Sumibi Yakiniku Izawa Ningyocho, Tokyo

Yakitori with the Heart of a Craftsman in Ningyocho

If you want to taste real yakitori in Tokyo, we recommend Sumibi Yakitori Izawa in Ningyocho. This small restaurant, located in a quiet alley, welcomes you with the subtle aroma of charcoal as soon as you open the door, and you can see the craftsman carefully grilling fresh chicken, prepared that day, one skewer at a time. You can enjoy a variety of basic menus such as momo, negima, and tsukune, as well as chewy rare parts, so it's fun to discover new flavors according to your taste.
In particular, Izawa's yakitori, which contains moist meat juice, has a subtle charcoal scent, so you can enjoy it without any burden until the last piece. It is slowly grilled with the heat of charcoal to bring out a deep flavor, and there is a wide range of choices from simple salt seasoning to special tare sauce, so you can fully feel the charm of Japanese yakitori.
The interior of the store consists of warm lighting and comfortable wooden interior, and has counter seats that are comfortable even when you come alone, table seats that are good for enjoying a cozy time with two people, and seats for small gatherings, so it has a comfortable atmosphere no matter who you visit. It is easily accessible as it is within walking distance from Ningyocho Station, making it a great place to stop by without any burden while traveling.
Experience the deep taste of authentic charcoal yakitori in the tranquility of Tokyo at night.

Reasons to recommend Sumibi Yakiniku Izawa Ningyocho

✔︎ The balance between the subtle scent of charcoal and the moist chicken is excellent.
    Even in Japan, the criteria for a good yakitori restaurant are 'fire, seasoning, and grilling', and this restaurant has stable elements.
✔︎ The atmosphere is comfortable, so you can eat alone.
   The store is centered around the counter, so it is especially popular with travelers visiting alone.
✔︎ There are a variety of parts to choose from, so both beginners and yakitori lovers will be satisfied.
✔︎ Ningyocho is a neighborhood with a local atmosphere, so it's a great evening course for a different Tokyo trip.

Menu Information 

Selected Yakitori Skewer Dinner Course
Charcoal-grilled chicken skin with yuzu vinegar
Chicken heart 
Chicken neck 
Chicken meatballs 
Wasabi chicken skewer
Chicken thigh 
Chicken gizzard 
Chicken skin
Chicken wing tips
Grilled red eggplant
Japanese yam grill
Hwajiao Chicken Curry
Today's dessert


Premium Yakitori Skewer Dinner Course
Chicken chawanmushi made with chicken broth
Minced chicken meat namero style
Chicken neck
Chicken skin
Chicken meatballs
Duck meat
Chicken heart
Chicken wing tips
Grilled red eggplant
Okahijiki grill
Slightly soured Kyoto Akajike chicken sashimi
Liver pate or chicken gizzard bruschetta
Fruit tomato soaked in broth
Rich chicken white soup ramen
Today's dessert


Yakitori & Sake Enjoy Lunch Course
Seasonal vegetable salad
Chicken thigh
Chicken meatballs
Chicken gizzard
Chicken wing tips
Chicken liver
Grilled eggplant
Chicken soboro rice bowl
Today's dessert

Unlimited Drink Lineup
Sake selection (10 types)
Junmai Daiginjo (1 type)
Junmai Ginjo (1 type)
Junmaishu (8 types)
Lemon Sour
Black Oolong Highball
Matcha Highball
Yamaneko (sweet potato shochu)
Mugikan Nasakejima (barley shochu)
Plum wine
Cola
Ginger ale
Black Oolong tea
Matcha

※The sake composition changes daily, so please ask the staff for details.
Food photos are sample images.