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11 great yakitori spots within walking distance of Akihabara Station! Enjoy blissful grilled skewers

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11 great yakitori spots within walking distance of Akihabara Station! Enjoy blissful grilled skewers

Akihabara Station, located in Chiyoda City, Tokyo, is a lively area known for its Electric Town and subculture scene, where you can enjoy shopping and entertainment. Many restaurants are scattered around the station area, so you can also enjoy a wide variety of food after work or while taking a break from shopping. This time, we’ve put together a list of popular spots around Akihabara Station where yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) made with many different chicken parts is a favorite.

Created: July 21, 2026

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Saga Fumoto Akadori (red chicken from the foothills of Saga) Sakaba Takashina Akihabara Ten

Saga Fumoto Akadori Sakaba Takashina Akihabara Ten, about a 4-minute walk from Akihabara Station’s Showa-dori Exit, is an izakaya where you can enjoy dishes made with ingredients from Saga Prefecture and local Saga sake.

The interior is designed with the feel of a taishu sakaba (casual Japanese pub), creating a lively space that is perfect for having a fun time with a group. It is recommended for casual meals and drinks.

The brand chicken fumoto akadri (brand chicken raised in Saga Prefecture) is delivered fresh every morning, and you can also enjoy yakitori made with rare cuts such as chicken toro and sorires.

The yakitori is carefully skewered one by one, then grilled over charcoal by skilled chefs with just the right level of heat.

In addition to yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), the menu offers many dishes that let you fully enjoy the appeal of Saga. One signature dish you should not miss at this restaurant is the takkanmari Hot Pot, made with one whole fumoto akadoti (free-range red chicken) from Saga.

This is a dish everyone will want to gather around and enjoy in the cold season. Why not savor it with sake from Kyushu and Saga?

ヤムヤム493

The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is consistently good skewer by skewer, and you really can’t go wrong no matter what you order. The charcoal aroma is just right and goes great with drinks. The shochu highball also has a clean finish and pairs perfectly with the food. The staff are friendly and make you feel at ease, and the atmosphere inside is also ◎. It’s easy to drop in, but the food is properly delicious. A very handy izakaya in Akihabara✨

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ゆたグルメレポート

This izakaya lets you fully enjoy the good food of Saga Prefecture, and it is fun because they also serve items you cannot usually eat at a regular izakaya. The yakitori is carefully grilled, and every other dish on the menu is also prepared with great care, so everything is sure to be delicious, making this place highly recommended‼️

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Tatsu no Ya Akihabara Ten

Ryu no Ya Akihabara Ten is an izakaya where you can enjoy yakitori made with branded jidori (free-range chicken), along with a la carte dishes that pair well with alcohol.

Just a 1-minute walk from Akihabara Station, it offers a calm atmosphere away from the bustle. All seats are in fully private rooms, so it is recommended when you want to relax without worrying about the people around you.

They offer a lineup of Special local sake from across Japan, and the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), which you can casually order from just 2 skewers, are popular as the perfect snack to go with drinks.

For the yakitori, you can choose either salt or tare sauce for the seasoning, and the tare is said to have a well balanced sweet and savory flavor that really brings out the good taste of the ingredients.

The sashimi assortment made with fresh seafood delivered every day is also a must-order item.

The sashimi is well liked for its thick cuts and satisfying bite. They also offer course meals that include a sashimi assortment, making it perfect for Banquets.

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Among the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), the tebasaki (chicken wings) are especially memorable, grilled to a fragrant finish and a great match for drinks. The nankotsu Kara-age (fried cartilage) also has a really nice texture that keeps you reaching for more. With a good balance of yakitori and seafood, this is one izakaya (Japanese pub) in Akihabara worth remembering for a casual stop.

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ひとみごっつ

The food was all delicious, and to start with, the popular sashimi assortment was very fresh, with each piece cut thick enough to feel satisfying. The salmon and tuna stood out in particular. Then the shrimp with mayo had a light, crisp coating, and the shrimp were plump and springy. The slightly sweet sauce was just right and paired perfectly with drinks.

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Torimitsukuni Akihabara Akiba Trim Ten

Torimikuni Akihabara Akiba Trim Ten is just a 1-minute walk from Akihabara Station and offers traditional yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) along with a wide range of dishes that pair well with alcohol.

The interior has a wa-modern (Japanese-modern) feel and is said to suit many different occasions. With a wide variety of seating, including counter seats, table seats, and fully private rooms, it is easy to use for all kinds of situations.

The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), fragrant from being grilled over charcoal, are carefully cut differently to suit each part.

For seasoning, they use yaki-shio (roasted salt) from Kyushu and a secret tare sauce that brings out the flavor of the ingredients. The juicy, flavor-packed yakitori is said to go perfectly with alcohol.

At lunchtime, the popular menu features Rice bowl dishes built around yakitori (grilled chicken skewers). They come with a mini salad and chicken soup, so they feel like a great deal.

The photo shows the “Mitsukuni Rice bowl,” where you can enjoy four kinds of yakitori, including negima (chicken and scallion skewer) and tsukune (chicken meatball skewer). It is said to be a bowl that lets you fully enjoy the different flavors and textures of each kind of meat.

3284ac

The interior had a calm atmosphere, and it was an easy place to visit with friends. Each yakitori (grilled chicken skewer) was carefully grilled, juicy, and very delicious. The staff was polite and efficient.

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たつ【東京グルメ/東京カフェ/東京デート】

There is a wide variety of yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), with not only standard choices like thigh meat and negima (chicken and scallion skewer), but also sunagimo (gizzard), bonjiri (tail), and liver, making it easy to choose. The charcoal aroma comes through nicely, and each skewer gives the impression of being grilled with care. The balance between tare sauce and salt is good, and the overall quality is steady. They also offer a good selection of a la carte dishes beyond skewers, making it just right for having a few bites while enjoying drinks.

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Otorinari-san

Otorinarisan, in an easy-to-stop-by location just a 1-minute walk from Akihabara Station, is a restaurant run by a popular yakitori restaurant that has been going strong in Kanda for more than 10 years.

It features a calm Japanese-style exterior and an interior filled with the warmth of wood, and it also has Private rooms where guests can relax in comfort.

The restaurant offers an authentic yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) menu, with careful attention not only to the ingredients but also to the grilling.

They also serve yakitori made with rare cuts, and the highly recommended "Gokujo Shiro Reba (premium white liver)" is said to have a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture the moment you take a bite.

There is also a wide drink menu to enjoy with yakitori (grilled chicken skewers). You can also enjoy All you can drink Japanese sake and shochu.

The lemon sour, made with a combo of ice-cold frozen lemon, shochu, and carbonated water, is also popular. It comes with more lemon than you might expect, and you can also order it in a large mug.

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The quality of the skewers is above average, and they have a nice charcoal aroma. Rather than having one standout unique trait, they are consistently well done, and at this price range, you can say they are more than Manzoku. The restaurant has a lively atmosphere, making it better for having a fun time with friends than for a quiet meal.

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くりきんとん。

A yakitori restaurant located not far from Akihabara Station. You can enjoy reasonably priced yakitori grilled over charcoal. Starting with the classic thigh skewer, they also offer high-quality and flavorful options like rare shiro reba (white liver) and kokoronokori (a cut near the heart). Delicious.

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Negima Sanzo Akihabara So Honten

Negima Sanzou Akihabara Sohonten is about a 1-minute walk from Akihabara Station and offers a wide range of izakaya dishes made with seasonal ingredients, including yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and seafood.

Its lively atmosphere, reminiscent of a traditional Japanese izakaya, is part of its appeal. Floors 2 through 4 can also be reserved for private parties of 20 or more, making it a great fit for group dining.

The specialty here is the “Domestic aged negima skewer, thigh,” made by marinating it overnight in a special sauce to let it mature.

The meat is grilled over charcoal until fragrant, and with every bite, its rich flavor is said to spread through your mouth. They also offer a wide range of yakitori menu items, including “Cartilage” and “sunagimo (gizzard).”

To go with your drinks, the Sandaime Motsunikomi (third generation stewed offal) is also recommended. It is said to be a carefully made dish, simmered for a long time to bring out its rich flavor.

The well simmered motsu is tender, and you can enjoy its thick, melt-in-your-mouth taste. Some even say it is so good that they want to pour it over rice.

Negima Sanzou Akihabara So Honten is a casual taishu izakaya (Japanese-style pub) centered on its signature negima (chicken and scallion skewers) and kushiyaki (grilled skewers). The negima skewers, grilled over charcoal until fragrant, are juicy and packed with flavor. The menu also includes yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), fried dishes, and a range of seasonal à la carte items, all at reasonable prices. There is also a wide selection of drinks, and they pair especially well with beer and highballs.

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The Beef Tongue and reba-teki (lightly seared liver) had no off notes at all and tasted very fresh. Beyond the meat, the sashimi was rich and fatty, and the stir fries were also delicious! Everything paired perfectly with the drinks, and I just kept ordering more. The beer was ice cold, and I also liked that the lemon sour and peach sour came with plenty of fruit. It is also right near Akihabara Station, so the location was great!

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Shokusai no Bou Akihabara Ten

Shokusai no Fusa Akihabara Ten is an authentic Japanese izakaya with fully private rooms throughout, each with a door and spacious seating. Charcoal grilled yakitori and seafood dishes are popular.

The interior is designed to evoke a traditional downtown streetscape, and diners can enjoy their meal in a refined atmosphere with the warmth of Japanese style.

The head chef carefully preps the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) every day and slowly grills them over charcoal. You can order from 2 skewers of each, and they also offer the 7-skewer Omakase assortment.

The fragrant and juicy yakitori is served piping hot, which guests seem to love. Some reviews also said the salt seasoning is just right.

In addition to meat dishes, they also serve fresh seafood dishes shipped directly from Tsukiji and (Each) production region.

The seafood, which they regularly go to the market to Special select, is popular for being fresh, rich with fat, and melt-in-your-mouth. They also offer a wide range of options, including salmon, white fish, and shellfish.

hittan08

True to its name, one of the big draws is that every seat is in a fully private room with a door. It was the perfect setting for us, since we wanted to relax and enjoy our conversation without worrying about the people around us. The calm lighting and Japanese style decor felt comfortable, giving the place an almost hideaway-like atmosphere.

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Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers). I ordered the assortment, and it was quite filling, with a great sense of Manzoku ◎ Every skewer was grilled just right, coated in the house special sauce, and it made the drinks keep coming,, Fresh fish carpaccio. A luxurious carpaccio with plenty of tuna, salmon, and octopus! The seafood was all fresh and went perfectly with the vegetables and sauce ◎ It was light and easy to eat, and I finished it in no time—it was excellent!

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Torekitori Akihabara Ten

Toriki Toriki Akihabara Ten is an izakaya in the busy downtown area about a 1-minute walk from Akihabara Station's Showa-dori Exit, with a wide range of chicken dishes.

The spacious interior with its high ceiling is said to feel like a stylish hideaway. It also has Semi-private rooms and Private rooms, so it is a good choice when you want to relax and spend time with your group.

They offer more than 20 kinds of yakitori made with branded jidori (local chicken breed) shipped directly from Kagoshima.

Each skewer is grilled one by one to bring it to its best, with a great balance of salt and tare (sweet soy-based sauce). They also have assortment menus with 3, 5, or 8 skewers.

Among the many yakitori (grilled chicken skewer) items on the menu, the house specialty is the "Gokujo Shiro Reba Kushi (premium white liver skewer)," prepared in-house every day.

Its plump, foie gras-like texture is said to be addictive. It is also easy to eat, with none of the liver's distinctive flavor.

グルメのちいかわ

It’s on a basement floor, not too crowded, calm, and spacious, so it feels like a hidden gem! This time, I mainly ordered their specialty items, including shiro reba (white liver). The nice aroma of the charcoal really came through, and it was very good. The shiro reba had a melt-in-your-mouth texture with no strong distinctive flavor, so even people who don’t usually like liver might be able to enjoy it...!

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The interior is extremely spacious, with a large projector and other touches that make it feel like a luxurious space you would never expect to find in a basement. The seating is not limited to tables, and they also have Semi-private rooms and fully private rooms, which makes it easy to use for company drinking parties. If you want to enjoy horse meat, which you do not often get the chance to try, at a reasonable price and without much fuss, this is the place to go.

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Kushijiro Akihabara Ten

Kushijiro Akihabara Ten is an izakaya where you can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), other skewer dishes, and Kyushu (southern Japan) specialty dishes. It is located on the 5th floor of a building, a 1-minute walk from Akihabara Station.

The seating is centered around Private rooms, so you can relax and enjoy your time without worrying about the people around you. It is well liked for its homey atmosphere full of Japanese charm.

The yakitori made with Special chicken is grilled with close attention to every detail, including the salt and heat level.

The carefully grilled chicken is said to have a crisp char and a full sense of the meat’s natural flavor. Reviews also say the restaurant is filled with a savory aroma that really whets the appetite.

The menu features not only chicken skewers, but also about 30 kinds of skewered dishes, including yakiton (grilled pork skewers), beef skewers, and vegetable wrapped skewers.

One item you will definitely want to order is the yasai-maki kushi (vegetable wrapped skewer), where vegetables are carefully wrapped in pork belly. The pork belly has a nice richness, and it is said to be delicious and perfect with drinks.

Kushijiro is an easy to drop by yakitori izakaya in Akihabara that is great for all kinds of occasions. Each skewer is carefully grilled one by one, and what stood out was the nice char and the full flavor of the meat.

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The charcoal grilled skewers have a great aroma, and all the classics like momo (chicken thigh), kawa (chicken skin), and tsukune (chicken meatball skewer) are reliably tasty. The a la carte menu is also extensive, so you can enjoy a well balanced meal from salads and fried dishes to rice dishes to finish. One of the best parts is being able to take your time with yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and a drink in hand in the calm atmosphere. This is the perfect place when you want to spend a relaxing time in Akihabara.

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Yakitori Izakaya Daihyotori Shimeyaku Kaikaburi Akihabara Ten

Yakitori Izakaya Daihyotori Shimeyaku Kaikaburi Akihabara Ten is a yakitori izakaya tucked away in a back alley about a 4-minute walk from the Showa-dori Exit of Akihabara Station. You can enjoy yakitori made with Domestic chicken and a la carte dishes that go well with drinks.

Inside, they offer cozy counter and table seating with the warmth of wood, and the space is said to have a stylish atmosphere.

The popular yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) uses chicken sourced from trusted suppliers, and each skewer is carefully prepared in-house after the birds are broken down in the morning.

They offer a wide variety of skewers, including the "negima" made with carefully selected Domestic green onions, and the "momo" where you can enjoy tender meat fibers and the rich taste of the fat.

They also offer a full lineup of a la carte dishes that are perfect while you wait for the yakitori to finish grilling or when you want just a little more to snack on.

The photo shows the “oba (perilla leaf) and shibazuke (Kyoto-style pickles) potato salad.” This fresh take on the izakaya standard potato salad mixes in oba and shibazuke, making it a great match for drinks.

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I was craving yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), so I visited a place whose name had caught my attention for a while! For starters, the premium liver had no off notes, and it was cooked so gently it almost melted in the mouth, so I ended up ordering it several times. It was really good with just sesame oil and salt!

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敷さん

It is in Akihabara, an area packed with yakitori restaurants in a fiercely competitive yakitori district. What stands out most here is the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), which is really good. The grilling is spot on, and you will keep reaching for another skewer. They also have unusual snacks to go with drinks, such as basashi (horse sashimi) yukhoe, which makes the meal even more fun. To finish, the classic choice is the tori paitan ramen (chicken white broth ramen).

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Enya Akihabara Ekimae Ten

Enya Akihabara Ekimae Ten is an izakaya where you can enjoy a wide range of Japanese dishes made with seasonal ingredients, including yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and yasai-maki (vegetable-wrapped skewers).

The refined interior has many Private rooms, and some Private rooms even offer nice night views.

The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) made with fresh chicken is carefully prepared skewer by skewer by skilled chefs.

The juicy texture and fragrant char are said to be irresistible, and you can enjoy its smooth mouthfeel. If you are not sure which cuts to choose, the assortment menu featuring standard yakitori cuts is recommended.

The vegetable rolls, made by carefully hand-wrapping pork belly around Special vegetables, are perfect for people looking for healthier skewers.

Their beautiful presentation is part of the appeal, and the vegetables are said to let you really taste their natural sweetness and flavor. You can enjoy them coated in the secret sauce.

This izakaya is an easy place to drop by near the station, and its seasonal fish dishes and yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) are reliably good across the board. The sashimi in particular is very fresh, carefully plated, and highly satisfying. The atmosphere inside is lively yet still relaxed, making it a convenient spot for an after work drink or a meal with friends.

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・5-kind vegetable roll assortment
The assortment includes lettuce rolls, man-negi (long green onion) rolls, and asparagus bacon rolls, all pairing the crisp texture of the vegetables with the tasty flavor of pork belly grilled until nicely browned and fragrant. The mild sweetness of the young corn roll also stood out as light and satisfying.

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Tokyo Kushiyaki Club Akihabara Ten

Tokyo Kushiyaki Club Akihabara Ten is a kushiyaki (grilled skewer) restaurant about a 1-minute walk from the Electric Town Exit of JR Akihabara Station, making it easy to gather for all kinds of occasions, from meals with friends to company drinking parties.

Inside, the seats are spaced comfortably so guests do not get tired even over a long stay, and it is said to be a comfortable place for groups as well.

They offer an authentic yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and yakiton (grilled pork skewers) menu, carefully grilled over binchotan (high-grade white charcoal) using Domestic ingredients.

The meat is shipped directly from their own factory and is said to have great flavor that makes you want to eat it every day. From classic skewers to creative ones, the selection is wide.

The selection of drinks to go with the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is another highlight. This place has a great lineup of highballs that pair perfectly with kushiyaki (grilled skewers).

Along with the classic highball, you can also enjoy more distinctive options like a Ginger Highball and a Cola Highball.

Tokyo Kushiyaki Club Akihabara Ten is a kushiyaki (grilled skewers) restaurant in a great location right near Akihabara Station. Its lunch yakitori-ju (grilled chicken rice box) is especially popular, known for being filling while still easy on the wallet. At night, you can enjoy carefully charcoal grilled kushiyaki at reasonable prices.

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Fresh chicken, pork, and vegetables are carefully skewered and grilled over just the right heat to bring out the best flavor of each ingredient. Of course, the restaurant’s specialty kushiyaki (grilled skewers) is a highlight, and it also offers a full lineup of side dishes and snacks that pair great with drinks. The lively, energetic atmosphere makes it a perfect spot for drinks with friends or a quick stop after work.

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