Sake no Tori
Jūnoecho / central Gifu, Gifu
Restaurant in Gifu, Japan
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Price
JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
Kyushu-style flame-grilled chicken without skewers, finished with Guérande sea salt and paired with 50+ Kagoshima shochu labels. Tabelog 100 Chicken Cuisine 2025 recognition at JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 makes it a value anomaly in Gifu's award-restaurant tier. Counter seats fill early on weekends; cash-only, no private rooms.
About Sake no Tori
Sake no Tori is a Gifu venue recognized in the Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025 list. The published budget is JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, keeping it approachable for travelers who want a listed stop in the city. Plan around its Gifu location, casual dress code, evening opening hours, stated price range.
Chicken Cuisine Recognition in Gifu
The clearest context for Sake no Tori is its appearance on the Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025 list. That recognition places the venue in a chicken-cuisine category. Guests should avoid assuming a fixed progression or particular preparation and instead ask the venue directly what is available on the day.
Opening hours are listed for evening service: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 5–10 PM, with Wednesday closed. Plan for evening service rather than lunch. The dress code is casual, making Sake no Tori a straightforward dinner option for visitors planning an evening in Gifu.
How It Fits Gifu's Award-Restaurant Landscape
At JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, Sake no Tori occupies an accessible price range among notable dining options. Its strongest hook is the Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025 recognition, rather than any assumption about seating, drinks, chef, or menu structure. Guests comparing it with Yakiniku Shun Yasai Fanbogi or Tejaku Kappou Terada should focus on the practical details for each venue and choose according to the kind of evening they want.
Because Sake no Tori has list recognition, planning ahead is sensible. Travelers should confirm current opening days, reservation rules, seating availability, payment methods directly before going. Plan around Gifu as the location.
Travelers exploring Gifu's restaurant scene can treat Sake no Tori as a recognized, mid-priced evening option. Consider it for dinner in Gifu if the price range, casual dress code, chicken-cuisine list recognition fit your plans. For anything more specific, including current menu details or booking requirements, contact the venue before visiting.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Chome-12 Suminoecho, Gifu, 500-8408, Japan
- Website
- sakenotori.web.fc2.com
- Phone
- +81 58-263-6977
Venue details
Ambiance
A compact, old-school neighborhood yakitori spot with counter seating, close tables, and a relaxed, slightly lively atmosphere typical of classic Japanese izakaya-style joints near major stations.
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Vibe
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
yakitori skewers
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Yakiniku Shun Yasai Fanbogi, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- Gishu, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Mikazuki Bar, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown
- DA ACHIU, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Tejaku Kappou Terada, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, Sake no Tori delivers Tabelog 100 Chicken Cuisine 2025 credentials for roughly half the cost of Yakiniku Shun Yasai Fanbogi (JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999) and just below Tejaku Kappou Terada (JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999). The trade is format: Sake no Tori runs a single-protein program with no seasonal progression or omakase structure, while Terada offers kaiseki flexibility and Fanbogi provides premium yakiniku cuts with table-side grilling. Sake no Tori's shochu depth (50+ Kagoshima labels) outweighs its wine and sake selection, making it a better fit for spirits enthusiasts than oenophiles.
Gishu (JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999) and DA ACHIU (JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999) sit below Sake no Tori on price but lack the Tabelog recognition and binchotan technique. Gishu is easier to book and more affordable for casual groups, but the grilling method and ingredient sourcing do not match Sake no Tori's Kyushu standard. DA ACHIU offers lunch service (JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999) where Sake no Tori does not, making it a better daytime option. Mikazuki Bar (JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999) shifts the category entirely, bar-focused rather than grilled-chicken-focused, suits drinkers who want small plates over full izakaya portions.
For award-restaurant quality without crossing JPY 5,000, Sake no Tori is the most credentialed option in Gifu's chicken category. Parties seeking broader protein variety or private-room dining should prioritize Tejaku Kappou Terada instead. Groups on tighter budgets or with children should book Gishu, which accommodates larger parties more flexibly and operates at lower price points without the Tabelog spotlight pressure.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Sake no Tori?
Plan for dinner at Sake no Tori. Hours are 5–10 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, with Wednesday closed. The published price range is JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999.
What are alternatives to Sake no Tori?
If you want a different style of evening, consider other dining rooms in Gifu or compare Sake no Tori with venues such as Yakiniku Shun Yasai Fanbogi, Tejaku Kappou Terada, Gishu, DA ACHIU, or Mikazuki Bar. Sake no Tori’s clearest distinction is its Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025 recognition.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Sake no Tori?
Do not assume a fixed tasting-menu structure. Treat Sake no Tori as an evening restaurant with Tabelog 100 chicken-cuisine recognition, ask the venue directly what menu options are available when you plan to visit.
How far ahead should I book Sake no Tori?
Because Sake no Tori appears on the Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025 list, booking ahead may be sensible for preferred dinner times. Confirm exact lead times, seating arrangements, walk-in availability directly with the venue.
Is Sake no Tori good for a special occasion?
It may suit a special occasion if you want a casual dinner in Gifu with a JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 price range and Tabelog 100 chicken-cuisine recognition. Confirm current service and seating details directly if the occasion requires specific arrangements.
