Yakitori, Kushiyaki, and Kushikatsu! 5 Recommended Restaurants for Skewer Dishes in Tokyo Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Nov 13 2024

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Yakitori, Kushiyaki, and Kushikatsu! 5 Recommended Restaurants for Skewer Dishes in Tokyo

Skewered dishes such as grilled yakitori and kushiyaki, as well as crispy fried kushikatsu, are easy to eat and delicious. Tokyo, with its plethora of restaurants offering various genres of cuisine, has many places where you can enjoy tasty skewered dishes. Skewered dishes also pair well with alcohol. Let's visit a restaurant serving skewered dishes to satisfy both your stomach and your heart.

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Anan

Savor juicy yakitori made from domestic chicken at an izakaya with the fragrant aroma of charcoal grilling.

Anan, located a 3-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station, is an izakaya where guests can enjoy chicken dishes, seasonal fish, and freshly made tofu. The 'Tottori Daisen Chicken Skewers [Charcoal Grilled],' cooked to perfection with the far-infrared effect of charcoal, resulting in a crispy exterior and a moist, juicy interior, is a must-try. The original 'Freshly Made Tofu with Seven Kinds of Condiments' is also highly recommended.

Yakitori, Kushiyaki, and Kushikatsu! 5 Recommended Restaurants for Skewer Dishes in Tokyo｜Tokyo

Upon entering the restaurant with its modern Japanese interior, guests are enveloped by the savory aroma of charcoal grilling. In addition to counter and table seating, there are many private and semi-private rooms available for dining without concern for those around. Reservations can be made for as few as two people, which is a delightful feature. The selection of sake sourced from all over the country includes brands that will satisfy connoisseurs. Guests can consult with the staff to get recommendations for the best pairing with their meal.

Anan Akasaka Branch

Open: [Monday-Friday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Ginza Line, 5 minutes walk from Akasaka Station on the Chiyoda Line
Address: 1F, FourDeer Bldg., 3-10-14, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Kushikatsu Sakaba Hirokatsu Ueno Ameyoko Branch

Enjoy skewered cutlets fried to perfection in beef fat, made from carefully selected ingredients

Just a 5-minute walk from Ueno Station, Kushikatsu Sakaba Hirokatsu Ueno Ameyoko Branch is located near the popular Ameyoko, a favorite among visiting tourists. This izakaya offers kushikatsu made from carefully selected ingredients. The kushikatsu is fried in beef fat, giving it a unique flavor when you take a bite. Enjoy it with assorted platters or all-you-can-eat courses. With a wide variety of options including meat, seafood, and vegetables, you can enjoy different flavors without getting bored.

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The restaurant has a casual atmosphere, making it easy to visit. In addition to table seating, there are also counter seats perfect for solo drinking. They offer a wide variety of drinks that pair well with kushikatsu, including beer, shochu, chuhai, sours, and highballs. There are also all-you-can-eat and drink courses recommended for groups to enjoy, allowing you to fully experience the unique kushikatsu of Japan.

Kushikatsu Sakaba Hirokatsu Ueno Ameyoko Branch

Open: [Monday-Friday, Day Before National Holidays] 2:00 pm - 11:15 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 11:15 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: 205m from Keisei Ueno Station / 5-minute walk from JR Ueno Station
Address: 2F, 6-13-3, Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
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Yakitori Miyagawa Toyosu Branch

Enjoy chicken dishes and Japanese sake at a long-established yakitori restaurant run by a wholesale dealer specializing in chicken.

Enjoy chicken dishes and Japanese sake at a long-established yakitori restaurant run by a chicken specialty wholesaler

Founded in 1949, Yakitori Miyagawa is a long-established yakitori restaurant in Nihonbashi, opened by a poultry specialty wholesaler. The Toyosu branch is a 2-minute walk from Toyosu Station. Their yakitori, which pursues deliciousness, is particular about the freshness of the meat, selecting the most delicious branded chicken from various regions at that time, such as Suigo Akadori from Chiba Prefecture and Daisen Chicken from Tottori Prefecture. Each skewer is hand-prepared. Why not try the yakitori, which showcases the discerning eye of a specialty wholesaler?

The interior of the restaurant is a Japanese-style space that uses plenty of wood. The lanterns decorated with chicken marks hanging from the ceiling catch the eye. Enjoy exquisite chicken dishes in a high-quality atmosphere. There is also sake that pairs well with yakitori, and the recommended ones are 'Mutai' and 'Namakara.' These are original sakes jointly developed with the long-established brewery 'Nabedana Co., Ltd.' Savor a drink that can only be enjoyed here.

Yakitori Miyagawa Toyosu branch

Open: [Weekdays (Monday - Friday)] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm / Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from Toyosu Station on Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line
Address: 1F, TOYOSU FORESIA, 3-2-24 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo
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Kyokushi Rokuhara

Enjoy authentic Kansai-style kushikatsu with a lively atmosphere, showcasing the craftsmanship of skilled artisans.

Kyokushi Rokuhara, located just a 2-minute walk from Akasaka-Mitsuke Station, is a restaurant where guests can enjoy skewers infused with the aroma of Kyoto-style dashi. The moment one takes a bite, the umami of the ingredients and the fragrance of the dashi fill the mouth. The basic style of this restaurant is 'omakase.' Guests are served 25 to 36 types of skewers in an omakase style, and they can stop when they are full. Seasonal ingredients can be enjoyed throughout the year, satisfying both the stomach and the heart.

The interior of the restaurant is a refined and calm space with a traditional Japanese design. The spacious counter seating with 18 seats offers a front-row view of the frying area. Guests can fully enjoy the live experience with the pleasant sounds and rising aromas of skewers being fried. The restaurant also has table seating and private rooms. The private rooms are recommended for dates and special occasions. High chairs for children are available, making it popular with guests who have children.

Kyougushi Rokuhara

Open: [Weekdays] 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) / [Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 9,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line or Marunouchi Line / 4-minute walk from Akasaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Address: B1, Akasaka DN Plaza Bldg., 4-2-2, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Kushitei Kyobashi Ginza-itchome

Enjoy the pairing of crispy and light skewered fried foods with wine

Kushitei Kyobashi Ginza-itchome, where guests can enjoy freshly fried skewers made with seasonal ingredients, is just a 1-minute walk from Kyobashi Station. The skewers, coated in a thin batter, have a light and crispy texture. When bitten into, the flavors of the ingredients burst in the mouth. Savor seasonal and classic items such as 'Kuroge Wagyu Sirloin' and 'Salmon Roe'. Once you are full, simply declare 'stop'. Guests can also discuss any disliked ingredients in advance.

The restaurant offers a calm atmosphere where guests can enjoy a high-quality time. The counter seats, where the cooking process unfolds right before your eyes, are special seats where you can enjoy the wait for the skewers. The popular private rooms with doors allow guests to enjoy their meals without worrying about others. Additionally, the wide selection of wines available with the skewers is a delightful point. Enjoy the perfect pairing with the skewers.

Kushitei Kyobashi Ginza-itchome

Open: [Tuesday-Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / [Weekdays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 132m from Kyobashi Station
Address: B1F, Tokyo Square Garden, 3-1-1, Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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