If someone asks me, “What is your favorite meat?” I’ll say “chicken” without hesitation. I love chicken, especially grilled. Yakitori is one of my favorite dishes. In Ginza, there are a few great restaurants that serve yakitori during lunchtime, and one of them is Torishige (銀座 鳥繁).
I love the font they use at Torishige.
This is the lunch menu. They offer two sets: the Ontama soboro bowl (minced meat bowl with an onsen egg) and the yakitori set. If you’d like, you can add more yakitori. The lunch menu is also available on Saturdays.
Torishige has been in business since 1931. I knew they originally operated as a stall in Ginza. Their current building was constructed a few years ago and still feels new. The restaurant has counter seats and tables, making it a bit larger than the typical yakitori shop. I was seated at the counter, where I could watch the chefs cook. There’s a glass partition between the kitchen and the dining area, which kept me safe from the heat while I enjoyed the lively cooking process.
A variety of meats were being prepared!
Because I wanted to enjoy a good amount of yakitori, I ordered the yakitori set. Right after ordering, they served me grated daikon radish and pickles. I also ordered a lunch beer.
The vegetables you can choose from include bell pepper or asparagus. I chose asparagus, which was juicy and delicious.
The yakitori set included chicken wing, breast, and leg meat, as well as tsukune (minced chicken) and liver (extra, +200 yen). While the pieces were on the smaller side, they were incredibly flavorful. I particularly liked the wing – its skin had a springy texture and almost a jelly-like consistency.
They also served dry curry, which surprised me! I rarely encounter dry curry at yakitori restaurants. It was lightly seasoned and quite tasty.
Finally, the chicken soup had a rich broth, packed with both chicken and shiitake mushroom extracts.
The total for lunch came to 1900 yen, which I consider a bit expensive, but that’s typical for Ginza. The yakitori was delicious, and the relaxed atmosphere made it worth the price. I think it’s fairly affordable considering the quality.
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Name Torishige (銀座 鳥繁)
Open Lunch, Dinner
Reservation Available for dinner only
Credit card Available for dinner only
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