Yakitori Miyagawa
Chūō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Why go
A Kayabacho yakitori shop operating since 1969, recognized annually on Tabelog's 100 Best Yakitori (EAST) list since 2018. Lunch service (JPY 1,000–1,999) delivers better value than dinner (JPY 3,000–3,999), with rice bowls bundling charcoal-grilled skewers at prices that undercut most central Tokyo yakitori-ya. No reservations, cash only, closed weekends.
About Yakitori Miyagawa
Yakitori Miyagawa is a Tokyo venue with weekday lunch and dinner hours, plus published price bands for both services. Lunch is JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and dinner is JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999, with service Monday to Friday from 11 AM to 1:30 PM and 5 PM to 10 PM. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST - 2025. Plan with the weekday hours and price ranges in mind.
Lunch vs. Dinner: The Value Equation
The clearest difference is price. Lunch is listed at JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999, while dinner is listed at JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999. Lunch hours run from 11 AM to 1:30 PM on weekdays, and dinner runs from 5 PM to 10 PM on weekdays. On that basis, lunch is the lower-cost service, while dinner sits in a higher published price band. For specific menu items, set-meal contents, à la carte pricing, and last-order times, check directly before going.
The Room and Format
Yakitori Miyagawa is in Tokyo, with a weekday schedule: Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner, closed Saturday and Sunday. If room size, seat count, counter layout, reservation rules, payment methods, or drinks list matter to your visit, confirm them directly before going.
For diners comparing options, Yakitori Miyagawa can be considered alongside other Tokyo dining rooms at a similar price level, while venues such as オステリア・ウネット or てんぷら 小野 may suit different plans depending on the kind of meal you want. Closed Saturdays and Sundays; plan around weekday schedules only. For broader Tokyo dining context, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 3 Chome-5-1 Nihonbashikayabacho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0025, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1302/A130203/13008082
- Phone
- +81 3-3668-7080
Venue details
Ambiance
Bustling, old‑school yakitori izakaya with counter and table seating, quick turnover on weekdays, simple house‑like interior, and a casual, no‑frills atmosphere focused on charcoal smoke, sake, and grilled chicken.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Yakitori rice bowl (liver, gizzard, negima)
- Kashiwa rice bowl (negima)
- Motsu rice bowl
- Fried chicken (kara‑age)
- Chicken wings
- Liver and gizzard skewers
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3 Chome-5-1 Nihonbashikayabacho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0025, Japan
Planning details
Location
3 Chome-5-1 Nihonbashikayabacho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0025, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- オステリア・ウネット, Notable alternative
- てんぷら 小野, Notable alternative
- マチュリテ, Notable alternative
- Menya Shichisai, Ramen, Ramen
- Cuit Bonne, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
Against Tokyo's yakitori field, this shop sits in the value tier, 12/10 Shinjuku ten and 124. KAGURAZAKA both carry similar Tabelog recognition but charge 30–40% more per head at dinner and require advance booking. The trade-off here is access: no reservations means queuing, and the cash-only policy (no cards, no electronic payment) limits convenience. For readers prioritizing cost over service polish, the lunch rice bowls deliver charcoal-grilled chicken at JPY 1,100–1,200 per set, undercutting peers like Menya Shichisai (ramen specialist, different category) and Cuit Bonne, which operate in the same JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch band but lack yakitori focus.
オステリア・ウネット and てんぷら 小野 offer reservation systems and quieter dining rooms, making them better choices for readers who want guaranteed seating and conversation space, both accept cards and run longer evening services. マチュリテ operates in a different category (French technique) but competes for the same Kayabacho office-worker lunch crowd; its pricing sits slightly higher, and the format leans bistro rather than grill-focused.
Book this spot for weekday lunch if you're willing to arrive early and pay cash, it's the best value-to-quality ratio among Tabelog-recognized yakitori near the financial district. For dinner, the price-to-experience balance tips toward peers with reservations and card acceptance. Closed weekends limits flexibility for leisure travelers; business travelers on weekday schedules will find the lunch service more practical than most alternatives within walking distance of Kayabacho Station.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Yakitori Miyagawa?
Lunch is the lower-priced service: JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 at lunch versus JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 at dinner. Hours are 11 AM–1:30 PM and 5–10 PM on weekdays. For specific dishes, room traffic, and service format, check directly before visiting.
What should I wear to Yakitori Miyagawa?
A practical choice for a Tokyo restaurant in this price range is neat casual clothing.
How far ahead should I book Yakitori Miyagawa?
The schedule is Monday to Friday, 11 AM–1:30 PM and 5–10 PM, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Check directly with the venue before making a special trip.
What should I order at Yakitori Miyagawa?
For dish-by-dish guidance, check the current menu directly before visiting. The published price bands are JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 for lunch and JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 for dinner.
