Toriman

With the radiant heat of the grill carrying right over the counter, Toriman offers the easy pleasure of ordering yakitori from just 1 skewer at a time, seasoned to your preference. Whether seasoned with salt that accentuates the ingredients or a savory-sweet tare sauce, diners can order the same cut differently from their companions. From meltingly tender chicken liver to the brisk snap of heart and gizzard, or richer pairings like chicken breast tenderloin or minced chicken meatballs topped with melted cheese, it is easy to explore small textural contrasts across every cut.

A well-priced assortment of small plates tempts between skewers. Lightly fried octopus, crisp fried cheese, and spiced French fries with a hint of curry arrive crisp and fresh from the fryer, pairing effortlessly with drinks. The kitchen also turns out savory-sweet fried chicken wings, crab-tomalley cream cheese, and rolled Japanese omelets, providing plenty of thoughtful bites to keep on the table.

Drink options span chilled draft beer, dry lemon sours, and a notably deep roster of sweet potato shochu, including recognized labels like Sato Kuro, Sato Shiro, and Manzen. With counter seating alongside spacious tables, the tavern suits solo drop-ins and group gatherings alike, staying open late into the night on select days for a reassuring option after work.