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Sumibi-kushiyaki Torito

This is “haute yakitori” – dynamite yakitori (various bits of chicken cooked on skewers) in fashionable surroundings.

Sumibi Kushiyaki Torito, Kyoto

Yakitori restaurants are usually smoky joints filled with half-drunk salarymen puffing on Mild Sevens as though they were in some sort of secret competition with the chicken griller to see who could produce the most smoke. Torito is a wonderful exception to this stereotype – it’s a small, stylish, narrow hallway of a restaurant where the chefs turn out some incredible yakitori and a whole variety of related dishes. I just wish it were easier to get into this place – you might have to wait a few minutes.

For more Kyoto yakitori choices, see our Best Yakitori in Kyoto page.

Name in English:
Sumibi-kushiyaki Torito

Name in Japanese:
炭火串焼とりと

English address:
1F Kamihara Building, 9-5 Higashimaruta-cho, Kawabata-higashi-iru, Marutamachi-dori, Sakyo-ku

Japanese address:
京都市左京区丸太町通川端東入ル東丸太町9-5 神原ビル1F

Opening hours:
5:30pm-12pm
Closed Tuesday (The month without the fifth Tuesday closed fourth Wednesday)

Price: Expensive

Non-smoking area: No

Nearest Transport:
Neighboring Jingu Marutamachi Station Exit 4, Keihan line

Telephone: 752-4144

Website:
Official site (Japanese)

Near To Here:
Sumibi-kushiyaki Torito is located in Kyoto’s Downtown district. See our complete list of things to do in Downtown Kyoto, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

More Restaurant Suggestions: See my list of Kyoto’s Best Restaurants for more eating inspiration. The list covers all cuisines and price ranges.

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