I made a reservation during the Golden Week period through the OMAKASE website and visited this highly rated yakitori restaurant in Osaka, Isheii, which has an impressive Tabelog score of 3.87. The owner has expanded to Tokyo after being selected as one of the top 100 restaurants in Osaka in 2022. They offer only course menus, and I enjoyed a variety of dishes such as chicken meatball with plum, chicken breast with wasabi, neck meat, gizzard, grated radish, new potatoes, chicken wings with sansho pepper oil, grilled green onions, smoked chicken with gorgonzola cheese, Kyoto Nanatani duck grilled on a hearth, asparagus, soy sauce-marinated egg yolk, Galantine burger, oyakodon, harami, chouchin (lantern), tsukune (meatballs with sauce), heart (with sauce), and soriress (thigh base meat). The quality of the yakitori was excellent, with standout dishes being the Kyoto Nanatani duck, soy sauce-marinated egg yolk, and heart. The dessert, cherry blossom granita, was a refreshing finish. I was impressed by the deliciousness of every skewer, and I highly recommend trying the Kyoto Nanatani duck, soy sauce-marinated egg yolk, and heart dishes. I would definitely make a reservation again if I have the chance. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

Looking back, I realize that in the world of yakitori courses, the structure mainly consists of different parts of the chicken, so unlike French, Italian, or traditional Japanese cuisine, it can be challenging to create a narrative or story. Nogizaka's Shinohara incorporated elements of Japanese cuisine to enhance the flavors of the yakitori served before and after. On the other hand, Torisho Ishii Hina took a straightforward approach, showcasing their confidence in the flavors. It might resonate with yakitori enthusiasts, but for beginners like me, it's a realm that is not easily understood. I simply enjoyed the delicious meal.

I visited OMAKASE on a weekday night and luckily got a reservation! Despite arriving a few minutes before opening time on a rainy day, the assistant kindly greeted us outside the restaurant. The course started promptly and the atmosphere was lively with a full house and spacious seating. Here are some highlights from the course: the juicy and crispy-skinned chicken breast with wasabi, and the tender and flavorful chicken tenderloin. I also recommend adding extra skewers towards the end of the meal for unique textures and flavors. From classic skewers to creative dishes like tsukune and duck, everything was of high quality. The restaurant's customer-focused service was evident in the options for the final dishes and additional orders. The staff were attentive and friendly. I took home a delicious minced chicken bento as a souvenir, which was top-notch. The bill was reasonable considering the quality, though it may be slightly pricey compared to other yakitori places. However, the experience is definitely worth it for yakitori enthusiasts and even those less familiar with it. I don't often go for yakitori, but I'm planning to visit this place regularly. Highly recommended!

The second visit was slightly different from the previous one in terms of one dish and some skewers, but the course content seems like it would never get boring no matter how many times you go. The individual dishes that come out in between are also delicious. The Amakusa Daioh skewers have a refreshing taste and a variety that doesn't get boring. The "Oonameko" was delicious for the first time. The skewer sauce is on the refreshing side. The shiratama has the ultimate half-cooked texture. The service is so polite that it feels pleasant. Overall, the portion size is on the smaller side. However, it's just right for the stomach. (It might be a bit small for men who eat a lot? Recommended to end with 2 dishes) Thank you for the meal! Today's course content: Smoked chicken spring rolls, Daikon radish (mountain wasabi), Seseri zucchini and maitake mushrooms with caviar, Sand liver, Large nameko mushrooms, Chicken wonton, Yagen nann, Green onions, New ginnan, Duck grilled on an irori (seasoned with black pepper), Tsukune, Chicken liver, Shiratama. Additional skewers: Furi-sode (wasabi), Chicken dashi ochazuke. Dessert: Lemon and white wine granita, Shine Muscat.

Thank you very much for always viewing ✨ If you liked it, please try bookmarking the restaurant with the "Save Shop" button♪ A restaurant located in Minami-Azabu (Azabu Juban), Tokyo. Selected as one of the top 100 restaurants by Tabelog Yakitori EAST in 2023 ✨ I liked it and revisited with 4 people♪ When you enter the narrow staircase from the front of the first floor, you will find a beautiful interior ✨ There is a spacious L-shaped counter with an irori (traditional Japanese sunken hearth) where only tebasaki (chicken wings) are grilled♪ The service of wiping the plates meticulously for each yakitori is pleasant♪ The grilling master, Mr. Ukaji, whom I met at Ishii Jr. in Osaka before, and whom I happened to meet at the Yakitori Masters' Meeting in Tokyo the other day, provides excellent grilling and very pleasant customer service ✨ The other staff members were also kind and polite, making it a restaurant where you can receive customer service beyond just a yakitori restaurant. I decided to make this a regular visit restaurant because I liked everything about the size, brightness, atmosphere, and deliciousness of the restaurant ✨ I think it's a wonderful restaurant that yakitori lovers should visit at least once (*^▽^*) The dishes I had are as follows: ▼ Omakase Course 14,000 yen ・Hiroshima Kajitani Farm Takahara Hinai Jidori Smoked Chicken Fresh Spring Rolls *Delicious with a great aroma ✨ ・Grated Daikon Radish with Ponzu or Soy Sauce ・Amakusa Daioh Dakimono (wrapped) Breast Meat *Crispy skin, juicy, and delicious ✨ ・Amakusa Daioh Seseri (neck meat) *Great charcoal aroma, juicy, and delicious ✨ ・Rice steamed with mochi rice, maitake mushrooms, zucchini, and Takahara Hinai Jidori chicken *Refreshing and delicious with umami taste ✨ ・Takahara Hinai Jidori Heart *Outstanding charcoal aroma, juicy, and delicious ✨ ・Large Nameko Mushrooms *Great charcoal aroma, juicy, and deliciously tender ✨ ・Amakusa Daioh Wonton with Yuzu Pepper *Firm texture, melts in your mouth, extremely delicious ✨ ・Tanba Chicken Yagen Nankotsu (soft cartilage) *Firm texture, juicy, and incredibly delicious ✨ ・Fresh Ginkgo Nuts *Hot, fluffy, delicious with great umami taste ✨ ・Amakusa Daioh Negima (chicken and leek skewers) *Juicy and delicious ✨ ・Takahara Hinai Jidori Harami (chicken thigh) *Chewy, firm, and incredibly delicious ✨ ・Kyoto Nanatani Duck *Chewy, flavorful, and incredibly delicious ✨ ・Tsukune (chicken meatballs) with sauce or salt *Juicy and incredibly delicious ✨ ・Takahara Hinai Jidori Chouchin (chicken lantern) *Crisp and tasty, with a great liver flavor ✨ ・Takahara Hinai Jidori Oyakodon (chicken and egg rice bowl) *Fluffy, melty, large pieces of meat, incredibly delicious ✨ ・Granite of White Wine and Lemon Shine Muscat *Cold, refreshing, with a sour taste, and very delicious ✨ Additional items: ・Quail eggs *Rare, fluffy, and melts in your mouth, delicious ✨ ・Chilled Chicken Noodles *Very thin noodles, well-cooked, incredibly delicious ✨ ・Takahara Hinai Jidori Sunagimo (gizzard) *Crispy, flavorful, and incredibly delicious ✨ ・3 bottles of Kirin Ichiban Shibori beer ・1 bottle of Yamazaki NV Highball _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ Thank you very much for reading until the end ✨ If you leave a comment, I will reply♪ I would be grateful if this information could be of any help to your gourmet experiences, even a little bit. ▽ I also update Instagram. Hide Gourmand【@hide06_21】

I visited a famous yakitori restaurant in Osaka. I told the taxi driver the address, but we ended up on the wrong side of the building, so I walked for more than 5 minutes to get to the front of the restaurant. Those taking a taxi should be careful. The food is delicious no matter what you order. It was nice to be able to choose the last dish. I chose the chilled Chinese noodles, and they were very delicious.

On this day, I had a meeting at a site in Tokyo. While on the train heading to the site, I was looking at Instagram and saw a story from Torisho Ishii Ii-san, informing about a cancellation at Torisho Ishii Hina in Minamiazabu for that day. Moreover, it was one of the few days in a month when Ishii-san comes from Osaka to do the grilling. I knew I had to go! When I raised my hand, I got the OK, and this is my second time getting a seat this year, so lucky! I was in the mood for yakitori, so it was a perfect choice. That's why I visited Torisho Ishii Hina for the first time in over a year! I didn't have a great impression the first time, but this time I felt relieved knowing that Ishii-san himself would be grilling. Here's what we had, in the order they were served: - Kirin Ichiban Shibori beer 1. Smoked chicken spring rolls: The spring rolls were filled with smoked chicken and edible leaves from Hiroshima's Kajitani Farm! The aroma of smoked chicken and the flavor of the leaves were irresistible. So delicious! 2. Dakimono (hugging) - my favorite when grilled by Ishii-san! Absolutely the best! The flavor of mountain wasabi, crispy skin, and juicy inside. It was my first time trying it this year, and I was pleasantly surprised. 3. Daikon radish with ponzu sauce 4. Seseri (chicken neck): Juicy and tender, cooked perfectly. - Emile Beyer Lieu-Dit Pinot Gris Hohrain wine 5. Saezuri (esophagus) 6. Ginkgo nuts 7. Chicken breast cutlet with shiba-zuke tartar sauce, very refreshing. 8. Tebasaki (chicken wings) grilled in the irori (hearth) with pepper, delicious and juicy. 9. Negima (chicken and green onion skewers) with tasty sauce. 10. Kamo eggplant, hot and delicious. 11. Chicken wonton with green curry sauce, a great combination. 12. Yuka-gawa shichimi (seven-flavor chili pepper) on skewers, a fun texture. - Mie Prefecture Shimizu Seishiro Shouten's Masanotomo Nakadori Junmai Daiginjo sake 13. Harami (skirt steak) with delicious sauce on skewers. 14. Yakko nankotsu (soft cartilage) 15. Tsukune (chicken meatballs) with flavorful sauce. The skewers course ended here, and we moved on to additional items and finishing dishes. The additional skewers were grilled by Uekaji-san, who usually grills at Torisho Ishii Hina and was also previously at Ishii Jr.: 16. Topped with straw-grilled minced chicken rice bowl, incredibly fragrant and delicious. 17. Chicken meat ochazuke (tea-soaked rice) with plum, perfectly balanced and easy to eat. 18. Soriresu - meaty and amazing! 19. Chouchin - third time seeing Ishii-san grill, but still haven't seen him holding a bundle... haha. 20. Shio ginger ramen, flavorful and refreshing. 21. Watermelon sherbet with passion fruit, refreshing and a nice ending to the meal. It ended too quickly. Even though it felt like they might be using different types of chicken compared to the ones in Osaka, the grilling was fantastic, and I felt happy to experience their skill. I definitely want to visit their Osaka restaurant again. I hope to be able to make a reservation at the right timing for my next business trip. Thank you for the wonderful meal! The best!

The grilled chicken is seriously delicious, especially the skin-on breast and tenderloin. The tsukune is too refined, lacking impact in flavor and texture. Also, the shichimi for seasoning could use some improvement. I want it to have more punch. I also wish they had Shandygaff, haha. But overall, it's extremely delicious.

Renowned Kansai yakitori master Yoshi Tomomichi Ishii teamed up with Mitomie Mon to open a yakitori restaurant in Tokyo! Ishii, known as a master of the craft, is a household name not only in Kansai but also among gourmets in Kanto. Since its founding in February 2016, the restaurant quickly gained popularity and earned a Michelin one-star rating within less than a year of opening. Ishii, who honed his skills at Kobe's "Kimoto" and Osaka's "Ayamuya," brings a unique approach to delight customers, along with his impeccable techniques. The restaurant, which opened in Tokyo in May 2022, in collaboration with Mitomie Mon, is located in a quiet residential area in Minami-Azabu, offering a serene atmosphere. Serving authentic yet distinctive dishes, it offers a one-of-a-kind yakitori experience. Meeting Chef Ishii and savoring the delicious yakitori made for a luxurious dining experience. The "Chef's Special Course" priced at 14,000 yen included dishes like smoked chicken spring rolls, hugging fish, chicken tenderloin, ginkgo nuts, corn and zucchini rice bowl, and more, ending with a refreshing watermelon granita.

Thank you for viewing. I revisited "Torisho Ishii Hina," a recipient of the 2023 Tabelog Yakitori EAST Top 100 award. Unfortunately, due to heavy rain, Chef Ishii was unable to come from Osaka to grill that day, so his apprentice did it instead. The restaurant is located on the 1st floor of a building called Cliffside Building, a 12-13 minute walk from Azabu-Juban Station or Shirokane-Takanawa Station, and a 15-minute walk from Hiroo Station. The "Sand Liver Ennawa" with a crispy texture, the fluffy "New Ginkgo," the juicy "Tsukune," and the flavorful "Harami" that deepens with each bite were particularly good on this day. The "Cacio e Pepe" we always add was also very delicious. The menu we had that day included "Chicken and Mushroom Terrine," "Dakimi," "Seseri," "Chicken Breast Cutlet with Shibazuke Tartar Sauce," "Sand Liver Ennawa," "New Ginkgo," "Shichitani Duck Iroriyaki," with the front being loin meat and the back being thigh meat, "Teppan Wings," "Large Nameko Mushrooms," "Negima," "Torinomimik," "Tsukune," "Harami," "Yagen Nankotsu," "Sand Liver Ennawa," "Bonjiri," "Cacio e Pepe," "Raw Egg Yolk Soy Sauce Rice Bowl," "Liver," "Chouchin," "Chicken Salt and Ginger Ramen," "Watermelon Granite, Passion Fruit." We had a very enjoyable time and would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

A restaurant with two evening rotations. Visited during the 5 p.m. slot on Saturday. Arrived 5 minutes early and was the 3rd group in line. Waited until everyone was seated as it starts all at once. The quiet atmosphere inside created a strange tension. Waited for about 10 minutes chatting quietly with my companion until we could finally start. It began with a chicken and mushroom terrine, followed by grilled items. The skewers were crispy on the outside but not piping hot inside, giving off a gentle finish. It wasn't undercooked, more like perfectly fried tempura where the heat just reaches the center. No risk of burning your mouth even if you eat it right away. Each piece of meat was larger compared to other recent visits, but the overall portion size was still on the smaller side. Ordered 3 more skewers as an addition. Each additional skewer costs 500 yen. Finished with a parent and child rice bowl and palate cleanser. Each dish was tasty, with a gentle flavor profile, creating an overall flat impression. As someone who enjoys eating skewers, I found the portion size a bit small. While you can order more, it increases the cost, so the satisfaction level was moderate.

I have always wanted to go to "Torisho Ishii Hinata" but could never find a suitable time in my schedule. Finally, I had the opportunity to sit down at this restaurant. Starting with a chicken and mushroom terrine, I enjoyed various skewers such as Dakimi, Bonjiri Chicken Katsu, and chicken wings. I also ordered additional skewers like gizzard, eggplant, and ginkgo nuts. To finish off the meal, I had oyakodon and ramen. There is nothing to complain about the food, and above all, the restaurant had a warm and attentive service in a well-maintained setting. It is a wonderful place where those who appreciate good quality can truly enjoy.

Nice to see you again! It's been a while since last time, but the food was even more delicious than before ^ ^ We had beer, red wine, and sake! Ishii-san's personality is really warm and welcoming. Thank you for the wonderful meal! ✨

The popular restaurant "Torisho Ishii" in Osaka... no matter how many times I try, it's always difficult to make a reservation at this place. I heard that someone who trained there opened a restaurant called "Hina" in Tokyo, so I decided to visit this time. I'm so excited♪ As usual... cheers with white wine✨✨♤ Grilled chicken breast and potato with edamame paste♢ Hug, chicken breast with wasabi♢ Seseri... my favorite♡ It's juicy. ♤ Chicken dumplings in softshell turtle soup♢ Sunazuri... the crunchy texture is enjoyable♪♢ Tebasaki, grilled with black pepper paste over a hearth✨ White wine... another glass, please❤️♢ Yagen cartilage... it's been a while♪ It's delicious with meat attached. ♢ Negima... a reliably comforting taste. ♤ Corn (pure white) and okra grilled over a hearth♢ Bonjiri... the bursting fat is irresistible❤️♢ Smoked chicken & blue cheese♢ Tsukune with sauce, you can choose salt or sauce♢ Chochin... when you think of Ishii-san...❤️♢ Quail egg... the gooey half-cooked texture inside is perfect. ♢ Furisode... lightly served with wasabi...♢ Soriresu... packed with flavor... my favorite part. ♢ Liver... the gooey, rare texture is amazing. ♢ Skin... being finished with crispy skin... (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)✨♤ Oyakodon♤ Other than chicken breast, I conquered all the skewers (*^^*) No matter which skewer I tried... it was delicious❤️❤️❤️ It was worth coming from Osaka... very satisfied✨✨ Thank you for the meal(๑>◡<๑)

On a summer night, I revisited a high-end yakitori restaurant. Located in a residential area of Minami-Azabu, Hinai Ishii. Beautiful L-shaped counter. The interior is more like a high-end sushi restaurant than a yakitori place. The atmosphere is not too flashy but just right. Well, unfortunately, I came with a man again tonight! Unfortunately, this restaurant has a hearth which is interesting. Let me briefly introduce the course menu. Starting with chicken breast appetizer, edamame paste with chicken breast, mountain wasabi seared chicken tail, firm wonton, softshell turtle gizzard with chicken wing tips, black pepper paste with grated yam, white corn and okra, grilled bonjiri with hearth smoke chicken, blue cheese salt tsukune skewers, and chicken broth ramen skewers. The skewers are of high quality in both ingredients and seasoning. Faithful to the basics and no flaws. And the hearth-grilled chicken wing tips are exquisite. This time, the grilled corn and okra were also delicious. As a single dish, the smoked chicken was fantastic. For the finish, there was oyakodon, but I chose ramen that no one else seemed to pick, haha. It may not have a strong punch, but I think it's a perfect dish to enjoy after eating the full course. The alcohol selection is extensive, including sake and wine. Although it's a yakitori place, there are many dishes that go well with champagne or wine. The price is around 23,000 yen per person. It might be considered expensive for a yakitori restaurant, but that's because I drank more alcohol than others. Still, it's significantly cheaper compared to sushi. Personally, I think the satisfaction level is higher with yakitori. I am filled with happiness after eating delicious food again this day. Living like a noble, haha.

First visit upon receiving an invitation! Today's course menu at the restaurant I wanted to go to: - Chef's Course (14,000 yen) • Chicken breast and potato edamame sauce • Breast meat (mountain wasabi) • Bonito tail • Chicken wonton and softshell turtle soup • Gizzard • Easy-to-eat chicken wings without bones • Chicken cartilage • Green onion skewers • Okra and corn • Fluffy tsukune meatballs. Choice of salt or sauce • Smoked chicken (with blue cheese) - cheese was delicious without being overpowering • Quail • Chicken liver • Additional option: lantern fish (+500 yen) • Quail eggs • Chicken oysters • Oyakodon For dessert, you can choose from 4 options. Overall, the dishes had delicate and gentle flavors with tender meat. The portion sizes were just right - not too big or too small, but it felt like the quantity was a bit on the smaller side. The white minced chicken bento had a strong charcoal aroma even the next day, which was very appetizing. The service at the restaurant was attentive. Thank you for the meal!

Chicken breast and potato breast meat, chicken wonton, sand liver chicken gizzard, chicken wing tips, chicken soft cartilage, shoulder meat, okra and pure white grilled chicken, okra and corn lantern chicken, smoked chicken wing tips, chicken meatballs, chicken ramen dessert.

"Tori Shokunin Ishii Hina" has been awarded as one of the top 100 restaurants in the yakitori category on Tabelog for the year 2022. This Tokyo branch of the most famous yakitori restaurant in Osaka offers an omakase course for 14,000 yen. The course includes chicken breast, seseri (neck), tori wantan (dumplings), sunagimo (gizzard), tebasaki (chicken wings), yagen nankotsu (soft bone), negima (chicken and scallion skewers), okura, corn, smoked chicken, tsukune (chicken meatballs with salt), harami (skirt steak), and dessert. For the finishing touches, they serve oyakodon (chicken and egg rice bowl), ramen, and shio shoga ramen (ramen with salt and ginger). Additional items like hatsu (heart), sori (tail), bonjiri (tail tip), and liver can also be added. The reviewer was particularly impressed by the heart and chicken breast. Every skewer was cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful, with a tantalizing charcoal aroma. It was truly delicious. #ToriShokuninIshiiHina #AzabuGourmet #AzabuDinner #Yakitori #TokyoYakitori #DeliciousYakitori #FoodiesUnite #GourmetLovers #FoodPorn #FoodieGram #Foodstagram #FoodBlogger #GourmetTravel #GoodFoodGoodMood #FoodieFriends #FoodieClub #FoodiesConnect #KantoGourmet #FoodReview #GourmetWriter #FoodieInformation #TokyoFoodScenes