Restaurant in Gifu, Japan

Sake no Tori

Name: Sake no Tori
Address: 1 Chome-12 Suminoecho, Gifu, 500-8408, Japan, Gifu, JP
Telephone: +81 58-263-6977
Price range: JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999

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About Sake no Tori

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.

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. Verified practical details are limited, so the safest way to plan is around the confirmed basics: Gifu location, casual dress code, evening opening hours, and the stated price range.

Chicken Cuisine Recognition in Gifu

The clearest verified 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, but the available facts do not confirm a specific menu format, signature dish, cooking method, seating style, or beverage program. 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, and Sunday from 5–10 PM, with Wednesday closed. No lunch service is represented in the verified information. 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 verified hook is the Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025 recognition, rather than any unconfirmed claim about seating, drinks, chef, or menu structure. Guests comparing it with Yakiniku Shun Yasai Fanbogi or Tejaku Kappou Terada should focus on the confirmed facts 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, and payment methods directly before going, as those practical details are not included in the verified record here. The relevant location to plan around is Gifu, with no more specific address stated on this page.

Travelers exploring Gifu's restaurant scene can treat Sake no Tori as a recognized, mid-priced evening option. The verified facts support a simple recommendation: consider it for dinner in Gifu if the price range, casual dress code, and chicken-cuisine list recognition fit your plans. For anything more specific, including current menu details or booking requirements, contact the venue before visiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is lunch or dinner better at Sake no Tori?

Dinner is the relevant context provided for Sake no Tori. Verified hours are 5–10 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and 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 allowed Pearl-listed venues such as Yakiniku Shun Yasai Fanbogi, Tejaku Kappou Terada, Gishu, DA ACHIU, or Mikazuki Bar. Sake no Tori’s clearest verified distinction is its Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025 recognition.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Sake no Tori?

A fixed tasting-menu structure is not established in the verified venue facts. Treat Sake no Tori as an evening restaurant with Tabelog 100 chicken-cuisine recognition, and 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. Exact lead times, seating arrangements, and walk-in availability should be confirmed 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.

Location

1 Chome-12 Suminoecho, Gifu, 500-8408, Japan

Gifu, Japan

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Getting a Table: Sake no Tori and Alternatives

Venue	Price	Booking Difficulty
Sake no Tori	JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999	Easy
Yakiniku Shun Yasai Fanbogi	JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999	Unknown
Gishu	JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999	Unknown
Mikazuki Bar	JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown	Unknown
DA ACHIU	JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown
Tejaku Kappou Terada	JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown

How Sake no Tori compares with nearby options at a similar price tier.

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

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, and 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.