Around Shin-Okubo Station: Want to Eat Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers)! 20 Recommended Restaurants

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Uchoten is a yakitori (grilled chicken skewer) restaurant located a 2-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station.

With nostalgic music playing, the interior feels cozy and comfortable. There are also seats with karaoke, and the place is said to be lively with many customers all the time.

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Their carefully prepared yakitori uses Daisendori from Tottori Prefecture and Kinso-dori from Chiba Prefecture, and each skewer is said to be grilled with care over binchotan (high-grade charcoal).

The skewer assortment in the photo includes five kinds: thigh meat, negima, gizzard, skin, and Heart. The Heart is said to have a springy bite and a pleasantly crunchy texture.

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They also offer a wide lineup of à la carte dishes, including “Jikasei Atsuage Nattogake (house-made deep-fried tofu topped with natto)”, “Nandeyanen Korokke (What the Heck Croquette)”, and “Tebasaki no Kara-age (1 piece)”.

The “Shoga Tappuri no Butaniku Shogayaki (ginger pork with plenty of ginger)” here is said to be an irresistible dish for ginger lovers, made with lots of sliced ginger.

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This ethnic restaurant is a 7-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station and serves Nepal-style yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

The spacious interior is filled with an exotic feel, decorated with Nepalese-style ornaments, and each table is equipped with an automatic tabletop charcoal skewer grill, which is another big draw since you can enjoy freshly grilled skewers anytime.

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This is the representative Nepali dish sekuwa (grilled skewers) assortment, and the system lets you choose your favorite skewers such as pork, chicken, duck, and garlic.

The staff will tell you when they are cooked just right, so even first time visitors can enjoy them at their best.

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"Fire Soup Momo" is one of the popular must-order items.

You enjoy momo (Nepalese dumplings), with juices spilling out like xiaolongbao, in a curry flavored soup. The presentation, with flames rising from the Hot Pot, has a big impact and really gets you excited.

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Yakitori Tetsu is a Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy yakitori made with jidori (free-range chicken) and a la carte dishes made with seasonal ingredients.

Inside, the space is wrapped in a calm atmosphere that shuts out the noise outside. In addition to the white wood counter seats, the restaurant also has Private rooms available for parties of 3 or more.

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The popular dinner time "Kurogane Omakase course" is made up of dishes that use plenty of seasonal ingredients, so you can enjoy a real sense of the season.

One day's recommended grilled item was Daisendori chicken wings. The skin is crisp and fragrant, and even the meat around the bone is said to be juicy.

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This is oyako-don (chicken and egg Rice bowl), which you can choose as the final dish of the course.

Reviews also said the balance of the fragrant grilled chicken and the soft eggs was just right!

The sweet and savory sauce, rich with dashi, brings out the umami, making it as good as you would hope.

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Yakitori Ruiya is a yakitori restaurant located a 9-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station.

Inside, there is a large counter made from a single slab of wood. The refined Japanese modern space feels like a hidden spot for adults, where you can enjoy your meal in a calm atmosphere.

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At Yakitori Ruiya, the yakitori is carefully prepped for each cut and grilled one skewer at a time, creating a finish unique to the restaurant that concentrates the good flavor of the chicken.

Among them, the Aorta is a popular item. It is said to be grilled so the outside is fragrant while the inside stays plump and springy.

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The "Chicken Broth Ramen," perfect To finish, can be ordered not only as part of a course but also à la carte.

The soup, packed with condensed chicken flavor, clings well to the smooth thin noodles and is said to be very good. Some reviews even say they would visit just to eat the ramen alone.

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Tori Dining & Bar Goto is a restaurant that serves chicken dishes made with Suigo Akadori (red chicken from the Suigo area), delivered directly from Chiba Prefecture. It has a good reputation for offering reasonably priced, high quality food.

Because it is a popular restaurant, it often gets fully booked, so if you know your plans, it is best to make a reservation before visiting.

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The recommendation is the "Special Charcoal-Grilled Course".

The 5 skewers of yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), slowly grilled over charcoal, are popular for being delicious, and the Italian-style "Appetizers assortment of 5" and the "jidori (free-range chicken) and avocado salad" are also well liked. You can also add All you can drink for an extra charge.

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The "kyukyoku no oyako-don (ultimate chicken and egg rice bowl)" here is a perfect dish To finish.

The balance of the savory aroma and good flavor of the seared chicken, the rich smoothness of the egg yolk, and the sweet and savory sauce is said to be spot on. It is said to be so tasty that you can finish it easily even when you are already full.

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Sumibiyaki Tori Gekibuto Tori Kabukicho Ten, about a 10-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station, is an izakaya (Japanese pub) known for its great charcoal grilled yakitori made with Domestic jidori (premium Japanese chicken).

The lively interior has both open seating and fully private rooms, making it suitable for everyone from small groups to larger parties. It is said to be easy to use for different group sizes.

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You can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) not only in a course meal but also à la carte.

This is the "5-skewer assortment." The yakitori is grilled with perfect heat, leaving it tender and juicy. It is also nice that you can choose between salt and tare (sweet soy glaze) for the seasoning.

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To finish, the popular "garlic rice with Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef)".

The aroma of garlic whets your appetite in this dish, and with each bite, the rich flavor of Kuroge Wagyu spreads through your mouth. It has just the right volume and is said to be highly satisfying.

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"Mantaro Jr." is a yakitori restaurant located a 9-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station.

Inside, the space is cozy with a somewhat nostalgic feel. There are counter and table seats, and they also offer a wide lineup of à la carte dishes.

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The charcoal grilled yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is said to come in about 20 varieties, mainly classics such as thigh, negima, and tsukune.

For seasoning, you can choose either the secret tare sauce that has been passed down for more than 60 years or salt.

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It seems to be one of the few places in Kabukicho where you can enjoy tarunama (draft) Hoppy.

They also have a great lineup of dishes that go well with drinks, such as the curry flavored “tori-kawa (chicken skin) Kara-age” and the sweet and spicy gochujang style “motsu-nikomi (stewed offal).”

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Yakitori King Shinjuku Honten, where you can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) in all Private room seating, is a 9-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station.

The Private room seating has a calm atmosphere, so you can relax and enjoy your meal without worrying about the people around you.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) made with Special selected chicken is said to be carefully prepared one skewer at a time by skilled chefs.

The outside is crisp and fragrant, and the aroma of charcoal is said to whet the appetite. With the All you can eat course, it is great that you can enjoy as many of your favorite cuts as you like.

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The "yasai-maki (vegetable rolls)," made by wrapping vegetables such as banno-negi (all-purpose green onions), enoki mushrooms, tomatoes, and asparagus in pork belly, are also said to be tasty.

The "tomato-maki" is a skewer where the sweetness of the pork belly fat goes well with the juicy acidity, while the "oba-maki" is said to be lighter than it looks and perfect as a palate cleanser.

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Yakitori Aoki is a yakitori restaurant where you can enjoy chicken dishes made with freshly butchered Daisendori.

The chic interior, with black as its main tone, feels like a stylish hideaway. If you sit at the counter, you can also enjoy watching the yakitori being grilled like a live kitchen show.

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This is the sasami (chicken tenderloin) grilled with wasabi.

The sasami is cooked low and slow with care, giving it a plump and juicy finish. The fresh heat of the wasabi adds a nice accent, and it is said to be so good that you will want to keep eating skewer after skewer.

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The negima (chicken and scallion skewer) is said to be slowly grilled over binchotan (high-grade charcoal), which brings out a nice smoky aroma, while the rich flavor and sweetness of the scallion and the juicy meat juices fill your mouth for an irresistible taste.

Of course the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is delicious, but they also offer a wide variety of light small plates to enjoy with drinks in between.

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Sumibi Kushiyaki Ando, about a 9-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station, is a popular spot known for its tasty yakitori made with Nichinan-dori (chicken from Nichinan) and creative dishes.

The interior, based on white and black tones, is a stylish Japanese-style space. It also has box-style table seating and Private room seating, so you can enjoy your meal without worrying about the tables next to you.

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The yakitori is made with Nichinan-dori (chicken from Miyazaki Prefecture) and grilled over binchotan (high-grade white charcoal), giving it a nicely firm texture with just the right springiness.

They also offer items such as chochin (immature egg and oviduct) with its rich egg yolk flavor, as well as rare cuts.

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The house specialty, “Jikasei Mizutaki-nabe (house-made chicken Hot Pot),” is a standout dish that lets you enjoy the rich umami of a thick broth made by slowly simmering chicken bones and water for 6 hours.

Adding variation with condiments such as ponzu sauce, yuzu kosho (citrus chili paste), and momiji oroshi (grated daikon with chili) brings out the flavors of the vegetables and chicken even more.

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Koshitsu Izakaya Hizakura Shinjuku Ten, about a 10-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station, is an izakaya where you can enjoy All you can eat yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and more in fully private rooms.

The calm interior feels comfortable, and guests can enjoy private time while having good food and drinks.

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The popular "Wasai Course" at dinner time lets you enjoy All you can eat items such as a yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) assortment and an oden (Japanese stew) assortment.

The yakitori, grilled over charcoal, is said to be crisp on the outside and juicy inside, with a savory aroma that whets the appetite.

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The "yasai-maki kushi (vegetable wrapped skewers)," made by wrapping assorted vegetables such as banno-negi (all-purpose green onion), shishito (mild green pepper), and lettuce in pork belly, are also very popular!

Among them, the "tomato-maki" is said to burst in your mouth, spreading juicy flavor. Some people love it so much that they even order extra A la carte.

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Koshitsu Izakaya Suigetsu Shinjuku Ten is a hideaway yakitori restaurant on the 4th floor of a building, about a 10-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station.

The interior, lit by calm indirect lighting, lets you forget the noise outside. All seats are sofa style, so you can relax and enjoy your meal.

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The popular yakitori assortment is a standard combination of sasami (chicken tenderloin), skin, thigh, and gizzard.

The sasami is moist and tender, while the skin is nicely browned with the excess fat rendered off. It is seasoned with salt, letting you enjoy the natural flavor of the ingredients.

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The "yasai-maki (vegetable-wrapped skewers)" are also a popular menu item that you can order either A la carte or as an assortment.

The "5-skewer yasai-maki assortment" is a great dish of vegetables wrapped in pork belly and grilled. The tomato bursts with juice inside, and it goes well with the rich fat and salty taste of the pork belly.

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Yakitori Jidai is a yakitori restaurant known for serving authentic charcoal grilled yakitori.

The calm interior is said to have fully private rooms for groups of 2 to 10 or more. One of its main draws is that you can relax and take your time without worrying about the people around you.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) menu covers a wide range, from classic items to Special cuts.

The restaurant tailors the grilling to each cut, and the yakitori, slowly cooked over charcoal, comes out crisp and fragrant on the outside and moist and juicy inside. The photo shows the "yakitori Omakase 5 Skewers."

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Perfect both as a side for rice and as a snack with drinks, "dashi-maki tamago (Japanese rolled omelet) with mentaiko (spicy pollock roe)."

The dashi-maki tamago has a smooth texture, with the salty kick of the mentaiko wrapped inside adding a nice accent. If you want something to go with drinks, the "dashi-maki tamago with cheese" is also recommended.

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Torimichi Sakaba Shinjuku Kabukicho Ten is an izakaya known for its tasty authentic sumibi-yakitori (charcoal grilled chicken skewers) and house-made gyoza (dumplings).

The spacious interior is fully equipped with table seating and fully private rooms with Sunken kotatsu seating. One of its biggest draws is that you can relax and enjoy the food and drinks at your own pace.

The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), slowly and carefully grilled over binchotan (high-grade Japanese charcoal) with skilled technique, is one dish you should definitely try.

Each ingredient is grilled with care, so the skin turns crisp while the inside stays juicy. Among them, the negima (chicken and scallion skewer) is especially popular for the rich, melt-in-your-mouth sweetness of the scallion.

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The "teba Kara-age (fried chicken wings)," available with a choice of two seasonings, salt or tare sauce, is also a popular menu item with many repeat customers.

The chicken wings, soaked in a secret tare sauce, are said to be crisp and fragrant on the outside and juicy inside. The addictive seasoning makes them hard to stop eating.

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Yakitori Yaro Shinjuku Honten is known for its sumibiyaki yakitori (charcoal grilled chicken skewers), quickly grilled over Kishu Binchotan (high grade Japanese charcoal).

The interior has an old fashioned feel that is somehow nostalgic and comfortable. It is the kind of place that makes you want to stay a while.

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You can order the kushiyaki (grilled skewers) from 2 skewers, and choose either salt or tare sauce for the seasoning.

The lineup is extensive, with yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), yaki-ton (grilled pork skewers), beef skewers, and creative skewers. The negima (chicken and scallion skewer), which lets you enjoy the sweetness of the scallion and the good flavor of the chicken, is said to be especially tasty.

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It is popular not only for kushiyaki (grilled skewers), but also for its wide range of à la carte dishes such as sashimi (raw fish), fried dishes, and grilled items.

The "Ika no Maruyaki" in the photo is said to have just the right springy texture, with more and more flavor coming out the more you chew. The savory aroma of soy sauce matches the squid's natural sweetness, making it a perfect snack to go with drinks.

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Yakitori Izakaya Keitoshi Shinjuku Kabukicho Bekkan, about a 9-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station, is a casual izakaya where you can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) cooked over binchotan (high-grade white charcoal).

The spacious interior feels clean and comfortable. In addition to table seating, the restaurant also has Private rooms, so you can relax and enjoy your meal in a more private setting.

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For yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), you can enjoy not only the standard picks like chicken tenderloin and chicken thigh, but also unique skewers such as bacon-wrapped mochi.

Among them, the lamb skewer is said to be especially addictive, with a spicy aroma and the rich flavor unique to lamb.

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The crispy fried "torikawa (chicken skin) no Kara-age" is a perfect snack to go with beer.

The moment you put it in your mouth, the rich flavor of the chicken skin spreads across your palate. It also pairs well with the sauce, and is said to be Manzoku in both taste and texture.

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Koshitsu Izakaya Torigen Shinjuku Higashiguchi Ten, about a 10-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station, offers a course where you can fully enjoy charcoal grilled yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) with All you can eat. Of course, you can also order your favorite cuts a la carte.

The interior is a modern space with a Japanese feel, and the Private rooms, available for groups of 2 or more, let you enjoy food and drinks to your heart's content without worrying about the people around you.

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The recommendation is authentic yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), prepared in-house and grilled over charcoal.

The standard picks like chicken thigh, negima (chicken and scallion skewer), gizzard, and tsukune (chicken meatball skewer) are said to be consistently delicious whenever you eat them. The salt seasoning has a clean finish, and the tare sauce is only mildly sweet, bringing out the natural flavor of the ingredients.

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The a la carte selection is also extensive, with items such as dashimaki tamago (Japanese rolled omelet), sashimi, and Kara-age.

The "Saikoro Steak" is cooked with just the right heat, giving it a savory surface and letting you enjoy the meat's flavor directly. It also has a good reputation as a perfect snack to go with beer.

Yakitori Izakaya Torizen Shinjuku Higashiguchi Ten, about a 9-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station, is an izakaya where you can enjoy charcoal grilled yakitori with an All you can eat option.

The interior has a calm atmosphere, with table seating as well as Private rooms with doors. It is recommended for people who want to relax in a private space without worrying about other people looking at them.

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You can also enjoy All you can eat authentic sumibiyaki (charcoal-grilled) yakitori slowly grilled over binchotan (high-grade charcoal).

The lineup is wide, with standard chicken thigh, negima (chicken and scallion skewer), tsukune (chicken meatball skewer), vegetable skewers, and creative skewers! Among them, the "bonjiri" is said to pack in the sweet richness of chicken fat and have an addictive taste.

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Gyoza, perfect as a snack with drinks, is also All you can eat.

The filling is packed with vegetables such as onions, and they top it with sauces like grated ponzu sauce, yangnyeom, and tartar, so you can also enjoy comparing the different flavors. Some reviews also say the tomato basil and mentaiko mayo are good.

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At Yakitori Torimian Shinjuku Honten, a popular spot, you can take your time enjoying carefully prepared yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and wine in a calm space that makes you forget the bustle of Shin-Okubo and Shinjuku.

The interior, filled with the scent of hinoki (Japanese cypress), has the feel of a hideaway for adults with a white wood design. In addition to counter and table seating, it also has Semi-private room seating.

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For its yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), the restaurant mainly uses Date-dori (Date chicken), Kyo Aka jidori (Kyoto red local chicken), and Hakata jidori (Hakata local chicken), adjusting the seasoning and grilling method for each different cut.

They grill it over Tosa binchotan (high-grade white charcoal from Tosa) so the flavor and moisture stay locked in, letting the aroma of the charcoal and the rich taste of the chicken fill your mouth.

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This is their signature "Truffle and Foie Gras Takikomi Clay Pot Rice".

The rice is cooked in a broth made from chicken and bonito flakes, topped with foie gras, and finished with a performance where fresh truffle is sliced right in front of you. If you have any left over, they can make it into onigiri (rice balls) for Takeout.

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Yakitori Kemuri Nihonshu Senmonten, about a 10-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station, is a place where you can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) made with fresh morning-processed Daisendori and Japanese sake.

The interior is a stylish space with exposed concrete. Most of the seating is at the counter, making it easy to drop in for dinner.

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They offer a wide selection of both standard cuts and rare cuts, and every one is said to be juicy and packed with flavor.

The "Yakitori Omakase 5-kind assortment" is an assortment of yagen nankotsu (Cartilage), Heart, negima (chicken and scallion skewer), and buta kashira (pork cheek), among others. The "Heart" has a springy texture and great flavor, making it a good snack to go with drinks.

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The drink lineup, unique to a Japanese sake specialty shop, is also well regarded, and you can also enjoy a "Japanese sake 3-variety tasting set."

On one day, the three varieties were Kaika, Tengumai, and Chiyozuru. Kaika has a slight sweetness, Tengumai has a clean finish, and Chiyozuru is known for its rich aroma. They pair well with yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), and you may end up drinking a little too much.