Torie Ueno-Hirokoji (鳥恵 上野広小路店)

Torie Ueno-Hirokoji is a polished charcoal-grilled yakitori restaurant near Ueno-Hirokoji Station, prized for its precisely composed omakase courses. The kitchen sources premium breeds such as Aichi’s Koshihara Cochin and Kagoshima’s black Satsuma chicken, grilling each cut over binchotan charcoal to order. A sommelier-trained staff pairs the seasonal course with a thoughtfully chosen selection of wine, sake, and shochu. Its consistent technique and refined atmosphere have made it a standout among Tokyo’s celebrated yakitori specialists.