Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Nezu Yakitori Terusumi

Name: Nezu Yakitori Terusumi
Address: Japan, 〒113-0031 Tokyo, Bunkyo City, 文京区Nezu, 1 Chome−1−21 ゼネラル根津, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81 3-5834-8891
Price range: JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999

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Nezu Yakitori Terusumi, Restaurant in Tokyo

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About Nezu Yakitori Terusumi

Reservation-only yakitori counter in residential Nezu, one minute from the station, serving Hinai Jidori chicken through a fixed tasting course. Named to Tabelog's Yakitori EAST 100 every year since 2022. Eight-seat counter plus table seating; private use available for groups up to 20. Pricing runs JPY 10,000–14,999, positioning it below central Tokyo's top yakitori specialists but above neighborhood izakaya.

Nezu Yakitori Terusumi in Tokyo has a verified price range of JPY 10,000–14,999 and verified evening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It is recognized in Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST - 2025, giving diners a clear confirmed reason to consider it when planning a Tokyo dinner. Beyond those verified details, practical matters such as ordering format, seating, and availability should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before visiting.

The restaurant is best approached as a planned Tokyo dinner rather than a loosely arranged stop, because the verified hours are limited to 6–11 PM on operating days and the price range signals a committed meal. Diners should confirm current details directly, arrive on time, and avoid assuming unverified specifics about the menu, service style, or seating. The most reliable planning points are the city, the price range, the evening hours, the casual dress code, and the confirmed Tabelog 100 recognition.

The Yakitori Format and Service Pace

The strongest verified context for Nezu Yakitori Terusumi is its Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST - 2025 recognition. That places the restaurant within a yakitori category list, but the current ordering format, menu details, pacing, and seating arrangements are not verified here. Diners should therefore use the accolade as a planning signal while confirming the restaurant’s current service details directly before the meal.

Because details can change, ordering format, seating, and timing should be confirmed directly with the restaurant. Treat the visit as a dining commitment rather than a flexible drop-in plan, especially if you are arranging a trip around the meal. If you need to change plans, contact the restaurant early and verify its current policy. The best approach is simple: confirm the practical details in advance, arrive on time, and rely only on the restaurant’s current guidance.

How It Sits Against Tokyo's Dining Tier

At JPY 10,000–14,999, Terusumi is a planned Tokyo dinner rather than a low-cost casual stop. Value depends on whether you are specifically interested in a restaurant with confirmed Tabelog 100 recognition in the yakitori category. If other formats appeal, Soba Kokoro, Nezu Kamachiku, Tempura Fukutarou, Teuchi Soba Nezu Takajo, and Imojin give diners other ways to build a Tokyo evening. If Nezu Yakitori Terusumi is the goal, its verified 2025 Tabelog 100 recognition and price range are the main confirmed planning hooks.

The restaurant suits diners who are comfortable planning around verified evening hours and a JPY 10,000–14,999 budget. Solo diners, pairs, and groups should all confirm arrangements directly before assuming availability, seating style, or flexibility. With this price range, the visit is best treated as a deliberate dinner reservation or inquiry rather than a casual add-on. For special occasions, the confirmed recognition may help make the choice feel more purposeful, but unverified details should not be assumed.

Tokyo has an enormous range of dining rooms, and Nezu Yakitori Terusumi is best considered by visitors who want a dinner built around the verified facts available here: Tokyo location, JPY 10,000–14,999 price range, casual dress code, evening hours, and Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST - 2025 recognition. International diners should confirm current restaurant details in writing when possible, because policies and service formats can change. For more Tokyo dining options, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Nezu Yakitori Terusumi accommodate groups?

Group accommodation is not verified here. Groups should confirm directly with the restaurant before visiting, especially if they need a specific arrangement. Seating style, availability, and any private arrangements should be verified with the restaurant rather than assumed. Larger parties should also check current requirements and cancellation terms in advance.

What should I order at Nezu Yakitori Terusumi?

Specific dishes, pairings, and ordering format are not verified here. The confirmed context is that Nezu Yakitori Terusumi is recognized in Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST - 2025, so diners should confirm the current menu and service style directly with the restaurant at the time of visit.

Is Nezu Yakitori Terusumi good for solo dining?

Solo dining suitability is not verified here. Solo diners who are considering Nezu Yakitori Terusumi should confirm the current process, seating availability, and service format directly with the restaurant before relying on it for dinner. The verified price range is JPY 10,000–14,999.

Is Nezu Yakitori Terusumi good for a special occasion?

It may suit diners who value its confirmed Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST - 2025 recognition and are comfortable with the JPY 10,000–14,999 price range. Specific atmosphere, seating, menu, and service details are not verified here, so confirm those directly with the restaurant before planning a special occasion.

What are alternatives to Nezu Yakitori Terusumi in Tokyo?

If you want a different Tokyo meal, consider Soba Kokoro, Nezu Kamachiku, Teuchi Soba Nezu Takajo, Tempura Fukutarou, or Imojin, depending on the mood and format you prefer. Those options make sense for diners comparing different Tokyo dining choices. For Nezu Yakitori Terusumi, the main confirmed distinction here is its Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST - 2025 recognition.

Is lunch or dinner better at Nezu Yakitori Terusumi?

The verified hours are evening hours: 6–11 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Wednesday and Thursday closed. No lunch service is verified here, so plan around dinner unless the restaurant directly confirms otherwise. Arrive on time and verify current details in advance. Location: Tokyo.

Location

Japan, 〒113-0031 Tokyo, Bunkyo City, 文京区Nezu, 1 Chome−1−21 ゼネラル根津

Tokyo, Japan

Compare Nezu Yakitori Terusumi

Quick Value Check: Nezu Yakitori Terusumi

Venue	Price
Nezu Yakitori Terusumi	JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Soba Kokoro	JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
Nezu Kamachiku	JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Tempura Fukutarou	JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Imojin	- JPY 999 - JPY 999
Teuchi Soba Nezu Takajo	JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown

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Also Consider

Soba Kokoro, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
Nezu Kamachiku, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Tempura Fukutarou, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Imojin, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Teuchi Soba Nezu Takajo, 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

Nezu Yakitori Terusumi sits in the middle tier of Tokyo's yakitori hierarchy: more expensive and formal than neighborhood grills like Nezu Kamachiku (JPY 5,000–5,999) but less intense and less expensive than the Ginza and Meguro specialists that command JPY 20,000+ and require weeks of advance booking. The Tabelog 100 recognition puts it on par with venues that charge similar prices in busier districts, but Nezu's residential location means easier reservations and quieter surroundings. If you want Tabelog-validated technique without navigating central Tokyo's tourist density, this is the better choice. If you prioritize variety or flexibility over yakitori purity, Tempura Fukutarou (JPY 15,000–19,999) offers a different format at a comparable price point in the same neighborhood.

For budget-conscious diners, Soba Kokoro (JPY 3,000–3,999) and Teuchi Soba Nezu Takajo (JPY 2,000–2,999) deliver satisfying meals without the commitment of a tasting course or reservation-only format. Those venues work for spontaneous visits and lighter budgets, but they don't offer the same focus or credential as Terusumi. At the opposite end, Imojin (under JPY 999) provides ultra-casual neighborhood dining with no frills and no reservations, suitable for quick bites rather than destination meals.

Terusumi is the clear choice if yakitori is your priority, you want recognized technique, and you prefer residential calm over central-district energy. Book here if you're exploring Yanesen or visiting Nezu Shrine and want a dinner anchor that rewards the trip. Skip it if you need walk-in flexibility, prefer à la carte ordering, or want more dining variety in a single neighborhood, central Tokyo offers denser options within the same price range.