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.

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Nearest station
Ueno-hirokoji Stn
Cuisine
Yakitori (omakase course)
Price
¥¥¥¥
Signature
An omakase course built around premium heritage chickens grilled over charcoal

Last verified Jul 2026

Hours and details can change — please confirm before you visit.

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