Best Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers) in Shinjuku City

The Tabelog Award 2025 Gold winner

Selected for Tabelog yakitori EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

1Kasahara

Kagurazaka Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

4.54

Excellent

454

JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

2Shinjuku 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

1162

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

3Yakitori 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.

3.62

Very good

250

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

4Izumo 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

18

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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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

5Kushiyaki Bistro Fukumimi Shinjuku Ten

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

3.33

228

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

6Yakitori Kurogane

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

3.65

Very good

588

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog yakitori EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

7Michishirube

Seibu Shinjuku Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

3.71

Very good

572

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Wednesday, Sunday, Public Hol...Due to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.

Non smoking
Vegetarian options

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog yakitori EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

8OHKUSA

Yotsuya Sanchome Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

4.35

Excellent

435

JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
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-Due to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.

Non smoking

9Hinotori

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

Open at 3 PM on weekends and holidays! We have a private room for 20 guests! The best time to grab a seat is from 5 PM!

3.47

301

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

10Motenashi Ya Shinjuku Hon Ten

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

[1-minute walk from Shinjuku Station M Exit] Enjoy the rich flavors of seasonal ingredients at this hidden gem, a private room Japanese izakaya.

3.54

Very good

252

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

11Yakitori Mikado

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

Lunch service available!! 【Private rooms available】 Enjoy carefully grilled yakitori by the owner paired with wines from around the world, perfect for dates or business meetings!

3.53

Very good

797

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

12Ichiokuen de Izakaya Tatete Mita. Okuman Chouja Shinjuku Honden

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

3.47

765

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed
Wi-Fi available
Vegetarian options

Online reservationCheck availability

13Robata Yakitori Torisai

Seibu Shinjuku Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

[5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station] Specializing in branded free-range chicken with private rooms! Open Monday to Sunday until 5 AM!

3.44

332

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed
Wi-Fi available

Online reservationCheck availability

14Kyushu Ryori to Hakata Dashi Oden Shimon Sen Shinjuku Higashiguchi Ten

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

3.45

185

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area
Wi-Fi available
Digital menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

15Yakitori Jidai

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

Just a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku Station! Enjoy all-you-can-eat authentic charcoal-grilled yakitori and oden in a Japanese-style private room, starting from JPY 2500!

3.20

72

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Multilingual menu
Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed
Menu with photos

Online reservationCheck availability

16Nishi Shinjuku Imai Ya Honten

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

**[Yakitori Specialty Shop for Rare Hinai Chicken]** Private rooms available for 4 to 24 guests! ★ Party plans starting from JPY 4,500 (all-you-can-drink for an additional JPY 1,500). Be sure to reserve our limited quantity of white liver skewers. [2-minute walk from Shinjuku Station South Exit]

3.43

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