Tori Take
Kanazawa
Restaurant in Kanazawa, Japan
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Price
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 View spending breakdown
Dress
Casual
Why go
A 10-seat yakitori counter in Fukuromachi with three consecutive Tabelog 100 West selections (2023–2025). The charcoal-grilled format runs JPY 8,000–9,999 and demands advance booking, but the technical precision justifies the effort if yakitori is your priority over sushi or kaiseki.
About Tori Take
Tori Take in Kanazawa is an evening-only venue with a price band of JPY 8,000–9,999. Hours are 6–11 PM on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, with Tuesday closed. The dress code is casual.
What Before You Go
Details about the room layout, seating count, grill setup, menu sequence, and service format are not available here. Tori Take operates in Kanazawa during dinner hours, with a casual dress code and a JPY 8,000–9,999 price range.
Because payment methods, parking, the nearest station, neighborhood, smoking policy, and private-room availability are not listed, those details should be checked directly before planning a visit.
Tabelog Recognition and Planning Details
Tori Take is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - WEST - 2025 recognition. That confirms a 2025 Tabelog 100 Yakitori West listing, but it does not establish earlier-year selections, a specific score, Michelin status, seat count, or a particular booking pattern.
The price band is JPY 8,000–9,999. No lunch pricing is listed, and the hours show evening service only. Details about beverages, pairings, specific dishes, or menu structure are not available.
Booking Strategy and Timing
Plan around the hours: 6–11 PM on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, with Tuesday closed. Reservation method, booking window, cancellation availability, and start-time rules should be confirmed directly before making firm plans.
For visitors comparing Tori Take with other Pearl-listed options, consider how much you want to prioritize this Kanazawa venue within your itinerary. Other comparisons venues include 鮨治, 風和利, Plat Home, Respiracion, and Sushi Kibatani.
Explore more dining in our full Kanazawa restaurants guide, or use Pearl to compare other options for your trip.
Planning details
- Location
- 2-15 Fukuromachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0909, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/ishikawa/A1701/A170101/17009295
- Phone
- +81 76-255-0353
Venue details
Ambiance
A very small, non-smoking counter-only yakitori bar with about ten seats, creating an intimate, cozy atmosphere suited to relaxed conversation over skewers and drinks rather than large, boisterous groups.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
Yakitori grilled chicken skewers
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2-15 Fukuromachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0909, Japan
Planning details
Location
2-15 Fukuromachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0909, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Respiracion, Innovative Spanish, Innovative Spanish
- 鮨治, Notable alternative
- 風和利, Notable alternative
- Plat Home, Notable alternative
- Sushi Kibatani, Chinese, Chinese
Restaurant context
At JPY 8,000–9,999, this yakitori counter sits below the splurge tier occupied by kaiseki specialists like 風和利 and sushi omakase at 鮨治, both of which typically start above JPY 15,000. If your budget allows only one Kanazawa splurge and you value raw fish or seasonal vegetables over charcoal technique, the sushi and kaiseki options deliver more narrative depth. But if you prefer the focused intensity of a single-format counter and want to avoid the higher price tags, this venue offers comparable technical execution at a more accessible cost.
Respiracion provides a contrasting experience: innovative Spanish cuisine with wine pairings in a more expansive setting, though at a higher price point and with easier walk-in availability. Plat Home and Sushi Kibatani (the latter tagged as Chinese, likely a data error given the sushi name) represent alternative booking targets if the yakitori counter is fully committed, though neither carries the Tabelog 100 recognition that signals top-tier execution within their respective formats.
For travelers who prefer flexibility over advance planning, the yakitori counter's unpredictable booking windows make it a poor fit. In that case, prioritize Respiracion or the kaiseki options, which offer more forgiving reservation systems and allow same-week booking during off-peak months.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is counter or bar seating at Tori Take?
Bar seating, counter layout, and seat count are not listed. Tori Take is a Kanazawa venue with evening hours and a casual dress code.
Is Tori Take worth the price?
The price range is JPY 8,000–9,999. Whether it is worth it depends on how strongly you want to prioritize Tori Take during a Kanazawa dining itinerary; specific menu, service, and seating details are not listed.
What should I order at Tori Take?
How far ahead should I book Tori Take?
A specific booking window or reservation method is not listed. The schedule is 6–11 PM on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, with Tuesday closed, so plan around those hours and confirm availability directly.
What are alternatives or comparisons to Tori Take?
Other allowed Pearl-listed comparisons include 鮨治, 風和利, Plat Home, Respiracion, and Sushi Kibatani. Use them as itinerary comparisons, but confirm each venue’s current details separately.
