The story
In the quiet streets of Minato-ku’s Higashiazabu, Aramaki offers a pure, uncluttered take on yakitori. The restaurant is a compact, 10-seat counter where the evening begins at 5:00 PM, and the attention is entirely on the grill. It is a place that earned a Michelin recommendation for its clarity of purpose and execution.
The experience centers on a single Chef’s Tasting Course, priced from JPY 13,700. This is the core of what Aramaki does—a sequence of skewers and dishes that follow the chef’s rhythm. For those who want to take the taste home, a limited Yakitori Bento is available for takeaway, with only 10 boxes prepared each day.
The setting is intimate and straightforward. The counter brings you close to the work, and the atmosphere is one of quiet concentration. The restaurant enforces an age restriction of over 18 years old, and service charges and potential market price variations are standard. Aramaki also welcomes guests who wish to bring their own bottle, with a corkage fee of JPY 5,500.
This is a restaurant for those who appreciate the craft of yakitori in a focused, no-distractions environment. The Michelin nod confirms what regulars already know: the cooking here is serious and precise. Whether you settle in for the full course or order a bento to go, Aramaki delivers a genuine taste of Tokyo’s yakitori tradition.
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