YAKITORI Torimaru Ishiyama: Japanese Grilled Chicken Skewers in a Revived Old House
YAKITORI Torimaru Ishiyama (やきとり鶏丸 石山店) just landed in Shiga’s Ishiyama. It’s a yakitori (Japanese grilled chicken skewers) spot set in a renovated old house—old beams, pillars, and the preserved engawa (veranda) give the space a sense of history without trying too hard. Opened January 23, 2026, the place keeps the past alive while you sip on your drink.
Every skewer is hand-prepped and fired over real charcoal. The smoke, the char, the aroma—they’re not doing it for Instagram. The focus is all on balance and bringing out the chicken’s natural flavor. No flashy tricks, just careful work from prep to grill, so every skewer tells the story of the kitchen.
Beyond yakitori, there’s hot-pot action, seasonal small plates, and even torisashi (raw chicken for the brave). The menu nods to Shiga’s local flavors and whatever’s fresh this season. Seating is casual but thoughtful: 61 spots in total, including counters, garden-facing tables, a terrace, and private rooms. Drinks are self-serve, so staff aren’t hovering while you linger over your yakitori and chat.
Think of it less as “dining out” and more like a daily ritual—yakitori isn’t just food here, it’s a slice of Ishiyama life. Like sushi or ramen, YAKITORI Torimaru Ishiyama crosses borders, but here it’s rooted in the everyday magic of a Japanese town that remembers its past.
YAKITORI Torimaru Ishiyama (やきとり 鶏丸 石山店)
・Address: 6-12 Awazu-cho, Otsu, Shiga 520-0832, Japan
・Tel: +81 77-533-7711
・Seats: 61 (including 6 at the counter and outdoor terrace seating)
・Hours: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Last order: 11:00 PM)
・https://brand.nadeshico1000.jp/torimaruishiyama/
