in osaka, japan (aug’24)

started my long long trip to japan this summer at torisho ishii, one of the spots in osaka i’ve been keen on visiting. famed for using takasaka jidori, one of the most high regarded chicken breeds in japan, it really didn’t disappoint. taisho was so nice & funny, ventilation here was also second to none.

this was my first experience with this breed of chicken and it really stands out dramatically from the rest. the liver and chouchin to date have been one of my top pieces here, can’t wait to try his shiro liver next time. i love his perfect balance of crisp skin and still keeping the interior of the meats mildly raw. another highlight here for me which sets it apart from other places are the creative tsumamis, from the mini chicken burgers to the corn and jidori rice in the middle. the ever-changing shime course also makes each visit exciting and different. this time we had hiyashi chuka and a keema curry which were both very good. ended with an amazing milk pudding with vanilla salt.

a perfect evening and such a good meal to start my long trip. can’t wait to be back in december, definitely added into the list of my regular rotations.

おまかせコース (¥15,000):
高坂鶏のムネ ベビーリーフのサラダ chicken salad
✨枝豆豆腐 edamame tofu
✨抱き身 breast with skin
むねすじ おろしポン酢 breast with ponzu
✨せせり seseri
✨肝 liver
✨チキンバーガートマトとバジルソース chicken burger
ソリレスupper thigh
さえずりchicken airway
手羽先の唐揚げfried chicken wing
✨マコモダケ manchurian wild rice
かしわ 山葵 thigh with yama wasabi
京都七谷鴨生胡椒 grilled duck
ハツもとheart
砂肝 gizzard
つくね chicken meatball
✨炊き込みご飯 mixed rice

+うずら卵 quail eggs
+カチョカバロチーズ焼き grilled cheese
+✨ちょうちん chouchin

冷やし中華 chinese cold noodles
キーマカレー keema curry
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would revisit: yes
reservations online
price range pp: ¥10,000-¥30,000
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📍鳥匠 いし井
location: 3-4-11 nishi tenma, kita-ku, osaka
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