What is "yatai"

A is a small, mobile food stall in Japan typically selling ramen or other food. The name literally means "shop stand".

The stall is set up in the early evening on pedestrian walkways and removed late at night or in the early morning hours.

Though the practice of mobile food stands dates back to the 17th century, yatai became popular and widespread in the Meiji period (1868–1912) and were two-wheeled pushcarts constructed of wood. Yatai were popular during and following World War Two, but Japanese authorities imposed regulations ahead of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, citing health concerns. Today, they are prevalent in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, but continue to dwindle.

Yatai may refer to:

• Yatai (food cart), food stall in Japan typically selling ramen or other hot food
• Yatai Group, private conglomerate enterprise in China
• Changchun Yatai, Chinese football club
• Yatai-bayashi, a traditional taiko piece inspired by an annual festival in Chichibu, Japan.