ma-ia-ki Description

Ma-ia-ki is the newest in Shanghai’s long lineup of izakayas, brought to us by the renowned Vos Families Food & Beverage Group (Vinism, SOiF, Ottimo, Le Daily, the Warehouse, Suzie) located in Surpass Court on Yongjia Lu.

The space is sleek and dark, with the 16 seats circumnavigating the restaurant’s focal point – a backlit binchotan Japanese charcoal grill – one that brings more heat and less smoke so diners can enjoy the grill master at work without smelling like they just left a bonfire.

The name – pronounced “My Yaki” – is also a reference to the kind of food served – all things “yaki,” meaning “cooked over direct heat” in Japanese. More than just a yakitori that customarily focuses on chicken, ma-ia-ki specializes first and foremost in yakihato, or open-fire grilled pigeon, along with more traditional skewers, sashimi, small plates and sides. 

Vos Families venues is lauded for their curated wine selections, a defining characteristic of each restaurant’s ethos that they have their hand in. So, it’s no bombshell that wine of all varieties shares center stage at ma-ia-ki – from classic La Rioja reds to modern German chardonnays, from elegantly complex sake to refreshingly sweet plum wines – there are ample pairing opportunities with every course.