Tori Sami
Katsushika, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
An 11-seat yakitori counter in residential Kameari, recognized in Tabelog's 2024 and 2025 Yakitori EAST 100 lists. At JPY 8,000–9,999 before drinks, it undercuts most central Tokyo specialists, but the 30-minute ride from Shinjuku and Sunday closures limit accessibility. Book if you're willing to treat yakitori as a special-occasion format and prefer neighborhood authenticity over central convenience.
About Tori Sami
Tori Sami is a Tokyo venue with evening hours, a casual dress code, and a price range of JPY 8,000–9,999. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 Yakitori EAST 2025 recognition.
What to Know About Tori Sami
The price range is JPY 8,000–9,999, placing Tori Sami in a premium but not extreme dinner bracket for Tokyo. Hours are evening-only: Monday through Friday from 5:30 PM to 11 PM, Saturday from 5 PM to 11 PM, and Sunday closed. Plan around dinner rather than lunch.
The dress code is casual. If details such as seat count, counter layout, menu structure, beverage selection, chef, opening year, takeout, delivery, dietary accommodations, or payment methods matter to your visit, confirm directly before booking.
Pricing and Booking in Tokyo
For planning purposes, use the JPY 8,000–9,999 range as the baseline for the meal. Avoid assuming the final spend beyond the listed range for drinks, supplements, service charges, or other add-ons.
Tori Sami operates in Tokyo in the evening from Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sunday. The schedule makes it best suited to dinner plans rather than lunch or daytime sightseeing. For other dining in Tokyo, compare based on each venue’s price, hours, and reservation requirements rather than assuming similar formats.
Because the dress code is casual, there is no need to plan for formal attire. The strongest reasons to consider Tori Sami are its Tokyo location, evening availability, JPY 8,000–9,999 price range, and Tabelog 100 Yakitori EAST 2025 listing.
Planning details
- Location
- 3 Chome-27-15 Kameari, Katsushika City, Tokyo 125-0061, Japan
- Website
- instagram.com/torisami_kameari
- Phone
- +81 3-3602-1192
Venue details
Ambiance
Likely a low-key, intimate yakitori setting focused on counter-side grilling rather than a large, formal dining room.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3 Chome-27-15 Kameari, Katsushika City, Tokyo 125-0061, Japan
Planning details
Location
3 Chome-27-15 Kameari, Katsushika City, Tokyo 125-0061, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Okotaro, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
- Tsukemen Michi, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Ginpachitei Yazawa, Notable alternative
- Chuka Dining Ichizu Isshin, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- TORAYA BAKERY, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Restaurant context
Tori Sami occupies a narrower niche than the comparison set suggests. Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Okotaro (JPY 3,000–3,999) and Tsukemen Michi (JPY 1,000–1,999) operate in entirely different price and format categories, casual, fast-turnover spots where you order from a menu rather than follow a set progression. TORAYA BAKERY (under JPY 999) is a takeaway bakery, not a sit-down dinner. The only peer close in spirit is Chuka Dining Ichizu Isshin (JPY 6,000–7,999 dinner, JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch), which offers a counter-focused Chinese meal at a similar commitment level. If you're deciding between the two, Tori Sami is the choice for yakitori purists willing to travel; Ichizu Isshin suits diners who want a comparable experience without the format constraints of charcoal-grilled skewers.
For true yakitori alternatives, look beyond this list: Tokyo's Tabelog 100 Yakitori EAST cohort includes counters in Ebisu, Nakameguro, and Shibuya that charge JPY 12,000–15,000 but save you the Kameari commute. Tori Sami is worth booking if the JPY 3,000–5,000 you save on the meal offsets the extra transit time, and if you value neighborhood authenticity over central-city polish. If booking difficulty is your primary filter, Tori Sami is easier to secure than most Tabelog 100 peers, but harder than the casual spots in the comparison set. Book this when you want a recognized yakitori experience at a discount to central Tokyo pricing, and you're willing to plan your evening around the venue rather than fitting it into a bar crawl.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tori Sami worth the price?
Tori Sami’s price range is JPY 8,000–9,999. Whether it is worth it depends on how you value a Tokyo dinner with a Tabelog 100 Yakitori EAST 2025 listing. Details such as seating, menu format, drinks, and service style should be checked directly if they matter to your decision.
How far ahead should I book Tori Sami?
What should a first-timer know about Tori Sami?
Tori Sami is in Tokyo and has evening hours: 5:30 PM–11 PM Monday through Friday, 5 PM–11 PM Saturday, and closed Sunday. The price range is JPY 8,000–9,999, so plan for dinner rather than lunch.
What should I wear to Tori Sami?
What are alternatives to Tori Sami?
For another comparable venue to compare, consider Ginpachitei Yazawa. You can also compare Tori Sami with other dining in Tokyo based on price, hours, and reservation details.
