Yaki Tori WEST, a Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner, Rated 4.11 during my visit.I made a reservation for 6 PM on a weekday through Tabelog on August 1. After confirming the location, I took a taxi and stopped by a nearby beer stand for a drink before returning on time.Upon entering, there was one customer ahead of me. I sat at the counter and ordered a glass of Japanese sake as an omakase.◆ Yakitori◇ Appetizers◉ Japanese SakeHere’s what I had in order:❶ Tenpo Ichi◇ Chicken breast sashimi from Shiga Prefecture◇ Nagoya Cochin raised in ShigaIncredible fat content.❷ MusouSake from Niigata, rich and thick on the palate.◇ Chicken breast from Shiga Prefecture◇ Side dish: grated daikon radishNow, let’s start grilling the skewers.◆ Furisode (neck and shoulder blade)Crispy on the outside and juicy.◆ Liver from Oumi chickenPlump and delicious.❸ MichizakariFrom Gifu Prefecture.◆ Okra from Kumamoto◆ Neck meat with mustardThe mustard pairs well.◆ Premium thigh from Tan-kai jidoriThe best part.◇ Liver pâtéServed with raisin bread and sprinkled with cocoa.◇ Young corn with huskYou can eat the silk too.❹ Jozan◇ Chawanmushi (savory egg custard)Topped with Parmesan cheese.Hot and rich.◆ Hara-mi from Tan-kai jidori◆ Oumi chicken thighUsing green chili.◆ Oumi chicken back gimo (extra)Hits the kidneys.◇ Oyakodon (chicken and egg rice bowl)I debated between ramen and oyakodon for the finale, I ordered the oyakodon, which had a strong egg flavor.◇ Biwa tea from EhimeThe owner is from Ehime.◇ DessertPeach.The heat from the Tosa Binchotan charcoal was incredible. It was an impressive course. I was surprised that this quality came in under JPY 15,000 per person. My companions were also very satisfied.
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