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Best yakitori in Tokyo

Tokyo yakitori spans the smoky stalls of Omoide Yokocho and the alleys under the Yurakucho tracks to omakase counters in Meguro and Nakameguro with months-long waiting lists. The Tabelog Hyakumeiten for yakitori is Tokyo-heavy and a reliable shortlist for the counters.

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Top-rated yakitori in Tokyo on Tabelog

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

  1. KasaharaYakitori · Kagurazaka Sta. 567m
    4.55545 reviewsDinner JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  2. Maki Tori Shin KobeYakitori · Akasaka Mitsuke Sta. 113m
    4.47832 reviewsDinner JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  3. Tori ShikiYakitori · Meguro Sta. 106m
    4.441,381 reviewsDinner JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  4. Tori ChataroYakitori · Shibuya Sta. 549m
    4.44783 reviewsDinner JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  5. OHKUSAYakitori · Yotsuya Sanchome Sta. 196m
    4.38499 reviewsDinner JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  6. YAKITORI Moe esYakitori · Roppongi Sta. 177m
    4.28863 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  7. EikiYakitori · Ebisu Sta. 592m
    4.26423 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  8. ToritanakaYakitori · Kanegafuchi Sta. 361m
    4.26403 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  9. Ikewanagi no Mise Tsugumi AnUnagi · Komagome Sta. 551m
    4.26228 reviewsDinner JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  10. HikitaYakitori · Ebisu Sta. 102m
    4.24126 reviewsDinner JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  11. Minami Aoyama Nana ChomeYakitori · Hiro o Sta. 689m
    4.23516 reviewsDinner JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  12. ToribayashiYakitori · Azabu Juban Sta. 166m
    4.20262 reviewsDinner JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  13. Torisho Ishii HinaYakitori · Azabu Juban Sta. 761m
    4.12657 reviewsDinner JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  14. SORAYakitori · Hiro o Sta. 822m
    4.12167 reviewsDinner JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  15. MizukiChicken dishes · Shirokanedai Sta. 831m
    4.11265 reviewsDinner JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999

Ranked by Tabelog score as of November 11, 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.

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Where to find the best yakitori in Tokyo

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

  • Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho yakitori alleys, Golden Gai bars and a wall of 3.5+ ramen shops around the station
  • Yurakucho
  • Nakameguro the best neighborhood izakaya, bistros and natural-wine bars in the city
  • Meguro
  • Ebisu

What yakitori costs in Tokyo

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 Tokyo

Tokyo scores skew low because reviewers here have eaten everywhere. Treat 3.3 as good, 3.5 as excellent, and anything above 3.7 as worth crossing the city for. Tabelog's Hyakumeiten (Top 100) lists for Tokyo ramen, sushi, tonkatsu and yakitori are the most reliable shortlists in the city.

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

Yakitori in Tokyo: questions people ask

Where is the best yakitori in Tokyo?

Shinjuku, Yurakucho, Nakameguro, Meguro and Ebisu are where Tokyo's top-rated yakitori clusters on Tabelog. Tokyo yakitori spans the smoky stalls of Omoide Yokocho and the alleys under the Yurakucho tracks to omakase counters in Meguro and Nakameguro with months-long waiting lists. TabeDog shows every listing in those neighborhoods on one map, sorted by Tabelog score, distance or price.

How much does yakitori cost in Tokyo?

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 Tokyo?

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. Tokyo scores skew low because reviewers here have eaten everywhere. Treat 3.3 as good, 3.5 as excellent, and anything above 3.7 as worth crossing the city for. Tabelog's Hyakumeiten (Top 100) lists for Tokyo ramen, sushi, tonkatsu and yakitori are the most reliable shortlists in the city.

Which neighborhood in Tokyo should I stay in for yakitori?

Shinjuku. Omoide Yokocho yakitori alleys, Golden Gai bars and a wall of 3.5+ ramen shops around the station. Yurakucho is the alternative.

Where can I find yakitori in Tokyo late at night?

Shinjuku is Tokyo'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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo, on one map.

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

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