Tokyo’s Best Yakitori Restaurants with Diverse Wine Lists

This yakitori restaurant in Shintomicho offers a Kappo restaurant-esque atmosphere. Indulge in Hinaijidori chicken courses highlighting the chef’s remarkable ingenuity. This restaurant puts the same passion into their wine as their yakitori, so don’t miss out on the superb pairings offered here.

The skills of the chef from Kochi Prefecture dazzle here at this small yakitori restaurant. Featuring chicken and salt from Kochi, this restaurant supports Japan’s regional communities. If you’re not sure what drink to order, ask for a recommendation from the chef who is also a certified sommelier holding a sake diploma.

The distinctive sensibilities of the chef, and his vast experience with French cuisine, are apparent throughout this restaurant’s ‘neo yakitori.’ The courses begin with French hors d’oeuvres and feature the restaurant’s own original sauce in place of typical Japanese tare. You’ll want to make a champagne toast and then try various French wines recommended by the chef.

A restaurant in Azabujuban based on the concept of yakitori and French wines. Just tell them what you like, and they’ll select the perfect glass for you. The courses are all served omakase style, so discuss any dishes you’d prefer to skip in advance.

Located near the Sukiyabashi Intersection in Ginza, Bird Land is a pioneer in introducing course-style dining to the yakitori world. Enjoy liver paté, chicken grilled in pepper and oyakodon (chicken and egg on rice), and even rare cuts such as chicken oyster.