Yakitori grilling on the grill

Downtown Lincoln, Nebraska

Skewered

Grill Together

Experience the art of Japanese yakitori—premium skewers grilled with precision and care in a warm, communal atmosphere.

What is Yakitori?

焼き鳥 (yaki-tori) means “grilled bird” in Japanese—though our menu goes far beyond just chicken. From tender thigh meat to crispy skin, vegetables to premium beef, every skewer is carefully seasoned and grilled to perfection using traditional Japanese techniques.

At Skewered, we believe the best meals are shared. Pull up a seat at the counter, watch our grill masters at work, and discover why yakitori has been bringing people together in Japan for centuries.

From the Grill

A taste of our chef's favorites—each one a perfect introduction to the world of yakitori.

Negima yakitori skewer

Negima

$2.50

Classic chicken thigh with green onion, glazed with our house tare. The quintessential yakitori.

Chicken thigh yakitori

Momo

$2.00

Juicy chicken thigh, simply seasoned with sea salt. Pure, smoky perfection.

Tsukune meatball skewers

Tsukune

$2.50

Hand-formed chicken meatballs with sweet tare glaze. Served with egg yolk for dipping.

Butabara

$2.50

Thick-cut pork belly, charred and caramelized. Rich and indulgent.

Shiitake

$2.00

Whole shiitake caps brushed with garlic butter. Meaty and earthy.

Veggie Assortment

$9.00

Chef's selection of 5 seasonal vegetable skewers. A great way to try them all!

Miso Soup

$2.50

Traditional dashi broth with red miso, tofu, wakame, and green onion.

Lu Rou Fan

$10.00

Chef's special! Taiwanese braised pork belly over rice with pickled mustard greens and soft egg.

Classic Bento

$12.00

5 yakitori skewers (chef's choice), rice, miso soup, pickles, and cabbage salad.

The Experience

Warm lighting, the sizzle of skewers, and the aroma of grilling—step into our izakaya.

Warm restaurant interior with wooden tables
Yakitori skewers on the grill
Assorted yakitori presentation
Bar seating area
Traditional lantern lighting
Beautifully plated dishes

Find Us

Location

123 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68508

Hours

Lunch (Tue-Fri): 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Dinner (Tue-Thu): 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Dinner (Fri-Sat): 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Sunday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Monday: Closed

Reservations

Walk-ins welcome, or call ahead for parties of 6+

(402) 555-1234