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    Tabelog 100 - Chicken Cuisine - 2025: Japan’s Finest Chicken Dining

    Tabelog 100 (Hyakumeiten) Chicken cuisine selection for 2025. Tabelog publishes these as source-ordered lists of 100 restaurants.

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    Shamo Maru, Tokyo, Japan
    #1

    Shamo Maru

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Shamo Maru/しゃもまる (Ebisu/Chicken dishes、Nabe (Japanese hot pot)) on Tabelog! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Tori Ki Kamata ten, Tokyo, Japan
    #2

    Tori Ki Kamata ten

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Tori Ki Kamata ten/とりき (Kamata/Chicken dishes、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)、Mizutaki) on Tabelog! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Hachikian Marutamachi honten, Kyoto, Japan
    #3

    Hachikian Marutamachi honten

    Kyoto, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Hachikian Marutamachi honten/はちきあん (Jingu Marutamachi/Chicken dishes、Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot)、Japanese Cuisine) on Tabelog! A renowned chicken cuisine specialty restaurant in Kyoto, established in 1970. [Private rooms available / No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Toriyaki Ohana, Tokyo, Japan
    #4

    Toriyaki Ohana

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    A Michelin Plate-recognised kaiseki counter in Ebisu that applies Japan's most codified multi-course format to a single subject: chicken. Every part of the bird is used across the sequence, from nori-wrapped breast and wonton soup through to char-grilled cuts and a closing bone-broth rice dish. At the ¥¥¥ tier, it sits below the top bracket of Tokyo kaiseki dining while delivering the same structural discipline.

    Niwa Tori, Tokyo, Japan
    #5

    Niwa Tori

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Niwa Tori/にわつどり (Gotanda/Chicken dishes、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)) on Tabelog! Now hiring! If you're looking to gain skills or want to become independent, please contact us. Beginners are very welcome! [No Smoking / Online reservations] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Torimeshi Torito Toyosu shijou, Tokyo, Japan
    #6

    Torimeshi Torito Toyosu shijou

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Torimeshi Torito Toyosu shijou/とりとう (Shijo Mae/Chicken dishes、Oyako-don (Chicken and egg bowl)、Ramen) on Tabelog! Established in 1907, our chicken specialty shop offers must-try Oyakodon and our famous Tori Soba! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Jidori Yaki Fukase, Ozu, Japan
    #7

    Jidori Yaki Fukase

    Ozu, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Jidori Yaki Fukase (大洲市その他/Chicken dishes、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)、Oyako-don (Chicken and egg bowl)) on Tabelog! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Miyoshino, Akita, Japan
    #8

    Miyoshino

    Akita, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Miyoshino (Heiwa Dori/Chicken dishes、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)、Kara-age (Deep-fried chicken)) on Tabelog! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Kamoryori Marimo Honten, Fukuoka, Japan
    #9

    Kamoryori Marimo Honten

    Fukuoka, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Kamoryori Marimo Honten (Gofukumachi/Chicken dishes、Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot)、Nabe (Japanese hot pot)) on Tabelog! Duck Delights! Experience the flavors of duck at this specialty restaurant in Fukuoka Hakata, celebrating 53 years of culinary excellence. [Sectionalized smoking / All-you-can-drink / Online reservations] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Kappou Choukichi, Niigata, Japan
    #10

    Kappou Choukichi

    Niigata, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Kappou Choukichi/ちょうきち (新潟市その他/Chicken dishes) on Tabelog! [Private rooms available / Sectionalized smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Korean Kirishima ten, Kirishima, Japan
    #11

    Korean Kirishima ten

    Kirishima, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Korean Kirishima ten (霧島神宮/Chicken dishes) on Tabelog! [Sectionalized smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Toyoda, Tokyo, Japan
    #12

    Toyoda

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Toyoda (Jiyugaoka/Chicken dishes、Kara-age (Deep-fried chicken)) on Tabelog! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Torihan Uohan, Narita, Japan
    #13

    Torihan Uohan

    Narita, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Torihan Uohan (Narita/Chicken dishes、Seafood、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)) on Tabelog! GoToEat is available! We are implementing COVID-19 measures such as semi-private rooms, partitions between seats, and regular ventilation! [Private rooms available / No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Torisen Ippo, Kagoshima, Japan
    #14

    Torisen Ippo

    Kagoshima, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Torisen Ippo/いっぽ (Koto Chugakko Mae/Chicken dishes、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)) on Tabelog! A Japanese-style Izakaya with a signature dish of "Karaage" that has been passed down unchanged for three generations over 60 years. [Private rooms available / Smoking Allowed] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Honetsuki Dori Kamon, Yokkaichi, Japan
    #15

    Honetsuki Dori Kamon

    Yokkaichi, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Honetsuki Dori Kamon (Kintetsu Yokkaichi/Chicken dishes、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)) on Tabelog! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Tori Ichi, Osaka, Japan
    #16

    Tori Ichi

    Osaka, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Tori Ichi (Nagahoribashi/Chicken dishes) on Tabelog! [Smoking Allowed] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Yabeno Farm, Kamimashiki-gun, Japan
    #17

    Yabeno Farm

    Kamimashiki-gun, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Yabeno Farm (山都町その他/Chicken dishes、Oyako-don (Chicken and egg bowl)、Cafeteria) on Tabelog! Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Honetsukidori Ikkaku Marugame honten, Marugame, Japan
    #18

    Honetsukidori Ikkaku Marugame honten

    Marugame, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Honetsukidori Ikkaku Marugame honten/いっかく (Marugame/Chicken dishes、Kamameshi、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)) on Tabelog! A popular spot known for its delicious bone-in chicken! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Tori Yasu, Niigata, Japan
    #19

    Tori Yasu

    Niigata, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Tori Yasu (Niigata/Chicken dishes、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)) on Tabelog! Tori Yasu: A Specialty Chicken Restaurant [Smoking Allowed] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Yanagimachi, Kyoto, Japan
    #20

    Yanagimachi

    Kyoto, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Yanagimachi (Fukuchiyama/Chicken dishes、Nabe (Japanese hot pot)、Oyako-don (Chicken and egg bowl)) on Tabelog! Renovated space of a Meiji-era town house [Private rooms available / No Smoking / Online reservations] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Jidori Anjo no Hira, Higashimorokata-gun, Japan
    #21

    Jidori Anjo no Hira

    Higashimorokata-gun, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Jidori Anjo no Hira (綾町その他/Chicken dishes) on Tabelog! [Private rooms available] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Torin Chi Nagoya shinsakae ten, Nagoya, Japan
    #22

    Torin Chi Nagoya shinsakae ten

    Nagoya, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Torin Chi Nagoya shinsakae ten (Shinsakae Machi/Chicken dishes、Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)) on Tabelog! Near Shin Sakae Station ◆ The only place in Nagoya! A Hakata-style grilled chicken specialty shop offering Kyushu's "Hanamidori" at reasonable prices. [No Smoking / All-you-can-drink / Online reservations] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Tori Tomi, Tokyo, Japan
    #23

    Tori Tomi

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Tori Tomi (Sangen Jaya/Chicken dishes、Mizutaki、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)) on Tabelog! Enjoy the comforting chicken broth and aromatic grilled chicken skewers. [No Smoking / Online reservations] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Aigamo Ippin Toriyasu, Tokyo, Japan
    #24

    Aigamo Ippin Toriyasu

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Aigamo Ippin Toriyasu/あいがもいっぴん とりやす (Higashi Nihombashi/Chicken dishes、Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot)、Japanese Cuisine) on Tabelog! 【5-Minute Walk from Higashi-Nihonbashi Station】 Enjoy a blissful moment at a long-established duck cuisine restaurant founded in 1872. ◆ Private dining available! [Private rooms available / No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Ichioka 45, Osaka, Japan
    #25

    Ichioka 45

    Osaka, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Ichioka 45 (Kitashinchi/Chicken dishes、Mizutaki、Oyako-don (Chicken and egg bowl)) on Tabelog! Fresh chicken dishes from a self-owned poultry farm in Kagoshima, crafted by Chef Mizushiro at this hidden gem for adults. [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Honetsukidori Ikkaku Takamatsu ten, Takamatsu, Japan
    #26

    Honetsukidori Ikkaku Takamatsu ten

    Takamatsu, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Honetsukidori Ikkaku Takamatsu ten (Kawaramachi/Chicken dishes、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)、Regional Cuisine) on Tabelog! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Tori Yakiniku Toriichi Sakae joshidai ten, Nagoya, Japan
    #27

    Tori Yakiniku Toriichi Sakae joshidai ten

    Nagoya, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Tori Yakiniku Toriichi Sakae joshidai ten (Yaba Cho/Chicken dishes、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)) on Tabelog! Grilled chicken from freshly slaughtered birds. Affordable even amidst rising prices! Great value courses available!! Most importantly, it's healthy. [Sectionalized smoking / All-you-can-drink / Online reservations] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Honetsukidori Ranmaru, Takamatsu, Japan
    #28

    Honetsukidori Ranmaru

    Takamatsu, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Honetsukidori Ranmaru (Kataharamachi/Chicken dishes、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)、Seafood) on Tabelog! Savor the famous "Bone-in Chicken" and "Sanuki Beef" from Sanuki, along with fresh "Seafood from Setouchi," paired with fine sake from Shikoku. [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Maeshima Shokudo, Matsusaka, Japan
    #29

    Maeshima Shokudo

    Matsusaka, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Maeshima Shokudo (上ノ庄/Chicken dishes) on Tabelog! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Toriyaki Shogun Eiwa, Osaka, Japan
    #30

    Toriyaki Shogun Eiwa

    Osaka, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Toriyaki Shogun Eiwa (Kawachi Eiwa/Chicken dishes、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)、Nabe (Japanese hot pot)) on Tabelog! 【2-minute walk from Kawachi-Eiwa Station】Open until midnight! Don't miss our specialty game bird, carefully crafted dishes, hot pots, and drinks! [Smoking Allowed / All-you-can-drink / Online reservations] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Fureai no Sato Umekita honten, Miyakonojo, Japan
    #31

    Fureai no Sato Umekita honten

    Miyakonojo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Fureai no Sato Umekita honten (都城市その他/Chicken dishes、Regional Cuisine) on Tabelog! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Sake no Tori, Gifu, Japan
    #32

    Sake no Tori

    Gifu, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Sake no Tori/さけのとり (Meitetsu Gifu/Chicken dishes、Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar) on Tabelog! Not Your Ordinary Yakitori. [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Tori Nago Ebisu ten, Tokyo, Japan
    #33

    Tori Nago Ebisu ten

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Tori Nago Ebisu ten (Ebisu/Chicken dishes、Nabe (Japanese hot pot)、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)) on Tabelog! Founded 47 years ago in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Tanba, and now celebrating 12 years in Ebisu. We also have a location in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki. [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Hinaijidori Hokkoriya, Hikone, Japan
    #34

    Hinaijidori Hokkoriya

    Hikone, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Hinaijidori Hokkoriya (Hikone/Chicken dishes、Oyako-don (Chicken and egg bowl)、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)) on Tabelog! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Toriryori Jun, Nagoya, Japan
    #35

    Toriryori Jun

    Nagoya, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Toriryori Jun (Takaoka/Chicken dishes) on Tabelog! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Na Camo guro, Tokyo, Japan
    #36

    Na Camo guro

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Na Camo guro/ナカモグロ (Naka Meguro/Chicken dishes) on Tabelog! Enjoy a full course featuring Japan's top brand duck, "Mojou Kamo," at this hidden gem in Nakameguro. [Private rooms available / No Smoking / Online reservations] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Tori Ryori Fuji, Tokyo, Japan
    #37

    Tori Ryori Fuji

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Tori Ryori Fuji/【旧店名】鳥料理 それがし (Gotanda/Chicken dishes、Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot)、Mizutaki) on Tabelog! "5-Minute Walk from Gotanda Station" A Unique Chicken Cuisine Restaurant Different from Yakitori [No Smoking / Online reservations] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Onza, Otsu, Japan
    #38

    Onza

    Otsu, Japan

    Restaurant

    Jidoriya Onza in Otsu's Mano district has held the Tabelog Award Bronze every year since 2017 and earned a place on Tabelog's national Toriryori 100 list in 2025. The focus is singular: jidori chicken, treated from breeding to table as a single continuous philosophy. Reservations open by phone on the first Friday of each month for the following month only, making forward planning essential.

    SANZO, Dazaifu, Japan
    #39

    SANZO

    Dazaifu, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out SANZO/SANZO (Dazaifu/Chicken dishes、Robatayaki) on Tabelog! In a charming, historic setting, lose track of time as you gather around the irori and savor each carefully selected ingredient crafted by skilled artisans. [Sectionalized smoking / Online reservations] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Hachihachi, Imabari, Japan
    #40

    Hachihachi

    Imabari, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Hachihachi/はちはち (Iyo Tomita/Chicken dishes、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)) on Tabelog! [Sectionalized smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Wakadori Yaki Mobara, Tokyo, Japan
    #41

    Wakadori Yaki Mobara

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Wakadori Yaki Mobara (Oimachi/Chicken dishes、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)) on Tabelog! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Chidori, Tokyo, Japan
    #42

    Chidori

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Chidori (Roppongi Itchome/Chicken dishes) on Tabelog! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Toriryori Torishou, Tokyo, Japan
    #43

    Toriryori Torishou

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    A six-seat tatami counter in Shinjuku's Arakicho neighbourhood, Toriryori Torishou earned a Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze and a place in the Tabelog Toriryori 100 for 2025, scoring 3.98 on Japan's most-read restaurant platform. The kitchen centres on Satsuma Jidori chicken raised for over 150 days, and reservations for certain preparations require more than a month's advance notice.

    Tori Ryori Seto, Kyoto, Japan
    #44

    Tori Ryori Seto

    Kyoto, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Tori Ryori Seto (Ichihara/Chicken dishes、Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot)、Nabe (Japanese hot pot)) on Tabelog! [Private rooms available / No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Nagoya Cochin Kappo Torifuku, Nagoya, Japan
    #45

    Nagoya Cochin Kappo Torifuku

    Nagoya, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Nagoya Cochin Kappo Torifuku (Takaoka/Chicken dishes、Mizutaki、Regional Cuisine) on Tabelog! 【Nagoya Cochin Specialty】Freshly prepared whole Nagoya Cochin chicken served. Its deliciousness is exceptional! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Toriya Yamaguchi, Kagoshima, Japan
    #46

    Toriya Yamaguchi

    Kagoshima, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Toriya Yamaguchi (Kagoshima Chuo/Chicken dishes、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)) on Tabelog! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Le Coq, Sapporo, Japan
    #47

    Le Coq

    Sapporo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Le Coq (Hosui Susukino/Chicken dishes、Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar) on Tabelog! [Smoking Allowed] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Sumibi Yaki Sanku, Nichinan, Japan
    #48

    Sumibi Yaki Sanku

    Nichinan, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Sumibi Yaki Sanku (油津/Chicken dishes、Meat dishes、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)) on Tabelog! Course-only menu, starting at JPY 3,000 per person (additional menu options available) [Private rooms available / No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Yamaki, Kuji-gun, Japan
    #49

    Yamaki

    Kuji-gun, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Yamaki/やまき (Hitachi Daigo/Chicken dishes、Unagi (Eel)、Japanese Cuisine) on Tabelog! [Private rooms available / No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Onoki, Sapporo, Japan
    #50

    Onoki

    Sapporo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Onoki/おのき (Higashi Asahikawa/Chicken dishes) on Tabelog! [Private rooms available / Smoking Allowed] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Tori Noya, Fukuoka, Japan
    #51

    Tori Noya

    Fukuoka, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Tori Noya (Akasaka/Chicken dishes、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)) on Tabelog! 【A Long-Standing Taste of Miyazaki in Daimyo】 【A Man Devoted to Chicken】 Our carefully selected chicken is sourced from renowned breeds in Southern Kyushu! [Smoking Allowed] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Yakiniku Dori gg, Tokyo, Japan
    #52

    Yakiniku Dori gg

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Yakiniku Dori gg/じじ (Ebisu/Chicken dishes、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)) on Tabelog! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Rakuda Yama Jidori no Mise, Aso-gun, Japan
    #53

    Rakuda Yama Jidori no Mise

    Aso-gun, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Rakuda Yama Jidori no Mise/らくだやま じどりのみせ (Takamori/Chicken dishes、Regional Cuisine) on Tabelog! [Private rooms available / No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    TAIZEN, Tokyo, Japan
    #54

    TAIZEN

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out TAIZEN/TAIZEN (Shinjuku Gyoemmae/Chicken dishes、Japanese Cuisine、Oyako-don (Chicken and egg bowl)) on Tabelog! [Private rooms available / Sectionalized smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Takajo Kotobuki, Tokyo, Japan
    #55

    Takajo Kotobuki

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Takajo Kotobuki is Asakusa's invitation-only toriryori counter, holding a Tabelog Silver Award in 2026 with a score of 4.38 and consistent recognition since 2017. Dinner runs JPY 30,000–39,999 per head, reservations are essential, and no walk-ins or photography are permitted. It ranks among Japan's top fowl-focused restaurants and sits inside the Tabelog Toriryori 100 for 2025.

    Tori Manma, Ube, Japan
    #56

    Tori Manma

    Ube, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Tori Manma (Ube Shinkawa/Chicken dishes、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)、Oyako-don (Chicken and egg bowl)) on Tabelog! Enjoy a variety of dishes like grilled chicken thigh, chicken hot pot, and whole grilled chicken! [Private rooms available / No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    333, Kanazawa, Japan
    #57

    333

    Kanazawa, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out 333/SASAMI (Hokutetsu Kanazawa/Chicken dishes、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)) on Tabelog! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Yamasa Wa, Sapporo, Japan
    #58

    Yamasa Wa

    Sapporo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Yamasa Wa (Chuo Kuyakusho Mae/Chicken dishes、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)) on Tabelog! Enjoy a course meal with natural wine at this specialty restaurant for jidori (free-range chicken), accessible from multiple stations. [No Smoking / Online reservations] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Kijiya, Hitoyoshi, Japan
    #59

    Kijiya

    Hitoyoshi, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Kijiya (人吉市その他/Chicken dishes、Regional Cuisine) on Tabelog! Kijiyaki in Hitoyoshi: "Seeking Nature with the Sound of the River and Greenery" [Private rooms available / No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Jidoriya Amon, Fukuoka, Japan
    #60

    Jidoriya Amon

    Fukuoka, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Jidoriya Amon (Kushida Shrine/Chicken dishes、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)、Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot)) on Tabelog! Fires that Ignite! Experience the sounds and aromas up close, and discover the charm of charcoal grilling... [Private rooms available / Smoking Allowed / All-you-can-drink / All-you-can-eat / Online reservations] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Maruman Yakitori Honten, Miyazaki, Japan
    #61

    Maruman Yakitori Honten

    Miyazaki, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Maruman Yakitori Honten/まるまんやきとり (Miyazaki/Chicken dishes、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)) on Tabelog! [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Yakitori Shokudo, Osaka, Japan
    #62

    Yakitori Shokudo

    Osaka, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Yakitori Shokudo (Ogimachi/Chicken dishes、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)) on Tabelog! Enjoy a great night at our unique U-shaped tavern, featuring carefully selected domestic chicken grilled over charcoal, exquisite dishes, and delicious drinks! [No Smoking / Online reservations] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Kobayashi Jidori no Sato, Kobayashi, Japan
    #63

    Kobayashi Jidori no Sato

    Kobayashi, Japan

    Restaurant

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    Sakitori Ya, Osaka, Japan
    #64

    Sakitori Ya

    Osaka, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Sakitori Ya/さきとりや (Tanimachi 4 Chome/Chicken dishes、Regional Cuisine) on Tabelog! Kyushu Specialty: Grilled Chicken Thigh and Nichinan Fried Chicken Shop!! [Smoking Allowed] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Tori Yoshi, Kobe, Japan
    #65

    Tori Yoshi

    Kobe, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Tori Yoshi/とりよし (Konan Yamate/Chicken dishes、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)) on Tabelog! A chicken restaurant just a 5-minute walk south of JR Konan Yamate Station. [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Kikkou En, Toyota, Japan
    #66

    Kikkou En

    Toyota, Japan

    Restaurant

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    Tori no Sato, Miyazaki, Japan
    #67

    Tori no Sato

    Miyazaki, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Tori no Sato/とりのさと (Miyazaki/Chicken dishes、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)、Regional Cuisine) on Tabelog! A chicken specialty restaurant that has been serving delicious dishes for 34 years. Enjoy a variety of preparations, from charcoal-grilled to sashimi! [Private rooms available / No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Tori Yaki Saji, Osaka, Japan
    #68

    Tori Yaki Saji

    Osaka, Japan

    Restaurant

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    Tori Ryori Masa, Nagoya, Japan
    #69

    Tori Ryori Masa

    Nagoya, Japan

    Restaurant

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    Akita Hinaiya Oodate honten, Akita, Japan
    #70

    Akita Hinaiya Oodate honten

    Akita, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Akita Hinaiya Oodate honten/ひないや (Higashi Odate/Chicken dishes、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)、Oyako-don (Chicken and egg bowl)) on Tabelog! A Hinaijidori Specialty Restaurant Aiming for the Best in Japan: Akita Hinaiya [Private rooms available / Sectionalized smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Maruman Ganso Yakitori, Kagoshima, Japan
    #71

    Maruman Ganso Yakitori

    Kagoshima, Japan

    Restaurant

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    Torinago, Kyoto, Japan
    #72

    Torinago

    Kyoto, Japan

    Restaurant

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    Suisen, Hiroshima, Japan
    #73

    Suisen

    Hiroshima, Japan

    Restaurant

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    Torihama, Hamamatsu, Japan
    #74

    Torihama

    Hamamatsu, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Torihama/とりはま (Shin Hamamatsu/Chicken dishes、Nabe (Japanese hot pot)) on Tabelog! Established in 1951, our signature "Tori Sukiyaki" has been passed down through generations. We also offer "Kiji Shabu-Shabu." [Private rooms available / No Smoking / Online reservations] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Jidori An Sanzou, Yamaga, Japan
    #75

    Jidori An Sanzou

    Yamaga, Japan

    Restaurant

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    Oomura, Shizuoka, Japan
    #76

    Oomura

    Shizuoka, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Oomura (Shin Shizuoka/Chicken dishes、Oden、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)) on Tabelog! Shizuoka's Famous Chicken Wings Shop. Enjoy delicious and fun dining in a casual atmosphere! Perfect for welcome and farewell parties, as well as various gatherings! [Private rooms available / Smoking Allowed / Online reservations] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Oni Tei, Tokyo, Japan
    #77

    Oni Tei

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

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    sumibi yaki tori kamo jin Ohatsu tenjin ten, Osaka, Japan
    #78

    sumibi yaki tori kamo jin Ohatsu tenjin ten

    Osaka, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out sumibi yaki tori kamo jin Ohatsu tenjin ten (Higashi Umeda/Chicken dishes、Nabe (Japanese hot pot)、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)) on Tabelog! 【5-minute walk from Osaka Station, 1-minute walk from Higashi-Umeda Station】Kamo-zukushi 2nd branch opens on Ohatsu Tenjin Ura Sando! [Sectionalized smoking / Online reservations] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Ishikawa Shoten, Tokushima, Japan
    #79

    Ishikawa Shoten

    Tokushima, Japan

    Restaurant

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    Mizuki, Tokyo, Japan
    #80

    Mizuki

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Mizuki (Shirokanedai/Chicken dishes、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)、Regional Cuisine) on Tabelog! The natural blessings nurtured by the land of Gifu, where Hiyama Nōsui is located. A串 of art crafted from rich ingredients and Kishu Binchotan charcoal. [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Uzura Ya Kyoto ・ shijo, Kyoto, Japan
    #81

    Uzura Ya Kyoto ・ shijo

    Kyoto, Japan

    Restaurant

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    Waribashi, Takamatsu, Japan
    #82

    Waribashi

    Takamatsu, Japan

    Restaurant

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    Toriyaki to Torinabe Kakoi, Tokyo, Japan
    #83

    Toriyaki to Torinabe Kakoi

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Toriyaki to Torinabe Kakoi (Nogizaka/Chicken dishes、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)、Nabe (Japanese hot pot)) on Tabelog! [5-minute walk from Roppongi Station] Enjoy concentrated flavors of grilled chicken and collagen-rich chicken hot pot at this award-winning sister restaurant. [No Smoking / Online reservations] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Tori Tsune Shizen Do, Tokyo, Japan
    #84

    Tori Tsune Shizen Do

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Tori Tsune Shizen Do/とりつねしぜんどう (Suehirocho/Chicken dishes、Oyako-don (Chicken and egg bowl)) on Tabelog! A branch of a long-established chicken restaurant. Enjoy the rich flavors of jidori chicken at 【Tori Tsune Shizen Dou】. [Private rooms available / Sectionalized smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    TORILABO, Osaka, Japan
    #85

    TORILABO

    Osaka, Japan

    Restaurant

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    Tobu, Akita, Japan
    #86

    Tobu

    Akita, Japan

    Restaurant

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    Torimeshi Torito Bunten, Tokyo, Japan
    #87

    Torimeshi Torito Bunten

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Torimeshi Torito Bunten/とりめし とりとうぶんてん (Tsukiji/Chicken dishes、Oyako-don (Chicken and egg bowl)) on Tabelog! The Best Oyakodon from a Chicken Specialty Shop with Over 100 Years of History [No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Takamime, Takamatsu, Japan
    #88

    Takamime

    Takamatsu, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Takamime (Miyazaki/Chicken dishes、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)、Regional Cuisine) on Tabelog! Enjoy local chicken dishes made with freshly caught Akadori chicken! We also offer a wide selection of shochu from Miyazaki Prefecture. A welcoming space that's easy for solo women to enter. [Private rooms available / No Smoking] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Kawashima, Yamagata, Japan
    #89

    Kawashima

    Yamagata, Japan

    Restaurant

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    Tori Yuu, Matsusaka, Japan
    #90

    Tori Yuu

    Matsusaka, Japan

    Restaurant

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    Sanroku, Kumamoto, Japan
    #91

    Sanroku

    Kumamoto, Japan

    Restaurant

    Robatayaki Sanroku sits in Yamaga's Kahoku district, a considerable drive from Kumamoto city, yet its Tabelog Silver 2026 rating and six consecutive Tabelog Award wins draw dedicated visitors making the journey specifically for its chicken and grilled meat focus. Thirteen seats, lunch-only hours, and a cash-only policy define the format. Reservations on weekdays require an 11:30 AM arrival or face automatic cancellation.

    Hicho Kurata, Tokyo, Japan
    #92

    Hicho Kurata

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Hicho Kurata (Kanda/Chicken dishes、Innovative、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)) on Tabelog! 【1-minute walk from JR Kanda Station South Exit】Enjoy carefully selected local chicken in a course meal from our own poultry farm. [No Smoking / Online reservations] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Hinadori Sonoda, Tokyo, Japan
    #93

    Hinadori Sonoda

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

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    Ichiyome Torimatsu, Tokyo, Japan
    #94

    Ichiyome Torimatsu

    Tokyo, Japan

    Restaurant

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    Toriryori Ranpu, Kobe, Japan
    #95

    Toriryori Ranpu

    Kobe, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Toriryori Ranpu (Sannomiya/Chicken dishes、Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)) on Tabelog! 【1-minute walk from Sannomiya Station】Unique dishes featuring chicken and duck! [Smoking Allowed] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Kamo Tei, Sakuragawa, Japan
    #96

    Kamo Tei

    Sakuragawa, Japan

    Restaurant

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    Ichiban Dori, Hita, Japan
    #97

    Ichiban Dori

    Hita, Japan

    Restaurant

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    Karaage Waka Tori, Mishima, Japan
    #98

    Karaage Waka Tori

    Mishima, Japan

    Restaurant

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    Jidori Shokudo Magaribuchi ten, Fukuoka, Japan
    #99

    Jidori Shokudo Magaribuchi ten

    Fukuoka, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Jidori Shokudo Magaribuchi ten (福岡市早良区その他/Chicken dishes、Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)) on Tabelog! Jidori Shokudo Route 263, Misen Pass, Kurumabuchi, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City [No Smoking / All-you-can-eat] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Ninniku Tori Yakiniku San, Osaka, Japan
    #100

    Ninniku Tori Yakiniku San

    Osaka, Japan

    Restaurant

    Check out Ninniku Tori Yakiniku San (Tennoji/Chicken dishes、Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)) on Tabelog! [Weekend Daytime Drinking Now Available!!] Enjoy our proud local chicken at a reasonable price with a self-service yakiniku style! [Smoking Allowed / Online reservations] Discover Japanese restaurants featuring detailed information such as menus and maps, along with user-posted reviews, ratings, and photos!

    Overview

    Tabelog 100 - Chicken Cuisine - 2025 is an authoritative ranking of Japan’s top 100 restaurants specializing in chicken dishes, as determined by Tabelog’s comprehensive user reviews and expert evaluations. This list highlights the best chicken-focused eateries across Japan, recognized for culinary excellence and innovation.

    Since its inception, the Tabelog 100 series has become a benchmark for culinary excellence in Japan, with the Chicken Cuisine category spotlighting the nation’s finest chicken-centric restaurants. Drawing from millions of user reviews and professional critiques, this 2025 edition represents a diverse spectrum of styles—from yakitori grills in Tokyo’s bustling alleys to refined kaiseki establishments serving seasonal chicken specialties. The list not only reflects evolving dining trends but also honors traditional craftsmanship, underscoring Japan’s rich gastronomic culture. Its influence extends internationally, guiding food enthusiasts seeking authentic Japanese chicken cuisine.

    For lovers of chicken cuisine, Japan offers an extraordinary array of flavors and styles, from smoky yakitori to delicate chawanmushi. The Tabelog 100 - Chicken Cuisine - 2025 list distills this culinary richness into a definitive guide, spotlighting the country’s most exceptional chicken-focused restaurants. Whether you’re a seasoned gastronome or a curious traveler, this list is your passport to savoring Japan’s best poultry dishes crafted with precision, passion, and creativity.

    Quick Facts

    Publisher
    Tabelog
    Year
    2025
    Coverage
    Nationwide Japan
    Items
    100 top chicken cuisine restaurants
    Frequency
    Annual

    About This Edition

    The 2025 edition of Tabelog 100 - Chicken Cuisine reflects a dynamic year marked by a resurgence in regional chicken specialties and sustainability-focused sourcing. New entries include emerging urban yakitori bars and avant-garde dining concepts blending traditional techniques with global flavors. This edition also highlights the growing appreciation for lesser-known chicken breeds and heritage recipes, signaling a deeper engagement with culinary heritage.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025?
    It is an annual list by Tabelog ranking the top 100 restaurants in Japan specializing in chicken dishes, based on user reviews and expert evaluations.
    How are honorees selected?
    Honorees are chosen through anonymous evaluations combining user ratings, taste, service, ambiance, and consistency, reviewed by both the community and expert panels.
    How often is this list updated?
    The Tabelog 100 lists are updated annually to reflect the latest trends and restaurant performances.
    How can I find these on Pearl?
    You can explore the Tabelog 100 - Chicken Cuisine - 2025 list on Pearl’s platform by searching the list name or browsing curated Japan dining guides.
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