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If you want to enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) in Matsuyama, here are 3 recommended spots

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If you want to enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) in Matsuyama, here are 3 recommended spots

Matsuyama City is in northern Ehime Prefecture and is famous for Dogo Onsen (Dogo Hot Springs), said to be Japan’s oldest hot spring. When it comes to food, you can enjoy many kinds of cuisine, including taimeshi (Sea Bream rice), jakoten (fried fish cake), dishes made with mikan (mandarins), fresh seafood, and Ehime’s local chicken, Himekko Jidori. This time, we’ve put together a list of popular yakitori restaurants in Matsuyama City, including places where you can enjoy local chicken.

Created: July 21, 2026

This article is based on173Tabelog reviews.

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Yakitori Tengu no Kakurega

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Yakitori Tengu no Kakurega is a restaurant located along Sanbancho-dori in Matsuyama.

The spacious interior has a calm atmosphere. It also has Semi-private room and fully private room seating, where you can relax and enjoy yakitori without worrying about the people around you.

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The lineup of yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is extensive, from the classics to original skewers.

The yakitori, carefully grilled over charcoal, is said to be fragrant, with excellent grilling and seasoning. The quality of the meat is also good, and it is said to be full of flavor, with juices overflowing from each bite.

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There were also many reviews praising the most popular item, the tsukune (chicken meatball skewers).

It seems to be light and juicy, with the crunchy texture of nankotsu (cartilage) adding just the right accent. The size is also large, making it very satisfying to eat.

hyokotsu

This ranks among the top one or two yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) I’ve ever had. Everything is delicious. The chicken is nice and plump, the pork belly is juicy and tender with just the right bite, the tsukune (chicken meatball skewer) is light and soft rather than dry, and even the otoshi (small appetizer) is good.

Source:hyokotsu's review

芋の水割り焼酎抜き

Starting with the kushiyaki (grilled skewers), each dish was prepared with great care and tasted excellent. The liver skewer with tare sauce was especially fresh, so good that I ended up ordering more.

Source:芋の水割り焼酎抜き's review

Yakitori Tengu no Kakurega
Okaido Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Chicken dishes

3.40

127

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • -
愛媛県松山市三番町2-5-17
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Yakitori Kushiyama

Photograph:ゴリアテゴリ

For those who want to enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) in a stylish space, Yakitori Kushiyama is a great choice.

In addition to counter seats right in front of the grill and table seating, the restaurant also has Semi-private room seating. It is also appealing for its easy access, about a 1-minute walk from Katsuyamacho Station.

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The carefully made yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) here is said to be slowly grilled over charcoal using chicken dressed that morning.

The "negima" made with Kyushu akadoki (red chicken from Kyushu) is said to be tender and juicy, while still grilled with a nice, fragrant char.

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The photo shows seseri (chicken neck), a popular item among Tabelog reviewers.

It is said to be so juicy that with one bite, the meat juices fill your mouth. The portion is also excellent, making it highly satisfying.

ひろはな

The kawa (chicken skin) was grilled with tare sauce rather than salt, and it was crisp and fragrant enough to make me want another skewer. The Heart was also large and springy. It was my first time seeing hatsumoto (base of the Heart) on a yakitori menu, so I ordered it. It was tender and tasty. The flavor of the tare sauce was irresistible.

Source:ひろはな's review

kmぴん

・Tsukune (chicken meatball skewer)
The outside is nicely browned while the inside stays soft and fluffy, cooked to perfection. It brings out the natural flavor of the meat with just the right amount of salt, and it tastes so good. The other skewers are also grilled extremely well.

Source:kmぴん's review

Yakitori Kushiyama
Katsuyamacho Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Kushiyaki, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.15

15

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Sunday
愛媛県松山市一番町1-11-18
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Yakitori Ikkyu

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Located about a 1-minute walk from Katsuyamacho Station, Yakitori Ikkyu is known as a place where you can enjoy tasty yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) in a relaxed setting.

The indirect lighting makes the interior feel cozy, and many people end up staying longer than planned.

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You can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) made with Ehime's Himekko Jidori (local free-range chicken).

The freshly grilled yakitori is served on a plate topped with torn cabbage. It is said to be crisp and fragrant on the outside, with a springy and juicy texture inside.

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It seems many people visit after hearing about the popular "Tsukimi Tsukune."

The Homemade tsukune (chicken meatball) is said to be plump, and you can also enjoy the crunchy texture of nankotsu (cartilage). Some reviews also said it was packed with the rich flavor of chicken and tasted great.

ぴた。

The yakitori is cooked fairly thoroughly, so it has the kind of clean taste that appeals to everyone, and the salt is just right.

Source:ぴた。's review

まめ太郎1号

The skewers are great! Every one is juicy and has a tender texture(☆▽☆)The seasoning is gentle, both with salt and sauce. Kokoronokori is especially delicious♪

Source:まめ太郎1号's review

Yakitori Ikkyu
Katsuyamacho Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.13

31

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Sunday
愛媛県松山市一番町1-11-17柔館 1F

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How we selected the restaurants featured here

The Tabelog Matome editorial team creates roundup articles on restaurants selected based on reviews and rankings related to "Matsuyama yakitori (grilled chicken skewers)." The selection of restaurants does not take into account any factors other than reviews and rankings, including whether they use Tabelog's advertising services.

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