Yakitori around Umeda Station! 20 popular places where you can find delicious skewers

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Yakitori Matsuri is located about a 10-minute walk from Osaka Metro Umeda Station, along the Dojima Uramachi Line. Here, you can enjoy yakitori made with Hinai jidori (Hinai free-range chicken), one of Japan’s three major jidori breeds.

The interior has a calm atmosphere. In addition to counter seats where you can enjoy the live cooking experience, the restaurant also has fully private rooms.

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Hinai jidori (Akita brand free-range chicken) is a branded chicken from Akita Prefecture. It is known for its firm texture and rich flavor. The carefully grilled yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is said to have a great balance of savory aroma and juiciness.

There is also a course where you can enjoy a full 16 dishes including yakitori, as well as a course that comes with 4 drinks paired with the food.

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Course contents vary depending on purchasing conditions and other factors. Reviews also say the menu changes often, so you will not get tired of it no matter how many times you visit. The lineup is said to let you feel the high quality of the chicken.

The a la carte dishes made with carefully selected ingredients are also tasty, and people say they go well with drinks.

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CHIKICHIKI Hanshin Umeda Ten, located right near Hanshin Osaka-Umeda Station on the second basement floor of Hanshin Department Store Umeda Honten, is a popular spot where you can casually enjoy good yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) in a stylish setting.

Because it is a small restaurant with 21 seats in total, including counter and table seating, making a reservation is recommended.

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They offer three kinds of “kushi course” menus, with 5, 7, or 9 skewers. All courses require one drink order and include one small side dish, and you can also order additional items à la carte.

Each yakitori (grilled chicken skewer) is carefully grilled and served one by one, and they are all said to be nicely charred on the outside, juicy on the inside, and delicious.

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In addition to yakitori, the a la carte menu offers a wide range of dishes, including chicken Kara-age, pickles, and Rice bowls that come with chicken soup.

At lunchtime, a nice touch is that the course ends with tamago-kake gohan (rice with raw egg) made with Special free-range eggs, along with chicken soup. It is said to be a good value and very satisfying.

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Sumibi Yakitori Kamozin Ohatsu Tenjin Ten is a hideaway spot tucked away at the very end of Ohatsu Tenjin Urasando, about a 5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Umeda Station.

You can enjoy charcoal grilled yakitori made with Omi-gamo (Omi duck) from Shiga Prefecture. The calm interior has mostly counter seating on the second floor and table seating on the third floor.

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Omi-gamo (Omi duck) raised in a stress-free environment is known for its meat, with a beautiful contrast between the lean meat and fat.

The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is slowly grilled over charcoal to bring out the full flavor of the meat. Each skewer is known for being cooked just right, juicy, and delicious. They offer a wide variety of cuts.

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The menu goes well beyond yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), and everything is said to be delicious. They also offer a lineup of Special wines that bring out the flavor of Omi-gamo (Omi duck).

The "Kamo Tataki Nishu assortment" lets you compare Omi-gamo loin and thigh as sumiyaki tataki (lightly seared over charcoal). It is said to taste fresh and delicious without any off notes, and to pair perfectly with drinks.

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Osaka Ichi Torihei Honten is a long-established yakitori restaurant founded in 1952. One of its main draws is that you can enjoy yakitori made with aigamo (crossbred duck), giving it a different twist.

The interior has a retro feel and offers counter seats only, so you can enjoy the live cooking atmosphere. It is located in Shin-Umeda Shokudogai, just a short walk from Osaka Metro Umeda Station.

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The skewers are dipped in a secret tare (sweet soy-based sauce) that has been added to since the restaurant first opened, then quickly grilled over high heat on binchotan (high-grade white charcoal) with skilled technique. The rich, sweet-savory sauce is said to be delicious.

You can order from either the à la carte menu or a course. Reviews say the three small yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) served first as otoshi (appetizer) are outstanding.

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The "Neo Gold Diamond" features kinkan (unlaid egg yolk) and quail eggs. Kinkan is the yolk part of an egg before it is laid. Both are cooked to a soft-boiled finish, so the rich yolk spreads smoothly in your mouth.

For first-time visitors, the recommended choice is the "Omakase course," which lets you enjoy the full range of the delicious aigamo (duck).

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Toki Honten is a long-running yakitori restaurant founded in 1985, where you can enjoy charcoal grilled yakitori made with Kyushu jidori (free-range chicken from Kyushu).

The retro, homey interior has both counter and table seating. It is located on Kitano Banzaibashisuji Line, about a 10-minute walk from Osaka Metro Umeda Station.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is grilled over charcoal and carries that smoky aroma, with a fragrant outside and a juicy inside, making it really excellent. They offer a wide range of cuts, and you can order them one skewer at a time.

The Yakitori assortment, which lets you enjoy 3 recommended skewers with salt and 3 with tare sauce, is perfect when you are not sure what to order.

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The "momo-yaki (grilled chicken thigh)" is a house specialty made by putting diced chicken thigh on a grill mesh and smoke-roasting it. It is said to be a satisfying dish with a springy texture, and you can also enjoy the aroma of charcoal.

They also offer a wide selection of drinks, including highballs and chu-hai with fruit pulp. Since it is a popular restaurant, making a reservation is recommended.

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Shamo Saburo is located inside Higashi Nakadori Shotengai (Higashi Nakadori shopping street), about an 8-minute walk from Osaka Metro Umeda Station. You can enjoy chicken dishes here, including charcoal grilled yakitori made with high quality chicken.

The lively interior has the feel of a casual izakaya. The first floor has counter seating, while the second floor is equipped with table seating and zashiki (tatami seating).

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is grilled over charcoal until fragrant and juicy. Even just the aroma of the charcoal is said to whet your appetite.

If you are not sure what to order, start with the "Osusume 6-pon" for six different cuts. The selection of parts changes depending on the day, but all of them have a great reputation for taste.

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The "soriresu aburi (charcoal-seared chicken oyster)" is a house specialty, made by quickly grilling the rare soriresu cut from the chicken thigh over charcoal. You can enjoy its fragrant aroma and deep flavor. It is said to be springy, juicy, and excellent.

They also offer a wide selection of Special drinks that bring out the good taste of the charcoal-grilled dishes.

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"Kasshiwa Ohatsu Tenjin Ten" is a yakitori restaurant where you can enjoy creative charcoal grilled yakitori with wine and Japanese sake. It is located on Taiyuji Omotemon-suji, about an 8-minute walk from Osaka Metro Umeda Station.

The interior is said to be a stylish and clean space. It has both counter and table seating.

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Yakitori grilled and simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and a homemade tare grilling sauce is said to be excellent, letting you fully enjoy the good flavor of the chicken. People say it is fragrant on the outside and juicy inside.

You can order from the a la carte menu or courses with All you can drink. They also offer a tasting menu with 3 kinds of Japanese sake, so this is recommended for people who want to enjoy Japanese sake too.

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They also offer a wide range of creative dishes beyond yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

The signature "kashiwa-zushi (chicken sushi)" is a sushi dish made with fresh chicken tenderloin instead of sushi rice. It comes in three varieties: "uni (sea urchin)," "unagi (eel)," and "ikura (salmon roe)," which is fish roe. Not only is it tasty, but it also has strong visual impact, making it popular as a dish that satisfies both the palate and the eyes.

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Yakitori Torinakamae is on the 4th floor of a building in the Kitashinchi area, about an 8-minute walk from Osaka Metro Umeda Station. This yakitori restaurant lets you casually enjoy carefully prepared yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and drinks.

The interior has a warm and relaxed atmosphere. It has only spacious counter seats, where you can watch the grill chef at work.

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They offer two courses: the 12-item "Today's Omakase Course" and the 17-item "Special Yakitori Omakase Course." You can order from the à la carte menu after 20:00.

They use Amakusa Daio (large chicken breed from Kumamoto) from Kumamoto Prefecture and Oshioka Jidori (free-range chicken) from Miyazaki Prefecture, bringing out the chicken's natural flavor with perfectly judged grilling.

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With the course, they serve each skewer one by one at just the right timing. Every yakitori (grilled chicken skewer) is said to be generous in size, tender, and delicious.

The photo shows the tebasaki (chicken wing), which is included in both courses. The skin is crisp, the inside is juicy, and it is said to be an outstanding dish that lets you enjoy more flavor with every bite.

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Umeda Yakitori Club, operated directly by a chicken butcher, is a yakitori restaurant where you can enjoy Tottori’s rare Shikano jidori (Shikano free-range chicken).

The interior has a calm atmosphere and includes counter seats, table seats, and fully private rooms. It is on the 3rd floor of a building on Sonezaki Ohatsutenjin-dori, about a 3-minute walk from Osaka Metro Umeda Station.

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Kano jidori (local chicken) is known for its firm texture and rich, deep flavor. Making the most of being directly run by a meat supplier, the restaurant also serves rare cuts.

At the counter seats, you can also enjoy watching the skewers carefully grilled over Kishu Binchotan (high-grade charcoal) from Wakayama Prefecture. Every yakitori is said to have a nice smoky aroma from the charcoal and great flavor.

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They also offer a wide range of jidori (local chicken) dishes. Pictured is the "House-made Chicken Nuggets," served in a stylish box. The coating is said to be crispy and tasty.

They also have a wide selection of drinks, including Japanese sake, shochu, and house-made cocktails, which is a nice plus for drink lovers.

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Yakitori Torifuji Ohatsu Tenjin Ten is on Sonezaki Ohatsu Tenjin-dori, about a 4-minute walk from Osaka Metro Umeda Station. This yakitori restaurant lets you enjoy charcoal grilled skewers made with Domestic chicken.

The interior is stylish and comfortable. The restaurant spans three floors with counter and table seating, and the third floor is also available for Private reservation.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) made with fresh morning processed jidori (local chicken) are said to be skewered and cut differently so you can enjoy the texture unique to each part. They finish them over charcoal to add aroma and grill them up juicy.

Each skewer is said to be large and satisfying, and they have a great reputation for taste. You can also enjoy rare cuts.

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They offer both courses and an à la carte menu. The courses include dishes other than yakitori as well, and every one of them is said to be undeniably delicious.

Tsukune Seiro-mushi (steamed chicken meatballs in a bamboo steamer), made by shaping ground chicken into meatballs and gently steaming them in a seiro (bamboo steamer), is a dish you can enjoy in every course. You can also order it à la carte.

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Yakitori UMEDA KOHT is about an 8-minute walk from Osaka Metro Umeda Station, just steps from Ohatsu Tenjin. You can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) made with carefully selected charcoal.

The clean and stylish interior has counter seats, table seats, and Private room seating. Since it is a popular restaurant, it is a good idea to make a reservation before visiting.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), carefully skewered by hand, let you enjoy the flavor and texture of each cut along with the aroma of charcoal. If you sit at the counter, you can also watch them grill the skewers right in front of you.

They offer both courses and an à la carte menu, so you can enjoy a wide range of dishes including yakitori. Every dish has a great reputation for being very good.

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Tsukimi tsukune (chicken meatball with egg yolk) is a signature item where shaped chicken tsukune (chicken meatball) is eaten dipped in egg yolk. This juicy dish lets you fully enjoy the good flavor of chicken, and is available both à la carte and as part of a course.

As an alternative to egg yolk, Tsukune Cheese, eaten with rich cheese, is also popular for its great taste.

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At Yakitori Bamora Sonezaki Ten, you can enjoy chicken dishes such as yakitori made with Yamato Nikudori (Nara's regional jidori chicken). It is located on Tsuyunoten Omotemon-suji, about an 8-minute walk from Osaka Metro Umeda Station.

The stylish interior has a warm wooden feel, and in addition to counter and table seating, it also offers terrace seats.

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Yamato nikudori (Nara branded chicken) is known for its good texture and deep flavor. They slowly grill it at high heat over fragrant Domestic binchotan (high grade white charcoal), giving it a savory outside while keeping the inside juicy and full of flavor.

Because they bring in whole birds every morning, you can also enjoy rare cuts. You can order from either the course menu or a la carte.

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In addition to yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), the menu is also extensive. The "Yamato Nikudori (Yamato chicken) Sashimi 24-assortment" is a reservation-required menu item that lets you enjoy 24 different cuts, including rare parts. The "Yamato Nikudori Sashimi 12-assortment" can be ordered without a reservation.

They also offer a wide selection of drinks that pair well with the exceptionally fresh chicken dishes.

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Yakitori Sugihara offers a wide range of original yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) you will not find anywhere else. It stands about a 10-minute walk from Osaka Metro Umeda Station, just down a side street off Hankyu Higashidori Shopping Street.

The interior has a modern kabuki-inspired feel. In addition to counter and table seating, it also has terrace seats.

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The signature menu item is "zuke-dori (marinated chicken)" yakitori (grilled chicken). This style of yakitori is made by marinating the chicken in onion and shio-koji (salted rice malt) before grilling, and one distinctive feature is that it is not served on skewers.

The grilling brings out the meat's rich flavor and leaves it juicy, and every item has a reputation for being excellent. You can enjoy it either as part of a course with All you can drink or by ordering à la carte.

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"Negima tare-yaki" made with thigh meat from Kishu Umedori (Wakayama brand chicken), a branded chicken from Wakayama Prefecture. Raised on feed that makes use of umezu (pickled plum vinegar), the chicken has concentrated flavor.

Despite the large cuts, it is very tender, and the sauce is light enough to let you enjoy the meat’s rich flavor. They also offer a wide variety of other cuts.

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Yakitori Yu Ichiban Deshi is a place where you can enjoy yakitori made with branded chicken from all over Japan. It is about a 7-minute walk from Osaka Metro Umeda Station, on the 3rd floor of a building along Sonezaki Ohatsu Tenjin-dori.

The stylish interior is equipped with counter and table seating. Since it is a popular restaurant, reservations are recommended.

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They use jidori (free-range chicken) from around Japan, including their own brand Rokkaku Daimao and Nagoya Cochin, one of Japan’s three major branded chickens. Their yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), slowly grilled over Domestic binchotan (high-grade charcoal), are all said to be excellent.

They offer both courses and à la carte. The à la carte yakitori can be ordered from 1 skewer.

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The photo shows the popular tsukune tare onsen tamago. The tsukune (seasoned chicken meatball skewer), made by shaping ground chicken into meatballs, is eaten coated in onsen tamago (soft-cooked hot spring egg) with a half-set yolk. They also serve tsukune shio, which is eaten with salt.

The tsukune is said to be large and tender, with a nice charcoal aroma that makes it very tasty.

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Binchotan to Miyazaki-dori Senmon TORA鶏YA serves yakitori made with Miyazaki Jitokko (Miyazaki local chicken) from Miyazaki Prefecture.

The interior has a warm wooden feel, with counter seats, table seats, and Private room available. It is located on the first floor of the Ohatsu Tenjin Sando Building, near Ohatsu Tenjin and about a 5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Umeda Station.

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The rare miyazaki jitokko (Miyazaki local chicken), which makes up only 1% of all chicken eaten in Japan, is known for its tender texture and rich flavor.

The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is carefully prepared skewer by skewer every day, then grilled over carefully selected charcoal. Crisp and fragrant on the outside and moist and juicy inside, it can be ordered à la carte or as part of a course.

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The “Kiwami Tsukune” in the front of the photo is a yakitori (grilled chicken skewer) made with ground chicken blended in a Special ratio for a light, fluffy texture. When you dip it in egg yolk, it becomes milder and even tastier.

They also offer a wide selection of grilled vegetable skewers and a la carte dishes. Every dish is said to be delicious, and they pair well with both drinks and rice.

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About an 8-minute walk from Osaka Metro Umeda Station, Iku is on the 4th floor of a building in the Kitashinchi area. This yakitori restaurant lets you enjoy deep, flavorful grilled chicken made with Domestic jidori (local premium chicken), along with a wide range of drinks.

The interior is a stylish Japanese modern space, with both counter and table seating.

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They serve only the "Omakase course," which includes Appetizers, individual dishes, 9 kinds of grilled items, a palate cleanser, and rice. They also offer more than 50 kinds of wine that pair well with yakitori.

They mainly use flavorful chickens from around Japan, including Omi Jidori (Shiga local chicken) from Shiga Prefecture and Kuro Satsuma Dori (black Satsuma chicken) from Kagoshima Prefecture.

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The yakitori is said to be excellent, crisp and fragrant on the outside and juicy inside, and every dish is popular for being delicious right through to the final rice dish. For the closing dish, you can choose for yourself from options like Clay Pot rice or zosui (rice porridge).

If you visit after 20:15, it seems the meal will be the Omakase short course with fewer dishes.

Yakitori Toritan Umeda Higashidori is a yakitori restaurant where you can enjoy authentic grilled chicken made with fresh Domestic asabiki-dori (morning-processed chicken).

The interior has a calm wa-modern (Japanese modern) feel, with table seating and counter seats where you can enjoy the live action. It is located in Hankyu Higashidori Shopping Street, about an 8-minute walk from Osaka Metro Umeda Station.

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The yakitori is carefully skewered and prepared fresh every day, then grilled over charcoal. Each skewer is large, juicy, and said to be delicious.

The photo shows the signature "Tsukimi Tsukune (with Beef Tongue)," which you eat by dipping the tsukune in egg yolk. The tsukune, made with a carefully balanced blend of ground chicken and Beef Tongue, is said to be excellent.

"Thick Cut Beef Tongue Skewer" is also one of the signature menu items. It uses the marbled top quality tongue base, a rare cut that yields only a small amount from a single piece of Beef Tongue.

You can choose either salt or sauce for the seasoning. It is said to be satisfyingly hearty and delicious. Since it is available only in limited quantities, they recommend visiting early.

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At Kitashinchi Torii, by reservation only, you can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) made with Special jidori (premium local chicken) grilled over binchotan (high-grade charcoal). It is located along Sonezaki Shinchi Line, just steps from JR Kitashinchi Station. It is about an 8-minute walk from Umeda Station on each line.

The refined and calm interior has counter seats where you can enjoy the live cooking atmosphere, as well as several Private rooms.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) here brings out the most flavor possible through careful attention to the ingredients, the skewering technique, and the grilling.

Until 23:30, the restaurant runs on a two-part system with two course options, and after that you can also order à la carte. If you want to fully enjoy the yakitori, the "Yakitori Skewer Course" is recommended, with 10 to 12 skewers and an assortment of varied side dishes.

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Another course is the "Tori Yakiniku Course," where you can enjoy chicken Yakiniku instead of yakitori.

What makes both courses appealing is that you can enjoy ozukuri (sliced raw fish or meat) and tataki (lightly seared meat or fish) made with fresh jidori (local chicken). The restaurant is particular about using different jidori depending on the dish. Every dish is said to be delicious, and the level of Manzoku is high.

Hancho Kitashinchi Honten is a place where you can enjoy charcoal grilled yakitori made with freshly processed jidori (local chicken), as well as jidori dishes featuring Nagoya Cochin, one of Japan’s three major branded chickens.

The 1st floor has fully private rooms, and the 2nd floor has Semi-private room seating, so you can dine in a private setting. It is located on Sonezaki Shinchi Hondori, about an 8-minute walk from Osaka Metro Umeda Station.

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You can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) either à la carte or as a course. The menu is extensive, and each item can be ordered from 2 skewers.

The “sasami shiso-maki” is a colorful, photo-worthy skewer made with chicken tenderloin wrapped in shiso (perilla) leaves and topped with ume tare (plum sauce). It is said to have a light, refreshing taste thanks to the ume tare.

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The "Nagoya Cochin Aburi Sumibiyaki" lets you enjoy Nagoya Cochin (a premium Japanese chicken breed), known for its pleasantly firm bite and rich aroma. It is grilled over a bold flame.

It is said to be an excellent dish, with the toasty aroma of charcoal and the sweetness of the fat in perfect balance. Another nice point is that it is served on a Teppan-yaki plate, so you can enjoy it piping hot.

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At Sumibiyaki Tori Tsukada Nogyojo Umeda Hankyu Higashidori Ten, you can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) that skilled chefs carefully grill over charcoal.

The stylish interior has the warmth of wood and comes with counter seats, table seats, and Private room. It is about a 3-minute walk from Osaka Metro Umeda Station, on the 7th floor of a building in the Hankyu Higashidori Shopping Street.

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The counter seats, where you can watch the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) being grilled right in front of you, are a big draw and offer a Manzoku experience for all five senses.

The yakitori, said to be all tender and juicy, is available both as courses and à la carte, with a wide selection on the menu. If you are not sure what to order, they first recommend the "Sumibi Yakitori Omakase 5 Skewers."

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The rare "chochin (chicken ovary and undeveloped yolk skewer)," of which only one skewer can be taken from a whole chicken, is a popular limited-quantity menu item. It is made by skewering together kinkan (undeveloped egg yolk) and the ovarian and oviduct cord before the yolk takes on its egg shape.

It has a unique look, but people say the plump texture of the kinkan is really tasty.