- Yakitori Donburi: 1100 yen - Ogawa-cho Donburi Adventure ♥ A popular yakitori restaurant in a lively atmosphere! The previous customer ordered 13 dishes. The restaurant has a cool, old-fashioned vibe. - First, a mini salad is served, which seems to be a pre-made extra. It's not dry or too cold, but a bit sad-looking. The rice seems to have a larger area than the toppings. The yakitori pieces are Mom, Quail, Shishito pepper, Negima, and Tsukune. The flavors are good, and they don't overcook with salt. The Negima has a small piece of green onion in it. The Tsukune is like a chicken meatball. The rice is cooked firm, and the sauce is delicious. The miso soup comes with tofu, fried tofu, and pickled vegetables. - The toppings may seem sparse, but don't worry! The rice portion is small, so the balance is good. Thank you for the meal!

- Average rating is 3.0, with ratings in increments of 0.5. - Overall score is calculated by multiplying food/taste by 4, service by 2, atmosphere by 2, and cost performance by 2, then dividing the total by 10 (alcohol/drinks are not included). - Not mentioned - Delicious

Visited the restaurant again on February 28, 2023. I decided to go to Torigen because I received a service voucher last time and the expiration date was today. I arrived around 12:30, and the counter seats were almost full, while there was a bit of space at the table seats. Today, I ordered the oyakodon. The dish arrived in about 10 minutes. I had already decided on ordering the oyakodon next time when I visited last, so I didn't hesitate. The size of the bowl was just right, the egg had a nice creamy texture, the rice was soaked in the broth, the chicken was tender, and the green onions added a nice touch. I didn't think much when ordering, but I heard voices asking, "Are eggs okay?" due to the avian influenza, so I realized that egg dishes are precious now. Next time, I want to choose the remaining menu items based on my mood.

Nearby Company Lunch Series #201. Today, I decided to have lunch near the office again, and I had lunch at Torigen, a yakitori restaurant right near the office. The restaurant is located between Ogawamachi and Jinbocho, on the 2nd floor up the stairs next to Toyoharu, a newly opened standing soba restaurant. Inside, there are counter seats and table seats, with a slightly dim atmosphere. I visited around 12:30, and while I was the only one at the counter, the table seats were quite busy. There was a male owner at the grill, another lady in the kitchen, and a female staff member in the hall. I ordered the Yakitori Donburi. The food arrived in about 10 minutes. As it is a yakitori restaurant, I didn't hesitate to order the Yakitori Donburi. It came with chicken thigh, quail egg, shishito pepper, negima, and tsukune, and the meat was tender and the sauce was just right. The rice was a large serving for free, so I thought it might have been better to go for the large serving considering the balance of the side dishes. It also came with pickles, salad, and miso soup. On my way out, I received a 50 yen discount coupon with a one-month expiration date, so I plan to use it next time when I want to try the oyakodon.

Visited around 12:10 on a regular day. The restaurant was empty with acrylic dividers on each table for infection prevention. I ordered the lunch menu item, "Soboro Yakitori Juu" for 1000 yen. It's a dish that allows you to enjoy both soboro and grilled chicken. The dish comes in a covered box with a quail egg in the center, which looks cute. Although it's in a box, the portion is light and not too heavy. The grilled chicken includes tsukune and negima, and you can taste the flavor of charcoal. The soboro and egg have a comforting taste. The rice is topped with chopped seaweed. The meal also comes with pickles, miso soup, and a small cabbage side dish, typical of a yakitori restaurant lunch. Afterward, the table was almost full, but the atmosphere was quiet and easy to relax in.

I wanted to eat yakitori donburi, so I visited the restaurant. The interior was quiet with no background music, and the table seating arrangement was unique. The chairs and table height were convenient for eating. You order verbally and pay in cash afterwards. The yakitori donburi for 1000 yen was served in a bento box. The yakitori pieces were small, but the sauce on the rice was delicious. After paying, I received a 50 yen discount coupon, so I thought about trying the oyakodon next time. Overall, it was a nice place to eat.

Located on the second floor just off Yasukuni Street, this restaurant serves a yakitori donburi with five skewers. The rice is topped with a slightly thick sauce that pairs well with the cabbage side dish. Considering the location, the price of 1000 yen may feel a bit high.

- "Yakitori Juu" ¥1,000 The other day, I visited the neighboring restaurant "Nagata" on the second floor, but today I am here at "Torugen". This is a long-established restaurant that has been in business for 42 years in Ogawamachi. Their specialty is not using a microwave. Inside, there are counter seats in the back and table seats by the window. It has a cozy atmosphere that makes you want to have a drink. They use "Saisai Chicken", which is low in fat, tender, and rich in collagen. Saisai Chicken is a local chicken from Iwate Prefecture, raised with organic vegetables, known for being low in fat, low in calories, and tender. They grill it with Kishu Binchotan charcoal and finish it with their secret sauce that has been passed down since the founding of the restaurant. It makes you want to have a drink after all. While I was daydreaming, the yakitori set was served. When I opened the lid, there it was! Delicious-looking yakitori! From left to right, there's tsukune, negima, shishito, quail egg, ... What could be the part on the far right! Thigh? Neck meat? It's been a while since I went to an izakaya, and I can't remember the parts of yakitori! Oh no. This is bad. Seriously bad. The rice is generously covered with sauce. The sauce and charcoal aroma are savory. The negima's green onion is sweet and nice. Not only the chicken but also the vegetables are good. The tsukune is occasionally too sweet, but here it's a straightforward, solid chicken flavor. Tsukune can be hit or miss, especially if it's mixed with shiso, but this tsukune is right down the middle, confidently thrown. It's delicious. The oyakodon (chicken and egg rice bowl) on the next table looks delicious too. Oyakodon from a chicken restaurant is really good. A chicken restaurant's yakitori don. I mean, set. It was delicious. I really wanted to have it with alcohol instead of rice. Thank you for the meal. The head chef in the kitchen seems energetic, even though it's a long-established restaurant. I'd like to come for a drink someday.

Bird Gen @ Nagata Next to (Kanda Ogawamachi 3-chome) - I love bento boxes with lids, but there are surprisingly few restaurants in town that serve yakitori bowls for lunch, despite the abundance of yakitori restaurants. The main reason seems to be that chicken and egg bowls are much easier and quicker to prepare. One place that offers this rare yakitori bowl is the neighboring restaurant of "Nagata," which serves delicious fish dishes in a casual setting. The phone number still has a 3 in it from thirty years ago. The atmosphere is nostalgic but well-maintained, with chairs engraved with the restaurant's name catching the eye. I was tempted by the minced chicken, scrambled egg, and yakitori in the minced chicken and yakitori bento, but I stayed true to my initial choice and ordered the yakitori bento. The lid-covered bento arrived, and I was excited to open it. Upon opening, a wonderful aroma wafted up. Oh, there's quail egg in it! I love quail eggs. It included tsukune, regular meat, negima, shishito pepper, and quail egg, beautifully arranged with a fantastic aroma of the sauce. The finish was superbly delicious, with a variety of flavors and textures. I was so excited that I almost forgot to sprinkle the seven-colored chili pepper halfway through. The combination of flavors and textures was so diverse and enjoyable that I couldn't stop eating. It was delicious! I was able to encounter a fantastic yakitori bowl. I want to come back at night next time and have a drink.

Located on Goju Street, which runs parallel to Yasukuni Street on the south side, from Hongo Street to Chiyoda Street, is Yakitori Torigen. This yakitori restaurant has been in business for 37 years since it opened in 1978. The retro Showa era interior has a counter area and table seating facing the road. They serve carefully grilled chicken using Kishu Binchotan charcoal, with a specialty in Naisai chicken from Iwate Prefecture, which is raised using only plant-based feed, resulting in a chicken with minimal odor. The yakitori starts from 180 yen per skewer, with sets of 5 (1,450 yen) and 7 (1,800 yen) also available. The draft beer (600 yen) comes in a classic cylindrical glass, a refreshing change from the slim glasses common nowadays. We enjoyed a set of 5 skewers, including negima, tsukune, chicken thigh, asparagus wrapped in pork belly, and chicken tail. The tsukune, coated in their secret sauce, was especially delicious. They also served grated daikon and quail eggs as palate cleansers. Although tempted by sake, we opted for a highball (400 yen) to avoid overindulging. The restaurant also offers a highball all-you-can-drink option for 1,180 yen for 60 minutes. The chairs are engraved with "Torigen," and straw mats are placed on the bench seats. The windows on the road side have aged wooden frames, allowing a view of the street below. It feels like being in a second-floor inn, a perfect setting to enjoy delicious yakitori in a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere.

This year's rainy season is long. While the start of the rainy season was normal, the end of the rainy season has been delayed by over a week compared to usual. The first day back to work after the Marine Day holiday was cloudy and gloomy. Due to the current situation with the coronavirus, social activities like going out for drinks have become challenging. Instead, I invited a colleague for lunch at a nearby yakitori restaurant. The restaurant has been in business since 1978 and uses a special brand of chicken called "Saisai Chicken" from Iwate Prefecture. The chickens are raised on a plant-based diet, resulting in a unique and flavorful taste. Despite the challenges of the current situation, we enjoyed our lunch at the cozy restaurant.

After a meeting in Jimbocho, I wandered around to decide where to have lunch. I came across a restaurant with a sign advertising "Yakitori Don" and decided to go in. The Yakitori Don was priced at 980 yen and included skewers of negima, kashiwa, tsukune, quail, and shishito peppers, all glazed with a slightly sweet and savory sauce. The rice soaked in the sauce was also delicious.

Great restaurant. The chicken skin was crispy. I enjoyed eating yakitori while watching TV, accompanied by beer and shochu with hot water. It was a peaceful time. Thank you for the meal. I will visit again.

Long time no see. I had the Soboro Yakitori Juu. It's a combination of sweet minced chicken and flavorful grilled chicken skewers, and while the soboro is sweet, it's still delicious. Eating it in the juu style adds a different kind of enjoyment. Thank you for the meal.

171030 Yakitori Torigen @ Kanda Ogawamachi, Karaage Set Meal 680 yen

120801 Toragen @ Kanda Ogawacho Yakitori Juu 980 yen

120710 Toragen @ Kanda Ogawamachi Soboro Don 780 yen