Wabito Opens Tokyo-Style Yakitori Spot on Tel Aviv’s Trendy De Peijoto Street
A new Japanese yakitori restaurant named Wabito is set to open officially on July 15 on De Peijoto Street in Tel Aviv, a street known for its vibrant evening pedestrian atmosphere. Owned by chef Din Shoshani, who also runs the ramen spot Wabi nearby, Wabito offers authentic Japanese-style grilled skewers and snacks inspired by the alleys of Tokyo. The restaurant features limited outdoor seating directly on the street, making reservations essential due to high demand and a one-month waiting list even before opening.
Wabito’s menu includes a wide variety of meat and vegetable skewers grilled over Japanese rabuta charcoal, with prices designed to be affordable despite the high quality and thoughtful preparation. Signature dishes include chicken and ginger teriyaki sardine-boshi skewers (26 NIS), turkey liver in ongi dara sauce (27 NIS), and the most expensive item, the Mebago, a 53 NIS aged beef patty served with reduced beef sauce, pickled egg yolk, green onion, and rice. Vegetable options include mushroom skewers in "10,000 Years" sauce (25 NIS) and grilled baby eggplant with miso koji and yuzu (27 NIS), all served with a side of addictive "Heroin" sauce for an extra 12 NIS.
In addition to skewers, Wabito offers small side dishes such as tomatoes in dashi (28 NIS), Japanese-style fries with spicy mayo (23 NIS), roasted bone marrow with brown sugar and dashi powder (45 NIS), and a pickled green onion dish (15 NIS). Desserts include yuzu ice cream (18 NIS) and grilled marshmallow skewers (15 NIS for two), which diners can toast themselves at the table. The atmosphere is casual and lively, with stainless steel plates and tables enhancing the street dining experience.
Wabito joins other new eateries on De Peijoto Street, which is being developed into a trendy culinary hub similar to the nearby Nachalat Binyamin area. The restaurant’s opening adds a unique Japanese flavor to Tel Aviv’s diverse food scene, especially during a time of heightened regional tensions. Diners are encouraged to book in advance due to the limited seating and strong interest.
