Yakitori-ya Sumire Yoyogiuehara branch Draft beer Early bird discount 380 yen Fluffy Tsukune (chicken meatballs) with egg 328 yen Lightly pickled cucumbers 438 yen 5 minutes walk from Yoyogiuehara Station 3-2-4 Nishihara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Frontier Yoyogiuehara 1F #Yakitori-ya Sumire #Fluffy Tsukune #Draft beer #Yoyogiuehara gourmet #Yoyogiuehara #Tabelog #Yoyogiuehara Izakaya #Izakaya #Tokyo gourmet

Visited with 2 friends, making a total of 3 people. We went during happy hour until 7:00, so drinks were cheap. We didn't order much food because we had just been to the ramen shop next door (Tsuta). The menu was well-organized and the staff provided good service. I would like to go back again! Thank you for the meal!

I don't like izakayas that feel too cheap or too fancy. This izakaya is just right for those times. The interior is clean, and the Yoyogi Uehara branch has a somewhat hidden gem-like atmosphere, which is very nice. The Shinjuku Nishiguchi branch has a slightly bar-like vibe. The interior seemed busy, but I was impressed by the attitude of the staff. The yakitori is a bit on the pricier side, but it is delicious and worth the price. There is a wide variety of options, including vegetables, mushrooms, and cheese. My recommendations are the eggplant with meat miso, the hina toro, and the grilled chicken thigh. Additionally, there are plenty of non-skewer menu items, and the drinks include some unique options. It's a great place to come with friends, for a date, or for any occasion!

Tonight, I visited Yoyogi-Uehara for some bar hopping, and this was the final stop. It's a chain yakitori restaurant. I usually only go to the same place in Yoyogi-Uehara, so trying a new place feels refreshing. My companion said it's a chain yakitori place but the food is delicious. We entered through a side entrance next to Ippudo and went up the stairs to the second floor. It used to be a different restaurant, but this one opened in March 2015, so it's a clean and nice place. When we arrived around 8:30 pm, it was crowded. We sat at the counter, and the service was good. I've been seeing a lot of "Sumire" stores lately, but I learned that it's a young chain celebrating its 10th anniversary. They have a variety of yakitori skewers, including classic ones, bacon and pork belly skewers, and vegetable skewers. The seasoning options like tare, sesame oil and salt, garlic miso, salt, and garlic butter are plentiful. They also offer boiled tongue and horse sashimi on the menu. When I visited in early June, they were having a "karaage" fair, but since I had already eaten karaage at another place, I decided to pass. First, I decided to have a refreshing drink. - Jean Lemon @498 for a toast. Sumire offers four types of lemon sours: salted lemon sour, freshly squeezed lemon sour, pure lemon sour, and Jean Lemon. Jean Lemon has a lemony flavor, but if you want an even stronger lemon taste, I recommend the pure lemon sour. **I forgot to take photos, so there are hardly any.** - Appetizer (all-you-can-eat salted cabbage) @330 - Edamame @298 - Chicken skin with ponzu sauce @398 - Chicken gizzard (garlic butter soy sauce) @248 (all prices excluding tax) - Negima (tare) @198 - Tsukune (tare) @218 - Mega Potato with cheese sauce @598 - Homemade tartar and chicken nanban with black vinegar (4 pieces) @498 All the skewers were above average in taste. Especially the chicken gizzard (garlic butter soy sauce) had a unique flavor that lingers. The tsukune had no filler, just pure meat flavor. The homemade tartar and chicken nanban with black vinegar had plenty of tartar sauce. The Mega Potato, where you can choose two out of 8 sauces, I chose both with cheese. Surprisingly, it was a great combination. When you mix the melted cheese with the potatoes, it's irresistible. I heard that the owner used to work at Lains Inter, which explains why the "garlic butter soy sauce" tasted so good, similar to Gyu-Kaku. Despite being a chain yakitori restaurant, the service was good, and the yakitori was delicious.

There is a restaurant called Sumire in the neighborhood. They seem to have many branches. I love chicken, but I don't often go to yakitori restaurants. The best thing here is the chicken white broth ramen! It's amazing. But not only that, I was impressed by the hinadoro (chicken thigh). The skin is crispy and bursting with juices, and when you bite into it, it's so juicy. It's definitely a must-try. It's easy to eat and really good.

At Yoyogi-Uehara, there is a delicious yakitori restaurant! The seats are spacious and relaxing (^^)/

Cost performance is good. The portion size is large and satisfying, and it was delicious.

Fluffy tsukune (teriyaki) is delicious! They have a variety of menu options and it's an easy-to-visit restaurant ☺️

I have used this restaurant 2-3 times and the atmosphere is always great. The dishes come out quickly and the taste is delicious and never gets old. I will definitely use it again!

A casual yakitori restaurant. Nothing particularly impressive, just average. It's a bit on the expensive side, but I guess it's okay.

The cost performance is not that great, but I enjoyed the 3,000 yen all-you-can-drink course! The staff is friendly and you can order with a tablet, but the drinks come quickly. ^^

The food is decent and cheap for a chain restaurant.

Tonight, I got off at Yoyogi-Uehara Station. The first restaurant I wanted to go to was unexpectedly closed on their regular holiday. So, I decided to try a place called "Yakitori Sumire" instead. It seems to be a chain restaurant, I remember seeing one in Kyodo as well. The staff, mostly energetic young women, were very friendly. I started with a draft beer (390 yen) and the appetizer, salted cabbage with sauce (300 yen), which was refillable. The interior had counter seats and tables, and surprisingly, there were many families dining there. The yakitori was around 250 yen per skewer, not particularly cheap. I tried negima (chicken thigh with leek), king's liver, tsukune (chicken meatball), and chicken tenderloin with plum and shiso. You can order each skewer individually, which is convenient for solo diners. I also ordered the fried chicken made with Ooyama chicken (490 yen) with tartar sauce. The tartar sauce was not as good as expected, maybe the regular one would have been better and 100 yen cheaper. A slight disappointment. The yakitori arrived next, starting with the king's liver, which was tender and flavorful with sesame oil. Then came the negima, tsukune, and chicken tenderloin. The plum and shiso on the chicken tenderloin were grilled on top, which I personally prefer after grilling. Overall, the yakitori was decent. For the second round, I ordered a highball (290 yen). The drinks were generally affordable. After enjoying my meal and drinks, the total bill came to just over 2500 yen. The restaurant became almost full as I was leaving, indicating that it is quite popular. Thank you for the meal.

Visited with a friend. The staff was extremely friendly, making the dining experience pleasant. We ordered the coriander salad, chicken tataki, and assorted yakitori. The way the dishes were served felt a bit like a chain restaurant, but they were still delicious. Becoming a member by email might offer further discounts? The drinks were also reasonably priced at 190 yen. The clientele ranged from young people to elderly individuals, making it feel like a place that is well-loved by the community. Thank you for the meal. We will definitely be back.

Yoyogi Uehara, next to Ikidane Ramen, is where this restaurant is located. When you climb the stairs and open the door, you will be surprised. The interior and exterior of the restaurant are very beautiful. It's perfect. The seating arrangements are diverse and can accommodate various needs, so it was easy for us as a family with children. The staff members are all wonderful, even though they are busy. Orders are placed through a touch panel, and I thought the grilled skewers were a bit expensive, but they are actually quite large in size. The drinks are reasonably priced, so you can drink a lot without worrying. After ordering drinks, we were pleasantly surprised to receive an explanation about the children's drinks, and even a children's appetizer was served. This was truly innovative and impressive! It's no wonder, given that the restaurant's founder was the former president of Gyu-Kaku, the level of customer service is outstanding. Now, onto the food. The salad was plentiful and simply delicious! The King's Liver was perfectly cooked, not overdone, and very tasty! The negima and hinadori were also delicious. In fact, all the grilled skewers were delicious. They are better than most individual specialty restaurants in the area. What was truly impressive was the ramen. It was tastier than most ramen shops! This! So good! The chicken breast tataki was just average though. As we were leaving, they even gave us a toy for the kids. From start to finish, it was an excellent restaurant experience. I don't just want to come back, I want to come back to this place. Truly, the level of chain restaurants these days is impressive.

Yoyogi-Uehara is a convenient transfer station and I often get off there to eat. I heard that a new restaurant specializing in Oyama chicken has opened, so I decided to check it out. Although there are only a few Oyama chicken skewers on the menu for now, I'm sure they will add more in the future since it's a new establishment. I also tried other skewers made from domestic chicken, and they were cooked just right and very delicious. The grilling options include sauce, sesame oil and salt, garlic miso, and plain salt, but I was guided towards the salt when I placed my order, which made me think they have confidence in their ingredients. They offer a variety of side dishes and desserts, which makes me want to come back again. The "Tricky" tool they use at the restaurant is quite handy (laughs). I look forward to seeing how the restaurant evolves on my next visit.

It's good to have a name that doesn't seem like a typical yakitori restaurant. It seems like a good place if families come even on weekday evenings. I was a bit confused with ordering at first, but once you get used to it, it's easy. I enjoyed ordering a variety of items like salad, yakitori, and rice dishes. I definitely want to come back again.

It was okay. It was not enjoyable to see mothers with children out at night, surrounded by alcohol and cigarette smoke. The moms in Tokyo seemed more stylish.