Sumibiyakitori Tomikichi
An authentic charcoal yakitori izakaya that sources whole chickens from Chiba Prefecture, hand-butchers and hand-skewers them, and grills over Kishu Binchotan charcoal reaching 800°C. 2-min walk from JR Motoyawata Station North Exit. 155 Tabelog reviews, rating 3.60. A fixture of the local Yawata Ichiban-gai shopping street. Popular for its fresh sasami and closing dishes like chicken curry. Featured in Santatsu magazine. Irregular holidays—check before visiting.
"The Binchotan charcoal gives a crispy outside and juicy inside. The Chiba chicken is genuinely delicious." "The sasami is shockingly fresh—specialist-shop level." "The closing chicken curry is top-tier for an izakaya." "If you're choosing yakitori in Motoyawata, this is the only choice." "The U-shaped counter with regulars always around creates the perfect atmosphere."