Located halfway between Roppongi Station and Roppongi-itchome Station, along a main street about a 10-minute walk away, is a familiar black storefront. They operate on a non-stop system, with prices varying based on the amount of food consumed. Even if you try all the options, it will cost you just under 10,000 yen, which is quite a steal. While some reservations are already filled, there are still openings for certain time slots, especially in the second half of the week, making it easier to secure a reservation. I remember being taken to the Naka-Meguro branch by a friend a year ago to enjoy some yakitori. My friend praised the yakitori by the renowned Nakamura-san, and although I'm not particularly accustomed to eating delicious yakitori, I visited with high expectations and was truly moved by how delicious it was. This time, I managed to make plans with the same friend to visit the new Roppongi branch where Nakamura-san has relocated. We enjoyed various yakitori items such as sasami, sunagimo, kabu, momo, kawa, uzura, hatsu, moto-nanohana, liver, chouchin, shokudo, tamane-gi, nakaochi, and hatsu-teba, with a finale of mapo eggplant. Each yakitori had a strong charcoal aroma that pierced through the nose, but it was complemented by the rich flavor and juiciness of the chicken meat, which still retained moisture and was excellent. We were able to fully enjoy the texture and flavor of each part. The saltiness was to my personal liking, with a slightly strong salty taste. The daikon radish for palate cleansing was delicious and I could eat it endlessly. We also tried the Kenzo Estate wine "Asatsuyu" for the first time, and it was really delicious. It started fruity but had a strong lingering taste towards the end, which paired perfectly with the yakitori and balanced well with the saltiness. For the finale, we had choices like tamago kake gohan, soboro gohan, yaki onigiri, and mapo eggplant. We were intrigued by the new attempt at the Roppongi branch by Nakamura-san with the mapo eggplant, and we chose it. The mapo had a very strong minced meat flavor, chicken aroma, and the spiciness of Sichuan pepper, making it extremely delicious! The eggplant was separately grilled over charcoal, allowing us to enjoy the smoky aroma while also savoring the juicy and delicious eggplant itself. It was truly delicious! Thank you for the meal!! We will visit again!!

I visited Torizawa-san as usual, but this time my throat and nose were not feeling well, so I couldn't eat or drink as much as usual. The dishes I had this time were: hatsumoto, sasami, shiratama, tsukune, new lotus root, autumn eggplant, liver, seseri, shiitake mushrooms, kashiwa, chouchin, maruhatsu, and harami. The drinks I had were two glasses of Akahoshi followed by Japanese sake: Morishima Yamadanishiki Junmai Ginjo (Morishima Sake Brewery, Ibaraki) and AKABU Kohaku Junmai Ginjo (Akabu Sake Brewery, Iwate). Next time, I'll make sure to be in perfect condition and get drunk (laughs). Thank you for the meal!

I leave it up to the chef's choice, so not all menu items are served, which means there is always a new joy whenever I go. I want to keep coming back and conquer all the menu items. I realized once again that the perfect balance of salt and cooking is amazing. Even with delicious yakitori, sometimes the salt can be too strong. However, here, the exquisite salt and grilling bring out the greatness of the chicken perfectly. My friend, who doesn't like liver, ended up ordering seconds. I think it changes the perception of yakitori to a whole new level.

It was a restaurant that was difficult to make a reservation at, but I was able to visit by chance. The exterior is jet black and doesn't look like a dining establishment. The food was so delicious that it's hard to put into words. The owner grills each dish until you're full, checking if you want more before adding more. If you eat too much delicious grilled chicken, you may not have room left for the finishing dishes like somen noodles, egg rice, and chicken mince, so it's best to save some space for them.

★The only Roppongi branch I haven't been to at Torisawa is here. I had just eaten yakitori two days ago, but I was looking forward to coming here and was excited until the day of the reservation! It is located along Roppongi Street, but in a slightly calm location, so I think the location is great! I visited the second floor, but the clientele was not flashy, so I was able to relax and enjoy my meal. The grilling was beautifully done, and even looking back at the photos, I was enchanted... The rareness of the chicken breast was exquisite, and even for someone like me who tends to leave quail uneaten, I ended up finishing it with tears in my eyes. I had plans afterwards and stopped before getting too full, but for the finish, I poured egg over rice like a drink. The grilling was top-notch, the grilling was careful, the clientele was calm... Overall, I really like this branch! If same-day reservations were easy to get, I would go regularly, but it's a popular place. It's hard to get a reservation on the same day... I would like to revisit soon. Thank you for the meal. ☺︎

Wow, it's been a while since my last post! This place was really delicious. It was unusual for us guys to visit without any girls, but it's a place that even girls would enjoy. The seating is only at the counter, and the standard yakitori course was all delicious! You can choose from 4 different ways to finish your meal, and there is a wide variety of drinks available. Nothing to complain about here. Thank you, Tori-san. Thank you for the meal.

This month was my regular visit to Torizawa-san (^ ^) Tonight, despite the summer fatigue, I enjoyed delicious yakitori. The menu included chicken skewers, chicken breast, chicken skin, meatballs, eggplant, heart, corn, chicken neck, white balls, liver, lantern, heart, otafuku, gizzard, tomato, shokudo, and soft cartilage, which I paired with raw egg over rice. The vegetables at Torizawa-san are also amazing, especially the tomato, which even made me, a tomato hater, think "this tastes like a fruit" (laughs). The sake selection included Hassen V1116 (Hachinohe Brewery, Aomori), DATE SEVEN SEASON2 episode2 Hagi no Tsuru style (Hagi no Tsuru Brewery, Miyagi), and DATE SEVEN SEASON2 episode2 Yamawa style (Yamawa Brewery, Miyagi). I was grateful for being able to compare the two DATE SEVEN varieties, which will be officially released on July 7th. Thank you so much for saving them for me. It was a great experience to taste both sake varieties. Thank you for the delicious meal, and I look forward to visiting again next month (^O^)ノ

I've had yakitori three times in the past 10 days lol. I've really become a fan of yakitori~ Every time I visit Torisawa, it just keeps getting better. The thickness of the meat, the grilling, the way the fat melts, the sauce - no matter what I eat, the taste is consistently good and I never get tired of it. The chicken soup noodles at the end are exquisite. I couldn't help but order the chicken minced meat too. I can easily eat it all. Looking forward to the next visit!

Last night, although it's already past midnight, I had another wonderful experience! My partner was going to be late coming home due to some errands, so I decided to treat myself to a little luxury at a yakitori restaurant. Little did I know, it turned out to be more than just a little luxury - I felt like I got more value than what I paid for. Here's what I had: - Nukazuke (pickled vegetables) - Hatsumoto daikon with grated radish (refillable?) - Sasami (chicken tenderloin) - Namareba (raw liver) - Yaki toumorokoshi (grilled corn) - Kabonjiri (soft bone) - Tsukune (chicken meatball) - Hatsuchiri (chicken heart) - Sunagimo (gizzard) - Broccoli - The most delicious Tsukune on Earth - Seseri (chicken neck) - Grilled chicken skewers Yakitori may seem simple at first glance, but when you delve into the details like skewering, seasoning, and grilling techniques, it's a very intricate and deep food. The balance of lightness and umami throughout the meal kept it delicious until the end. Perhaps it's the juiciness of the Oyama chicken they use that contributes to this feeling. I also noticed the various efforts put into offering grated daikon as a palate cleanser and the creativity in the grilling techniques. The timing of when the grilled items were served was also perfect - not too early, not too late, just right. It added to the overall enjoyment of the meal. Above all, the service from Master Nakamura, Mr. Shimodaira, and all the staff was fantastic. Thanks to them, I was able to relax and enjoy my meal. As I left the restaurant, feeling both my heart and stomach satisfied, I reflected on the happiness I experienced. Thank you very much, Master Nakamura and Mr. Shimodaira. I will definitely come back again! Thank you for the wonderful meal! (*´∀｀*)

Wednesday, it's my regular visit to Torizawa-san as usual (^ ^) Today, the head chef Nakamura-san was not there, but Shimohira-san grilled the skewers with great enthusiasm (lol). Today's lineup included: Hatsumoto, Dakimi, Tsukune, Corn, Kata, Shiratama, Liver, Kashiwa, Zucchini, Chochin, Tebasaki, Togarashi, Yagen Nankotsu, Hiza Nankotsu, and Sori. For dessert, we had cold ochazuke! For drinks, we had two Akahoshi beers, lemon sour, and then we enjoyed some premium sake: Honkinodo-KID Junmai Ginjo (from Wakayama prefecture, Heiwa Shuzo), Jikomi Junmai Daiginjo (from Mie prefecture, Kiya Masashu Brewery), and Joppari Kyuhei Jibiki Junmai Daiginjo (from Aichi prefecture, Manjo Brewery). Another night of great sake and delicious food, thank you for the meal (^O^)ノ

It's been over a month since I last visited "Torizawa Roppongi". This month, I didn't go to many yakitori restaurants, so the yakitori here tasted exceptionally delicious. This time, I had: pickled vegetables, grated daikon radish, heart, chicken tenderloin, thick tofu, tsukune (chicken meatballs), liver, eggplant, shiratama (chicken tail), quail, heart, corn, lean meat, neck, neck meat, broccoli, chicken wings, and grilled rice balls to finish. For drinks, I had two bottles of Akahoshi beer and two bottles of Noguchi Naohiko Research Institute's unfiltered sake, as well as two bottles of Imanishi Junmai sake from Bizen Omachi. It was another great night with excellent sake and dishes. I'll be back in early July. Thank you for the delicious meal!

*GRAND OPEN on September 26, 2022*Visited the yakitori restaurant "Torizawa Roppongi" where you can enjoy the best skewers grilled with Kishu Binchotan charcoal⭐️. The head chef, Mr. Nakamura Yoshihiro, trained for a year under Mr. Nakazawa Akira, the owner of the exclusive restaurant "Torisawa 22". In 2020, he opened his first restaurant in Naka-Meguro, and in 2022, he opened a new branch in Roppongi. Using the highest quality "Kishu Binchotan charcoal" in Japan, the skewers are grilled to perfection with a crispy skin and juicy inside. You can enjoy a variety of dishes from Oyama chicken to seasonal vegetables with an "omakase" style menu. - Date of Visit: Saturday dinner - Reservation: Required - Group Size: With friends (10 people, private party) - Cost: ¥15,000 to ¥18,000 Menu Highlights: - Kashiwa (chicken thigh) - Namero (raw liver) - Sabiyaki (grilled liver) - Hatsumoto (chicken heart) - New onion - Tsukune (chicken meatballs) - Shiratama (chicken meatball with egg yolk) - Liver - Senryona eggplant - Seseri (chicken neck) - Dakimimi (chicken thigh wrapped in skin) - Chouchin (chicken lantern) - Maruhatsumi (chicken gizzard) - Broccoli - Nakaochi (chicken tenderloin) - Hatsu (chicken ventricle) - Young corn - Tebasaki (chicken wings) - Torisoboro donburi (chicken minced meat bowl with egg yolk) - Torisupu nimen (chicken soup simmered noodles) The atmosphere of the restaurant is chic and elegant, with a black-themed interior and a counter-only seating arrangement. The service provided by Mr. Nakamura is engaging and enjoyable, making the dining experience truly satisfying. Though not cheap, the quality of the food and service makes it worth the price.

Located a 1-2 minute walk from Roppongi Station, this yakitori restaurant is situated on Roppongi Street, towards the 1st block. It is a new branch of Torizawa, with Chef Nakamura, who previously worked at the Naka-Meguro branch, now at the Roppongi store. The interior is sleek with a black design, and only has a counter seating arrangement. I visited on a Saturday and had the first seating all to myself. The yakitori is served in a stop system, so you can request to stop whenever you feel full. There are only a few side dishes like liver and eggplant, with the focus being on the yakitori skewers. I ended up trying 15 skewers since I didn't stop myself. The broccoli was the only non-yakitori dish, so you can enjoy a hearty course of yakitori. For dessert, you can choose between grilled rice balls, rice with egg, minced chicken bowl, or noodles. I tried everything except the rice with egg, and they were all delicious. The noodle soup was particularly tasty. The yakitori was cooked perfectly, not too rare but with a nice juicy texture. They use Oyama chicken, which has a rich flavor but is still easy to eat. The salt seasoning is not overpowering, allowing the natural taste of the chicken to shine. This restaurant is still easy to make a reservation at and is a convenient option for high-quality yakitori. Chef Nakamura's friendly smile adds to the overall experience.

Every time I visit this yakitori restaurant, it keeps getting better. Tonight, the quality of the meat and the grilling technique were even more exquisite than last time, making the chicken incredibly delicious. The company president, who I brought to this delicious yakitori place, was also very pleased. Right now, it's easy to make a reservation, but eventually, this place will probably become a yakitori restaurant that's difficult to book.

The price displayed was 15,000 yen for the night, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it included the meal, drinks, and even a souvenir for only 10,000 yen per person. I thought drinks and souvenirs would be extra, so I think the cost performance is quite good.

I went to Torisawa in Nakameguro and heard from the owner, Mr. Nakamura, that they are opening a new shop in Roppongi. So, I decided to check it out! We had grilled chicken dishes like seseri, sabi, haramoto, negima, liver, shoulder, bonjiri, chouchin, chicken skin with ponzu, young corn, tsukune, and finished off with soboro don and chicken soup somen. Lastly, we enjoyed some strawberries. Hmm, I think the one in Nakameguro is tastier.

I searched for yakitori and decided to visit this place because it seemed to have availability on the date I wanted and a nice atmosphere. It's a counter-only restaurant, but since there were only 10 people dining today, it felt quite relaxed and comfortable. I enjoyed watching the skilled chefs prepare and serve the yakitori at a good pace. Each skewer had a different kind of deliciousness compared to the yakitori I've had at other izakayas before (perfectly grilled with tasty sauce or salt seasoning), which even someone like me who isn't good at judging flavors could appreciate. The vegetables served in between were a nice touch, and the minced chicken at the end was also delicious. I'm not a fan of offal, so I won't go into detail about the skewers, but I would definitely like to visit again.

This is Torizawa Roppongi (^ ^)ノ It's rare to visit on a Sunday! Please note that we are usually closed on Sundays and holidays‼︎ Today's dishes include: chicken breast, chicken tenderloin, chicken heart, quail, chicken liver, bamboo shoot, chicken thigh, chicken gizzard, new onion, chicken meatball, chicken knee, asparagus, chicken tail, chicken neck, raw egg over rice, chicken soup, strawberries, and for drinks we had two Akahoshi, lemon sour, and then Japanese sake: Kazenomori ALPHA3 World Bridge (Nara, Abura-cho Sake Brewery), Nito Junmai Ginjo Bizen Omachi 55 Hi (Aichi, Maruisshi Brewing), Shinsei Tenga Velvet ~ Viridian ~ 2021 Namazake Kioke Junmai (Akita, Shinsei Sake Brewery). The dishes were so delicious, there's nothing to complain about (^O^)♪♪ It was great to try various interesting Japanese sake as well (^ ^)ノ Looking forward to next month (^O^)ノ

It's the usual Torizawa-san here (^ ^)ノ Recently, I've been visiting the Roppongi branch all the time, but I kind of regret not making a reservation at the Naka-Meguro branch along the Meguro River where you can see cherry blossoms in full bloom (lol). However, the food was excellent (^O^)‼︎ Here are the dishes I had that day: ・Nukaduke (pickled vegetables) ・Grated daikon radish ・Chicken heart ・Chicken breast ・Asparagus ・Chicken tail ・Spring onion ・Chicken thigh ・Liver ・Rape blossoms ・Chicken cartilage ・Chicken esophagus ・Chicken neck ・Chicken wings ・I forgot (oops) ・Gizzard ・Chicken sōmen noodles The yakitori was of course delicious, but the chicken sōmen noodles in chicken broth were amazing too♪♪ It's not Chinese noodles, but sōmen noodles that go well with it (^ ^)‼︎ And the sake I had that day, after starting with two bottles of Akahoshi beer, was: ・Higashiichi Junmai Ginjo "Nero" (Gochoda Sake Brewery, Saga Prefecture) ・Emperor's Four Seasons Sensation Red (Emperor's Four Seasons Sake Brewery, Shiga Prefecture) The Higashiichi was fruity but had a refreshing finish, very tasty (^ ^)‼︎ Oh, the evening was truly wonderful♪♪ Looking forward to next month, thank you for the delicious meal (^O^)ノ

Roppongi "Torizawa" - I was invited to a delightful gathering at Torizawa, a popular yakitori restaurant in Roppongi. They use the renowned Tottori brand chicken "Oyamadori". The yakitori here is made to be enjoyed daily with a subtle umami flavor. The portion size is satisfying even with just the basic order under the stop system. The pace of serving the yakitori was good, and thanks to the cheerful personality of the head chef Nakamura, we were able to enjoy our meal in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. Always a fun and luxurious time, I am grateful. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Yes, it's my regular visit to Torizawa-san (^ ^)ノ As those who have been following my recent reviews may know, I somewhat forcefully treated my sinusitis just to go to Torizawa-san (lol) Well, I'm not completely cured yet (lol) And after about 2 weeks, I'm finally allowed to drink alcohol again (^O^)‼︎ This time, I visited at an unusual time, around 20:30 for the second round. I only have 2 hours until the start of the B-League 3rd game (lol) First, I cleansed my throat with Akaboshi, and here is the lineup I enjoyed that day (^ ^)‼︎ - Nukazuke - Daikon oroshi - Tsukune - Sasami - Sunagimo - Snap peas - Liver - Seseri - Atsuage - Broccoli - Shokudo - Hiza nankotsu - Yagen nankotsu - Kabu - Chochin - New potatoes - Soriresu - TKG And the sake I enjoyed that day was... - Ryusuisen RYUSUISEN Asami Omishin (Nagano Prefecture, Ichinoya) - Sanshoraku Yamahai Junmai (Toyama Prefecture, Sanshoraku Sake Brewery) Well, since I'm still recovering, I kept my alcohol intake modest (lol) Oh, the food and sake were delicious at Koyoi (^ ^)♪♪ Looking forward to next month as well! Thank you for the meal (^O^)ノ