01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
When evening sets in, Toriyoshi offers the classic, easygoing welcome of an old-school yakitori joint. Skewer selections cover broad terrain at wallet-friendly prices, ranging from staple chicken-and-leek negima, liver, skin, and tail to thigh with garlic, local free-range chicken thigh, and crunchy cartilage. Diners can easily order across the board to compare the crisp, savory char of chicken wings with the tender, seasoned bite of house meatballs and cartilage-studded skewers.
Side dishes round out the skewers with traditional izakaya fare. Tangy boiled beef or pork offal in citrus sauce, chilled tofu, wasabi pickles, fragrant gyoza-stuffed wings, and lightly seared free-range chicken tataki make natural companions for a glass of draft beer or shochu over an unhurried, comfortable tavern session.
Those looking for a full meal will find ample rice dishes, from charbroiled chicken over rice in lacquer boxes or bowls to classic oyako-don, eel rice boxes, rice balls, and miso soup. Centered around a modest counter, the cozy room welcomes solo diners and small groups alike, with takeout also available for those who prefer enjoying freshly grilled skewers at home.
