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Ichibandori

Rating80SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog Tori 2025 Best 100 (external recognition).
Tabelog 3.60/63 (exception applied for national Best 100 status).
3.60
Almost full from 6pm weekdays, predominantly locals.
Many 'shocking value for quality' comments.
Strict same-day-only sourcing.
30+ years in Oita.
Independent reviews on TripAdvisor and Retty.
Single location.
No sakura.
No closure info.
Popular Dishes
Chicken Sashimi Assortment (from 1,700 yen)
鳥刺身盛合わせ（1,700円〜）
Sasami Sashimi
ささみ刺身
Chicken Offal
おふくろ（鶏内臓）
Charcoal-grilled Local Chicken
地鶏炭火焼き
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Named to Tabelog's 2025 Top 100 Poultry Restaurants. In Oita—the heartland of jidori chicken—this izakaya uses only same-day ingredients. Tabelog 3.60/63 reviews (exception applied for 100-review minimum, as it holds national Hyakumeiten status). Locals call it 'shockingly good value' and 'a Hita must-visit.' Dinner only.

Reviews: 'Every dish was excellent—this is truly the home of chicken,' 'The prices feel like a mistake, they're so reasonable,' 'First time having chicken sashimi and I was blown away,' and 'Full of locals even at 6pm on weekdays.' Selected for Tabelog Tori 2025 Best 100. Many individual reviews on TripAdvisor and Retty.

Business Hours
Mon – Sat17:00-22:00
Regular Holiday：Sunday
Phone0973-24-2703Call
Access
Dinner only (5pm-10pm). Closed Sundays. 7-minute walk from Hita Station. Cash only.
2-3-22 Chuo, Hita City, Oita
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Ichibandori

Rating80SCORE
Popular Dishes
Chicken Sashimi Assortment (from 1,700 yen)
鳥刺身盛合わせ（1,700円〜）
Sasami Sashimi
ささみ刺身
Chicken Offal
おふくろ（鶏内臓）
Charcoal-grilled Local Chicken
地鶏炭火焼き
Business Hours
Mon – Sat17:00-22:00
Regular Holiday：Sunday
Access
Dinner only (5pm-10pm). Closed Sundays. 7-minute walk from Hita Station. Cash only.
2-3-22 Chuo, Hita City, Oita
Phone0973-24-2703
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog Tori 2025 Best 100 (external recognition).
Tabelog 3.60/63 (exception applied for national Best 100 status).
3.60
Almost full from 6pm weekdays, predominantly locals.
Many 'shocking value for quality' comments.
Strict same-day-only sourcing.
30+ years in Oita.
Independent reviews on TripAdvisor and Retty.
Single location.
No sakura.
No closure info.
80SCORE
What a score of 80 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Named to Tabelog's 2025 Top 100 Poultry Restaurants. In Oita—the heartland of jidori chicken—this izakaya uses only same-day ingredients. Tabelog 3.60/63 reviews (exception applied for 100-review minimum, as it holds national Hyakumeiten status). Locals call it 'shockingly good value' and 'a Hita must-visit.' Dinner only.

Reviews: 'Every dish was excellent—this is truly the home of chicken,' 'The prices feel like a mistake, they're so reasonable,' 'First time having chicken sashimi and I was blown away,' and 'Full of locals even at 6pm on weekdays.' Selected for Tabelog Tori 2025 Best 100. Many individual reviews on TripAdvisor and Retty.

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