Tokyo Station Food Guide: 15 Must-Try Yakitori Restaurants

Located on the 5th floor of Shin-Marunouchi Building directly connected to Tokyo Station, Torio mixes roast chicken, game (gibier) dishes and a well-selected wine list to deliver surprising, memorable flavors. When you step in, you’re greeted by the jewel-like night view of the Marunouchi area inside Tokyo Station; window seats collect the city lights into an intimate, elegant dining atmosphere.

Torio’s mantra is “meet the producers” — they carefully pick free‑range Kuroiwa chickens raised in the Osuzu Mountain area of Miyazaki Prefecture, raised without antibiotics or synthetic feed. The meat is firm and naturally flavorful; charcoal roasting releases an irresistible aroma that makes every bite memorable.

The signature “Roast Chicken & Gibier Course” is a must: a 20‑dish experience that begins with five appetizer-style small plates (light, refreshing items such as seasonal vegetable salads or sashimi-style preparations) designed to open the palate. Then comes a lineup of charcoal‑roasted chicken preparations — including delicate grilled chicken breast seasoned with mountain wasabi and perfectly cooked gizzards and livers that highlight the clean sweetness of quality poultry.

Gibier dishes are another highlight, sourced from trusted local hunters (examples include venison and wild boar skewers). The smoky char enhances the meat’s natural scent and wild character. A famous item, “tori tamago don” (chicken and egg rice bowl), uses rich yolk and savory soy to coat rice in a silky finish that tempts repeat bites. The meal ends with either an oyakodon (parent-and-child rice bowl) or a rich tori‑paitan ramen — comforting finishes that send you out satisfied.