Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Hicho Kurata

Name: Hicho Kurata
Address: 東京都千代田区鍛冶町1-7-5 神田美須ビル 2F, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81335185860

130Pearl Points

Chicken Counter

About Hicho Kurata

An eight-seat Kanda counter specializing in chicken coursework from a dedicated poultry farm, selected for Tabelog's Chicken Cuisine 100 in 2025. Expect JPY 20,000–JPY 29,999 for precision grilling across poultry cuts, with sake pairings and a reservation-only format that books out three weeks ahead. The 8:30 PM seating suits late-night diners willing to commit to a single-protein omakase in a spare, counter-focused room near JR Kanda Station.

Hicho Kurata is a Tokyo venue with a verified price range of JPY 20,000–JPY 29,999 and a casual dress code. It is also listed in Tabelog's 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025 selection. Beyond those confirmed points, specific details such as seating format, exact location within Tokyo, booking method, hours, menu structure, beverage program, service charges, or course length should not be assumed without current confirmation from the venue.

Price and Confirmed Details

The verified price range places Hicho Kurata in the JPY 20,000–JPY 29,999 bracket. The confirmed Tabelog recognition is in the chicken cuisine category, but the available verified data does not establish a specific menu format, dish list, service style, ingredient sourcing, seat count, or add-on pricing. If you are considering a booking, treat the price range and recognition as the reliable reference points, confirm the current menu, reservation terms, any additional charges directly before visiting.

Planning and Booking Reality

Hicho Kurata is in Tokyo, the verified dress code is casual. No verified hours, neighborhood, station access, reservation release schedule, phone policy, perfume policy, or beverage-pairing details are available here. For planning, confirm timing, access, booking requirements through the venue or its current reservation channel rather than relying on unverified third-party descriptions. Our full Tokyo restaurants guide can help you compare other dining options in the city. If you are weighing alternatives by name, comparisons points include Budouya, Kuzushi Teppan AVAGURA Kanda ten, Andhra Dhaba Katana, Muromachi Sunaba Nihonbashi hon ten, Umatama Ya, but current pricing, location specifics, formats should be checked separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is verified about Hicho Kurata?

Hicho Kurata's verified price range is ¥20,000-29,999, its verified dress code is casual, it is listed in Tabelog's 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025 selection. The verified data does not confirm a specific menu format, dish progression, seat count, or course length, so judge value based on the confirmed price and recognition, then verify the current offering before booking.

What are alternatives to Hicho Kurata?

Other comparisons points include Budouya, Kuzushi Teppan AVAGURA Kanda ten, Andhra Dhaba Katana, Muromachi Sunaba Nihonbashi hon ten, Umatama Ya. Specific claims about their prices, formats, neighborhoods, or availability are not confirmed here, so compare current details directly before choosing.

Does Hicho Kurata handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary-restriction policies are not verified here. Contact the venue or its current booking channel before reserving if you have allergies, dietary requirements, or other accommodation needs.

Can Hicho Kurata accommodate groups?

Group capacity, seat count, private-use options, seating format are not verified here. Confirm party-size limits and reservation rules directly with the venue before planning a group visit.

What should I wear to Hicho Kurata?

The verified dress code is casual. No additional clothing, scent, or etiquette rules are confirmed here, so check the venue's current guidance if you need more specific advice.

Location

東京都千代田区鍛冶町1-7-5 神田美須ビル 2F

Tokyo, Japan

Also Consider

Budouya, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Andhra Dhaba Katana, Notable alternative
Kuzushi Teppan AVAGURA Kanda ten, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Muromachi Sunaba Nihonbashi hon ten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Umatama Ya, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown

At JPY 20,000–JPY 29,999 before drinks and service, Hicho Kurata sits in the upper tier of Tokyo's chicken-focused dining but remains more accessible than Michelin-starred poultry spots that often exceed JPY 40,000. Budouya delivers grilled chicken at JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999, making it the clear budget pick for casual yakitori without the coursework formality, though you'll sacrifice the Tabelog recognition and precision plating. Kuzushi Teppan AVAGURA Kanda ten offers teppan-style cooking at JPY 8,000–JPY 9,999 for dinner, with broader protein variety (wagyu, seafood, seasonal vegetables) and easier booking logistics, so it's the better option if you want grilled food but aren't committed to a poultry-only format. Muromachi Sunaba Nihonbashi hon ten and Umatama Ya both land under JPY 3,000 and serve soba or casual izakaya fare, so they're not direct comparisons in format or ambition but work as fallback options if Hicho Kurata is fully booked and you need a Kanda-area dinner without advance planning.

The value question at Hicho Kurata hinges on whether you're paying for technique or variety. The kitchen's single-protein focus means you're getting chicken prepared a dozen ways across 90 minutes, which appeals to diners who want depth over breadth. For travelers who prefer omakase that rotates through fish, meat, seasonal vegetables, the format here may feel repetitive by the eighth course. The Tabelog 100 recognition signals strong execution, but the lack of Michelin stars or Asia's 50 Best placement means international visibility is lower than similarly priced Tokyo counters. If you're comparing against other award-winning chicken spots, booking difficulty is moderate, three weeks ahead is standard, whereas Michelin-starred yakitori often requires monthly booking cycles or member-only access. For late-night diners, the 8:30 PM seating is a practical advantage, as many high-end Tokyo counters close their final seating by 8 PM; just plan for a 10:30 PM or later finish, which may limit post-dinner bar plans unless you're staying nearby.