I visited Jidori Tei Okunicho store located along National Route 26 in Osaka. It had been many decades since I last visited, back when it was near my neighborhood and I was a child. The menu was almost the same as it was in the past, which brought back nostalgic feelings. I ordered the Tataki and liver of the parent bird. The sashimi had a nice firmness to the skin of the thigh meat that paired well with ponzu sauce. It was also quite generous in portion, making it a great deal. The liver was delicious as always! The parent bird's charcoal-grilled dish with yuzu pepper was served with it, and the toughness made my jaw tired. The fried chicken had plenty of dashi flavor and was tasty. The chicken rice soup was very soothing for a change of taste. Since the charcoal-grilled dishes have the same seasoning, it can be tough without variety. I also ordered the skin grill, which had a large portion and was tough, making me tired halfway through. The parent-child bowl for the finish had a silky egg that went down smoothly. The prices were quite affordable, and the flavors were nostalgic. Thank you very much! It was a feast!

How many years has it been? Haha, it had been a while since I last went, and the menu or rather, various things had changed again. I arrived around 22:30! It was difficult to find an open place as the surrounding shops were closing one by one! It's not too far from the station, so it's easy to get to. I recommend the charcoal-grilled chicken! Haha.

I went after a long time and found that the menu had changed. There were more core menu items, but also standard chicken dishes. The system had also changed a bit. It's a bit disappointing. They do not accept cards or electronic money, only cash!

After a long time, I went to Jidori-Tei!! I ordered Chicken Nanban with sweet vinegar sauce and homemade tartar sauce, which went perfectly together. I ordered the half size, but it was still a generous portion. I also ordered the charcoal-grilled parent chicken in half size, which was a bit salty. However, it went well with the alcohol we were drinking. Personally, I would prefer it to be less salty. Thank you for the meal.

I love yakitori! This time, I tried yakitori cooked on charcoal grill, which turned out to be really dark. The restaurant was filled with Chinese staff and customers for some reason. I ordered half portions of thigh and skin charcoal-grilled chicken, potato fries, two shochu highballs, and the total came to 2800 yen. Interestingly, when you order drinks, they also leave a coin on the table. The thigh and skin yakitori were chewy and had a nice texture, but a bit too salty. The potato fries were delicious too! It's nice to have non-skewer yakitori once in a while. Thank you for the meal!

I always order the charcoal-grilled peach meat here because I like it so much!

The serving size is large, so I think it's good to order a half size if you want to try a variety of dishes. I personally like the charcoal-grilled dishes the most. 😄

There was a fun coin system at this restaurant, I definitely want to go back again! I also really liked the taste of the food.ლ(ʘ▽ʘ)ლ

The food was better than I expected since the service was a bit disappointing. I think it's best to stick to the classic dishes and avoid ordering anything else.

Drinks with colleagues. Visited a second location. I've been to a few different branches and it's quite reasonable and good. They also have half sizes, which makes ordering easy! They have a good variety of shochu, which is great. Shochu goes well with local chicken after all. I'd like to drop by again sometime.

Popular Blog Ranking The mama of a certain shop had never eaten tebasaki (chicken wings), so she decided to visit Furai-bo in Daikokucho. However, when she arrived, she found out that the last order had already been taken. Furai-bo is a shop that operates from 17:00 to 24:00, so it remains unvisited for now. Across the road, there is the somewhat suspicious Futaba Building, housing "Reimenkan" and "Jidori-tei" on the first floor. In the past, this building was quite something - with a rental room reception at the back of the first floor and a free adult entertainment information center on the second floor. It's not hard to guess what kind of place this was, right? Even after the clean-up campaign in Daikokucho, this building persistently housed illegal establishments. The two shops on the first floor remained closed for years until "Reimenkan" and "Jidori-tei" moved in, making the building seem more wholesome now. Now, back to the otaku-like topic, the franchise headquarters of Jidori-tei is Resonance Dining Co., Ltd. The predecessor of Resonance Dining was Style Co., Ltd. in Minami Horie. If you look up Style Co., Ltd., you'll find various interesting names like "Yoru no Teio" (Night Emperor), "Hills-zoku" (Hills Tribe), and "Geinokai" (Entertainment World) - but let's keep the details under wraps and return to the Jidori-tei review. This yakitori shop serves its dishes on a hot plate rather than skewers. I started with a bottle of beer and ordered the "Special Seseri Yaki" for 780 yen, "Kawa Yaki" for 480 yen, and a few other items. There was also the option of ordering a half portion of Seseri for 480 yen and Kawa for 280 yen, but I went for the regular sizes for a better deal. The Seseri was delicious, but I've had better elsewhere, so it didn't impress me much. The chicken skin had a great texture and slowly released its umami flavors in the mouth. It had a chewy texture with a moderate amount of fat, unlike the usual fatty dishes. Ah! After trying the chicken skin here, I don't think I can eat the skin from other yakitori shops in Daikokucho. The chicken karaage had a chewy texture but lacked juiciness - it was just average. The other dishes were also average, but the "Special Cucumber Pickles" for 580 yen were delicious. Note that the regular size was almost sold out, so I opted for the half size for 380 yen. An interesting point was that when I ordered a chu-hi, they allowed me to add syrup as much as I wanted (laughs). I ended up emptying the bottle by adding syrup to the shochu water on my own. The staff were friendly, and I loved the chicken skin, so I plan to revisit this place soon. I'll definitely be back at this shop in Daikokucho. Thank you for the meal. Overall Rating: 7 Food & Taste: 7 Service: 7 Atmosphere: 6 Cost Performance: 7 Alcohol & Drinks: 6 *Out of 10 points (standard point 5) Restaurant Name: Jidori-tei Daikokucho Branch Genre: Izakaya, Yakitori Phone: 06-6645-0099 Address: 2-2-3 Shikitsu Nishi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture Access: 1-minute walk from Exit 6 of Daikokucho Station on the Midosuji Line, 1-minute walk from Exit 6 of Daikokucho Station on the Yotsubashi Line Distance from Daikokucho Station: 33m Business Hours: 17:00-02:00 (Last Order 01:00) Regular Holiday: 1st and 3rd Sundays

Jidori-tei has various locations, so I wonder if the chicken dishes vary depending on the store? For example, the grilled chicken skin at other restaurants can be really tough to chew, but here it's soft! Also, the chicken thigh meat here is tender! I personally prefer dishes with more chewiness, so maybe that's why I feel that way? The miso cabbage also seems to have less flavor compared to other places here! But the biggest issue is that there are many foreign staff members, so if you don't order clearly, it can be difficult to communicate! The other day, it took 25 minutes for the chicken thigh meat to be cooked! (That can't be right!) By that time, we had already finished the cucumber and cabbage, and drank three highballs (beer, shochu, whiskey) each! I was wondering what else to eat! I don't know if they forgot or if it was just slow! The restaurant wasn't even full, so I'm not sure! Using foreign staff is fine, but they need to be more attentive in these aspects! Also, I would like them to pay more attention to the salt they use!

The restaurant is located in Ookuni Town near the train station, and it specializes in local chicken dishes. The food tends to make you thirsty, so it pairs well with alcohol. Since I don't drink, I ended up craving rice instead (laughs). On this day, I drank more oolong tea than usual. The ultimate cucumber dish is recommended. The flavor is well-seasoned, so it's not too bitter. I was surprised to see yuzu wine on the menu - it seemed quite stylish. The grilled chicken thighs were extremely popular (I ordered them twice). The liver also had a strong flavor (almost spicy), making it satisfying enough to eat with rice alone. The sashimi and smoked dishes were very delicious and disappeared quickly. I wanted something light, so I ordered a salad, but it was drenched in dressing... not exactly light. And the rice porridge I thought would be refreshing turned out to be quite rich in flavor. Strangely, the french fries tasted light... (laughs). I didn't try the chicken wings myself, but they seemed to be delicious. Lastly, the sweet potato I had was generously coated in sugar, but it was tasty! The dishes are quite salty overall, making you thirsty, but the food is delicious. However, if you visit too often, you might end up consuming too much salt. Despite that, I will definitely go back.

I went to eat charcoal-grilled food a little while ago. It was my first time in a while having charcoal-grilled food, and Jidori Tei offers half sizes which is great! It's nice to be able to try various types of food even when going with friends. I really like the chicken nanban here... The chicken cutlet still has a crispy texture, but it's moist from the nanban vinegar and it has a unique taste. I also enjoyed the grilled chicken thigh and skin. The yuzu pepper goes well with them. I tried to sound sophisticated there, haha. Thank you for the meal!

Jidori-Tei is one of the restaurants I often visit. I always order half a cucumber pickle along with a draft beer. The grilled chicken thigh and fried chicken are also deliciously tender! In this cold season, I would like to order a hot pot, but the hot pot at Jidori-Tei is a bit light in flavor, so it's not quite satisfying for someone like me who prefers richer flavors. Of course, I enjoy sweet potato shochu! "Kuro Kirishima" goes well with the dishes! The manager is a nice person, sometimes fulfilling our whimsical requests, and sometimes just laughing them off, rolling with the punches. It's the kind of place that keeps me coming back because of the manager.

This is an izakaya restaurant known for its chicken dishes that are located in both Kansai and Kanto regions. I tried to eat at Furaibo for their famous tebasaki, but it was fully booked due to the Saturday evening rush. So, I ended up visiting this nearby restaurant. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, suitable for both young people and salarymen. Although it is a chain restaurant, it had a personal touch to it, maybe because of the individual management style. The table seats were full, so we were guided to a spacious tatami room where we could relax. It would have been even more comfortable if there were sunken kotatsu tables. The interior had a retro vibe, which made me wonder if it was intentional or catered towards an older clientele. We ordered dishes marked as "specialties" on the menu, including chicken nanban fry, momo charcoal-grilled, seseri yakitori, and steamed sasami salad. While the salad had no size options, the grilled and fried items had half-size portions available, making it convenient for two people to try a variety of dishes. With prices ranging from ¥500 to ¥1,000, it was quite affordable. I particularly enjoyed the chicken nanban and seseri yakitori! The chicken nanban had a crispy exterior with juicy chicken inside, and the sauce complemented it well. The seseri yakitori was tender and succulent, with a flavorful sauce. The emphasis on the quality of local chicken meat was evident, as well as the delicious sauces and seasonings. They were rich in flavor, which may not suit everyone's taste, but I personally enjoyed it. The staff, though young, were friendly and efficient in taking orders. Overall, it was a great dining experience, and I would definitely consider visiting other branches in the future, hoping the taste consistency remains the same across all locations.

I came to this restaurant with my coworkers on a day off to have a drink. The first impression of the restaurant is that it has a cozy atmosphere, like a small family-owned izakaya. We started with a toast of draft beer and edamame, followed by ordering the chicken nanban. It was indeed a generous portion and had a satisfying taste with the flavorful chicken. After ordering a few more dishes, we tried the specialty "momoyaki". The texture was quite tough... I wonder if this is how authentic yakitori is supposed to be. It was a bit tiring to chew and left my jaw feeling exhausted. This restaurant seems to have very polarized opinions, with some loving it and others finding it too tough.