Enjoy outstanding yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) around Omiya Station! 13 recommended restaurants

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Yakitori Kara-age Highball Omiya Ten is an izakaya located in the annex of Omiya Rakuun, a multi purpose entertainment complex near the East Exit of Omiya Station. It is in an easy to reach location and has a casual, bar like feel.

It is easy to visit even on your own, and for groups of 15 or more, the second floor can also be used for a Private reservation.

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This spot is known for great yakitori made with Daisen-dori (branded chicken from Tottori Prefecture), prepared while still exceptionally fresh from the morning.

It is said to have a nice plump texture and rich savory flavor. Grilled over charcoal and cut slightly larger, it is said to fill your mouth with juiciness.

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You can also enjoy rare chochin (an immature egg yolk and oviduct grilled together) and salted pork skewers.

The Kara-age also uses Daisen-dori (Daisen chicken), and both the yakitori and Kara-age pair well with alcohol. If you like drinking, a course with All you can drink is also recommended.

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Ore no Yakitori Omiya is located in the basement of a building on the west side of Omiya Station, across from the Sogo Omiya department store. On the first floor is Ore no Italian, a restaurant from the same group.

If you want to enjoy the lively feel of watching yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) being cooked right in front of you, the counter seats by the open kitchen are recommended.

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You can also enjoy yakitori made with Tamashamo (Saitama local chicken), known for its firm texture and rich umami.

You can choose between salt seasoning and tare sauce, so some reviews suggest ordering your favorite cut both ways and comparing them. If you are not sure what to order, the set menus with several kinds of yakitori are a good choice.

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They also offer pickles, salads, and seafood dishes to snack on while the yakitori cooks. You can also enjoy Tamashamo (Tokyo gamefowl) in fried dishes and soup.

The drink menu is also extensive, with Saitama-produced Japanese sake and local craft beer available as well.

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Kicho is located about a 5-minute walk from the west exit of Omiya Station, tucked away in a back alley of the downtown area. This yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) restaurant is recommended for people who also want to enjoy wine.

It has open-kitchen counter seats where you can watch the grilling, as well as calm Private rooms with a sense of privacy.

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The yakitori made with Kyoto-produced Tanba Kurodori (Tanba Black Chicken) and grilled over binchotan (high-grade white charcoal) is known for its great aroma, pleasant bite, and delicious taste.

It is recommended to add your favorites to the Omakase course. Each skewer is said to be cooked to just the right doneness, letting you fully enjoy the rich flavor of the chicken.

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They also offer a "tori paitan (creamy chicken broth) mizutaki Hot Pot course," made by simmering chicken for over 10 hours to make the soup, then cooking chicken and vegetables in it, so you can enjoy Hot Pot dishes along with yakitori.

They have a wide selection of wines. They also offer several half bottle wines, so it is a great fit when you just want to drink a little.

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“Keisho Hinaiya Nakamachi Ten” is a restaurant in the Ekiminami Ginza shopping street, about a 3-minute walk from the east exit of Omiya Station, that specializes in Hinai jidori (Akita free-range chicken) from Akita Prefecture.

The space has the warm feel of wood. Soft indirect lighting creates a calm atmosphere, making it a good fit when you want to take your time and relax.

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One of Japan's three most famous jidori (free-range chickens), Hinai jidori (free-range chicken). It is a rare local chicken, and they use only female birds that are free-range raised over a long period.

It is known for its rich flavor and just the right amount of fat. The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) cooked over binchotan (high-grade charcoal) also lets you enjoy rare cuts.

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The restaurant is also popular for kiritanpo-nabe (Hot Pot with pounded rice dumplings), a local Akita Prefecture dish from the production region of Hinai Jidori (free-range chicken). This Hot Pot is made by adding soy sauce to a chicken bone broth, then simmering dumpling-shaped pounded rice, vegetables, and chicken.

They also serve Japanese sake from Akita Prefecture, making this a great place to fully enjoy the flavors of Akita.

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Konpeitou Nakachou is an izakaya near Omiya Takashimaya Department Store, about a 5-minute walk from the East Exit of Omiya Station, and is a popular spot for casually enjoying yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

The interior has a stylish white-based look, and it also has Private rooms with Sunken kotatsu seating where guests remove their shoes.

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At the heart of the food menu are dishes grilled over charcoal. Yakitori is one of them. They carefully skewer Special chicken and grill it slowly over the fire.

For the yakitori, you can choose either salt or tare sauce, and reviews say both are delicious.

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Besides chicken, they also grill skewers like beef Horumon and vegetable skewers made with produce from partner farms over charcoal, so you can enjoy a wide range of fragrant, nicely charred skewers.

Both the food menu and drink menu offer plenty of variety, making it a great fit when you just want a quick drink or a light bite.

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Shintori, a yakitori and chicken specialty restaurant, is about a 5-minute walk from the East Exit of Omiya Station. It is on the 7th floor of a building with several restaurants inside.

The interior has a bright Japanese modern feel. There are counter seats where you can enjoy the live cooking atmosphere and Private room seating with a sense of privacy, and the grill uses a special exhaust system so smoke and smells are not a concern.

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The chicken used here is akadri (heritage chicken), a breed that keeps the chicken’s original bloodline. Raised slowly over time in a natural environment, they source the best ones available that season from around Japan.

They butcher only the amount they will use that day at the restaurant On-the-Day, then grill it over binchotan (high-grade charcoal).

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The food is served as a course. It includes Appetizers and a salad made with seasonal ingredients, about 7 kushiyaki (grilled skewers), and chicken soup.

There is also a course that comes with a final dish, and multiple reviews say the ramen made with chicken soup is especially delicious.

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Yakitori Shigeru Omiya Ten is an izakaya (Japanese pub) located in a narrow alley called West Side Street, about a 2-minute walk from the East Exit of Omiya Station. It is the Omiya branch of a yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) restaurant founded in 1982.

The restaurant has a homey feel, and on the first floor, guests can also enjoy chatting with the owner. There are table seats on the second floor as well, making it easy to enjoy conversation with friends.

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The specialty here is yakiton (grilled pork offal skewers), made by carefully skewering fresh pork motsu (offal) sourced from a specialty supplier and grilling it to perfection. They also serve yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) such as tsukune (chicken meatballs) and chicken skin.

Every skewer is grilled over high quality binchotan (white charcoal), which gives them a fragrant aroma and juicy bite.

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The menu offers a wide variety of options, including fish dishes. It is known for serving not only washoku (Japanese cuisine) but also Italian-style dishes, and people say everything tastes great.

They also serve easy to snack on items like potato salad and "mimiga (pig's ear)", made by lightly searing pig's ear, and these are said to be seasoned to pair well with alcohol.

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Kushigoro Omiya Ten, a fully private room izakaya (Japanese pub), is about a 1-minute walk from the East Exit of Omiya Station. Located in the basement of a building with several restaurants, it serves a range of skewered grilled dishes centered on yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

With its calm and quiet atmosphere, it is a great place when you want to enjoy conversation with friends. They also offer Private rooms with a sense of privacy.

There were also reviews saying that even small groups can use a Private room and enjoy a relaxed time.

Each yakitori (grilled chicken skewer) is carefully skewered one by one, then grilled by skilled chefs with many years of experience. The seasoning is said to be a little bold, with salt or tare sauce to pair well with alcohol.

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The "yasai-maki (vegetables wrapped in pork)" is also popular. The tomato and asparagus versions, along with the one wrapped around shiitake mushrooms full of savory flavor, are said to be very good.

They also offer courses with All you can drink, where you can enjoy kushiyaki (grilled skewers), tempura, sashimi, and more.

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"Private room izakaya Omiyaan" is an izakaya on the second floor of a building, about a 3-minute walk from the East Exit of Omiya Station. It mainly serves yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and fresh fish landed in Ibaraki Prefecture.

Lanterns decorate the interior, creating a warm and welcoming space. There are many box seats, and Private room seating is also available.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) uses jidori (free-range chicken) from Ibaraki Prefecture, marinated in a house-made tare sauce and grilled over charcoal. Because the chicken is fresh, it has a plump, springy texture.

There are about six kinds of yakitori, and with the Omakase set of five skewers, you can enjoy the recommended cuts of the day.

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A course that comes with 3 hours of All you can drink and All you can eat yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is popular. Many people come here when they want to take their time eating, drinking, and enjoying conversation.

The yakitori is served in sets of 5 skewers, and people also like that when ordering more, they can choose either salt seasoning or tare sauce.

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Kanzen Koshitsu Kyushu Ryori Fukuzo Omiya Ten is an izakaya located about a 2-minute walk from the East Exit of Omiya Station, along Minamiginza-dori Street, and it focuses on local gourmet dishes from the Kyushu region.

The interior has a modern Japanese feel, with lighting and decor inspired by traditional Japanese crafts. They also offer many relaxing Sunken kotatsu seating areas, Semi-private rooms, and Private rooms.

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Yakitori made with Kyushu jidori (free-range chicken from Kyushu) and slowly grilled over charcoal is the specialty here. It is said to be fragrant and crisp on the outside, and juicy inside.

The yakitori is served as an Omakase assortment set. You can enjoy items such as tsukune (chicken meatballs), made by shaping ground chicken and grilling it until tender and plump.

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For chicken lovers, Kara-age and "tori-ten (chicken tempura)" are also recommended. "Chicken nanban" is popular too, with a light seasoning on the Kara-age and plenty of tartar sauce.

Kyushu is also known for making shochu, and they offer a wide variety of Kyushu shochu.

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Kushijiro Omiya Ten is an izakaya (Japanese pub) located in the basement of a building along Minamiginza-dori, about a 2-minute walk from the East Exit of Omiya Station. It focuses on kushiyaki (grilled skewers).

All seats are in Private rooms, and even small groups can use a Private room. They also have spacious Private rooms for groups and families.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), carefully grilled using Special selected chicken, are said to show attention all the way down to the salt and how each skewer is cooked. Every skewer is known for being juicy and delicious.

The "yasai-maki (vegetable-wrapped skewers)," made by wrapping vegetables in pork or bacon, skewering them, and grilling them, are also popular and come in many varieties.

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They offer a wide range of food options, including Hot Pot dishes, fried foods, and sashimi. They also have Western style dishes made with cheese, so even if you visit with people who like different kinds of food, it looks like everyone can enjoy something they like.

They also offer courses that include yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), sashimi, dessert, and All you can drink.

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Hakata Kushiyaki Yasaimaki fully private room Izakaya Hinamaru Omiya Ten is an izakaya on the 3rd floor of a building on Minamiginza-dori on the east exit side of Omiya Station, serving a wide variety of Fukuoka Prefecture specialties.

The interior has a warm feel with Japanese style decor. There are table seats and zashiki (tatami seating), and they also have multiple Private room options.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) made with fresh chicken sourced from a poultry wholesaler features pieces of vegetables and other ingredients tucked between the meat on every skewer.

Sweet onion goes with the mune (chicken breast), and quail egg goes with the liver. You can enjoy a different flavor combination with each skewer.

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Mizutaki (chicken hot pot), a Hakata specialty in which chicken and vegetables are simmered in a chicken broth, is also popular here. They use a shamo (gamefowl) broth at this restaurant.

They also offer Japanese sake from around Japan, colorful cocktails, and low alcohol cocktails, as well as All you can drink plans.

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Koshitsu Izakaya Omiya no Mai is an izakaya on the second floor of a building, about a 3-minute walk from the East Exit of Omiya Station. The restaurant offers All you can eat plans with yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), shabu-shabu (Japanese hotpot), and more.

All seats are in Private rooms. From small parties to larger groups, there are rooms to match the size of your party, so you can sit back comfortably and enjoy conversation with your companions.

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Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) made with jidori (premium local chicken) from Ibaraki Prefecture, marinated in a house-made tare (savory sauce) and grilled. They use fresh chicken, so you can enjoy its plump, springy texture.

They also offer courses that include All you can eat yakitori. Carefully grilled yakitori is served. It seems you can order the next set after finishing one plate.

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It seems many people choose courses that include All you can drink and All you can eat. The courses also come with colorful Appetizers and a sashimi assortment.

There is also a wide variety of drinks included in the All you can drink option, and with a 3-hour time limit, guests can enjoy themselves at a relaxed pace.