Best Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers) in Japan

Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers) in Japan

1Kushiyaki Manten - Shijo Karasuma

Karasuma Sta. 101m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

An open space that brightens up the night in Karasuma. Enjoy the signature vegetable-wrapped skewers and the aroma of charcoal at this adult izakaya.

3.45

399

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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2Yakitori Tsukada Shibuya

Shibuya Sta. 248m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Wine bar

A hidden gem for discerning adults. Rare yakitori made from directly sourced "Miyazaki Jitokko" chicken. An exquisite course to enjoy with wine.

3.39

281

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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3Kushiyaki Bistro Fukumimi Ginza koridō ten

Ginza Sta. 338m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes

3.24

225

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
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Selected for Tabelog Yakitori EAST "Tabelog 100" 2026

Selected for Tabelog Yakitori EAST "Tabelog 100" 2026

4Yakitori Hirano

Higashi Ginza Sta. 420m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

The moisture content of the chicken cannot be increased; just keep it still.

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
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  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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5Izumo Ikebukuro

Ikebukuro Sta. 107m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Unagi (Eel), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

Now accepting reservations for Year-End Parties! All-you-can-drink courses available ◇ Private reservations possible! Smoking allowed! Enjoy with grilled eel skewers!

3.46

587

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
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6Kokekokko

Kyoto Sta. 127m / 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.

3.49

741

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2026

Selected for Tabelog Yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2026

7Sumibi Yakitori Ikoka Honten

Sakaisuji Hommachi Sta. 547m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine

New Store Open‼︎ If you're looking for delicious yakitori, this is the place to be! We specialize in Nagano's local chicken, which is rare in Kansai. With only 9 counter seats, we carefully grill each skewer while keeping an eye on our customers' pace!

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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8Sumibi Yakitori to Hitokuchi Gyoza TORA Tori YA Namba sennichimae ten

Namba Sta. 143m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Dumpling

3.45

339

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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Selected for Tabelog Yakitori EAST "Tabelog 100" 2026

Selected for Tabelog Yakitori EAST "Tabelog 100" 2026

9Torie Ueno hirokoji ten

Ueno Hirokoji Sta. 68m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Enjoy yakitori with a chef's special course. Savor carefully selected yakitori and seasonal flavors paired with wine.

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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10Kushiyaki Bistro Fukumimi Ginza 6

Higashi Ginza Sta. 166m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.05

33

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
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11Yakitori Torinakamae

Oebashi Sta. 338m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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12bird's nest

Namba Sta. 216m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

[Just a short walk from Namba Grand Kagetsu] Authentic Yakitori Omakase Course for JPY 8,250 (tax included) ◇ A la carte available after 8 PM

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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13Yakitori Ruike

Shinjuku Nishiguchi Sta. 273m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese sake bar

We have seats available starting from 5 PM on the day. Please contact us by phone for inquiries.

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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14Kushiyaki Bistro Fukumimi Shinjuku ten

Shinjuku Sanchome Sta. 174m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

3.26

293

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
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15Kirin

Ebisu Sta. 194m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Mizutaki, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just a 1-minute walk from Ebisu Station's West Exit, escape the hustle and bustle and discover an "adult's hideaway" underground.

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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16Ueno Kuromon Torie

Ueno Hirokoji Sta. 211m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just a 3-minute walk from Okachimachi Station, check out the popular yakitori restaurant "Tori Kei" with a wide variety of yakitori, Japanese sake, and wine!

3.43

210

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2026

Selected for Tabelog Yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2026

17Kashiwaya Kobayashi

Kurashikishi Sta. 202m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Selected as one of the "Top 100 Restaurants" on Tabelog for four consecutive years! Enjoy our carefully crafted yakitori, drinks, and a refined atmosphere.

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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18Ginza Torishin

Uchisaiwaicho Sta. 401m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Kushiyaki

Enjoy authentic yakitori grilled over Tosa Binchotan charcoal in a refined setting in Ginza.

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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19Shinjuku Imai-ya Honten

Shinjuku Sanchome Sta. 114m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

[3-minute walk from Shinjuku Station / Specializing in Akita Hinai Chicken] Private rooms available. Enjoy charcoal-grilled yakitori and fine sake from across the country.

3.49

1444

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2026

Selected for Tabelog Yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2026

20Tori Yamamoto

Kanayama Cho Sta. 91m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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  • Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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