Karaage Waka Tori
Mishima
Restaurant in Mishima, Japan
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A 20-seat izakaya in Mishima that earned a Tabelog Chicken Cuisine 100 spot in 2025, serving karaage at JPY 3,000–3,999 with technical consistency and no credit cards accepted. Reservations open for two or more, counter seats available for solo diners, and the room runs until sold out most nights.
About Karaage Waka Tori
Karaage Waka Tori is a casual venue in Mishima with a price range of JPY 3,000–3,999. Its hours are dinner-only: 5–10 PM on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, with Tuesday closed. The restaurant is best framed straightforwardly: a Mishima option for an evening meal at a moderate local price point.
What the Kitchen Does Right
Karaage Waka Tori keeps a casual dress code, a JPY 3,000–3,999 price band, and an evening operating schedule. If you need details such as menu items, dietary accommodations, group availability, seating, reservations, payment options, take-out, delivery, smoking policy, or drinks, confirm directly with the venue before going.
Karaage Waka Tori opens at 5 PM and closes at 10 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It is closed on Tuesday. Plan for dinner rather than a daytime visit.
How It Fits the Mishima Dining Map
Within Mishima, Karaage Waka Tori sits in the JPY 3,000–3,999 range and keeps a casual dress code. For travelers comparing dinner options, it can be considered alongside other Mishima dining choices such as Unagi Sakuraya, BAR YUMOTO, ROBATA GRILL L'EAU, Tenhou, and Fukutarou Honpo, without assuming that each serves the same style of meal or operates at the same price point.
Karaage Waka Tori is in Mishima. Check street-level directions, station walking times, parking details, and nearby landmarks before arrival. For a fuller picture of the city's dining options, see our full Mishima restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 4-1 Honcho, Mishima, Shizuoka 411-0855, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/shizuoka/A2205/A220501/22000779
- Phone
- +81 55-975-3261
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, relaxed neighborhood izakaya with counter seats and a few compact tables, creating a cozy, casual atmosphere that’s often lively in the evenings and suited to friends sharing drinks and plates of fried chicken.
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Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Shochu, Beer
Signature Dishes
karaage (fried chicken)
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 4-1 Honcho, Mishima, Shizuoka 411-0855, Japan
Planning details
Location
4-1 Honcho, Mishima, Shizuoka 411-0855, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- BAR YUMOTO, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown
- Unagi Sakuraya, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- Fukutarou Honpo, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- ROBATA GRILL L'EAU, Notable alternative
- Tenhou, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
At JPY 3,000–3,999, Karaage Waka Tori undercuts most of its Mishima peers without compromising on execution. Unagi Sakuraya charges JPY 4,000–4,999 for eel and delivers a more formal experience, while BAR YUMOTO runs JPY 5,000–5,999 with a broader izakaya menu and a quieter no-smoking policy. If you want chicken and only chicken, Karaage Waka Tori is the sharper choice, its Tabelog recognition reflects focused craft rather than breadth. Tenhou sits in the same price band but spreads its attention across more dishes, making it a better pick for groups with divergent tastes.
Booking difficulty tilts easiest here, reservations require only a phone call for two or more, whereas BAR YUMOTO and Unagi Sakuraya tighten up on weekends. Fukutarou Honpo, at under JPY 999, offers the lowest spend in the city but lacks the technical polish and award credential. For value-conscious diners who want a Tabelog-recognized meal without Tokyo prices, Karaage Waka Tori is the clear recommendation. For those chasing variety or a smoke-free room, BAR YUMOTO or ROBATA GRILL L'EAU are the safer bets.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Karaage Waka Tori worth the price?
Karaage Waka Tori is priced at JPY 3,000–3,999. Whether it is worth the spend depends on what you want from a casual dinner in Mishima; check the current menu and service style directly if those details matter to your visit.
Can Karaage Waka Tori accommodate groups?
Is the tasting menu worth it at Karaage Waka Tori?
Is Karaage Waka Tori good for a special occasion?
The dress code is casual, and the price range is JPY 3,000–3,999. If atmosphere, seating, or service style is important for the occasion, confirm directly with the venue before booking or visiting.
What should I wear to Karaage Waka Tori?
Casual dress is appropriate for Karaage Waka Tori. The venue is in Mishima and serves dinner from 5–10 PM on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, with Tuesday closed.
