Best Chicken Dishes in Tokyo
71 restaurants compared
Top 5 Chicken Dishes in Tokyo (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 71 restaurants:
- Tsukemen at Sosaku Men Hitosuji, ¥1100.00 (Honancho)
- Shio Ramen at Sosaku Men Hitosuji, ¥1100.00 (Honancho)
- Karaage at Kanada-Ya, ¥600.00 (Shinjuku)
- Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers) at Hoppy Street, ¥600.00 (Asakusa)
- Chicken Gizzard Yakitori at Torikizoku Shinjuku, ¥319.00 (Shinjuku)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 71 Chicken Dishes
Shio Ramen
Sosaku Men Hitosuji¥1100.00
Salt-based ramen with the same multi-layered broth.
Karaage
Kanada-Ya¥600.00
Crispy fried chicken pieces — optional side or appetizer.
Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Hoppy Street¥600.00
Grilled chicken pieces on wooden skewers with salt or tare sauce.
Chicken Gizzard Yakitori
Torikizoku Shinjuku¥319.00
Charcoal-grilled chicken gizzard with a slight char and tender bite.
Reba (Liver)
Yakitori Imai¥9500.00
Succulent chicken liver grilled until charred on the outside and creamy within.
Takahashi Omakase Course (14 dishes)
Yakitori Takahashi¥12000.00
Sequential service of seasonal skewers and appetizers, highlighting the shop's best chicken and vegetables.
Karaage-kun (Regular)
Lawson Japan¥240.00
Signature bite-sized fried chicken nuggets with a thin, savory breading and juicy center.
DFC (Dentucky Fried Chicken)
Den¥27000.00
A single fried chicken wing stuffed with rotating seasonal ingredients, served in a playful takeout box.
Tori Paitan Soba
Kagari¥1100.00
Ramen with an incredibly creamy, white chicken broth topped with seasonal vegetables and chicken char siu.
Shoyu Soba
Soba House Konjiki Hototogisu¥1100.00
Signature ramen with a broth of pork, chicken, and hamaguri clams, finished with black truffle oil.
Charcoal-Grilled Chicken Thighs
Yakitori Akira¥380.00
Juicy chicken thighs grilled over binchotan with a savory salt or tare glaze.
Chochin (Lantern) Skewer
Torishiki¥12000.00
Ultra-rare skewer featuring a succulent piece of chicken liver or fallopian tube paired with an un-laid egg yolk.
Chicken and 20 Varieties of Vegetable
Rojiura Curry SAMURAI¥1600.00
Customizable soup curry with a whole chicken leg and a massive assortment of seasonal vegetables.
Chicken Liver Pâté
Birdland¥9680.00
Silky house-made chicken liver pâté served with toasted bread and seasonal fruit garnish.
Charcoal-Grilled Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Bowl)
Nakau¥590.00
Signature rice bowl featuring succulent grilled chicken and soft-scrambled organic eggs in a light dashi.
Nagoya Kochin Tebasaki (Chicken Wings)
Yakitori Oshimano¥16000.00
Charcoal-grilled premium chicken wings with a savory salt crust and fresh lemon.
Famichiki
FamilyMart Japan¥220.00
Signature boneless fried chicken thigh with a remarkably juicy center and a savory, lacy breading.
Reba (Chicken Liver)
Yakitori Shira¥16000.00
Signature chicken liver grilled until charred on the outside and creamy within, glazed with a sweet-savory tare.
Reba (Chicken Liver)
Yakitori Oshimano¥16000.00
Succulent chicken liver grilled until charred on the outside and creamy within, glazed with savory tare.
Hatsu (Heart)
Yakitori Imai¥9500.00
Crispy and bouncy chicken heart skewers with salt and lemon.
Tori Paitan Truffle Soba
Kagari¥3300.00
The signature white chicken ramen finished with a generous amount of fresh black truffle and truffle oil.
Tsukune (Chicken Meatball)
Kushiwakamaru¥280.00
Hand-rolled chicken meatballs grilled until charred and served with a savory tare glaze.
Spicy Fried Chicken (Nana-Chiki)
7-Eleven Japan¥220.00
Juicy, boneless fried chicken thigh seasoned with a proprietary spicy-savory blend.
Okukujishamo Tebasaki (Chicken Wings)
Birdland¥9680.00
Charcoal-grilled premium chicken wings with a savory salt crust and lemon.
Nidaime Ramen (Shoyu)
Tsujita¥980.00
Refined soy sauce-based ramen with a clear chicken and seafood broth, topped with tender char siu.
Luxury Essence Soup
Narisawa¥45980.00
A deep, clear broth made from high-quality chicken, ham, and forest aromatics.
Teriyaki Chicken Pizza
Pizza Hut Japan¥2400.00
Benchmark Japanese-style pizza topped with succulent teriyaki chicken, corn, and creamy mayonnaise.
Teriyaki Chicken Pizza
Pizza-La¥2400.00
Japanese-style pizza topped with succulent teriyaki chicken, corn, and creamy mayonnaise.
Chicken Soup Curry
Magic Spice¥1650.00
Traditional soup curry with a whole tender chicken leg and a variety of seasonal vegetables.
Date Chicken Tebasaki (Chicken Wings)
Torishiki¥12000.00
Charcoal-grilled premium chicken wings with a savory salt crust and fresh lemon.
Kyushu Jangara Ramen (All-In)
Kyushu Jangara Ramen¥1150.00
Signature lighter tonkotsu-style ramen featuring a blend of pork, chicken, and vegetable stocks.
Hatsu (Chicken Heart)
Yakitori Shira¥16000.00
Crispy and bouncy chicken heart skewers seasoned simply with sea salt and lemon.
Reba (Chicken Liver)
Yakitori Takahashi¥12000.00
Succulent chicken liver grilled until charred on the outside and creamy within, glazed with savory tare.
Oyakodon (Rice Bowl with Chicken and Egg)
Yakitori Imai¥9500.00
Freshly cooked rice topped with succulent charcoal-grilled chicken and soft-scrambled organic eggs.
Oyakodon (Rice Bowl with Chicken and Egg)
Birdland¥9680.00
Freshly cooked rice topped with succulent charcoal-grilled chicken and soft-scrambled organic eggs.
Shoyu Ramen - Chicken & Duck Broth
Ramen Hayashida¥950.00
Signature chicken shoyu ramen with Daisen dori and duck - premium Michelin-recognized.
Sasami (Chicken Breast) with Wasabi
Birdland¥9680.00
Lean chicken breast grilled rare and topped with a touch of fresh Japanese wasabi.
Negima
Yurakucho Yakitori Alley¥320.00
Chicken thigh alternated with thick-cut negi (leek) on a skewer.
Teriyaki Chicken Onigiri
FamilyMart Japan¥160.00
Classic rice ball filled with savory-sweet teriyaki chicken and wrapped in crisp nori.
Chicken Keema Curry
Curry Spice Gelateria KALPASI¥1650.00
Dry-style minced chicken curry seasoned with a savory and spice-rich house blend.
Zangi (Hokkaido Fried Chicken)
Nemuro Hanamaru¥450.00
Crispy pan-fried chicken chunks marinated in a savory-sweet Hokkaido style.
Tsukune (Chicken Meatball)
Nan-tei¥350.00
Hand-rolled chicken meatballs grilled until charred and served with a savory-sweet tare glaze.
Oyakodon (Rice Bowl with Chicken and Egg)
Yakitori Oshimano¥16000.00
Freshly cooked rice topped with succulent charcoal-grilled chicken and soft-scrambled organic eggs.
Fried Chicken (Karaage)
Uobei Sushi¥250.00
Crispy pan-fried chicken seasoned with ginger and garlic, a favorite non-sushi side.
Oyakodon (Rice Bowl with Chicken and Egg)
Torishiki¥12000.00
Freshly cooked rice topped with succulent charcoal-grilled chicken and soft-scrambled organic eggs.
Spicy Fried Chicken Wings (Tebasaki)
Yakitori Akira¥950.00
Crispy fried chicken wings tossed in a spicy-sweet glaze and finished with sesame seeds.
Negima - Chicken Thigh and Leek
Tagosaku Yakitori¥170.00
Charcoal-grilled chicken thigh alternating with Japanese leek - the classic yakitori starter.
Famichiki Fried Chicken
FamilyMart Konbini¥220.00
Boneless hot fried chicken served in warm cabinets near the register.
Roka Plate - Chicken Curry
Spicy Curry Roka¥1050.00
Spiced chicken curry (15+ spices) served over Taiwanese braised pork rice on one plate.
Momo
Yurakucho Yakitori Alley¥300.00
Succulent chicken thigh meat seasoned with charcoal smoke and sauce.
Tsukune (Tachan)
Omoide Yokocho¥660.00
Chicken meatballs with minced nira onion and raw egg yolk in sweet-savoury sauce.
Pho Ga (Chicken Pho)
Banh Xeo Saigon Yurakucho¥1000.00
Aromatic broth with rice noodles, chicken, and fresh herbs.
Tsukune - Chicken Meatball
Tagosaku Yakitori¥180.00
Ground chicken formed into meatballs with egg and spices - rich and tender.
Yakitori Momo
Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu¥420.00
Charcoal-grilled chicken thighs, crispy outside and soft inside.
Chicken Thigh Yakitori
Torikizoku Shinjuku¥319.00
Grilled chicken thigh pieces on a skewer with a light glaze.
Kashiwa-ten (Chicken Tempura)
Maruka Udon¥280.00
Juicy, crispy chicken tempura on a stick.
Shoyu Ramen
Sosaku Men Hitosuji¥1100.00
Soy-based ramen with additive-free double broth of chicken, niboshi, and skipjack.
Chicken Broth Ramen
Ramen Hisui¥1200.00
House-made noodles in a rich homemade chicken broth with minimal additives.
Yakitori Tsukune
Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu¥440.00
Chicken meatballs with soft, sweet sauce, grilled until charred.
Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Shuko Takigiya¥900.00
Charred chicken pieces on skewers, seasoned with salt or tare sauce.
Bonjiri
Yurakucho Yakitori Alley¥280.00
Crispy-charred chicken tail with crispy skin and rendered fat.
Yakitori Wings
Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu¥380.00
Charcoal-grilled chicken wings with crunchy exterior.
Reba (Chicken Liver)
Omoide Yokocho¥600.00
Charcoal-grilled chicken liver - buttery, iron-rich, with a slight char.
Tsukune
Yurakucho Yakitori Alley¥340.00
Ground chicken meatball with binder, charred and glazed.
Reba - Chicken Liver
Tagosaku Yakitori¥160.00
Charcoal-grilled chicken liver - iron-rich, buttery, slightly gamey.
Negima (Chicken and Leek)
Omoide Yokocho¥550.00
Chicken breast and negi (Japanese leek) on one skewer - a gentle introduction to yakitori.
Matsuya Karaage Don
Matsuya¥450.00
Fried chicken pieces over rice with a teriyaki glaze - Matsuya's unique draw.
Hatsu - Chicken Heart
Tagosaku Yakitori¥160.00
Grilled chicken heart - tender, slightly chewy, uniquely flavored.
Tori Teriyaki Bowl
Yoshinoya¥600.00
Glazed grilled chicken breast with teriyaki sauce over rice.
Hatsu
Yurakucho Yakitori Alley¥360.00
Chicken heart, tiny and chewy with concentrated poultry flavour.