Yakitori Kato (焼鳥 嘉とう)

Tucked up a narrow staircase near Tamachi and Mita stations, Yakitori Kato has served meticulously charcoal-grilled chicken since opening in 2016. Owner-chef Kato sources a rotating lineup of prized jidori breeds — including Yutaka shamo, Yamagata jidori, Matsukaze jidori, and Kagoshima’s black satsuma chicken — all grilled over Kishu binchotan charcoal. The intimate 14-seat counter pairs expertly cooked skewers with an extensive Burgundy-focused wine list and a curated selection of Japanese sake, in a calm, wood-toned dining room.