20 Recommended Yakitori Spots in Hokkaido! By Area, Including Sapporo and Asahikawa

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About a 5-minute walk from Susukino Station, Yakitori to Jizake SAKE Dori, an izakaya on the second floor of a building, is a popular spot where you can enjoy chicken dishes made with Hokkaido ingredients along with Japanese sake.

Reviews also say the calm space, with the warmth of wood, feels comfortable and inviting.

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The restaurant brings in whole fresh chickens, so the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) menu includes even rare cuts. Another feature is the generous size of each skewer.

The owner trained at a famous yakitori restaurant and grills each skewer with expert control over the heat, earning praise for how good every one is. The plump and juicy "jo-momo (premium thigh)" is especially popular.

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They offer a wide range of chicken focused dishes. The signature item is the "Kunsei Potato Salad," made with house smoked chicken bacon.

They also serve items like tamagoyaki made with broth taken from chicken and overnight dried chicken. It also seems you can pair the food with Japanese sake from Hokkaido that goes well with chicken.

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This restaurant serves chicken dishes centered on yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) made with jidori (local chicken) from Shiga Prefecture. It is located near Nishi-18-Chome Station in Sapporo.

The interior has a calm wa-modern (Japanese modern) style, and the compact space has about 14 seats. It is also a popular restaurant, so making a reservation in advance is recommended.

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The jidori (local free range chicken) selected after comparing regional breeds from all over Japan is flown in daily. They say they break down each day’s portion that same morning.

Raised longer than regular chicken, jidori is known for being lower in fat. People say that when grilled as yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), it has a pleasantly firm bite and a touch of sweetness.

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The course where you can enjoy several recommended yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and the mizutaki (chicken hot pot) course, made with a Hot Pot prepared from soup slowly simmered with jidori (local chicken), are popular.

The oyako Rice bowl, made with jidori chicken and egg combined with dashi broth and served at the end of the yakitori course, is also well loved for its great taste.

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BIRD WATCHING is located along Miyako-dori, about a 3-minute walk from Susukino Station, where you can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), wine, and Japanese sake.

The casual space has a warm wooden feel. The first floor has counter seating for standing drinks, while the second floor offers calm table seating, and it is well known for being comfortable.

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The standard yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) here include "negima," made by skewering alternating pieces of Hokkaido chicken thigh and green onion, as well as skewers of grilled chicken breast eaten with a wasabi flavor.

Some yakitori are available with a choice of salt or tare sauce flavor, and for an extra option you can also switch up the taste with a finely chopped olive paste.

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The original skewers called "French kushi" are popular for pairing well with wine. They also serve skewers such as grilled foie gras with truffle sauce.

In addition to red and white wine, they also offer rosé and orange wine, as well as Japanese sake from Hokkaido, so you can choose alcohol to match your meal.

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Yakitori, Wine, Japanese sake, Q is a restaurant where you can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) made mainly with chicken from Hokkaido, paired with wine and Japanese sake, and it is located in the basement of a building behind the Sapporo Clock Tower.

The stylish interior features a large glass table at the center. It seems like a perfect place to spend time chatting with people you are close to.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), made with young chicken raised in Nakasatsunai at the foot of the Hidaka Mountains in Hokkaido, is well known for its perfect balance of salt and grilling.

The chicken is said to be low in fat with a light taste, while still having a touch of sweetness. You can choose between salt or tare (sweet soy-based sauce) seasoning.

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The wine and Japanese sake menu is extensive, and the Japanese sake selection includes both standard labels and hidden labels that are not listed on the menu.

You can also order by the glass, and a tasting set that lets you compare 3 different kinds is also popular.

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About a 1-minute walk from Susukino Station, Shoku to Sake Yuzumaru. is an izakaya on the 4th floor of a building where you can enjoy fresh seafood dishes and yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) with Japanese sake.

It is a compact space with about 10 counter seats. Reviews also say that the chefs are close by, making it fun to enjoy your meal while chatting with the staff.

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Among the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) slowly grilled over binchotan (high-grade charcoal), the "Shiretoko-dori Kushi" is especially popular. Made with jidori (local chicken) from Hokkaido, it is grilled until plump and juicy, and is said to taste great eaten simply with grated daikon radish and ponzu sauce.

You can also enjoy the yakitori in a simple way with salt or yuzu kosho (citrusy chili paste), which adds heat and aroma.

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Unusual dishes such as grilled lamb skewers and nama-ramu no tataki (lightly seared raw lamb) are also popular. The key is to enjoy them with yakumi (condiments) that add a fresh kick, such as yama-wasabi (Japanese horseradish).

They also offer a daily changing menu, so you can enjoy Hokkaido flavors that are unique to that time of year.

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Yakitori＆wine Barsamico is a bar centered on yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) in the Susukino area, the entertainment district of Sapporo, Hokkaido. The red “BARSAMICO” lettering and the entrance shaped like the bottom of a wine barrel make it easy to spot.

Inside, the stylish space is designed around the motif of wine barrels and the red of red wine, creating a casual atmosphere where you can drop in for a drink.

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Yakitori, in which various parts of chicken are skewered and grilled, can be enjoyed with either salt or a sweet tare (sauce) seasoning.

A popular choice is the “shiro reba (white liver).” This chicken liver is said to be tasty with no off notes, according to many reviews.

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They also offer a full menu of dishes that pair well with wine, including grilled Hokkaido beef, grilled venison, and cheese.

You can order wine by the bottle or by the glass, and the cocktails served in cute glasses are also popular. Many people also seem to go for the courses that come with All you can drink.

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Founded in 1980, Toriyaki Kurumaya Sapporo Ten is a yakitori restaurant with another location in Tokyo, and it is located on the basement floor of Restaurant Plaza Sapporo near Susukino Station.

Inside the calm Japanese style space, there is a large counter. You can watch the food being cooked over charcoal and see the large oden (Japanese one pot dish) Hot Pot up close.

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The specialty "toriyaki (grilled chicken)" menu is said to be grilled over binchotan (high quality charcoal), which is known for its quality. There are several kinds, including liver, skin, and chicken wings.

A popular choice is the "tokusei tsukune (special chicken meatball)." It is cooked to a soft and moist finish, and it is said to taste even better when you mix in the egg yolk like a sauce.

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The "oden (Japanese stew)" is another specialty, made with broth from Hokkaido kombu kelp and simmered for a long time. They simmer a range of ingredients such as daikon radish, boiled eggs, and tofu.

The refined broth soaks into the ingredients, and when you take a bite, it almost seems to fill your mouth with broth. They also offer seasonal charcoal grilled dishes and a la carte items.

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Yakitori Ribre, located on the 3rd floor of a building about a 3-minute walk from Susukino Station, is popular for its yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), which you can enjoy with a wide selection of drinks.

The interior has a calm wa-modern (Japanese-modern) feel. There are counter and table seats, so it works well for both solo diners and groups.

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There are multiple reviews saying that the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), made with fresh chicken from Hokkaido, is cooked just right and seasoned with the perfect amount of salt.

Popular skewers such as reba (liver) and Heart from the heart seem to sell out fairly often on some days. It is a good idea to order them early.

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In addition to yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), they also have a full lineup of skewers with beef, pork, and vegetables. You can also enjoy seafood from Hokkaido as kushiyaki (grilled skewers).

It also seems like a good place to enjoy kushiyaki with drinks on a course that includes All you can drink, or to stop by for a light drink and a few small bites as your second or third stop of the night.

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This izakaya, located in the basement of a building directly connected to Exit 1 of Odori Station, focuses on yakitori (grilled chicken skewers). It offers a wide range of dishes that let you enjoy flavors loved in Nagano Prefecture right here in Hokkaido.

With the theme of “a playground for adults,” the place seems to have a lively atmosphere, including conversations with the staff.

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The specialty here is "Oidare Yakitori." This is a style of yakitori unique to Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, where the grilled skewers are dipped into a bottle of sauce before eating.

The sauce has a rich flavor with a strong garlic kick. It is said to be so tasty that drinks go down easy.

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They also offer several brands of Japanese sake from Nagano Prefecture. You can compare 3 or 6 different kinds, making it easy to find the flavor you like.

The "Otona no Drink Bar" is a self service All you can drink option. It also seems fun that when you place your glass for draft beer and other drinks on the special machine, it automatically pours them for you.

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Yakitori Kameya is a yakitori restaurant on the 3rd floor of a building, about a 3-minute walk from Susukino Station. They also serve Japanese dishes made with ingredients from Hokkaido.

The warm interior has counter and table seating. There is also a zashiki (tatami seating) area with monitors, so you can dine while watching sports and more.

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Many reviews praise the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), saying that every skewer is delicious. Each one is hand-skewered in the restaurant and grilled over charcoal.

The shiro reba (white liver) is popular for its foie gras-like texture. It also has a faint sweetness, and many people say they always order it.

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They also have grilled skewers made with vegetables, such as asparagus wrapped in bacon and green peppers stuffed with ground meat. Each one is nicely grilled with a savory aroma, and the flavors go well with alcohol.

With the course that includes All you can drink, you can enjoy not only yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) but also dishes such as otsukuri (sashimi assortment) and fried items.

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Sumibiyaki Tori Manmaru is a yakitori restaurant about a 10-minute walk from Asahikawa Station, and its homey atmosphere is also well liked.

The first floor has counter seats, making it easy to visit on your own, and the second floor also has zashiki (tatami seating) that works well for groups.

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You can also order the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) menu one skewer at a time. They use fresh chicken, and for sasami (chicken tenderloin) and liver, you can even choose a rare level of doneness.

A popular item is the "shiro reba (white liver)." You can choose either salt or tare sauce seasoning, and people say both are good.

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This is a place where you can also eat yakiton (grilled pork skewers). You can also enjoy skewers such as tongue and Hanging tender.

The menu also includes zangi (Hokkaido-style fried chicken), a Hokkaido specialty, and it seems you can enjoy local flavors by pairing it with Japanese sake from Hokkaido.

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Kushidokoro Ebisu is an izakaya (Japanese pub) in Nagayama, Asahikawa City, along National Route 39, offering a wide range of dishes centered on skewered items such as yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and kushiage (deep-fried skewers).

Inside, retro posters and menu signs are posted all around. It seems like the perfect place when you want to casually enjoy drinks and have a good time with people you know well.

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The kushiyaki (grilled skewers) mainly features chicken, along with vegetables and pork. They also have a fun gimmick where if your skewer says "atari (winner)," you get another one free.

You can choose between tare sauce or salt seasoning, and every skewer has a good reputation for taste. The liver and Heart are especially popular.

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The menu also has a full lineup of fried items, including kushiage (deep-fried skewers) made by coating and frying ham, shrimp, quail eggs, and more, as well as corn and gobo (burdock root).

With a fun-loving owner and playful touches like games that change the price of drinks, this place seems to have many local regulars.

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Yakitori Yoshidaya, a yakitori restaurant near Muroran Station, was founded in 1946 and has long been loved by locals.

Of course, you can enjoy it with drinks inside the restaurant, and many regulars also get yakitori for Takeout.

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In the Muroran area, "yakitori" refers not to chicken but to skewers of pork and onion grilled on a stick.

The yakitori is brushed with an original tare (sauce) that has been added to since the restaurant first opened. The sauce is not too sweet, so it tastes light and easy, and people say you can keep eating skewer after skewer.

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They offer plenty of menu items besides yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), and the popular beef tendon stew features tendon simmered until tender.

They also have Special Japanese sake from around Japan. At the counter seats, you can watch the grill area and enjoy the lively atmosphere as well.

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Founded in 1971, this yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) restaurant carries on its flavors under the third-generation owner. It is located in Otowa-cho, Tomakomai City, the gateway to Hokkaido’s central area, home to New Chitose Airport and Tomakomai Port.

The space has a warm feel, with wood repurposed from a kominka (traditional old house). It also has stylish interior decor and a bar-like atmosphere.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), made mainly with chicken from Hokkaido, is carefully skewered and prepared, then grilled over high quality binchotan (white charcoal) from Kochi Prefecture.

They grill it close to the charcoal over high heat until the surface turns crisp and fragrant, while the inside stays juicy.

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They also offer yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and a la carte dishes, along with course menus for Banquets. The courses let you enjoy yakitori and some of their popular dishes.

The Hot Pot dishes made with Special chicken broth are also well liked. One review said that after enjoying the vegetables and chicken, the ramen to finish the meal was especially good.

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Yakitori Choei is a yakitori restaurant about a 14-minute walk from the south exit of Tomakomai Station, and it opened in July 2024.

On the first floor, there are counter and table seats that small groups can enjoy casually, and on the second floor, there are also Private room that are easy for groups and families to use.

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They skewer ingredients from Hokkaido and grill them over binchotan (high-grade charcoal). Their specialty is yakitori made with Hokkaido jidori (local chicken) called Shiretoko Dori.

They also serve grilled skewers with pork and lamb, and it seems clear that each one is cooked with care.

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The menu also includes items like aburi gyu-sashi (lightly seared beef sashimi) made with beef from Hokkaido and niku-maki onigiri (grilled rice balls wrapped in meat), where rice is wrapped in meat and grilled.

The niku-zushi (meat sushi), which pairs horse sashimi or beef Strip loin with sushi rice, is also popular. They also have uniku-zushi (sea urchin and meat sushi), with sushi rice wrapped in meat and topped with uni (sea urchin).

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Hidaka, also called the roof of Hokkaido, is also known for the Hidaka Mountains and as a horse production region. In the northern part of Hidaka, in Shizunai, you’ll find the izakaya (Japanese pub) Kushiya.

The restaurant has casual counter seating, as well as Private rooms that are easy for families and groups to use.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is finished with an original blended salt. Even with the salt seasoning, it has a light sweetness that brings out the good flavor of the chicken and pork.

The skewers, carefully wrapped with pork around asparagus and cherry tomatoes, are also said to look beautiful.

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The menu is varied, with dishes like fried pork from Hidaka (production region) and pizza. They even have a dessert of toast topped with ice cream.

The drink menu is also extensive, and it seems there are many days when locals hold Banquets with All you can drink included.

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Otaru is located on the west coast of Hokkaido. Sankuro is about a 12-minute walk from Minami-Otaru Station. Located along Hanazono Green-dori in a residential neighborhood, this yakitori restaurant is loved by locals.

Inside, there is a compact U-shaped counter surrounding the chef, creating a small and cozy space.

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Starting with chicken grilled on skewers, they also char-grill pork and vegetables over charcoal until nicely fragrant. The basic seasoning is salt and pepper, but you can also choose tare sauce.

Reviews say the grilling is spot on, and every yakitori (grilled chicken skewer) is tasty.

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The tsukune (chicken meatballs) made with ground chicken are also popular. You can get tsukune topped with cheese, and they also serve unusual kushiyaki (grilled skewers), such as shrimp wrapped in ground meat.

The cheerful service from the owner gives the place a homey feel, so even first-time visitors can relax and enjoy their time.

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Kutchan is home to Niseko, a popular ski resort area. Binchotan Sumibi Yakitori Niseko Oden Kage is an izakaya centered on yakitori, about a 7-minute walk from Kutchan Station.

It is on the second floor of a building and seems to have a casual atmosphere. This is a restaurant loved by locals, and it is said to have many regulars.

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You can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) made by carefully skewering each piece of meat by hand and slowly grilling it over bincho-tan (high-grade charcoal). The menu focuses on chicken skewers, and also includes beef, pork, and vegetable skewers.

You can choose between salt seasoning and tare seasoning, with the house-made tare being especially popular. Every grilled skewer gets great reviews for its taste.

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The oden, made by slowly simmering a broth from chicken, kombu kelp, and bonito, is also one of the specialties. The gentle flavor of the broth seems to soak well into ingredients such as daikon radish.

Locals seem to come here for courses with All you can drink, and there are several course options available.

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Hako-tami Shokudo, about a 5-minute walk from the south exit of Hakodate Station, is known as a place where the seafood dishes and yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) are great.

The restaurant has a casual atmosphere, with simple chairs made from sake crates topped with cushions. There are also Private room seats on the second floor, and reviews say it is easy for groups and families to relax and spend time there.

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This restaurant mainly serves seafood dishes, but it also offers meat dishes such as yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and grilled pork skewers. They grill them to a nice fragrant finish, and they are said to have just the right amount of salt.

Several courses also include kushiyaki (grilled skewers), so you can enjoy popular items such as seafood and yakitori.

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The signature dish is the "osashimi assortment". It comes with an assortment of several kinds of sashimi made with fresh seafood, plus onigiri wrapped in fragrant iwanori (rock seaweed).

The "iki ika sashi"—live squid sashimi prepared while still alive—is also popular. It seems like a great way to enjoy a flavor unique to Hakodate, a city close to the sea.

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Yakitori Oden no Juraku is a restaurant in Hakodate, a city also popular for its night views, that focuses on yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and oden (Japanese hot pot dishes).

The space feels like a casual taishu izakaya (pub). It is just right for lively food and drinks.

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They offer a wide variety of yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), and each one is grilled over charcoal to lock in the good flavor of the chicken.

They also serve skewers made with lamb and pork, seasoned well with salt for a taste that pairs nicely with alcohol.

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The oden, made by drawing dashi from kombu kelp from Hokkaido and slowly simmering it in a savory broth, is also popular. The thick cut daikon radish soaks up the broth, and the slender takenoko (bamboo shoots) seem to have a nice texture.

You can also enjoy seafood dishes unique to Hakodate, a city surrounded by the sea, so there is a wide range of dishes to try.