Update-date: Dec 27 2024
Everyone loves yakitori. While it may seem like a simple dish at first glance, it is actually quite profound, with the choice of ingredients, the way the knife is used, and the grilling level all significantly affecting the taste, depending on the restaurant's dedication. Therefore, this time, five popular yakitori restaurants listed in the Bib Gourmand that can be used for both dates and business meals have been picked up. Be sure to check them out!
Meguro [Yakitori Abe]
Enjoy the pairing of Fukushima's famous chicken, Date chicken, and wine.
Located in Meguro, the restaurant [鳥しき], renowned as one of Japan's top yakitori establishments, has launched its sister restaurant, [やきとり阿部]. While the original restaurant adheres to traditional yakitori, this new establishment takes a different approach with its concept of 'yakitori x wine', offering a fresh appeal of chicken. The restaurant, centered around a counter, boasts a modern and stylish atmosphere reminiscent of a bistro. With a duct attached to the grill, smoke does not fill the interior, allowing guests to enjoy yakitori in a sophisticated manner, making it a recommended spot for dates.
The star of this restaurant is the "Date Chicken" sourced from a contracted farm in Soma, Fukushima Prefecture. Each part is carefully prepared and skewered. It is grilled over Kishu binchotan charcoal, using a sauce inherited from [鳥しき], with no compromises whatsoever. In addition to more than ten types of yakitori, diners can also enjoy a variety of a la carte dishes, such as chicken rillettes, cold smoked chicken, and curry made with various offal. The wine list features about 60 types, including red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines, all of which enhance the deliciousness of the yakitori.
Yakitori Abe
Open: [Weekdays/Saturdays/holidays/days before holidays] Normal hours: 18:00-00:00 (last order 23:00).
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: Exit from the east exit upon alighting at Meguro station on various lines, and proceed straight along Meguro Avenue in front of Resona Bank. We will be 3 buildings beside the 7-Eleven.
Address: Miyuki House 1F, Kamiosaki 3-3-4, Shinagawa, Tokyo
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Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: Exit from the east exit upon alighting at Meguro station on various lines, and proceed straight along Meguro Avenue in front of Resona Bank. We will be 3 buildings beside the 7-Eleven.
Address: Miyuki House 1F, Kamiosaki 3-3-4, Shinagawa, Tokyo
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Gaienmae [Yakitori Imai]
An evolved yakitori restaurant where one can fully enjoy a course of grilled chicken and a variety of side dishes.
Tucked away in a back alley of Gaienmae is the restaurant "Yakitori Imai." The interior consists solely of counter seats surrounding the kitchen, allowing guests to enjoy the unique atmosphere created by the charcoal grilling from any seat. The owner, Mr. Imai, goes beyond just yakitori, which is even reflected in the name of the restaurant, and relentlessly pursues deliciousness. He uses a variety of ingredients, including the main ingredient, the Matsukaze free-range chicken from Tanba Shisoyama, as well as duck and pigeon from France, and vegetables grown using natural farming methods, offering a range of flavors throughout the seasons.
The signboard yakitori features a variety of chickens, including the main ingredient, the Matsukaze jidori from Tamba Sasayama, as well as tender Akadori and the firm and flavorful Okukuji shamo. To maximize the appeal of the yakitori, they skillfully utilize these unique chickens. By adjusting the marbling and cooking methods for each part of the chicken, they enhance the ingredients, resulting in a dish that highlights each chicken's individuality. They also offer delicious junmai sake that becomes even more flavorful when warmed, as well as carefully selected natural wines from around the world, including exquisite Burgundy wines. How about spending a luxurious time at this restaurant that is particular about its ingredients?
Yakitori Imai
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm(L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 6 minutes walk from Gaienmae station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.
Address: 1F, Rosa bianca, 3-42-11Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 6 minutes walk from Gaienmae station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.
Address: 1F, Rosa bianca, 3-42-11Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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3. Shintomicho [Yoshimori]
Enjoy natural wines that pair perfectly with yakitori crafted with traditional techniques and spirit.
Yoshimori, which carries on the spirit of the now-closed restaurant Tatemori that sadly closed in April 2017, offers grilled chicken, small dishes made with seasonal vegetables, and a variety of dishes that pair well with drinks. The restaurant is marked by a white noren in a back alley of Higashi-Ginza. The head chef is Toyoki Ikeda, who has dedicated 20 years to Japanese cuisine. They use 'Shonai Saikyo' chicken from 'Shonai Handmade Farm' in Yamagata Prefecture, which develops flavor the more it is chewed. The fresh chicken is grilled to perfection thanks to the chef's years of experience.
The small dishes, each made with carefully selected ingredients, including organic and pesticide-free vegetables, are all of high quality. Diners will be surprised by the quail eggs and can enjoy unique menu items like the delicious soup 'steamed tsukune' in a chef's choice course that cannot be found at other restaurants. The selection of drinks, including craft beer, natural wine, and junmai sake, is also abundant, all chosen with the perfect pairing with yakitori in mind.
Yoshimori
Open: [Weekdays / Saturday] Normal Hours 18:00-23:00 (last order 22:00) Last Entry 21:00
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 10,500 JPY
Access: A four minute walk from Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line "Shintomicho Station"/ A five minute walk from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line/Toei Asakusa Line "Higashi Ginza Station"
Address: Ito Bldg. 1F, 2-14-8 Ginza , Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 10,500 JPY
Access: A four minute walk from Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line "Shintomicho Station"/ A five minute walk from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line/Toei Asakusa Line "Higashi Ginza Station"
Address: Ito Bldg. 1F, 2-14-8 Ginza , Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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Ebisu [Shirogane Toritama Main Building]
A yakitori restaurant in Shirokane featuring a lineup of rare chicken parts.
Located near the Ebisu 3-chome intersection, the sign featuring the character "酉" in the shape of an egg marks the entrance to the restaurant Shirogane Toritama Honten, a yakitori restaurant that carefully grills its dishes using Kishu Binchotan charcoal. With over 30 rare cuts available at all times, including "kinchaku," "gatsu," "bera," and "azuki," the grilled chicken skewers, each seasoned differently, are sure to impress even the most discerning food lovers.
The hen tail 'Misaki' finished with garlic butter is a dish with a great texture, featured in international publications. The interior, unified with a black theme, creates a perfect atmosphere for dining with family, friends, or colleagues, as well as for dates, with jazz music playing in the background. How about savoring the yakitori that can only be tasted here, slowly enjoyed with your favorite drink?
This article was written by AI Translation.
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
