Higonoya Gaienmae
Fresh chicken, bursting with umami, is sourced directly from producers in Iwate Prefecture and grilled over charcoal at this Aoyama yakitori restaurant.
Restaurant Details
Just as wagyu is the gold standard of beef, and kurobuta (black pig) is the gold standard for pork, Japanese jidori — literally “local chicken” — is the standard by which all other chicken is judged.
The conditions under which jidori are raised differ from prefecture to prefecture, but the Uredori chicken of Ninohe City in Iwate Prefecture is widely regarded as one of the most delicious. Left to mature for up to nine times as long as a regular chicken, the free-range Uredori are known for their distinctive, satisfying texture and strong umami flavor.
The chicken used in Higonoya’s yakitori skewers is sourced from Ninohe producers who supply exclusively to the restaurant. The meat never sees the inside of a freezer; it is refrigerated and sent direct from Ninohe to Tokyo, ensuring maximum freshness from butcher to kitchen.
Higonoya offers several different parts of the Uredori chicken grilled over charcoal, from the richly-flavored liver to soft chicken tender, smeared generously with spicy yuzu kosho paste. Take a seat at the Gaienmae outlet counter to try all the different flavors that can come from a single broiler, washing them down with a glass (or several — the all-you-can-drink plan is a steal) of sake, shochu, or the old reliable: draft beer.
Feast like a king. The Royal Road Course is the most popular course menu option at Higonoya, featuring 11 items, ranging from the hearty liver to crunchy karaage. A 2-hour all-you-can-drink set lets you drink to your heart’s content as well. ※ Final drink order is 30 minutes before the course ends.
Feast like a king. The Royal Road Course is the most popular course menu option at Higonoya, featuring 11 items, ranging from the hearty liver to crunchy karaage. A 2-hour all-you-can-drink set lets you drink to your heart’s content as well. ※ Final drink order is 30 minutes before the course ends.
The Luxury Course brings it up a level with 13 items, offering an almost entirely different experience from the Royal Road Course. Higonoya recommends this course for celebrations, farewells, anniversaries, or even just the end of the week. A 2-hour all-you-can-drink set lets you drink to your heart’s content as well. ※ Final drink order is 30 minutes before the course ends.
The Luxury Course brings it up a level with 13 items, offering an almost entirely different experience from the Royal Road Course. Higonoya recommends this course for celebrations, farewells, anniversaries, or even just the end of the week. A 2-hour all-you-can-drink set lets you drink to your heart’s content as well. ※ Final drink order is 30 minutes before the course ends.
Higonoya Gaienmae Remarks
Children will only be permitted entry if they order and consume an individual adult course for themselves.
Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.
The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.
The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.
The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.
Higonoya Gaienmae Business Days
Higonoya Gaienmae Address
Grand Aoyama 2F, 2-27-28 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062
Higonoya Gaienmae Access Info
Higonoya Gaienmae is located a 1-minute walk from Gaienmae Station’s Exit A1 on the Ginza Line.
Higonoya Gaienmae Phone Number
Higonoya Gaienmae Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 2 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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COURSE MENUHigonoya Omotesando
The Uredori chicken is the poultry pride of Ninohe City in Iwate Prefecture, renowned for its umami and texture. It is this chicken that is used in yakitori restaurant Higonoya, grilled to perfection right at the counter.
COURSE MENUYakitori Ruike
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COURSE MENUYakitori Ginza I
Generous use of seasonal vegetables and inventive twists like foie gras in chicken tsukune set Chef Koichi Inoue’s yakitori restaurant apart. When dining at Yakitori Ginza I, wine pairings from the in-house sommelier are a must.
COURSE MENUTaira
Domestic free-range chicken skewers are grilled upon ordering here at this Minami-Aoyama restaurant, but won’t leave guests’ clothes smelling like smoke. Chicken is accompanied by seasonal fare and sake, served with hospitality.