I visited at Eiichi (栄一), a yakitori restaurant in Kyobashi, for lunch. I had wanted to visit for a long time, but since they are only open on weekdays, it was difficult to find the opportunity. Established in 1948, the restaurant now operates in a modern building, yet maintains a simple and unpretentious appearance. The interior is also minimalistic, reflecting its long history and traditional charm.
When I arrived just after opening time, there were already about five people ahead of me. The staff informed us that the food would take some time to be served. Expecting to wait around 30 minutes, I was pleasantly surprised when my meal arrived in just 15 minutes. For those walking around the area, a 15-minute wait is quite reasonable.
The restaurant has counter seats in front of the kitchen and a few tables. There are additional tables in the basement (B1F), but they were not in use during lunchtime.
Eiichi does not have an English menu, but that’s not a problem as they only serve two dishes at lunchtime: Oyakodon (親子丼) and Yakitori Bowl (焼鳥丼). A large portion costs an additional 100 yen. The staff took my order before I was seated.
After ordering the Yakitori Bowl, I was served tea and pickles. The pickles had a refreshing taste and were a nice appetizer.
The Yakitori Bowl came with a side of chicken soup. The yakitori was grilled over charcoal, giving it a delicious smoky flavor.
The bowl included five types of yakitori: chicken meat, liver, heart, gizzard, tsukune (chicken meatball), and a quail egg. All were seasoned with ta-re (a soy sauce and sugar-based sauce), except for the quail egg. The sauce was mild, and there was plenty of it mixed into the rice. This made the rice flavorful, even if eaten separately from the yakitori. All of the yakitori was delicious, but the liver was exceptional. The gizzard also had a great texture.
The chicken soup was clear and lightly seasoned, yet rich with the essence of chicken. It was the perfect complement to the meal. Considering the quality and portion size, the price of 1150 yen felt like a great deal.
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Name Eiichi (or Eichi, 栄一)
Open Lunch, Dinner
Reservation Available for dinner time only
Credit card Available for dinner time only
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