An extensive course of rare chicken cuts grilled slowly over Kishu binchotan charcoal
FAQ
Q: Where is Shirokane Toritama Honkan located? It's in Shirokane, Tokyo (Minato City), near Hiroo Station.
Q: Do I need a reservation at Shirokane Toritama Honkan? It's best reserved ahead — the counter-style yakitori shop is on Tabelog's Yakitori East 100 list.
Q: What are Shirokane Toritama Honkan's hours and closing day? Mon–Sat 17:00–23:30 (last order 22:30), Sun 17:00–23:00 (last order 22:00). Closed Tuesdays; check the shop's Instagram for occasional extra closures.
For diners with dietary needs
This is a skewer-focused yakitori counter with no dedicated vegan or vegetarian menu — contact the restaurant ahead if you have restrictions.
✓ Last verified Jul 2026
Hours and details can change — please confirm before you visit.
The towering wooden-beamed izakaya that inspired Kill Bill's House of Blue Leaves, where lantern light conjures an Edo-era warehouse over plates of fresh soba and charcoal skewers.
★ Inexpensive charcoal skewers including chicken and motsu (offal)
A near-century-old institution (founded 1928) at the entrance to Inokashira Park, where smoky charcoal skewers cost around 100 yen and the lantern-lit corner building is a Kichijoji landmark. It is a no-frills, often cash-only local favourite rather than a fine-dining venue.
★ An omakase course built around premium heritage chickens grilled over charcoal
A charcoal-yakitori specialist near Ueno-Hirokoji ranked on Tabelog's Top-100 yakitori list for several years (Yakitori East 2023-2025), serving an omakase course built around premium heritage chickens such as Kagoshima black Satsuma. Reservation-focused and at the higher price tier.
