One Michelin-starred yakitori at Ginza Birdland. This renowned yakitori restaurant in Ginza has earned one Michelin star in the past. Many skilled chefs who trained here have gone on to open their own popular restaurants in Tokyo, all part of the "Bird" lineage. The omakase yakitori course includes appetizers, side dishes, grilled items, and a finishing dish, all featuring the delicious Ibaraki Okukujira chicken known for its perfect balance of texture and flavor. The restaurant is located at 4-2-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, near Ginza Station. Price range is ¥10,000 to ¥14,999. #GinzaBirdland #TokyoGourmet #TokyoLunch #TokyoDinner #GinzaGourmet #GinzaLunch #GinzaDinner #yakitori #TokyoYakitori #GinzaYakitori #GinzaRestaurant #GinzaDate #GinzaEntertainment #YurakuchoGourmet #HibiyaGourmet #ShinbashiGourmet #Oyakodon #IbarakiOkukujiraChicken #GinzaGourmetTour #TsukijiGourmet #Michelin #NationwideFoodTour #NationwideGourmet #President'sNationwideGourmetTrip #food #yakitori

Popular yakitori restaurants often require phone reservations, so it's convenient to be able to book online about a week in advance. The location is easy to get to, directly connected to exit C6 (although C6 is a bit far). They have two seating times at 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Most customers opt for the course menu, and I was surprised to see some people leaving in about an hour. The service must be efficient. I ordered the omakase course and ended up adding chicken and egg rice bowl and pudding. The portion size was satisfying for me. The shiitake mushrooms, tsukune (chicken meatballs), and heart were delicious. Overall, the food was tasty, but there wasn't a standout dish that left a lasting impression like at some other restaurants. The chicken and egg rice bowl and pudding didn't exceed my expectations. Many people seemed to order oolong tea for drinks, and it seems like there are quite a few light drinkers. The grape juice from Goho Wine was delicious. The casual atmosphere makes it easy to visit.

A renowned yakitori restaurant located in the underground of Ginza. I chose the 8,400 yen course. The simple seasoning that brings out the natural flavor of the meat is a standout feature, especially the liver. The dessert pudding was also exquisite! Despite offering high-quality yakitori, the interior of the restaurant is not flashy, and it seemed to attract mainly groups of male customers. The staff were friendly, creating a casual and enjoyable atmosphere.

I made a reservation the day before and arrived at 18:30. The restaurant was about 80% full. I ordered the standard course, which included appetizers and grilled dishes. There was a wide variety of wines to choose from, as well as some types of sake. Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy the grilled dish as it didn't suit my taste in terms of cooking and seasoning.

In 2023, when you think of Bardland, you think of Weather Report, and when you think of Weather Report, you think of Jaco Pastorius. Joseph Zawinul has also passed away. "Ginza Birdland" is a famous restaurant that used to be known for its yakitori. When I arrived at the restaurant at 5:00 while listening to Bardland, it was just opening. It is located across from Sukiyabashi Jiro. I had the Chef's choice set for 7260 yen with sake for 11330 yen, along with a Moon Well Soda for 1000 yen. The meal included various appetizers and yakitori skewers, all with a traditional yakitori taste. Despite some reservation system troubles, I decided to go anyway, and I'm glad I did. The yakitori had a strong texture and chewiness that I was craving.

We enjoyed a meal at this restaurant. The dishes served in the course were all delicious. There was a wide variety of drinks to choose from, and they paired well with the food. The staff were friendly and provided great service. The prices are on the higher side, but that's to be expected in Ginza.

I have been interested in a Michelin 1-star yakitori restaurant for a while, and I happened to find an available reservation online a week ago. I made a reservation immediately. I opted for a la carte instead of the course menu. I got a bit lost at the entrance of the building where the restaurant is located, so I called the restaurant and they kindly guided me. Since it was a la carte, I ordered my favorite items: simmered gizzard, chicken wings, lotus root stuffed with meat, half portion of grilled chicken with sansho pepper, shiitake mushrooms, chicken wings, duck with green onions (limited?), duck rice (limited?), and myoga meatballs. All the dishes had a strong meat flavor and were different from ordinary restaurants. The grilled chicken with sansho pepper, in particular, had an amazing balance of sansho pepper and salt. It was a wonderful restaurant that made me want to visit again. Thank you for the delicious meal.

My partner brought me here. The place is hard to find! From the ground level, you can enter from the entrance of a building on C6. There are people waiting even without a reservation. Fortunately, my partner had made a reservation for us, so we were able to enter smoothly. The restaurant has no partitions, which is rare these days and doesn't feel cramped. The seating is a bit close to the neighboring tables, though. We opted for the chef's course, which includes items that can also be ordered individually. The course allows you to enjoy a variety of dishes in small portions, which is nice. The appetizers were easy to eat, especially the marinated sasami. The liver pate was served in a stylish manner with butter-like pate and slices of French bread. The sasami plum and shiso skewers were refreshing and delicious. The skewers included wasabi-grilled items, liver, negima (green onion and chicken), gingko nuts, tsukune (chicken meatball), shiitake mushroom, and more. Among them, the tsukune was particularly tasty. The tofu salad was simple with salt and pepper on olive tofu. The tomato and micro baby leaf salad was not as sweet as expected. The grilled chicken thighs were a bit lacking in flavor. The grilled cheese on skewers was good for cheese lovers. The parent and child rice bowl was cute and tasty. Most customers ordered the course, and the timing of the food delivery was well-managed based on the table's pace. The grape juice and apple juice had a slight sourness. Surprisingly, the oolong tea came in a plastic bottle. The Wilkinson ginger ale was a surprise.

I made a reservation in advance and visited at 7:00. I ordered the 6,300 yen course with a small amount of food. After eating everything, I ordered additional yakitori and ochazuke. It was very delicious. The grilling was just right, and the grilled shichimi pepper chicken was deeply flavorful and delicious. This time, about half of the reservations were from foreigners. Last order is around 9:00.

I visited this restaurant on a regular night to try their counter service. I found out that in order to enter, you need to order 4 skewers per person. The skewers cost around 450-650 yen each. I ordered chicken gizzards (salt), green onion and pork skewers (sauce), meatballs (sauce), and chicken wings (salt). However, all of them had a bland taste and none of them left a lasting impression. I decided to try this place because it was awarded a Michelin star, but I was honestly shocked by the taste considering the price range. I will not be visiting this place again.

Michelin one-star yakitori restaurant! I was recommended by an acquaintance and visited for the first time! I think the appetizers and other dishes are fine, but I didn't really enjoy the yakitori. Overall, the grilling was done well with the meat cooked through, but maybe because of that, I didn't feel the juiciness of the meat. I'm not sure if this is the usual style of the restaurant or if it was just an off day. Thank you for the meal.

Long time no see yakitori at the famous Ginza restaurant "Birdland". Located next to the well-known "Sukiyabashi Jiro", this Michelin-starred restaurant is always fully booked due to its popularity, but it is actually easier to make a reservation than expected. The large counter, shaped like a horseshoe, allows guests to see each other clearly. There are also table seats available for groups of four or more. Arriving earlier than the reservation time, we were warmly welcomed and started to look at the menu. Surprisingly, there were no prices listed, which caused some concern about how much it would cost. Most people seemed to be ordering courses, but we decided to order a la carte. The dishes were small in portion size but packed with flavor. The grilled chicken skin in vinegar was a standout, crispy and flavorful. The wasabi yakitori had a soft texture and subtle flavor. The liver skewers were surprisingly delicious, while the salad was simple yet perfectly seasoned. The chicken wings with fish sauce were also tasty and worth trying. Overall, the food was delicious but the portions were small for the price. The highlight was the crispy chicken wings, which were full of flavor. The bill came out to be quite expensive, but if you focus on enjoying the food without worrying about the cost, you may have a good time.

In Ginza, if you want to enjoy a nice atmosphere while eating yakitori, it will cost around 10,000 yen. This particular restaurant gave off that kind of vibe. It is conveniently located near Yurakucho Station and Ginza-itchome Station, within walking distance. Right next to the tenant in the same building, there is also Sukiyabashi Jiro. The interior of the restaurant, with a counter in a U-shape and ambient lighting, creates a pleasant atmosphere, and the staff are attentive. The course menu starts from 6,600 yen, featuring appetizers and 6 skewers. Each skewer is cooked perfectly, but considering the price, I was hoping for a more impressive grilling experience. We also ordered an additional small portion of the chicken and egg rice bowl, which was delicious with its fluffy egg. The wine by the glass ranges from 1,000 to 1,600 yen, but the serving size is modest. The total cost was 23,000 yen for two people. Given the location, it's understandable that the cost performance may not be the best...

There is a yakitori restaurant that has been awarded one Michelin star ☆ located directly connected to Ginza Station, so you can get there without getting wet. It is on the same floor as the famous Sukiyabashi Jiro. The restaurant was fully booked with reservations. They have a counter in the shape of a "ko" and also table seating. I ordered the 8,000 yen course. The yakitori was all cooked perfectly. The insides were slightly rare and juicy, the pate was rich, and the tsukune was plump - all delicious. I also added a few extra items like skin and bonjiri a la carte. The ventilation system was effective, so there was no smoke smell at all, which was great.

Birdland Ginza branch! I visited here with high expectations because the Birdland in Asagaya was so delicious! There are counter seats and table seats, and two grill masters at the grilling station. We also went for the course menu! One good thing here is that the yakitori comes out at the customer's pace! This was the same as the Birdland in Asagaya ☺︎ As we eat quickly, the grill masters would say, "You're fast, ○○-san!" The yakitori is best enjoyed piping hot. The omakase course included: - Appetizer - Ume shiso liver pate - Sabi-yaki liver - Seseri tofu - Ginnan - Momo salad - Sansho-yaki - Shiitake negima-yaki - Cheese (added) - Sunagimo - Ochazuke - Pudding It was delicious! Thank you for the meal.

I had the 8,400 yen chef's choice course. The seasoning overall was light, allowing you to enjoy the natural flavors of the meat. The liver was especially delicious! And the pudding was great too ♡ Although it's a high-end yakitori restaurant, the interior is not luxurious, and there were many male customers. The staff were friendly and wonderful.

On Wednesday, I visited "Birdland" in Ginza (^O^)‼️ This Birdland is a yakitori restaurant in Japan that was the first to receive one Michelin star. Since around 2010, it has consistently maintained one Michelin star, and has also been selected as one of the top 100 yakitori restaurants on Tabelog in 2021, 2019, and 2018. The restaurant has produced talented chefs who have opened other popular yakitori restaurants like "Asagaya Birdland," "Toribian" in Asakusa, "Kokoro Ka" in Roppongi, and "Bird Court" in Kitasenju that I visited before. It's amazing to see how skilled the disciples of Birdland are. I made a reservation about a week ago and visited during the 5:00 PM opening. The location is a 5-minute walk from JR Yurakucho Station, in the same building as the famous "Sukiyabashi Jiro" where former U.S. President Obama visited, and "Godai Noda Iwa," a renowned eel restaurant in Azabu. Just for the sake of a commemorative photo (laughs), I entered the super VIP floor in half sleeves and shorts (laughs). Thankfully, I wasn't wearing Crocs today (laughs). It seems like they mainly offer course menus, so I ordered the most expensive omakase course (8,400 yen). For drinks, I tried the "Augus Beer," the original pilsner of this restaurant. Cheers! Now, let's move on to the food. First, the appetizers were served: - Live kikurage mushroom - Sand liver simmered - Torigo skin with vinegar - Pickled turnip. I think it was my first time trying live kikurage mushroom, and it was interesting. Next came various dishes and skewers: - Basil chicken breast - Liver pate. Spread it on bread and eat it; why is liver pate so delicious? - Chicken breast with wasabi - Liver. Consistently delicious. - Tofu salad with ginkgo nuts and sorrel - Baby leaf and fruit tomato salad - Tsukune - Yama shichimi (grilled chicken thigh) - Shiitake mushroom - Negima (chicken and leek skewer) - Grilled cheese. After finishing the course skewers, I added more orders: - Grilled tendon - Bonbochi (chicken tail) - Tebasaki (chicken wing) Now, it's time for the finale: - Oyakodon (small) - Pudding. I missed having hatsumoto and chouchin, but enjoying the Oyakodon made with Okukujisan chicken and pudding was great. And today's sake lineup included: - Taketsuru Namazake Junmai Sake (Hiroshima, Taketsuru Sake Brewery) - Tengu Mai Yamahai Junmai Sake (Ishikawa, Kurata Sake Brewery) - Kamikizu Hikomago Ginjo Funakuchi (Saitama, Kamikizu Sake Brewery). Well, I'm completely drunk now (laughs). With a full belly and a tipsy head, I head to the burlesque club. Thank you for the meal (^O^)ノ

The popular restaurants at Birdland these days are known for their flashy yakitori, but the image of neatly trimmed yakitori is still surprising. Wada-san is still personally cooking, which is quite new and I was surprised to see skewers that I had never tried before. I thought they would serve more standard skewers. The Negima skewers use Kujyo green onions, which have a wonderful fragrance. Instead of using chicken tenderloin, they deliberately use chicken breast for the skewers, which enhances the flavor. For the gizzard skewers, they sprinkle herbs, and the cheese skewers are made with raclette cheese. It's amazing how a restaurant that has been in business for so long continues to stay at the top.

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Selected as a one-star restaurant in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2022. Also chosen as one of the top 100 yakitori restaurants in 2018, 2019, and 2021 by Tabelog. The owner, Mr. Wada, introduced a course menu for yakitori, pioneering the improvement of traditional izakaya dishes. They use Oshu Kuri Jidori (Shamo) chicken, prioritizing freshness by butchering whole chickens. I ordered the Omakase Yakitori Course (6,300 yen). The appetizers included boiled gizzard, shamo skin, liver pate, and bread. The main dishes were a variety of skewers such as wasabi yakitori, liver (salt), skin (sansho pepper), ginkgo nut, gizzard, tsukune, teriyaki chicken (sansho pepper), shiitake mushroom (lemon), and negima. In between, we had tofu with olive oil and pepper, and a micro baby leaf salad. The meal ended with oyakodon, where the chicken was grilled with different sauces, vinegar, and oil, showcasing a variety of flavors. Overall, I was satisfied with the unique and delicious dishes served.

Eating out every day to conquer the top 100 restaurants. Today, I visited Birdland, a yakitori restaurant in Ginza. It's one of the top 100 yakitori restaurants. I arrived at the restaurant around 6:30 pm on a weekday. It's located in the basement of a building near the Sukiya-bashi intersection. I almost went to the subway by mistake, but I opened the glass door on the left side of the stairs and entered the restaurant area. Across from the restaurant is Sukiyabashi Jiro, which gives off a luxurious vibe. I had made a reservation in advance, so I was able to enter the restaurant smoothly. We were a group of 6 people, and we were seated at a table on the left side immediately. The Oshu Kuji Shamo chicken, raised in the northwest part of Ibaraki Prefecture, is known for its firm texture and low fat content. I was looking forward to trying it, but today's meal was more focused on business discussions. We had the omakase course for 8,400 yen, which included appetizers, liver pate, grilled chicken with plum and shiso, 8 skewers, sansho pepper grilled chicken, grilled cheese, oyakodon, and pudding. Everything was delicious. I enjoy fatty yakitori, but the yakitori made from firm chicken meat is also tasty. I only managed to take 2 photos because I was caught up in the moment. It's hard to explain, but this chicken meat is worth trying at least once. The restaurant's interior is spacious for a yakitori place and has a clean and welcoming atmosphere. A great restaurant!