A delicious, cozy, and reasonably priced restaurant with a friendly atmosphere! It seems to be a favorite spot for a friend from Yoron Island, so I decided to visit. However, I was mistaken for trying to pick someone up while chatting inside, which worried the owner, who was very kind. I couldn't eat much at the third place we visited, but I want to come back with an empty stomach! Everything we ordered was delicious. (^o^)

I made a reservation for Friday at 7:00 PM and the restaurant was almost full with reservations. The big size drinks were a good deal, so I ordered a big size of Premium Malt's. The flavor of the stewed dish went well with the drink. The staff were very efficient, it felt like there were about three people working even though there were only one.

I like that you can have unlimited refills of grated daikon radish as a complimentary appetizer. The drinks come out quickly and all the skewers are delicious. The yakitori is obviously tasty, but the cheese-stuffed bell peppers were also really good. The chicken soup was a bit too light and tasted more like soy sauce than chicken, so that was the only thing that wasn't to my liking, but everything else was great. I will definitely come back again.

Dinner on 07/26 at Yakitori Torisho Honten was excellent. The service, speed of service, taste, and atmosphere were all great. I recommend trying the Mameo brand from Gunma Prefecture. The yakitori was seasoned perfectly. It was a pleasant dining experience. Thank you!

I've been interested in this yakitori restaurant for a while, and I decided to visit the main store of Torisho, located right near the famous Shibuya-style ramen shop, Samurai. First thing that surprised me was the excellent customer service! Even if the food's taste was slightly lacking, I would still want to come back because of the level of service. Speaking of the food, it was extremely delicious! Personally, I recommend trying the seseri (¥150), bonjiri (¥150), hatsu (¥150), and tebasaki (¥250). I also like the Akamogura (on the rocks). Another must-try is the daily recommended dish! The place was constantly packed with customers, and reservations were fully booked. Walk-ins were being turned away. I highly recommend sitting at the counter, which opens at 5:00 PM! The owner apparently runs a ramen shop in Ningyocho during the day! (When does he prepare and rest?) The ramen shop is called Chinatown Ramen Hashimoto. The nearest station is closer to Suitengu-mae.

Ueno doesn't have a lot of yakitori places, but this one is delicious, cheap, and fast! It's popular for a reason, and even though I made a last-minute reservation, I was able to get a table in about an hour and a half, which was fine for my short visit. The yakitori, starting with the bonjiri, was all delicious. The menu with lots of green onions was also very good. It's popular for a reason. Everything was really tasty. The grilled rice balls at the end with chicken soup were also ordered and they were delicious too. The rice balls were grilled perfectly crispy. Yum!

During the day, I had Chuka Soba at Hashimoto in Ningyocho, and at night, I had a drink at Torisho in Okachimachi, achieving the ultimate combo! The garlic tomato was delicious as always, the premium shochu was refreshing and tasty, the service was bright and pleasant, overall very satisfied. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

Arrived at 5:08 pm, the store opens at 5 pm, but already two groups have started. Upon entering the store, they asked if we had a reservation. It turned out to be a popular restaurant where reservations are essential. I thought it was not well-known as it is located across the main street from Ueno Station, but Bee-san, who is a local expert, had already visited and left a review. We were seated at the counter, and the person next to us also had a reservation. We started with draft beer, although it wasn't as cold as we had hoped. They offer a variety of skewers, including chicken (the restaurant's name is Tori Warai), so we ordered one skewer each of chicken heart (salt), pork cheek (spicy miso), and pork belly (sauce). It was nice that we could order just one skewer at a time. The grill seemed to be gas-powered. I initially thought the person grilling was the owner, but it turned out to be a female owner. It was impressive to see the owner and the senior staff patiently teaching the new part-time staff. We were served grated daikon radish as an appetizer, and we later found out that refills were available for an additional 200 yen (excluding tax). The spicy miso for the pork cheek was served on the side, and it was just enough without being overwhelming. The pork cheek had a good balance of chewiness and tenderness, and the sauce for the pork belly was a bit on the salty side, so a bit more sweetness would have been nice. The pork belly was easy to eat and delicious. The burnt parts were cut off with scissors, which was a nice touch to minimize bitterness. The chicken heart had the right amount of salt, and although it was well-cooked, it retained a moist texture typical of chicken hearts, which was delicious. We switched to a Hoppy white set and requested a refill with extra ice, which made it a bit stronger. When we asked for another refill with a stronger flavor to enjoy while sitting outside, they generously poured in so much shochu that there was almost no room for ice! This kind of service was delightful. We used this place for a pre-drinks gathering, so we didn't order any more. As it started to get crowded, we decided to leave. As we were leaving, they played "Suki" by Misato Watanabe, which brought back memories. I wondered who was in charge of the music selection, perhaps it was a radio station. Before we left, we listened to "Akai Sweet Pea" by Seiko Matsuda, and "Single Again" by Mariya Takeuchi. It was a cozy yakitori restaurant, and it seemed to be quite popular as more reservation customers started coming in after 6 pm. The restaurant is completely non-smoking, but they had ashtrays outside. Overall, it was a comfortable and pleasant place to enjoy yakitori.

I visited the parent shop of Ningyocho's Chuka soba "Hashimoto" with high expectations, and it did not disappoint. The food and drinks showed the manager's dedication, with the yakimono skewers at 130 yen each being delicious. One surprising dish for me was the "gari tomato" appetizer, a combination of homemade "gari" with shiso and tomato that I want to try making at home. The selection of shochu, with options like "Nouka no Yome" and "Mogura (long-term jar aging)", catered to my taste perfectly. The young staff provided excellent hospitality, creating a pleasant atmosphere in the restaurant. I happened to get a table seat this time due to an early arrival, but I recommend making a reservation next time. Thank you for the wonderful meal! I will definitely come back!

On the night of my overnight business trip in Tokyo, after drinking in Shinbashi, I went to the hotel in Ueno and prepared for work the next day. I started to feel a little hungry, so I decided to have a light late-night snack at a yakitori restaurant right next to the hotel called "Yakitori Torisho". I planned to have just one drink, so I ordered a gin and soda. They served grated daikon radish as a complimentary appetizer, and you could ask for seconds. I tried the beef tendon stew. In this area, stew usually contains offal or tofu, but I was surprised to find a beef tendon stew here. It's somewhat similar to Kansai's "doteyaki". Doteyaki is sweet, but this beef tendon stew is not. It's the opposite of sweet omelette, as Kansai's omelette is never sweet, unlike the sweet omelette I had in Tokyo. I also had grilled chicken skin and pork harami, both seasoned with salt. I sat at the counter and watched as they grilled the skewers over charcoal. They were very fragrant and delicious. The chicken meatball was served with sauce. I thought about trying the grilled rice ball tea porridge, but managed to resist. Everything was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I had been curious about Tori Warai for a while, so I decided to visit as I was craving yakitori. The restaurant was packed with office workers. It is non-smoking inside, but smokers can smoke outside. I started with a beer and ordered a mixed yakitori platter. The daikon radish appetizer was refillable. You can enjoy different flavors with soy sauce, shichimi, and ponzu. The yakitori was delicious, and the simmered beef tendon was also tasty. The staff's service was brisk and pleasant. With such good service, the drinks just kept flowing (laughs). I finished with a grilled rice ball and left feeling very full. Thank you for the meal. I will definitely visit again.

Thanks to my drinking buddy's older sister, we were able to make a reservation at this restaurant. This time, we had a girls' night out, or rather, a ladies' gathering (lol). All the yakitori here is delicious, but the recommended skewers were already reserved by the sister. They were chicken liver, bell pepper cheese wrapped in pork, and hand-mixed meatballs. They were all indeed delicious! Especially the bell pepper cheese wrapped in pork, which is a popular menu item and tends to sell out quickly. In addition to yakitori, you can also enjoy yakiton, so it's like hitting two birds with one stone! The pig's head, tongue, and skirt steak were all flavorful and tasty. As a fan of chicken skin, I must say the skin was crispy and delicious. The macaroni salad had a nice creamy texture. The simmered tofu had a flavor that goes well with alcohol. The potato cheese had a rich cheese flavor that cheese lovers would definitely enjoy. The big-sized alcohol menu was a delight for us heavy drinkers (lol). And the squid marinated in hell, which goes well with sake, was dangerously delicious. If it's on the menu, I would definitely order it. Lastly, we even received a complimentary Japanese sweet. It was a fun and enjoyable girls' night out after a long time. Grateful for the pleasant customer service from the staff. Thank you for the meal ☆ Maybe I should ask the sister to take me there again next time (lol).

Mix soba 850 yen Today's lunch is in Higashi Ueno. As I was walking in search of a new restaurant, I came across a place that started serving lunch from June 14th. The lunch menu here consists of mix soba and tsukemen, both priced at 850 yen. During the state of emergency, it's tough for izakaya restaurants, so let's support their sales by having lunch. I entered the restaurant at 11:44 AM, with 2 other customers already there and 1 more coming in later. Since alcohol cannot be served, many places are starting to offer lunch menus. It's quite common to see izakaya restaurants offering ramen or mix soba for their daytime business. Today, I ordered the mix soba that I saw at the entrance. It was mentioned that the noodles can be served in a larger portion for free, but I politely declined. Later, I asked and found out that the regular portion is about 240g, while the larger portion is around 350g. Maybe I could have gone for the larger portion. The order arrived in about 6 minutes. Chopsticks and a spoon were provided, and I wonder when to use the spoon. The mix soba came with toppings like pickled ginger, green onions, komatsuna greens, chashu, minced meat, egg yolk, Korean seaweed, cucumber, onions, garlic chives, and sauce, making it quite a generous serving. Additionally, pickled ginger and chili peppers were provided separately, so I added all the toppings. It was nice to have chicken broth soup on the side. Since it's a mix soba, I thoroughly mixed everything together. The noodles were extra thick and curly, providing a great chewy texture. I enjoyed eating it heartily. I thought it might be spicy, but it turned out to be not so spicy for someone like me who can handle spiciness well. The hot and spicy chicken broth soup was a nice touch. After finishing the noodles, there were plenty of toppings left. That's when the spoon came in handy for scooping and eating them. I wanted to have a second serving, but I found out that while the noodle's larger portion is free, rice costs an additional 50 yen. If the larger portion is free, it would be nice to have the option of choosing either a larger portion or rice for free. Once again, I left the restaurant feeling full and satisfied. I had a delicious meal. Date of visit: August 18, 2021 Rating: 3.19

I visited the restaurant after seeing a photo of their mixed noodles (maze-soba) at the storefront. Although it is a yakitori restaurant, they seem to only serve lunch during the self-restraint period of the coronavirus. The location of the restaurant is along Showa Street, just across the signal from Ueno Station. The interior has counter seats and table seats, and the combination of the female staff and the manager creates a lively atmosphere. The lunch menu consists of two options: mixed noodles and spicy miso tsukemen, both priced at 850 yen. The spicy miso tsukemen has portion options indicated, with regular at 320g, large at 500g, and extra-large at 700g for an additional 100 yen. Both options come with a free upgrade to a larger portion. I ordered the mixed noodles (850 yen) and an extra serving of rice (50 yen). The noodles are thick, so it takes a bit of time to cook. After about 10 minutes, the mixed noodles were served along with soup, rice, pickled ginger, and chili for flavoring. The mixed noodles were packed with ingredients, including a raw egg yolk on top, surrounded by chives, minced meat, char siu, seaweed, bamboo shoots, cucumber, green onions, and komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach). It had a Taiwanese mixed noodle vibe. The noodles were thick and chewy, but the 320g portion felt a bit small. I thoroughly enjoyed mixing in the rice at the end. The soup was hot, but not as rich as expected from a yakitori restaurant, still delicious though. The best part was the friendly service. I am looking forward to visiting again at night. I thought it was a chain restaurant at first, but it seems to be independently owned. They have a website, so I added the link: https://torisho.tokyo/

I had been curious about the restaurant "Torisho-san" for a while. There was a sign outside the shop saying "We are ventilating!" which made me feel reassured. Indeed, there were windows open in various places. I entered the shop and immediately toasted with a beer and Hokkaido corn tea cocktail. It was delicious and refreshing. The appetizer was grated daikon radish with occasionally some daikon leaves mixed in. You can have refills. There was also ponzu sauce and yuzu pepper for flavoring. Just with this, the beer kept flowing. The dishes I ordered were pickled ginger and tomatoes, miso cabbage, fried chicken cartilage, chicken head skewers, tongue skewers, chicken liver skewers, gizzard skewers, cartilage skewers, and zucchini skewers. Each skewer was 110 yen and had thick cuts of meat. Thank you for the delicious meal! The staff were attentive, making sure to check the table and explaining the dishes thoroughly. Thank you for the wonderful service.

Located along Showa Street in Higashi-Ueno, the main branch of Torisho is an izakaya that I visited for the first time due to work-related socializing. It has been a while since I've been to this type of establishment. The elongated interior features a counter on the right side and tables on the left side. I ordered: - Seseri (1 piece for 100 yen including tax) - Hatsu (1 piece for 100 yen including tax) - Tsukune (1 piece for 160 yen including tax) - Oden skewer with daikon (1 piece for 120 yen including tax) - Bell pepper cheese wrapped in pork (1 piece for 400 yen including tax) - Large highball (700 yen including tax), which is huge. It's about 2.3 times the normal size. - Otoshi (200 yen including tax), which comes with grated daikon. This is refillable, so I had a couple of refills. The diastase in the grated daikon helps with digestion (laughs). The skewers are almost all priced at 100 yen including tax, which is quite cheap. However, the menu feels a bit limited. The staff's service was good, and the atmosphere was decent.

I was drawn in by the inviting sign and decided to have a toast with a highball. The complimentary dish was grated daikon radish, which was surprisingly delightful. I noticed other customers ordering seconds. I enjoyed many skewers, each one delicious, so I kept adding more. And it's so cheap. I will definitely come back!

A friend's wedding was held in Ueno, so after the wedding, my friend and I decided to go for drinks. We found a place with a red lantern and the words "Yakitori" written on it! Yakitori is something I occasionally crave. We were seated at a table for two and ordered yakitori and sake. It's great that you can order yakitori by the piece! The same skewer tasted different with salt and sauce, and there were several types of pork skewers as well. Both the chicken and pork were delicious! The best part of this restaurant was the service. Despite being a small place, the staff were all lively and responsive. When we accidentally spilled our drink after paying the bill, they quickly brought us a towel. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. The only downside was that some items were sold out late at night. If I have the chance, I will definitely visit again from Nagano. Oh, I almost forgot, the appetizer was interesting! I forgot to take a picture, so I only managed to snap a photo of the exterior the next morning!笑笑

As I was walking home, I was drawn into a yakitori restaurant by the sign. They served grated daikon radish as a complimentary appetizer, which you can enjoy on its own or with the yakitori. Refills are free. I ordered a variety of drinks and dishes. The interior was bright and clean, creating a nice atmosphere. It felt like a typical yakitori restaurant, with the skewers cooked just right. It's a good place for casual dining. The complimentary chicken soup at the end was a nice touch. Thank you for the meal.

The grated radish with free refills and the chicken soup as a finishing touch are good. The staff is also energetic and friendly.