2024 Michelin Kyoto Yakitori Restaurant : Torisaki (1 star)

updated: June 03th, 2024

Experience the best yakitori in Kyoto at Torisaki, located in Nakagyo-ku. Indulge in their exquisite grilled chicken dishes while soaking in the traditional ambiance.

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    Overview


    "Torisaki" is a yakitori restaurant located in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.
     The restaurant is just a 2-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station on the Karasuma Line and Tozai Line of the subway.
     It has a total of 19 seats, including a counter with 15 seats and a private room for 4 people.
    This restaurant is popular for its yakitori, which is grilled silently and meticulously.
     They also offer a selection of classic Japanese sake and seasonal autumn sake.
     The dishes are prepared in a typical grilling style, making it a great choice for those who enjoy such an atmosphere.
    The skilled chefs masterfully grill the ingredients and serve them with perfect doneness.
     The ambiance of the restaurant is also wonderful, allowing you to lose track of time and have an amazing dining experience.
    Furthermore, all the dishes, including the "zuri" and "liver," were delicious.
     We also had a delightful dinner while expressing our gratitude to the staff members like "Hata Daisuke" and "Yukako-san.
    "This establishment is a Michelin-starred yakitori restaurant with excellent service.
     You can witness the process of each dish being carefully grilled, making it truly entertaining.
     I definitely think it's a restaurant that I must visit again.
    "Torisaki" offers an incredible dining experience with its traditional Kyoto machiya ambiance, exceptional customer service, quality ingredients, and great value for money.
     The yakitori, made by grilling the charcoal-fired Iwatetori chicken patiently, is juicy and utterly delicious, making you lose yourself in its flavors.
     Although it's difficult to secure a reservation, if you are fortunate enough to book a table, there is no reason not to go.
    This restaurant offers a variety of dishes, including pickled assortments, meat skewers, heart, neck, and gizzard, among others.
     The popular menu items are "oyakodon" (chicken and egg rice bowl) and "soborodon" (minced chicken rice bowl), and they also provide delicious "daikon oroshi" (grated radish) as a palate cleanser.
    "Torisaki" is a renowned Michelin-starred restaurant that is known for its charming atmosphere, counter seating, Kyoto essence, and cleanliness.
     The yakitori, where the perfect grilling brings out the deliciousness of the chicken, is a treat for the taste buds.
     The signature "chouchin" (paper lantern) and the choices of "oyakodon" and "soborodon" are served in smaller portions but with great flavor.
    "Torisaki" is a highly sought-after Michelin-starred restaurant where reservations are often challenging, but it is definitely worth a visit.
     You will be impressed by the atmosphere, dishes, and the skills of the chefs.


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