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Best yakitori in Nagoya

Nagoya's chicken dish is tebasaki, wings fried and glazed in a sweet, peppery sauce, eaten by the plate in Sakae izakaya with beer. The two rival originators are both in Sakae. For proper charcoal yakitori using the local Nagoya Cochin breed, the counters around Nagoya Station and Kanayama are the top-rated.

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Top-rated yakitori in Nagoya on Tabelog

The 15 highest-scoring yakitori restaurants in Nagoya right now, by Tabelog score. Open the map to see where each one is, its hours and whether it takes cards.

Yakitori KandaYakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)
3.9280 reviewsDinner JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
Hikizan TashizanYakitori · Ikeshita Sta. 134m
3.78159 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Chiba IzumiYakitori · Takaoka Sta. 260m
3.78141 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Yakitori Shige HigashizakuraYakitori · Hisaya Odori Sta. 175m
3.76357 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
CHIBA SAKAEYakitori · Yaba Cho Sta. 460m
3.74453 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Sen KameYakitori · Fushimi Sta. 540m
3.69894 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Yakitori KisshoYakitori · Shinsakae Machi Sta. 219m
3.67497 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Tori TsuruYakitori · Kokusai Center Sta. 182m
3.67209 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Yakitori SenshoYakitori · Hisaya Odori Sta. 290m
3.67203 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Sumiyaki Chicken KababuYakitori · Yaba Cho Sta. 350m
3.66266 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Yakitori GoryoYakitori · Kokusai Center Sta. 284m
3.64128 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Tori ShoYakitori · Kokusai Center Sta. 374m
3.62119 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Yakitori Nagare Ohtu Kuya TenYakitori · Sakaemachi Sta. 167m
3.6179 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Tori Ryori MasaChicken dishes · Takaoka Sta. 425m
3.6151 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Sumibi Yakitori Higo ShoJapanese Cuisine · Sakae Sta. 249m
3.6049 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999

Ranked by Tabelog score as of November 10, 2026, refreshed daily from Tabelog's ranking. Prices are Tabelog's per-person budget bands. Check hours and book with the restaurant before you go.

Where to find the best yakitori in Nagoya

The neighborhoods where Tabelog's highest-rated yakitori in Nagoya clusters:

Sakae the downtown: tebasaki, izakaya, bars and the city's nightlife
Nagoya Station department-store floors, the station's kishimen stands, and the easiest place to try everything
Kanayama a transit hub with a dense, local izakaya scene

What yakitori costs in Nagoya

Lunch: Rarely open at lunch
Dinner: ¥2,500 to ¥5,000 casual, ¥8,000 to ¥15,000 for omakase counters

How to order yakitori, reservations and etiquette are on the Yakitori guide.

Reading Tabelog scores for yakitori in Nagoya

Nagoya reviewers are loyal to the originators: the historic hitsumabushi and miso katsu houses sit around 3.6 to 3.8. For kissaten, 3.4 is a notable one. Tebasaki chains rate low on Tabelog but are still worth a plate.

A yakitori shop at 3.5 is sourcing named-breed chicken and grilling over charcoal.

Yakitori in Nagoya: questions people ask

Where is the best yakitori in Nagoya?

Sakae, Nagoya Station and Kanayama are where Nagoya's top-rated yakitori clusters on Tabelog. Nagoya's chicken dish is tebasaki, wings fried and glazed in a sweet, peppery sauce, eaten by the plate in Sakae izakaya with beer. TabeDog shows every listing in those neighborhoods on one map, sorted by Tabelog score, distance or price.

How much does yakitori cost in Nagoya?

Lunch: Rarely open at lunch. Dinner: ¥2,500 to ¥5,000 casual, ¥8,000 to ¥15,000 for omakase counters. TabeDog shows each restaurant's lunch and dinner price band before you go.

What is a good Tabelog score for yakitori in Nagoya?

A yakitori shop at 3.5 is sourcing named-breed chicken and grilling over charcoal. 3.7 and up are the famous counters with waiting lists. Nagoya reviewers are loyal to the originators: the historic hitsumabushi and miso katsu houses sit around 3.6 to 3.8. For kissaten, 3.4 is a notable one. Tebasaki chains rate low on Tabelog but are still worth a plate.

Which neighborhood in Nagoya should I stay in for yakitori?

Sakae. The downtown: tebasaki, izakaya, bars and the city's nightlife. Nagoya Station is the alternative.

Where can I find yakitori in Nagoya late at night?

Sakae is Nagoya's main late-night district, so start there. TabeDog shows opening hours for every listing and marks what is open right now, so you can filter to what is actually serving.

Which yakitori in Nagoya accepts credit cards?

Many small yakitori shops in Japan are cash only. TabeDog shows whether each restaurant accepts credit cards, IC cards or QR payment, pulled from its Tabelog listing, so you know before you sit down.

Every yakitori shop in Nagoya, on one map.

TabeDog shows all of Nagoya's yakitori with Tabelog scores, hours, prices and payment methods in English. Filter to what's open now.

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