Yakitori Brochette

Yakitori Brochette in Kagurazaka offers an unpretentious course menu built around substantial chicken skewers and thoughtfully chosen wines. The meal opens with appetisers such as a rich, creamy potato salad seasoned with blue cheese, setting a savory tone that pairs naturally with an initial glass of wine while the kitchen works at the charcoal grill.

The yakitori courses feature noticeably thick, satisfying cuts. Diners are served juicy chicken neck (seseri), crisp-skinned wings, tender medium-rare liver, and crossbred duck in steady progression. Guests also select 1 skewer of their choice during the meal, opening up options like crisp tail (bonjiri) or textured cartilage tsukune. Between the meat courses, vegetable skewers such as white asparagus provide a clean contrast, highlighting simple sweetness with a touch of salt.

The skewers are followed by a warm soup and spiced fried rice. Diners can enjoy the aromatic curry seasoning on its own, then pour over the chicken broth to transform the rice into a comforting, zousui-style finish.

With an accessible list of bottled wines and seats overlooking the grill from the counter, the restaurant makes for a relaxed and fulfilling evening in Kagurazaka.