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Ishii Jr.
Osaka
Japanese: Yakitori
Ishii Jr. Description
Located in Osaka, Ishii Jr. is a renowned restaurant that specializes in yakitori, a traditional Japanese cuisine of grilled skewered chicken. Formerly known as Toriden I, Ishii Jr. has been selected as one of the top 100 yakitori restaurants in the prestigious Yakitori West 2023 ranking.
What sets Ishii Jr. apart from other dining establishments is its commitment to using only the highest quality ingredients and traditional cooking techniques. The skilled chefs at Ishii Jr. carefully select the freshest chicken and expertly grill each skewer to perfection, resulting in tender and flavorful yakitori. The menu offers a wide variety of yakitori options, including classic favorites like tsukune (chicken meatball) and negima (chicken and leek), as well as unique creations such as bacon-wrapped enoki mushrooms and chicken liver pate.
The restaurant's interior is warm and inviting, with a cozy atmosphere that is perfect for enjoying a meal with friends or family. The attentive and friendly staff at Ishii Jr. are always ready to provide recommendations and ensure that every guest has a memorable dining experience. Whether you are a fan of yakitori or looking to try it for the first time, Ishii Jr. is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking authentic and delicious Japanese cuisine.
What sets Ishii Jr. apart from other dining establishments is its commitment to using only the highest quality ingredients and traditional cooking techniques. The skilled chefs at Ishii Jr. carefully select the freshest chicken and expertly grill each skewer to perfection, resulting in tender and flavorful yakitori. The menu offers a wide variety of yakitori options, including classic favorites like tsukune (chicken meatball) and negima (chicken and leek), as well as unique creations such as bacon-wrapped enoki mushrooms and chicken liver pate.
The restaurant's interior is warm and inviting, with a cozy atmosphere that is perfect for enjoying a meal with friends or family. The attentive and friendly staff at Ishii Jr. are always ready to provide recommendations and ensure that every guest has a memorable dining experience. Whether you are a fan of yakitori or looking to try it for the first time, Ishii Jr. is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking authentic and delicious Japanese cuisine.
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Ishii Jr. Overview
Access
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7 minute walk from Kitahama Station
7 minute walk from Naniwabashi Station
11 minute walk from Minami-morimachi Station
7 minute walk from Naniwabashi Station
11 minute walk from Minami-morimachi Station
Operating Hours
Mon: 12:00PM-3:00PM, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Tue: 12:00PM-3:00PM, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Wed: 12:00PM-3:00PM, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Thur: 12:00PM-3:00PM, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Fri: 12:00PM-3:00PM, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Sat: 12:00PM-3:00PM, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Sun: 12:00PM-3:00PM, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Tue: 12:00PM-3:00PM, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Wed: 12:00PM-3:00PM, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Thur: 12:00PM-3:00PM, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Fri: 12:00PM-3:00PM, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Sat: 12:00PM-3:00PM, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Sun: 12:00PM-3:00PM, 6:00PM-9:00PM
Payment Methods
Cash, Visa, Master Card, AMEX, Diners Club, JCB
Restaurant Features
Reservations Accepted
Private Dining Room
Non-smoking
Sake Selection
Stylish Interior
Ishii Jr. Reviews
Ishii Jr. Google Average Rating
4.8
5
Google
We had a wonderful dinner experience. The restaurant offers both counter seats and a private room. My American partner had a hesitation towards organ meats, but the staff was considerate and asked about our dislikes at the beginning, so we comfortably enjoyed their unique system where dishes are served continuously until we say stop. The grilling was perfect, with a delightful crispiness on the outside. The non-yakitori menu items such as Dashimaki Tamago were also exceptionally delicious. Highly recommended!
5
Google
Me and my husband really enjoyed this meal. It was a great experience trying g things we'd never tried before, I was even a bit nervous but everything tasted incredible. The staff were very welcoming and the chef had a great sense of humour
5
Google
The food itself was a bit expensive and not too filling. For the omakase experience, 2800¥ gets you appetizers, soup, and 5 skewers. Every additional skewer after that costs about 500¥ on average (varies between 350-600). The skewer I loved the most wasn't even on the menu, but it was a piece of meat with the skin on. It was super juicy with a nice sear on the skin.
Our waitress went above and beyond to make sure we had a good experience. She tried really hard to explain the different skewers to us in English. We appreciated that!
We also somehow booked the private room, which was super nice. It had a nice mini-garden view outside the window.
Overall, I don't think the food was mindblowing but the experience was excellent and the food was quite good.
Our waitress went above and beyond to make sure we had a good experience. She tried really hard to explain the different skewers to us in English. We appreciated that!
We also somehow booked the private room, which was super nice. It had a nice mini-garden view outside the window.
Overall, I don't think the food was mindblowing but the experience was excellent and the food was quite good.
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