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The concept of "eating chicken to the fullest" is the theme of the yakitori restaurant 'Torikyo Kenkyudan' located near Hakata. It is a popular restaurant selected as one of the top 100 yakitori restaurants in the Eatlog Yakitori Best 2023, and reservations are essential. The restaurant is about a 10-minute walk from Hakata Station and has mainly table seating with a row of counter seats, totaling around 35 seats. On the day I visited, the restaurant was almost full. When making a reservation, they suggested starting with a 5-item assortment, so we went with that. The 5-item assortment can be selected from omakase, rare cuts, and Takasaka chicken, and we chose the omakase option. They are willing to accommodate preferences or dislikes within the omakase selection. The 5-item assortment we had was from the "Hakata Jidori" brand. The menu has a playful touch, with illustrations of birds and the names of each part, allowing you to choose the specific type you want to try, fitting perfectly with the concept of eating chicken to the fullest. The appetizer was a chilled tofu with chicken broth jelly, which had a gentle yet flavorful taste. We ordered various skewers, including chicken breast wrapped in shiso leaves, cartilage, heart, okra, asparagus, chicken wings, and meatballs, all of which were delicious. For the finale, we ordered the white chicken broth ramen made with Takasaka chicken. The rich chicken broth soup was flavorful, and the noodles had a nice texture. The addition of meat miso topping enhanced the flavor, making it a perfect way to end the meal. The skewers were delicious, and the final dish was of high quality, justifying the restaurant's popularity!