01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Yayoi offers a generous lineup of chicken dishes and small plates, from fresh chicken sashimi to horse sashimi shipped directly from Kumamoto. Opening at 17:00, the restaurant has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where guests can settle in at the counter or tables and enjoy a drink without fuss, even on their own.
A natural place to begin is the assorted chicken sashimi, highlighting cuts such as liver, heart, tenderloin, and breast, or the chicken yukhoe dressed in a sweet and savory sauce. Pairing a draft Sapporo Black Label with refreshing chicken skin in ponzu or lightly seared chicken tenderloin makes for a satisfying start to the evening.
The hot dishes are equally varied. Fragrant yakitori skewers like neck meat and chicken thigh share table space with iron-griddled mountain yam steak and slowly simmered beef tendon. Deep-fried options such as chicken breast nuggets and crisp cartilage round out the menu, inviting diners to order several small plates throughout the meal.
Beyond drinks and bar bites, Yayoi also serves substantial fare such as yakisoba noodles prepared with dashi sauce, kitsune donburi topped with seasoned fried tofu, and full set meals, making it a reliable spot for a proper dinner. Tucked into the everyday rhythm of Katsurachiyohara-cho, it is a comfortable setting to enjoy food and drinks at your own pace.
