I have been visiting this yakitori restaurant since I lived in Kitakyushu, and I still stop by whenever I go there. It's cheap and delicious. The interior is a bit small, but that's part of its charm. It's cozy. The sauce is sweet and flavorful, and the pig's feet and vinegar soy sauce are excellent. Thank you for the meal.

Elderly people at high risk of severe illness need to be protected, so it is crucial to continue to maintain a high level of awareness and vigilance to prevent bringing COVID-19 into hospitals and facilities. A new variant called PiroRa has been confirmed in Japan, with over 35 mutations in the spike protein, significantly increasing its infectivity and immune evasion capabilities. The situation is critical, especially with a surge in flu cases, putting immense pressure on the healthcare system. Despite this, there are fewer cases in Kitakyushu compared to Fukuoka, likely due to the younger population in Fukuoka. However, it is essential to avoid infecting elderly individuals who are at a high risk of severe illness. The situation is urgent, especially with the virus causing viral pneumonia. Additionally, the reviewer mentions a favorite takeout spot in Kitakyushu, emphasizing the high-quality food available for enjoyment even during lockdown.

The smell of the yakitori restaurant is nice (^_^) When you approach, it has a casual feel. I ordered pork belly, gizzard, and gingko nuts. The kind motherly waitress took my order. The young man cooking the yakitori seemed rough around the edges. They didn't have gingko nuts, but they were like, "That's okay, right?" There was a bit of a commotion among the staff. Everything is pre-made and not freshly grilled. No choice of sauce, everything comes with the same sauce. The portions were a bit small, but overall, it was tasty. The pork belly was especially delicious due to its thickness. The prices are cheap, everything is less than 100 yen. It's good value for money. That was the impression I got. Thank you for the meal (●´ω｀●)

Visited around 6:00 pm on Thursday. The counter was almost full! The staff seemed very busy as they were also doing takeout orders, with only two of them working. So, it was difficult to find the right timing to place an order. - Kirin Ichiban Shibori Draft Beer ¥350 Not ice cold. - Cabbage ¥40 Raw cabbage with no seasoning. - Motsu (offal) ¥60 Soft with a sauce flavor. - Liver ¥60 Pork liver, well-cooked with a firm texture. - Chicken liver ¥80 Soft and tender. - Special Chicken Meatballs ¥90 Tastes like chicken meatballs. - Pork Belly ¥90 Good texture and delicious. - Highball ¥320 White Horse whiskey. Other option is Suntory Kakubin. - Chicken Wings ¥110 Hot and crispy! - Pig's Feet ¥170 Choice of sauce, salt, or ponzu. The tangy ponzu cuts through the rich pig's feet. The surface is crispy and delicious. They also offer smaller cuts for easier eating. Decided to stop here today as it seemed like it would take a while. The total bill came to ¥1,370. So cheap! Thank you for the meal.

◉Genre: Yakitori ◉Area: Around JR Kurosaki Station, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu City ◉Access: 5-minute walk from JR Kurosaki Station ◉Parking: Not available (Coin parking nearby) ◉Credit Card Payment: Not available ◉Number of Visits: Multiple times ◉Number of Reviews: 1st visit On this day, I casually visited "Yakitori Tonton". ◇Exterior and Interior This yakitori restaurant is located near JR Kurosaki Station in Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu City. It falls into the category of a traditional popular restaurant, not high-end or creative. The exterior and interior have a timeless atmosphere, giving off a nostalgic vibe. There is no background music, and the interior is non-smoking. ◇Seating There are counter seats, table seats, and a tatami room in the back. ◇Menu Structure The menu consists mainly of yakitori. The menu is not fancy, sticking to the old-fashioned style of yakitori. We ordered the following: - Skewers: The menu uses the term "skewers" instead of "yakitori". Starting at the lowest price of 60 yen for pork liver and intestines, the restaurant still follows a low-price strategy. However, the portion size is not small or cheap. The quality is satisfying when paired with beer. We ordered motsu (60 yen), sunagimo (80 yen), chicken thigh skewers, pork belly, chicken skin, jidori dango (90 yen), tebasaki (110 yen), etc. The tebasaki (chicken wings), jidori dango, and gyu suji skewers were particularly delicious. ◆Strong Points Basic concept of being cheap and delicious! The takeout option is also popular with a constant line of customers! ◆Service Average. ◆Summary It had been a while since my last visit, but the food was as delicious as ever. As mentioned in the title, this yakitori restaurant in Kurosaki, which is probably the second most popular in Kitakyushu City, continues to thrive. While there are other great restaurants in the area, I hope this one continues to prosper. Thank you for the meal!

Yakitori town, Kurosaki. There are many yakitori restaurants here, but this particular yakitori restaurant is especially lively. I felt like having a light drink by myself tonight while enjoying some yakitori as snacks. The restaurant was quite busy with about 70% of the tables occupied on a Sunday night. The interior was smaller than I expected based on the exterior appearance. The menu prices were surprisingly reasonable, starting from 60 yen per skewer! Even the largest bottle of beer was only 560 yen. The restaurant had good COVID-19 prevention measures in place, with acrylic dividers between each pair of seats at the counter and all staff wearing face shields. I don't have a lot of variety in the types of yakitori I like, so I enjoyed skewers like chicken gizzard, chicken skin, and chicken liver. They were all delicious and reasonably priced. I also enjoyed some cheap bottled beer and lemon sour. After eating and drinking to my heart's content, the bill came out to only 3200 yen. The staff, consisting of three people, provided good service. I left the restaurant feeling satisfied and slightly tipsy, thinking about coming back for more in the future. Oh, I forgot to have a finishing dish. Maybe I'll go back there again soon. Thank you for the meal.

Fukuoka Prefecture, Kitakyushu, Yahatanishi-ku, Kurosaki 4-chome 1-23 Kamuzu Street. Turn right at Kurosaki Saisei Sakaba, pass Shiroya on the left, cross the big road, and the shop is on the left at the Kurosaki 4-chome intersection. This review is from a day in March. I occasionally visit Kurosaki (laughs). On this day, I had a drink with yakitori in the evening. There were three groups of customers before me, but two groups left as I arrived. They also offer takeout, which seems to be popular due to the season. I ordered a draft beer, but the previous customers' bill was calculated with a calculator. They seemed to have ordered quite a bit, but some of the items didn't come, causing some confusion. The remaining customers also ran out of drinks, but they seemed like regulars, passing the time on their smartphones. I also waited quite a bit while trying to pass the time. I finally received two skewers, chicken skin and motsu in sauce. The taste was average. When my drink ran out, I ordered a lemon shochu highball. After a while, I finally received the remaining pork belly with sand guts, but I wanted to add more. However, it seemed like it would take a long time due to the many takeout orders, so I decided to leave. Just like the name of the restaurant, I wanted to have a quick drink, but it seems like it takes time. The taste is average, and it's cheap, but the wait is a bit tough. By the way, there is another yakitori restaurant called "Chun Chun." It sounds a bit real. I should visit "Chun Chun" someday.

I came to Kurosaki for work and the restaurant I really wanted to visit was "Yakitori Tonton." However, my work finished at 10 pm so I hurried there after work. I arrived around 10:20 pm! Since the closing time was 11 pm, I asked if I could still come in and they kindly agreed. The entrance of the restaurant looked like an open kitchen, and they also offered take-out options. The interior had counter seats and a raised seating area in the back. I sat near the counter. "Yakitori Tonton" is really cheap. A large bottle of beer costs only 560 yen. Many grilled items were sold out due to the late timing, but you can order skewers individually, which is great. I ordered 'motsu' (offal), 'tori kimo' (chicken liver), 'sunazuri' (gizzard), 'butabara' (pork belly), 'torikawa' (chicken skin), and 'uzura tamago' (quail egg). The 'tori kimo' was fresh, sweet, and tender. The 'butabara' was juicy. The 'motsu' paired well with the sweet sauce. The service was polite and homey. The bill came out to be 1,090 yen. I would love to come back to this restaurant. Next time, I want to try the 'kashiwa mune kushi' (chicken breast skewer), 'kashiwa sasami' (chicken tenderloin), and 'kashiwa momo kushi' (chicken thigh skewer).

Colleagues and I went for a drink at "Yakitori Tonton". It was a while back when a senior colleague introduced me to this yakitori restaurant in Kurosaki. The front of the shop sells yakitori for souvenirs, and customers were constantly buying them. Although the place was full, we managed to get a seat after a short wait. The interior had a counter with 8 seats, 4 tables for 4 people each, and 2 sunken tables at the back. There was a bright picture of Agnes Lum in a swimsuit displayed above the kitchen, which was amusing. When we sat at the counter, they provided us with cloth towels, a nice touch among the many places that use paper towels. We ordered "tripe" for 50 yen, "chicken liver" for 50 yen, "pork belly" for 80 yen, "chicken skin" for 80 yen, "eggplant," "green pepper," and "shishito" peppers for 50 yen each, "white leek" for 60 yen, "garlic" for 120 yen, and "ginkgo nuts" for 120 yen. The tripe, chicken liver, and chicken skin were seasoned with sauce. The chicken liver was surprisingly large and moist, very delicious. The pork belly was small but juicy with fat. The vegetables were served with miso sauce. The garlic was grilled on the surface, peeled, and grilled again, showing the effort put into the dishes. The kitchen was bustling, but the staff were cheerful and friendly, greeting regular customers with a smile. We ordered a bottle of beer for 530 yen, and a highball for 290 yen, totaling 2,860 yen. It's not just cheap, the yakitori was delicious and the service was warm and welcoming. A truly wonderful experience at this long-standing yakitori restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

Fukuoka Prefecture, Kitakyushu City, Yahata Nishi Ward, Kurosaki 4-1-23, Yakitori Tonton. Established in 1965 (Showa 40). Yakitori sold at the storefront starts from 50 yen per skewer. Same price inside the restaurant. Enter the restaurant through an inconspicuous entrance next to the takeout area. 4 minutes walk from JR Kurosaki Station. 28 seats. Smoking allowed. No private rooms. No parking (coin parking nearby). Open from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Closed on Wednesdays. The quarterly magazine "Kumo no Ue" issued by Kitakyushu City. Issue 30 features a special on yakitori pork belly diary. Oh! Kurosaki's "Yakitori Tonton" is prominently featured on the first 5 pages of "Kumo no Ue"! Excited, I headed to the restaurant with the magazine in hand. Yakitori being grilled and sold at the storefront. Enter the restaurant through a small entrance with a rope curtain. Followed by the kitchen behind the grill. The seating area includes a counter, tables, and a raised tatami area at the back. The staff and customers in the cozy restaurant enjoy eating and drinking shoulder to shoulder. This atmosphere is loved by many. And it's affordable. Skewers starting from 50 yen each (tax included). Highball for 290 yen (tax included). The writer of "Kumo no Ue" describes the sights of Kitakyushu from the outside. Kitakyushu's definition of yakitori: One, Two, Three! One... A yakitori shop that serves pork belly. Sign says "yakitori," but pork belly is always on the menu. A tolerance for pork belly skewers among the locals. Two... Tama onion instead of Negima. The skewers have Tama onion between the chicken pieces, not white onion. Steamed Tama onion complements the salty yakitori perfectly. A defining feature of Kitakyushu's yakitori. Three... Smaller meat sizes. Not stingy, but a local characteristic. This keeps prices in the double digits, making it reasonable. An extra... Cabbage is served as a side. A characteristic of long-established restaurants. When you sit down, a plate of raw cabbage is placed in front of you. Enjoying cabbage while waiting for the skewers. The cabbage at "Tonton" is not free, but it's only 30 yen and of high quality. It helps prevent food waste, so it's a good deal (^^ The restaurant is 80% full today. Luckily, a prime seat opened up at the counter, in front of the Ram panel that's always in the restaurant. It's been there for a long time, so I might miss it if it's gone. A drink, a grilled dish, and a side dish. I tried the most expensive grilled item on the menu, the grilled chicken thigh for 270 yen (tax included). It's filling and satisfying. It's also delicious. I might want to have it for Christmas at the restaurant (^^ No rice or noodle dishes for the finale. The only carb option is the grilled mochi for 50 yen (tax included). Tare flavor. The customers at "Tonton" enjoy simple dining without any frills. The background music is conversations. Conversations about recent events, complaints, or dilemmas over skewers. Drinking, eating, leaving those behind, and relaxing from stress, it's the yakitori time. The name "Tonton" comes from the childhood nickname of the owner. A master of Kendo with a 3rd dan, who once apprehended a robber as seen on the news. Now, running the business for about 30 years with his wife. The father and son, Tomoyuki Shibao and Tomohiro Shibao, handle the grilling, while the skewers are prepared by the wife and local elderly ladies. The aroma of yakitori fills the corner of Kurosaki. It's the food culture of Kitakyushu in the landscape of North Kyushu. My beloved local spot (^^

In the latter half of March, on a holiday after the end of the open games, I visited "Yakitori Tonton" in Kitakyushu with Mairebi-san. The restaurant is located at 4-1-23 Kurosaki, Yahata Nishi-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. As we left DAIMARU, Mairebi-san mentioned that it was almost time to head back and that this would be our last stop. The restaurant had a red signboard and a takeout window, with customers already inside. We entered the narrow entrance and found a deep interior with table seating. We ordered drinks, with Mairebi-san having a highball and me having a shochu highball with lemon. The prices for items like motsu (tripe) and liver were surprisingly cheap at 50 yen each. Despite the modest appearance in the photos, the taste was excellent and far exceeded the price. The restaurant opens at 3 pm, making it a perfect spot for elderly customers to enjoy a snack. We didn't stay long but noticed a Showa-era poster on the wall that seemed to be a favorite among customers. With that, our tour of Kitakyushu came to an end. It started raining heavily as we left the restaurant, so we took a taxi back to the station. Thank you for the delicious meal!

Located on the south side of Kurosaki Station, near the fourth block, is the yakitori restaurant called "Tonton-san". It is a cheap and popular yakitori restaurant where you can take out or eat in. The yakitori prices range from 50 yen per skewer. They open at 3 PM. The rich sauce and slightly wild taste of the meat are quite appealing. But honestly, can you really complain at this price? It's a great place for a casual and inexpensive drinking session.Visited in November 2018.After eating a lot of hormone hot pot, I found myself being drawn into a yakitori restaurant. Even though I was already full and feeling a bit bloated, I couldn't resist going in. When it comes to popular yakitori in Kurosaki, this place is definitely top-notch. The takeout option is also available, and the restaurant is quite lively. As soon as you enter the restaurant, you can smell a slightly wild aroma. Yes, I could definitely sense the yakitori vibe. First, I ordered a sweet potato shochu with plenty of volume for 250 yen. I could probably drink as many as I want. I ended up ordering more than I planned: ・Motsu (tripe) x2 for 50 yen each ・Chicken skin for 80 yen ・Mochi x2 for 50 yen each ・Pig trotters for 160 yen ・Local chicken meatball for 80 yen The sauce is super rich and thick, with a good balance of sweetness and soy sauce spiciness. As for the meat quality, it's decent for the price. Among them, the 50 yen mochi skewer was surprisingly delicious. The taste is alright, but the price is quite satisfying for a yakitori restaurant. I had two drinks and spent only 900 yen per person. I hope these kinds of restaurants will continue to thrive in the future. Thank you for the meal.

Visit date: Sunday, September 30, 2018 around 10 p.m. Just visited Toriyaki Shingen, but decided to go to a second yakitori restaurant nearby. The location is near Kurosaki Station, so it's easy to find. Since it was around 10 p.m., we arrived just before closing time. Ordered a bottle of beer for ¥530. For yakitori, we ordered gingko for ¥120, chicken skin for ¥80 (2 skewers), pig's trotters for ¥160, white leeks for ¥60, squid for ¥80, and gizzard for ¥70. The total came to a surprising ¥1180, which included a bottle of beer and 6 skewers of yakitori with pig's trotters. It's a very affordable yakitori restaurant that I really liked. If there was one near my place, I would be very happy. The quality of the yakitori was decent for the price. I especially enjoyed the chicken skin, which was simple but delicious at ¥80 per skewer, even cheaper than at a supermarket. I wanted to try the mochi skewer for ¥50, but since it was close to closing time, I decided not to order more. Next time, I definitely want to try the mochi skewer. On a different note, the owner and probably his son were both cute. The son seemed to be scolded by the owner for not providing me with chopsticks when I ordered pig's trotters and ended up eating with my hands. It was completely normal for me, but the owner seemed upset that he didn't give me chopsticks. Their service was excellent, and I could see the owner's meticulous personality. There are many affordable and delicious restaurants out there, and this yakitori place is one of them. It was a wonderful experience, and I definitely want to visit earlier next time!

Visited a yakitori restaurant in Kurosaki at night. It had a great atmosphere, like a favorite local pub. The menu was very affordable, with skewers starting at 50 yen and most items under 100 yen. A large bottle of beer was only 530 yen, so you could order without worrying about your wallet. We ordered a bottle of beer, 10 skewers, and various other items like pig's feet. While the skewers weren't huge, they were still cheap. I really liked the atmosphere and prices, and would definitely want to go back if it was nearby. Thank you for a great time!

Visited with other reviewers for an off-meeting. Three of us, who love drinking, gathered and were eager to start early, but I had prior commitments until the afternoon. We started late, and I don't remember which stop this was, but it was still the "2nd stop" according to my companion's blog. The place, along with "Yariwa," was always full whenever I tried to visit alone in Kurosaki. Luckily, we got in this time, but even at 4:30 pm, it was almost full, with more customers arriving later. The atmosphere was lively and the prices were reasonable, with drinks starting from 50 to 80 yen per bottle. The portions were decent, and the taste was comparable to other yakitori places. The sauce was a bit on the salty side, but it had a unique flavor. The large bottle of alcohol was only 470 yen, and the service was friendly and efficient. The staff, including young female servers, were attentive and engaging. Overall, a great place with a loyal following.

It was a high cost performance. They were busy and giving their all, so it may not be suitable for impatient or demanding customers. Good restaurant overall!

When walking from Kurosaki Station along Fureai Street, there is a yakitori restaurant near a previous eel restaurant I visited. The good smell from the restaurant tempted me, and the prices were cheap! I wanted to have a drink, so I stopped by. A beer and yakitori (intestines, thigh, liver, and chicken breast) were around 50-80 yen per skewer. The taste was average...

Takeout.