Tenkaichi Nagiya Yakatori on Thonglor Soi 13 in heart of Japanese Town has just recently opened and is very cozy and exudes a warm, welcoming feeling. The wait-staff is informed and the cooking is good. They also offer a varied selection of Sake by the bottle and small bottles. Shochu is offered by glass and bottle. Their first outlet is located at Nihonmachi behind K-Village.
Nihonmachi 105, 115 soi Sukhumvit 26
Sukhumvit Rd., Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110
Tel. Japanese: 02-258-2790
Thai Fax: 02-258-2789
Opening Hours: 17:00-24:00; Last Order 23:00
Cash Only
Prices: Inexpensive-Moderate
Slightly in the rear of K-Village is Nihonmachi (Japanese Town) where this new Tenkaichi Yakitori is located. It is highly regarded in the Japanese community as offering very authentic yakitori. I would suggest going on a weekday or book in advance if you speak Japanese, as at the moment, they are usually fully booked on the weekend evenings.
The specials are written above the cooking line
From the bottom clockwise: chicken wings, chicken meat balls, grilled tomatoes & gizzards
Kyowa Palace B1F, 4-2-6 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku,
Tel. 03-5464-0466
Opening hours: 5:00pm-11:00pm
Prices: Moderate
This upscale Tokyo yakatori bar has the perfect mix of good quality produce and a highly trained cooking staff, clean design, sexy lighting and high-energy. This place rocks and it is usually very difficult to find a seat. Tonight, however, is Sunday and a little less lively, and finding a seat is not a problem. Even though their other branch in Akasaka may have slightly better chicken wings or some other items, I find that overall, I prefer the Nishi-Azabu branch of Toriyoshi.
The chicken meat ball is one of the best available with a little cartilage, but not too much, left in the mix.
