Sumishou Kishimoto (炭匠きしもと)

Sumishou Kishimoto is a well-regarded yakitori restaurant near Showacho Station in Osaka’s Abeno Ward, recognized as one of Tabelog’s Hyakumeiten (Top 100) yakitori restaurants for 2025. As the name suggests, “sumishou” or “charcoal artisan,” the restaurant places charcoal-grilling craftsmanship at the heart of its cooking, with skewers grilled over glowing binchotan to achieve a distinctive smoky aroma and crisp exterior. The cozy, neighborhood setting draws both loyal regulars and yakitori enthusiasts from across the city, all coming for the same consistently high-quality skewers and attentive service. It has become a beloved fixture in the Abeno dining scene, known for delivering an authentic and satisfying yakitori experience night after night.