Souten South Exit Branch (蒼天 南口店)

A short walk from Otsuka Station’s south exit, Souten South Exit Branch has been a neighborhood yakitori institution since 2004, grilling every part of the chicken over charcoal with careful, confident technique. Diners can order freely from an extensive à la carte skewer menu or opt for a set course, and the spacious dining room with counter and table seating draws crowds of regulars on weeknights. Long recognized among Tabelog’s Hyakumeiten yakitori restaurants, it has built a devoted following in the Otsuka area over two decades. Reservations are strongly recommended, as the restaurant regularly sells out.