Yakitori in Shinjuku! 20 picks, from counter seats with a lively atmosphere to places with Private room

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The menu offers course meals only. The most popular option, the "Tetsu Omakase course," uses plenty of seasonal ingredients.

The sea urchin, caviar, and sasami (chicken tenderloin) nori roll served first has a delicate aroma, and the soft texture and pairing of ingredients are said to be excellent.

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The course meal includes 8 kinds of kushiyaki (grilled skewers).

The reba (liver) is said to have no off notes at all, with a rich flavor that is easy to enjoy. The easy to eat size is another nice point, letting you try a range of different cuts.

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Yakitori Ruiya, about a 5-minute walk from the West Exit of Shinjuku Station, is known for the grill area right by the entrance, where diners can enjoy the yakitori chef’s careful work with a great sense of live action.

The interior stands out for its single-slab wood counter seats. There are also table seats, so you can choose the seating that fits the occasion.

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The yakitori, carefully prepared with different handling for each cut of chicken, is grilled over intense heat at close range, which brings out the full flavor of the chicken and gives it a finish unique to this restaurant.

The rare cut "Aorta" is a dish with a springy texture and juices that overflow with every bite. The salt seasoning is said to be just right.

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A popular item To finish is the "tori-dashi ramen (chicken broth ramen)," made with broth simmered for 5 hours.

The noodles are easy to eat, almost like nyumen (thin somen noodles in broth), and the soup is light yet still has depth.

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About a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, this popular restaurant is on the 9th floor of a building, where you can also enjoy a high-rise view from the windows. In its calm space, the owner carefully grills yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), which guests can enjoy along with Japanese sake and wine.

The restaurant has counter seats and spacious table seating where you can relax, making it suitable for a variety of occasions.

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For the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), they use jidori (local premium chicken) and branded chicken from around Japan. For Each part, they Special select the best chicken to serve.

The seseri (neck meat) is said to release more flavor with every bite, with an excellent balance of savory aroma and juices.

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The menu consists of course meals only, for lunch and dinner. The most popular option, the “Mikado Omakase course,” includes special dishes made with seasonal ingredients and 9 skewers.

The tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet) made with carefully selected eggs said to be the best in Japan is sweet and gentle in flavor, almost like pudding.

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A yakitori specialty restaurant serving Hinai jidori (Hinai chicken), located on the first basement floor of Shinjuku Moliere Building, a 3-minute walk from the Southeast Exit of Shinjuku Station.

The calm interior with a Japanese feel has Semi-private room options in various sizes, and can accommodate Banquet gatherings from 4 people to more than 50.

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They use only female Hinai Jidori (Hinai free-range chicken) raised in spacious conditions in Akita. It is known for its firm dark meat and sweet fat.

The "shiro reba skewer" is a rare skewer that is so popular it often sells out. It gets high praise for its rich flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

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The course meals include plans with all you can drink and plans that guarantee a private room.

The restaurant's specialty Hinai jidori (Hinai local chicken) oyako-don (chicken and egg rice bowl), which you can also order à la carte, is perfect To finish. The broth is seasoned to perfection and not too sweet, making it a very polished dish.

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This restaurant lets you enjoy charcoal grilled yakitori made with Hinai jidori (premium Akita chicken) and carefully selected sake from across Japan. With Semi-private room and fully private room available, it is recommended for special occasion celebrations and business entertainment.

It is located on the basement level 1 of Okamoto Biru, a 3-minute walk from the South Exit of Shinjuku Station.

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Using rare female Hinai Jidori (Hinai free-range chicken) from Akita Prefecture, skilled chefs turn it into the ultimate yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

The "Mune to Kawa no Dakimi Kushi," a skewer of breast meat wrapped in skin, is said to be a standout dish where you can enjoy the contrast between the crisp skin and the tender breast meat.

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The kiritanpo Hot Pot made with a rich broth from Hinai jidori (free-range chicken) and Akitakomachi rice has also been served as part of a course meal.

The Hinai jidori has a nice springy texture, and the egg rice porridge To finish, full of savory dashi, is said to be excellent.

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About a 2-minute walk from Exit B6 of Shinjuku Station, this restaurant stands like a hideaway in the heart of Shinjuku, serving yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), wine, and Japanese sake that bring out the full flavor of the ingredients.

The interior has a stylish, modern feel. A high-quality space with the warmth of wood spreads throughout.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is served at its best, with careful attention to the chicken and other ingredients. The restaurant mainly offers course meals, but depending on the time of day, you can also order from the a la carte menu.

The chicken is grilled over charcoal, giving it a plump and juicy finish. The skewers are said to be on the larger side and quite filling.

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The Most Popular course meal is the "Basic Yakitori Course."

The Clay Pot rice served to finish the meal looks glossy and shiny. Reviews say it has a natural sweetness and tastes great even without any seasoning.

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A restaurant with the feel of a grown-up hideaway, where you can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) carefully cooked over charcoal.

In addition to counter seats where you can catch the aroma of charcoal from the live kitchen, the restaurant also has a fully private room that can accommodate up to 16 people.

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They hand-skewer fresh branded chicken one skewer at a time every morning, then finish it with hand-sprinkled salt and a secret tare (sauce). You can order the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) either à la carte or as part of a course meal.

The yakitori is said to be juicy and tender, with just the right level of grilling.

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The signature “Asparagus Maki” is a vegetable skewer made with Domestic asparagus wrapped in pork.

The asparagus is said to have a crisp texture and natural sweetness. Reviews also give high marks to the pork for its nice seasoning and juicy taste.

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This restaurant is known for its signature tebaski (chicken wings) and a selection of Japanese sake. It is on the 11th floor of the "110 Building," just a 1-minute walk from Shinjuku Station.

The interior has the warmth of wood and a modern Japanese feel. It offers horigotatsu (sunken floor seating) for up to 50 people.

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Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) can be ordered à la carte or as a course meal.

The skewers are large and very filling. They are served on the grilling stand to keep them warm, so you can enjoy their just-cooked juiciness.

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The house specialty "tebasaki Kara-age (fried chicken wings)" comes in mild, medium hot, or hot.

The tebasaki are plump and juicy. They soak up the spicy sauce, and they are so tasty you will not be able to stop eating them.

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Akasaka Umaya Shinjuku, located 3 minutes from Shinjuku Station, is a Japanese restaurant with a luxurious atmosphere that mainly serves Kyushu local cuisine.

In addition to open table seating with high ceilings, the restaurant also has counter seats and fully private rooms for 2〜16 people.

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Skewers and charcoal grilled yakitori made with Mitsuse-dori (chicken from Saga) are popular.

They grill the yakitori boldly over charcoal, so each skewer takes on a rich smoky aroma. It is said to be fragrant and a great match for alcohol.

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The “Kagoshima kurobuta (Berkshire pork) pork belly shabu-shabu Hot Pot” has many fans among regular customers. It is an original Hot Pot enjoyed with tonkotsu (pork bone) soup.

Even though it comes with ramen to finish, the broth is said to be so good you will want to drink every last drop.

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Just a 1-minute walk from Shinjuku Station East Exit, this restaurant is popular for yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and kamo-kushi (duck skewers) grilled with their special sansho tare (Japanese pepper sauce).

In addition to counter seating that's easy to drop by even in a small group, they also offer Semi-private room options you can choose to suit the occasion, as well as fully private room spaces designed with privacy in mind.

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The popular yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) are brushed with a special sansho tare (Japanese pepper sauce) and then grilled until fragrant.

The "O-momo Kushi" is twice the size of a regular thigh skewer. Even with its hearty size, it is said to have a tender and juicy texture.

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The signature Kamo Nama Tsukune Kushi is carefully grilled from raw, giving it a plump and juicy finish.

It is well coated with sauce, so it is said to taste excellent when eaten with egg yolk.

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This restaurant serves yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and Kara-age in a space with a nostalgic Showa retro feel.

It is on the third floor of Imamiya Building, a 3-minute walk from the front exit of Shinjuku Station. The interior has a homey atmosphere. There are counter seats and table seats.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is made with fresh Domestic chicken and grilled over charcoal with perfect heat control.

The secret sauce, passed down for more than 60 years, pairs perfectly with the yakitori and is said to be so good you could keep eating it forever.

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Not only yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), but they also offer a full lineup of à la carte dishes made with fresh ingredients and a focus on Homemade preparation.

The "beef tendon stew" has a melt-in-your-mouth texture. It is seasoned with a lightly sweet and savory flavor in just the right balance, making the drinks go down easy.

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About a 1-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station, Kushiyaki BISTRO Fukumimi Shinjuku Ten is a popular spot known for its great yakitori grilled by certified specialists.

They source Special cuts of chicken from around Japan, prep them by hand every day, and carefully grill each skewer over binchotan (high-grade charcoal), making the kushiyaki (grilled skewers) especially good.

In addition to raised Semi-private room seating, Sunken kotatsu seating, and counter seats, they also have seats with a hideaway-like atmosphere.

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The kushiyaki (grilled skewers) includes a wide variety of yakitori (grilled chicken skewers). You can order from just 1 skewer, and they also offer the "Special Kushi Set," which comes with 5 skewers.

The freshly grilled yakitori has an authentic taste, and people say that whatever you order is consistently high quality.

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Among the popular menu items alongside the grilled skewers, the shimesaba (vinegared mackerel) is well liked for the tableside performance using a burner.

The seared skin is fragrant, and they say it tastes fresh and great with a squeeze of lemon.

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This restaurant offers a private space with all rooms as Private room with doors, where you can enjoy All you can eat yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and yasai-maki-gushi (vegetable wrapped skewers).

It is located on the second basement floor of Hakubasha Biru (Hakubasha Building), a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku Station. It can accommodate Private reservation for up to 150 people.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) grilled over charcoal are All you can eat when you order a course meal. They use Special fresh chicken.

They are said to come out crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside, with the grilling done just right.

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Fresh sashimi (sliced raw fish) delivered daily is another popular menu item alongside the yakitori.

Each piece of sashimi is cut thick, making it very satisfying to eat. Reviews say it is rich and tasty with plenty of fat.

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This restaurant lets you enjoy excellent charcoal grilled yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and creative dishes in a spacious, relaxing Japanese style setting.

It offers counter seats, box seats, and a Private room for up to 20 people, so you can choose what works best for the occasion.

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For the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), they use Nichinan-dori (chicken from Miyazaki Prefecture), known for its rich flavor. Since they use binchotan (high-grade charcoal), you can enjoy authentic yakitori.

The "chochin (grilled chicken ovary and yolk)" is said to have an amazing taste with an exquisite fragrant char.

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The restaurant also offers a wide range of creative dishes designed by a chef with a French background.

The "mizutaki (chicken hotpot)," slowly simmered for more than 6 hours with chicken bones, is said to have a rich, addictive taste. Reviews give it high marks, saying the flavor of the chicken is deeply concentrated.

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A long-established spot that has been in business for over 70 years in Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane), a drinking district just a 3-minute walk from the West Exit of Shinjuku Station and also a talked-about sightseeing spot in Shinjuku for people who love alcohol.

They offer a wide range of dishes that go well with alcohol, including yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and sashimi (sliced raw fish).

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The signature "shamoji tsukune (chicken meatball on a rice paddle)" uses ground chicken made with an excellent balance of meat. They make it Homemade at the shop every day.

The tsukune is soft and fluffy, and very filling. It is said to have a juicy taste like Hamburger Steak.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) are quickly cooked over charcoal, so you can enjoy their nice smoky aroma.

There are two kinds of yakitori assortment: 5 skewers and 10 skewers. They are seasoned with a sweet sauce, and reviews say they are so addictive.

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Just a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, this restaurant is popular for its carefully grilled charcoal yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

You can enjoy a relaxing time in Japanese-style Private rooms with a private feel. The Private rooms come in various sizes, so they can accommodate groups of all sizes, from small to large.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is finished with a secret tare (savory sauce) or salt. They can offer a wide range of menu items, from Special cuts to standard favorites.

The meat is plump and juicy, with just the right level of grilling and seasoning.

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The oden (Japanese stew) slowly simmered in a secret stock is All you can eat when ordered as part of a course. They offer a wide range of choices, from standard items to creative oden.

Since each piece is packed with ingredients, it is said to be highly satisfying.

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This restaurant is a 2-minute walk from Shinjuku Station and is popular for its healthy vegetable skewers and its All you can eat yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

The Private rooms with indirect lighting have a calm atmosphere. If you have 40 or more people, Private reservation is also available.

The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), fragrantly grilled over charcoal, are a highlight here, with each skewer carefully prepared in the shop every day.

The All you can eat yakitori comes in a wide variety. Reviews give it high marks, saying every skewer is fragrant and juicy.

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The popular vegetable skewers feature high quality Domestic vegetables wrapped in meat. They grill them over charcoal, so you can enjoy a nice smoky aroma.

The "vegetable roll 5 skewer assortment" is seasoned with salt, which brings out the natural flavors of the ingredients.

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A restaurant where you can enjoy popular maki-kushi (rolled skewers) and fresh vegetables. It is located on the B1 floor of Nishi-Shinjuku Building, a 1-minute walk from Shinjuku Station.

The interior has a calm atmosphere, with counter seating and table seating in the back.

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The standard "maki-gushi (vegetable wrapped skewers)" features fresh vegetables wrapped in pork belly sliced so thin you can almost see through it, then grilled.

They recommend eating it with their special spicy miso sauce, blended from more than a dozen ingredients using their own method.

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The tsukune (chicken meatball skewers) at this restaurant uses only high quality Domestic chicken and comes with cheese wrapped in nori (seaweed). They skewer it during prep that same day, so the freshness is excellent.

It is juicy and tasty, and is said to be good even without any seasoning.

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This popular restaurant lets you enjoy Domestic jidori (free-range chicken) yakitori and local sake from around Japan. It is located on the 1st floor of the Shinjuku Gekkoso Building, a 1-minute walk from Shinjuku Station.

Inside, the space is centered around table seating, and it also has Semi-private room seating for small groups of 2〜6 people.

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The signature yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is made entirely with Domestic ingredients. Carefully grilled, the yakitori is said to stand out for its springy texture and juicy bite.

The “Omakase 5-skewer assortment” is recommended for people who can’t decide which cuts to order. Since they grill it only after you order, you can enjoy the yakitori piping hot.

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They offer courses with All you can drink, and they also have a wide selection of classic izakaya favorites such as fried dishes, sashimi, and finishing dishes.

The Kara-age is very filling. It is well seasoned, and reviews say it goes well with alcohol.

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Yakitori Yaro Shinjuku Honten is a popular spot that people say is easy to drop by, whether alone or with friends. It is a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku Station and occupies the 1〜3 floors of the "Takara Shokuhin Building."

In addition to yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), they offer yaki-ton (grilled pork skewers), beef skewers, vegetable skewers, and assorted varieties available of a la carte dishes such as sashimi, making it a great lineup to enjoy with drinks.

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The restaurant's signature yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is quickly grilled over Kishu Bincho-zumi (high-grade white charcoal from Kishu). There are 10 different cuts, so the selection is wide.

Because it is grilled over charcoal, it has a nice smoky aroma and juicy flavor. The thigh is tender and easy to eat, according to reviews.

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They also offer an All you can eat course with yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), sushi, gyoza (dumplings), Kara-age, and more. It also comes with Appetizers, rice dishes such as fried rice, and dessert.

The quality of every dish is said to be so high that it hardly feels like an All you can eat meal.