Best Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers) (Counter Seats) in Japan

Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers) in Japan

1Yakitori Tsukada Shibuya

Shibuya Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Wine bar

[3 minutes walk from Shibuya Station] Enjoy a course meal of yakitori from rare local chicken cuts that only 1% of the chicken is in circulation, and wine!

3.41

222

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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2Izumo Ikebukuro

Ikebukuro Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Unagi (Eel), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

Now accepting reservations for year-end parties! All-you-can-drink course available ◇ Private rooms available! Smoking allowed! Enjoy with eel skewers!

3.47

471

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability

3Kushiyaki Manten - Shijo Karasuma

Karasuma Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

Reopening on October 9! Enjoy our signature vegetable-wrapped skewers in a spacious four-story building with a total of 109 seats!

3.43

324

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

4Ginza Torishin

Uchisaiwaicho Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Kushiyaki

Enjoy exquisite yakitori grilled over Tosa Binchotan charcoal in a refined setting, with counter and private room options available. Counter seating starts at 4 PM.

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

5Sumibi Yaki MARU

Naka Meguro Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Oyako-don (Chicken and egg bowl), Wine bar

The most luxurious Oyakodon in Japan! Enjoy grilled chicken and natural wine at night with the Kumamoto Amakusa Daio Chicken, and savor chicken soba and Oyakodon during the day.

3.48

629

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

6Kushiyaki Bistro Fukumimi Ginza korido ten

Ginza Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes

3.29

183

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

7Wabiya Koreki Do Gion Hanami Koji Honten

Gion Shijo Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Oyako-don (Chicken and egg bowl)

Gion Hanamikoji, a vibrant area in Kyoto. Indulge in flavorful local chicken paired with carefully selected fine sake.

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog yakitori EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog yakitori EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

8Yakitori Hirano

Higashi Ginza Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

The second location, "Yakitori Hirano Tonari," will open on July 28, 2025! Just a 30-second walk from Yakitori Hirano!

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
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  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

9Gensen Yakitori Isseki Sanchou Hon Ten

Shiodome Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

[Reservations available on 12/11 (Thu) by phone] Just a 130-second walk from Shimbashi Station, perfect for dates and business meetings! Featuring Japanese sake and wine.

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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10Jidori Yakitori to Tsukiji Seafood Nagomiya Shinbashi Honten

Shimbashi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Seafood

[Now Accepting Reservations for Year-End Parties] Just a Short Walk from Shinbashi Station! Enjoy Fully Private Banquets with Plenty of Courses Featuring "Yakitori" and "Tsukiji Seafood" with All-You-Can-Drink Options!

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Vegetarian options
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11Shinjuku Imai-ya Honten

Shinjuku Sanchome Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Yakiniku Specialty Shop: Rare Akita Hinaijidori ★ Party courses starting from JPY 4,500 (All-you-can-drink for an additional JPY 1,500) Hori-kotatsu semi-private rooms for 4 to 50 guests ● Must-try popular chicken breast and skin combo! ● 3-minute walk from Shinjuku Station Central East Exit, 2-minute walk from Shinjuku Sanchome Station

3.49

1160

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

12Yakitori Ruike

Shinjuku Nishiguchi Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese sake bar

We have same-day seating available starting from 5 PM. Please contact us by phone after 5 PM.

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog yakitori EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog yakitori EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

13torisawa

Naka Meguro Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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14Kushiyaki Bistro Fukumimi Ginza 6

Higashi Ginza Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.05

19

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability

15Yakitori no Hachibei Roppongi Ten

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

[4-minute walk from Roppongi / Same-day reservations available / Private rooms] A hidden gem away from the hustle and bustle featuring a "Yakitori Course × Luxurious Free Flow"

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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16Kokekokko

Kyoto Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Steak, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

A masterpiece created by the quality of ingredients and the craftsmanship, slowly grilled over Binchotan charcoal.

3.48

570

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

17Izumo Shinjuku

Shinjuku Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Unagi (Eel), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

At Shinjuku Izumo, enjoy nourishing dishes with ease! Experience the delightful eel skewers and an array of surprising unaju.

3.19

17

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

18Kushiyaki Bistro Fukumimi Shinjuku Ten

Shinjuku Sanchome Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

3.33

228

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

19sumibi yaki sengyo ryori yori michi

Shimbashi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

[Now Accepting Year-End Party Reservations] Group bookings available! Private rooms for up to 150 guests!

3.36

231

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

20Gion Katana

Gion Shijo Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Wine bar

3.34

30

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability