Tokyo Restaurant Guide
Yakitori Restaurants In Shinjuku
Shinjuku's yakitori scene particularly emphasizes tsukune, with Torishige (鳥茂) leading the 31 restaurants we scored, appearing in 48 social media posts across the district. This focus on the minced chicken skewer, often noted for its rich flavor and tender texture, defines a significant characteristic of the neighborhood's grilled poultry offerings.
Torishige
visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it exceptionally. Featured in 5 creator posts.
Shinjuku Station · 5 min walk
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焼鳥 るい家
visitors rate it exceptionally; locals rate it well. Featured in 1 creator post.
Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 5 min walk
Hinotori
visitors rate it very highly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 4 creator posts.
Nishi-shinjuku Sta. · 5 min walk
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Tavern Kintaro
visitors rate it highly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Shinjuku-gyoemmae Sta. · 4 min walk
新宿 六
visitors rate it well; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Shinjuku-sanchome Station · 12 min walk
Shinjuku hormone
visitors rate it well; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Shinjuku-sanchome Station · 3 min walk
もつ煮込み専門店 沼田2nd
visitors rate it well; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Shinjuku-sanchome Station · 1 min walk
鳥美庵
visitors rate it well; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 3 creator posts.
Higashi-Shinjuku Station · 5 min walk
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Okuman Chōja
visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 2 creator posts.
Shinjuku Station · 4 min walk
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Karagenki
visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 5 min walk
Garakuta Sakaba
visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 2 creator posts.
Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 4 min walk
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Akasaka Umaya Shinjuku
visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 3 creator posts.
Shinjuku Station · 6 min walk
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- What is the best yakitori in Shinjuku?
- Torishige rates highest of the 32 yakitori restaurants we scored in Shinjuku, Tokyo, known for its peaman no nikuzume (stuffed bell peppers).
- How much does yakitori cost in Shinjuku?
- Most yakitori restaurants we scored in Shinjuku, Tokyo sit around ￥4,000～￥4,999 per person for dinner.
- How long does a yakitori meal take?
- Allow 60 to 90 minutes at most of these restaurants. This is a seated, paced meal rather than a quick stop, so book ahead and do not plan anything tight afterwards.
- Are these yakitori restaurants small?
- Yes, mostly. 1 of the 11 with seating data hold 20 covers or fewer, and 6 have counter seating. Expect to queue at peak times, and to be split up if you are a larger group.
- Which station is closest?
- Shinjuku Station is the closest station for 3 of the 12 restaurants listed here. Each entry shows its own nearest stop and walking time.