8 Great Local Spots for Amazing Yakitori Around Abeno Station That Are Easy on the Wallet and Delicious

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Located on the second floor of a building right by Osaka Metro Abeno Station, Dashi to Yakitori Touji serves yakitori made with fresh chicken.

The interior has a relaxed atmosphere, with spacious counter and table seating.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), with careful attention to charcoal grilling and how each skewer is cooked, comes with a wide selection of A la carte items.

The "sasami (chicken tenderloin)" in the photo is said to be cooked just right, with a plump bite and juicy flavor.

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The "tsukune cheese-gake (chicken meatballs topped with cheese)" is topped with plenty of Parmesan cheese. It is said to be delicious, with a soft and fluffy texture.

To bring out the good flavor of the minced meat, they first steam it and then grill it.

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Shinriki is a standalone house restaurant located just a short walk from Osaka Metro Abeno Station. In addition to yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), it also offers a full lineup of izakaya dishes.

The interior is a stylish space with the warmth of wood.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is said to be so good, with an excellent balance of grilling and salt.

The "tebasaki (chicken wings)," which you can order A la carte, is said to be thick and satisfying to eat. The crisply grilled skin is fragrant, with a taste that keeps you coming back for more.

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"Kara-age of daikon radish," made with bite-size pieces of daikon radish cut into cute little rounds and fried until crisp.

Inside the crunchy coating is juicy daikon radish soaked with dashi, and it is popular for its tasty, fluffy texture.

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Yakitori to Wine Kasshiwa Tennoji Ten is a stylish yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) restaurant where you can enjoy carefully made dishes paired with a wide variety of drinks.

Located on the 4th floor of Tennoji Mio Plaza Kan, about a 6-minute walk from Osaka Metro Abeno Station, it is said to have a bright and stylish atmosphere.

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Yakitori can be ordered as a course, A la carte, or as options like the “Omakase 5 Skewers.”

A recommended choice is the “Momo-yaki (grilled chicken thigh),” which is said to have a rich, juicy, springy texture thanks to its higher fat content. You can choose between tare sauce and garlic miso seasoning.

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Tsukimi tsukune (chicken meatball with egg yolk) is a popular signature dish, loved for its irresistibly juicy flavor. It is said to taste even better when coated in tare sauce and egg yolk.

For tsukune, the "Rich! Tsukune Cheese" and the "Refreshing! Yuzu Oroshi Tsukune" also live up to their names and come recommended.

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Sumibiyaki Tori Tsumugi, right next to Osaka Metro Abeno Station, serves exceptionally fresh yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) made with asabiki jidori (freshly butchered local chicken).

Inside, there are counter seats and Sunken kotatsu seating, and the black and white interior creates a chic atmosphere.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), carefully cooked over charcoal, can be seasoned with either the restaurant’s secret tare (sauce) or salt.

For the salt option, they use Guerande salt from France, which is said to bring out the rich flavor of the crisply grilled kawa (chicken skin).

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The "Teba Spicy Age" coated in a soy sauce based sweet and savory reduced sauce is the restaurant's signature dish and an unfailing favorite.

Its mildly spicy seasoning goes perfectly with beer. It is said to have an addictive flavor.

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Tennoji Yakitori porc is a yakitori restaurant where you can enjoy shoyu yakitori (soy sauce grilled chicken) made with sweet soy sauce.

It is a 5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Abeno Station. Inside, the restaurant has a calm space with chic interiors. There are counter seats, table seats, and Private room.

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The yakitori uses Tajima-dori (Tajima chicken) raised in the Tajima region of Hyogo Prefecture, and it is said to be popular for its plump, juicy texture.

The photo shows some of the most popular items from the shoyu yakitori (soy sauce grilled chicken) selection: seseri (neck meat), bonjiri (tail), and sunazuri (gizzard). They are said to be so tasty that the savory aroma of charcoal grilling and the sweet soy sauce keep you coming back for more.

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In addition to yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), they also offer a full lineup of a la carte dishes.

The “Warm Porcini Sauce Potato Salad” is popular for its smooth potato salad topped with fragrant porcini sauce, making it a tasty dish.

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Sumibiyaki to Nabe Ryori Tachibana Abeno Honten is a popular restaurant known for its carefully made yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and tasty chanko-nabe (sumo-style Hot Pot).

Right by Osaka Metro Abeno Station, the hideaway-like interior has a relaxed feel with tables set out in a spacious layout, and there are also Private rooms.

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Sumibiyaki yakitori (charcoal grilled chicken skewers) made with Special chicken grilled over Domestic charcoal. By grilling it quickly over high heat, they bring out its concentrated flavor.

The photo shows “Today’s Delicious Special Yakitori (5 Skewers).” You can enjoy recommended yakitori such as grilled chicken thigh skewers and grilled chicken negima skewers.

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The "meibutsu chanko-nabe (house specialty sumo-style Hot Pot)" is known for its tasty soup, made by slowly simmering chicken bones and aromatic vegetables, then adding miso and soy sauce.

The recommended choice is the "Ozeki chanko-nabe (Ozeki sumo-style Hot Pot)." It comes with plenty of several ingredients such as scallops, salmon, and chicken, and they say it goes perfectly with the soup.

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"Sumiyakiya Shinriki" is a restaurant where you can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and Hot Pot made with Domestic jidori (free-range chicken).

Inside, the atmosphere is calm and filled with the warmth of wood. It is a hideaway restaurant located in Via Abeno Walk within "Abeno Q's Town," right near Osaka Metro Abeno Station.

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The charcoal grilled yakitori made with Uwadosa binchotan (high grade binchotan charcoal) from Kochi Prefecture is popular for its plump and juicy taste.

The “bonjiri (chicken tail)” in the photo is said to burst with rich umami every time you bite into it, making it irresistibly good.

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The "dashimaki (Japanese rolled omelet)" is a signature dish, known for the tasty chicken stock broth in it.

It is carefully made over time and is said to have a soft, airy texture. It seems you can enjoy it in a light, refreshing way with the grated daikon radish served on the side.

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Tori Ryori Izakaya Family is a hideaway-like spot where you can enjoy sumibi-yakitori (charcoal grilled chicken skewers) and classic izakaya dishes. It is a 5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Abeno Station.

Inside, the warm interior features a wood-grain design. You can relax at the counter or table seating.

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The yakitori is said to be made with fresh Domestic chicken and grilled over carefully selected charcoal for a fragrant finish. You can order the Sumibi-yaki (charcoal-grilled) Banquet Course or choose from the wide A la carte menu.

The momo (thigh) and negima (chicken and scallion skewer) in particular are said to be excellent dishes that let you really enjoy the natural flavor of the ingredients, thanks to the perfect grilling.

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The "mentaiko (spicy cod roe) daikon radish salad" is a popular dish known for its fresh, crisp daikon radish.

It is generously topped with mentaiko sauce, which pairs perfectly with the daikon radish. The chopped nori (seaweed) adds a nice accent.