Chefs use every part of the chicken at Fukumoto, and that's part of the reason it's already garnering so much buzz in Austin even though it only opened last month (about two miles away from Elan East). Its yakitori menu encompasses everything from chicken thigh and chicken meatball to chicken gizzard, chicken heart, and chicken wing, not to mention a few non-poultry items. The pork belly is a big hit among diners, but you can opt for bacon-wrapped asparagus, too, if you like your pork crispy.
Yet yakitori is only half of the equation at this new Japanese restaurant. Its chefs also dish out fresh sushi. Order a serving of geoduck and ora King Salmon nigiri, a pairing that brings bright orange and seaweed-wrapped white fish to your plate. Customers recommend the hama toro nigiri, a pretty pink fish that tastes even better with some spicy wasabi on the side.
Fukumoto
514 Medina Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 770-6880
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