Yakitori around Ueno Station! 15 popular spots where you can enjoy both the food and the atmosphere

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Sai tori tori is a yakitori restaurant with a calm atmosphere, just a 2-minute walk from Ueno Station. The restaurant mainly uses Suigo Akadori (red chicken from the Suigo area), known for its rich flavor and tender meat.

You can also enjoy carefully selected Japanese sake and wine along with the yakitori.

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The photo shows the "negima," which is said to be carefully grilled over binchotan (high-grade Japanese charcoal) with slow, steady heat.

You can enjoy its tender texture and plump, springy bite.

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The "reba (liver)" is known for its freshness. It seems to have a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a rich flavor when you take a bite.

This popular menu item has no off notes at all, and they say it pairs well with Japanese sake and wine.

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Jidoriya Goku Ueno Ten is a yakitori restaurant that sources chicken processed that very morning. It is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Ueno Station.

The interior has a hideaway-like atmosphere, and you can enjoy your meal at a relaxed pace.

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The "bonjiri (chicken tail)" is said to let you enjoy the rich taste of fragrant fat. It is seasoned with Special salt from Guerande in France.

This popular cut lets you enjoy a crisp outer texture and juicy fat.

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“Tsukimi tsukune,” which you enjoy with egg yolk, offers a rich flavor. Among the many menu items, this popular dish really lets you feel the chef’s skill.

It is said to be grilled over binchotan (high-grade white charcoal), giving it a juicy finish.

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Torinoichi Ueno Honten is a yakitori restaurant run by a former French chef, located 5 minutes from Ueno Station. You can enjoy original yakitori made with branded chicken and jidori (local premium chicken) from around Japan.

They also offer A la carte All you can drink, so it looks like a good choice when you want to enjoy some drinks.

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The photo shows the "Nagoya Cochin (Nagoya Cochin chicken) negima (chicken and scallion skewer)," said to have an elegant sweetness.

It is known for the rich, savory aroma of its fat and its springy texture. It is slowly grilled, and the aroma of the charcoal is also said to be very nice.

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The "seiro-mushi (steamed in a bamboo steamer)" uses premium jidori (local branded chicken). Because you can enjoy the chicken without extra fat, it tastes light and refreshing.

It also comes with plenty of vegetables, so it is recommended for people who want a healthy menu item.

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Kidori Ueno Ten is a yakitori restaurant about a 3-minute walk from Ueno Station, using Daisendori freshly slaughtered that morning. You can enjoy yakitori at a relaxed pace in an interior with old downtown charm.

A wide selection of Japanese sake that pairs well with the yakitori is also part of this restaurant’s appeal, they say.

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The "momo" uses Daisendori, a branded chicken from Tottori Prefecture. It has tender yet springy meat and a juicy texture.

It uses a slightly sweet sauce that pairs well with the flavor of the chicken.

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The "Tori Chanchan Nabe (chicken chanchan Hot Pot)" includes four kinds of chicken, such as thigh meat and tsukune (chicken meatballs). It is a hearty menu item made with chicken stock and miso.

The flavor is said to be full of the rich taste of chicken, and it also pairs well with alcohol.

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Ueno Torifuku is a yakitori restaurant about a 2-minute walk from Ueno Station that uses Domestic Special chicken, and it is popular for authentic yakitori and a wide variety of lemon sours.

The open and airy interior also has Private rooms with night views.

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The "negima (chicken and scallion skewer)" is said to lock in the flavor because it is grilled over binchotan (high-grade Japanese charcoal). It seems to let you fully enjoy the rich taste of the chicken.

It is said to have a plump, springy texture, with deep flavor that grows richer the more you chew.

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The impressive looking "Torifuku-yaki (grilled chicken)" has real visual impact. Bone-in chicken thigh is marinated with a blend of 20 spices and baked in the oven.

It is served with plenty of special spice sauce, and you dig in boldly.

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Jidori Senmonten Iroriya Ueno Ten, about a 2-minute walk from Ueno Station, is a yakitori restaurant with Private rooms at every seat where you can enjoy sumibiyaki (charcoal-grilled) yakitori made with jidori (premium local chicken). They also source fresh ingredients other than chicken from around Japan.

They also offer a wide selection of Japanese sake, making it a great place to relax and enjoy your meal.

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For the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), they use a secret tare sauce and carefully selected natural salt. The “tsukune (chicken meatball skewer)” in the photo is grilled well and seems to have a nice toasty aroma.

It is lightly coated with the gentle sweetness of the tare, and is said to have a plump, tender texture.

The "bang bang ji (steamed chicken with sesame sauce)" is known for its moist texture. It is generously covered with sesame sauce, which is said to have a rich flavor.

Though served salad-style, it seems to be made to pair well with alcohol.

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Kanzen Koshitsu Izakaya Kushigoro Ueno Ten is a restaurant where you can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) made with Special high quality chicken. It is located a 1-minute walk from Ueno Station, and all seats are in Private rooms.

The menu has a wide variety of options, and besides yakitori, you can also enjoy yakiton (grilled pork skewers) and yasai-maki (vegetable wrapped skewers).

When you bite into the Heart, juicy meat juices burst out, and it is said to have a rich savory flavor. The salt seasoning is also just right, so you can really taste the chicken itself.

With its plump, springy texture, this popular menu item also pairs very well with alcohol.

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The "yasai-maki assortment" uses a variety of vegetables such as tomatoes and shishito (mild green peppers). It seems you can choose between tare sauce-grilled and salt-grilled.

The pork belly fat goes very well with the vegetables, and it is said to be satisfyingly filling.

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"Nonchan Ameyoko Ten" is a yakitori restaurant about a 2-minute walk from Ueno Station that uses Daisen-dori (Tottori brand chicken). In addition to yakitori, they also serve tempura.

The restaurant has a lively atmosphere, and they also offer an A la carte All you can drink menu, so it is a great fit for people who want to enjoy drinks.

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The photo shows momo (thigh), which is said to let you enjoy the juicy flavor that is unique to Daisen-dori (Tottori brand chicken).

The sauce is sweet and is said to pair well with the rich taste of the chicken.

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The "motsu Hot Pot" is packed with fresh motsu (offal) with no off notes. The sweet fat and rich flavor of the motsu melt into the soup, and it also goes well with the vegetables.

They also offer course meals centered on motsu Hot Pot.

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Sumibiyaki 18 is a yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) restaurant about an 8-minute walk from Ueno Station, with a stylish atmosphere like a bar. They use chicken delivered fresh every morning, and they also offer a range of a la carte dishes.

They also have a selection of rare drinks, and the atmosphere is said to be perfect when you want to take your time and enjoy your meal.

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"Shiro reba (white liver)," known for storing a lot of fat, is said to have a rich, smooth taste with no off notes.

It is a rare cut that differs from regular liver, but it is a popular menu item that many people order.

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"Piman no Nikuzume" stuffed peppers use the restaurant’s special tsukune (seasoned chicken meatballs). The sauce uses a secret house sauce based on chicken stock.

The slight bitterness of the green pepper is said to go well with the mild flavored tsukune.

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Torimichi Sakaba Ueno Honten is a yakitori restaurant just a 1-minute walk from Ueno Station, where you can enjoy chicken dishes made with Kyobeni Jidori (Kyoto red chicken) and Daisendori. With an A la carte All you can drink menu and Private room seating inside, you can enjoy your meal at a relaxed pace.

The interior has a lively atmosphere and is said to be quite spacious.

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The “Heart” is said to let you really taste the rich flavor of its juicy fat. It is slowly grilled over binchotan (high-grade white charcoal), giving it a tender texture.

They use chickens such as Kyoaka Jidori (Kyoto red local chicken) and Daisendori, changing them depending on the day.

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The "tori-gyoza (chicken dumplings)" are large one by one and look satisfyingly filling. The crisp browned skin and the juicy filling inside are said to make them really tasty.

They use ground chicken inside, and it is said to be packed so full that juices spill out.

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Toridori Sakaba Nigo Ten is a yakitori restaurant where you can enjoy grilled chicken skewers made with dozens of different cuts, just a 3-minute walk from Ueno Station. It also has Private rooms and Semi-private rooms, so you can enjoy your meal at a relaxed pace.

In addition to yakitori, they also offer carefully made snacks such as Homemade gyoza (dumplings), and they have more than 100 kinds of drinks.

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The mixed in cartilage adds a nice accent to the "Jikasei Tsukimi Tsukune (house-made tsukimi chicken meatball)." Grilling it until nicely browned packs in the savory flavor.

The special sauce goes well with the rich egg yolk, and it seems to pair well with drinks too, making it one of the restaurant's recommended menu items.

The “sunagimo (gizzard)” is cooked with perfect heat, giving it a nice crisp bite. It has the distinctive flavor of sunagimo, and you can really taste its savory umami.

The pieces are fairly large, so they look quite satisfying too.

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Yakitori & Meat Sushi All you can eat Private room Izakaya Torimonogatari Ueno Ten is about a 2-minute walk from Ueno Station, and you can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) prepared in-house one skewer at a time every day. They offer an all-you-can-eat yakitori menu and an A la carte all-you-can-drink menu.

The interior has a calm atmosphere, making this yakitori restaurant a good fit for all kinds of occasions.

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The "Tsukimi Tsukune" is said to be carefully grilled over charcoal. Dip it in the egg yolk served on the side, and you can enjoy a rich flavor.

It is said to have a soft, fluffy texture and the deep umami of chicken.

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The "Tokusei Tebasaki (special chicken wings)," known for their crispy texture, are coated in a slightly sweet sauce and are said to pair well with alcohol.

People also like that each piece is fairly large and satisfying to eat.

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Kaisen to Yakitori Ninkiya Ueno Ten, about a 3-minute walk from Ueno Station, is a yakitori restaurant where each skewer is carefully prepared by hand in-house, one by one. Besides yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), you can also enjoy kaisen (seafood) brought in from the market every morning.

The interior has a calm atmosphere, making it easy to use for all kinds of occasions.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is known for its fragrant, nicely browned exterior and juicy finish inside. The restaurant also takes care to adjust the grilling for each cut, which is one of its special touches.

The flavor of the meat is said to be concentrated, with a deep taste that grows richer the more you chew.

Besides yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), this restaurant is popular for robatayaki (fireside grilling), and it also offers a wide variety of very fresh sashimi.

In addition to ordering your favorite sashimi such as salmon or octopus as A la carte items, the assortment shown in the photo is also recommended if you want to try a variety.

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Zenseki Kanzen Koshitsu Yakitori Nagoya Cochin Jidori Bozu Ueno Ten is a yakitori restaurant just a 3-minute walk from Ueno Station, where you can enjoy yakitori made with Nagoya Cochin (Nagoya Cochin chicken).

They offer an A la carte All you can drink menu, so it is easy to visit when you want to enjoy plenty of drinks at a reasonable price.

The interior has a calm atmosphere, and every seat is in a fully private room.

The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is said to stand out for its springy bite and rich flavor. They use Nagoya Cochin (Nagoya Cochin chicken), and grill it with just the right amount of heat to bring out the best in the ingredients.

The Homemade sauce is made on the sweet side, and it apparently pairs well with the flavor of the chicken.

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The "Maboroshi no Tekone Tsukune Kushi (phantom hand-kneaded tsukune skewer)," which comes with a choice of 18 seasonings, is said to be one of the restaurant's popular menu items since its founding.

This dish uses minimal binder, and careful preparation is said to bring out its flavor to the fullest.

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"Sumibiyaki Tori Kushihacchin Ueno Iriyaguchi Ten" is about a 2-minute walk from Ueno Station, where you can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) cooked over authentic binchotan (high-grade white charcoal). They also offer a wide selection of Special Japanese sake that pairs well with the yakitori.

The interior is bright and calm, making it a place where you can relax and enjoy your meal.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is cooked over intense heat from a distance to lock in the flavor. The tare (sauce), which has reportedly been added to since the restaurant first opened, is made with a chicken stock base.

The shioyaki (salt grilled skewers) in the photo is said to let you fully taste the chicken itself.

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The "shio motsunikomi (salted offal stew)" is said to have a light taste that makes the most of the fresh motsu (offal), letting you really enjoy its rich flavor.

Packed with plenty of motsu, this is a popular menu item that also pairs well with Japanese sake.