01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Hanging its noren along Meguro-dori, Torishige draws diners with generous, juicy skewers of grilled chicken. For first-time visitors, the ten-skewer course is a straightforward and thoroughly satisfying way to sample the grill, served with an appetizer, salad, and a bowl of warm chicken soup. Each skewer holds its own, from tender chicken liver prized for its smooth, melt-in-the-mouth texture and clean profile to delicate sasami breast accented with wasabi.
Between rounds of yakitori, the kitchen offers an enticing lineup of chicken side dishes. Sashimi-style plates—such as refreshing toriwasa, zesty chicken tossed with ginger, and fragrant seared jidori tataki—bring bright accents to an evening of drinking. Classic braised motsu nikomi and potato salad round out the table, making it easy to set your own pace with a draft beer, a sour, or warm sake.
To finish the meal, a slowly grilled onigiri with crisp, fragrant edges pairs well with the comforting richness of chicken soup. The dining options also extend to tori chuka ramen, ochazuke, and comforting zosui rice porridge, allowing for a closing bite tailored to the day's mood. Seats tend to fill quickly in the evening, so reserving ahead is wise if you plan on lingering over dinner.
