to maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience & look forward to seeing you soon.

Happy 4th of July!! The restaurant will be open noon to 8pm (kitchen last call at 7:30) Hope everyone enjoys the day and fire work :)

** 2017 Spring Summer Happy Hour*** 4pm - 6pm Everyday BUY ONE GET ONE 50% OFF!!! - Draft Beer, House Hot Sake, Cold Nigori Sake(unfiltered)... - Selected Appetizers (starters) *Dine-in Only. Happy hour time & items are subject to change at any time. Please refer to most recent updated information at the restaurant. Pleae ask your server for details.

Due to maintenance, Rakitori will be closed on March 1,2017 (WED). Sorry for inconvenience. See You on Thursday :)

***1/24/2017 (TUE)*** Limited Operation Hour Rakitori will be OPEN only 4pm to 8:30pm!!! ( kitchen last call at 8pm) Due to Water outage for City Water Pipe Replacement.... We're sorry for any inconvenience. Rakitori will be open regular hours on following day.

Rakitori will be OPEN during Holidays!!! (12/24,12/25,12/31 & 1/1/2017) Fri-Sat 12pm - 12am / Sun 12pm - 11pm Come and join us to celebrate Christmas and New Year!! ^______^... * No Reservation on dates above. * Kitchen last call 30min before closing.

Come and join us tonight and support to stop the AIDS!! Hope to see you all :) Mama's kitchenTree lightning is at 7pm in Hillcrest village next to 24 hour fitness.

Raktori will be closed 11/28 (monday) and 11/29(tuesday) due to employees enjoy their holidays with the families. We're back to normal hours of open from 11/30(Wednesday). Thank you. Hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgving weekend!!

Happy Thanksgiving week :) Rakotori will be Open on Thanksgiving day (24th, Thursday). Come to Rakitori and enjoy Family Dinner!!! We will serve all of our regular menu items.... But, Rakotorill will be Closed on following Monday (28th) and Tuesday (29th).

Join Rakitori in support of Bar AIDS San Diego 2016! December 1, Thursday!! For more information visit BarAIDSsd.org

*** New September Happy Hour *** - Hours: 4pm - 6 pm / 9pm - 10:30pm everyday - 1 cent for 1 Large Hot Sake... when ordering any 2 beer or 2 sake flask - 50% off for 1 Appetizer when ordering any Ramen (Exclude seafood salad, salmon skin salad, carpaccio and burrito) *Dine-in Only. Happy hour time & items are subject to change at any time. Please refer to most recent updated information at the restaurant. Pleae ask your server for details.

**August Happy Hour** From 4pm to 6pm everyday!! :) Dine-in Only! - $4 Draft Sapporo, Kirin or House Large Hot Sake... - 50% off 1 Appetizer when you order Ramen (Exclude seafood salad, salmon skin salad, carpaccio and burrito) *Happy hour time & items are subject to change at any time. Please refer to most recent updated information at the restaurant.

New Business Hours From August, 2016 Mon - Thurs 4pm to 11pm Fri - Sat Noon to Midnight Sun Noon to 11pm... * Kitchen finishes 15 minutes before the posted closing time. * No longer open for Weekday Lunch.

** RAKITORI will be open on limited holiday hours on July 4th(Monday) from 12:00pm to 8:00pm!!! This is so our staff can enjoy the holiday with their families.

New menu updated today!! Now sushi, sashimi, basic &special rolls available on the menu :)

Summer Happy Hour!!! $4 House hot Sake(L) $4 Draft Kirin or Sapporo (16oz) 30% Off Special rolls... Mon-Fri 11am-3pm Sun-Thurs 9pm-close Fri-Sat 10pm-close *Happy hour items are subject to change at any time. Please refer to most recent updated information at the restaurant.

Guide to Fabulous Hillcrest :)

We are happy to announce that we extend our operating hours on Monday and Friday from June, 2016. New Business Hours!! Mon - Thur 11am - 3pm, 5:30pm - 11pm Fri - Sat 11am - midnight... Sun 11am - 11pm See more

Today Special~~ Fresh Oyster in a half shell(6pcs) - scallion, masago, ponzu sauce... * Limited time offer

Now we serve "Macaron Ice Cream"!!!!!!

Rakitori Promotion on CW 6 morning show at 6:00am

Jonh is on the spot!!. 4/15 Cw6 tv show!!!

RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT Rakitori - Japanese Pub & Grill Stop by Rakitori during Taste of Hillcrest as they dish out samples of authentic Japanese food for the food connoisseur. In the meantime, salivate over this cut roll filled with salmon, cream cheese, and avocado!

Finally Ale Smith .394 pale ale is back!! Available on Draft- 16oz or 20oz New special on Yakitori - Beef Tongue... New spwcial on Appetizer - Pork Dumplings(pan fried) Looking for hidden menu?? Please ask your server^__^

Tuna tartar w/ Mountain potato

On April 16th(Sat), Rakitori Japanese Pub& Grill participates in the event of 'Taste of Hillcrest' held by Hillcrest Business Association. Check out the event page to purchase tickets!!

Now Serving Tonkotsu Miso Ramen!!!! (PorkBelly,soy glazed Egg and standard topping) $9 Rakitori is listening to our customers' opinions and suggestions^____^

Our Beer and Cold Sake selections . Not sure where to go this weekend?! We'll try to make your Perfect Night out!! Come to Rakitori!!!... Various selections of Beer and Sake as well as soju Cocktails, infused Sake and Wine. ( some items are limited, please ask a server)

Happy Friday~~~~^0^/ Cold infused sake Flask , good to share with friends, is on special ($6). Let's have fun at Rakitori!!

John and Matthew on FOX 5 Kitchen morning news this morning^0^ Thank all of staff for your help and assistance. Food presented: Iced Vinegar Juice, Bulgogi Taco, Tuna Tartare with Ma, Omakase Yakitori, Rakitori Special Ramen, GreenTea Fondue

January Cold Sake Special!! '50% OFF' on Cold Infused Sake Flask~ Flavor - Plum, Yogurt, Yuzu(Citrus) or Cherry... Come to Rakitori and Try it^__^

Happy New Year!!!^0^

Rakitori Holiday Hours!!! We are open on Christmas and New year's day^0^* 12/25& 1/1, Fri : 3pm to midnight... Please come to Rakitori for holidays! !

December Beer& Sake Special!!!!!! Finally~~~~ Beer license on hands^0^/ $1 Sake Bomb... $3 Sapporo Draft $3 House Hot Sake Let's have fun~~~~!!!

Rakitori Hillcrest Taste 'n' Tinis Sample food and beverage by hours. Rakitori staff look forward to meet you

Rakitori Hillcrest joins Taste 'n' Tinis Event on Thursday, 12/10 in Hillcrest. Please refer to scheduled sample food and beverage by hours in a following post.

New Business Hours on Saturday& Sunday!!!! ^0^/ Sat 11:00am to midnight Sun 11:00am to 11:00pm From 12/13/2015, ... Rakitori will Open All day on Saturday& Sunday!! No Break between Lunch and Dinner hours!!

Yakitori Chicken Wings: choice of Left - spicy pepper Rught - soy glazed

Bulgogi Burrito!! (Bulgogi, stir fried Kimchi, avocado, fried rice) *Bulgogi is Marinated in Chef John's secret sauce ^.^

Beautiful pictures taken by Kevin ^_^ Thank you!!!

Shishito Night!! ^__^ - Appetitzer Spicy Garlic Butter Shishito $6... - Yakitori Shishito Pepper $3 Limited time offer. PLEASE Check availability with a table sever. Have a great evening

#rakitori special ramen

Happy Thanksgiving! ! ^0^* Rakitori will be Closed on Thanksgiving day (11/26/2015). HOPE EVERYONE HAS WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING DAY AND WEEKEND ~!~