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About this place
At Toribi, the pleasure lies in grilling the chicken yourselves rather than waiting for skewers to arrive already cooked. Visitors have described cooking over a wire mesh or a shichirin charcoal grill. Some appreciated being able to ask about the best cooking time for each cut; others simply enjoyed the hands-on style. One diner, however, found the frequent prompts about how the chicken was cooking a little much. Guidance may be welcome if you like to check as you go, while those who prefer to take their time might want to bear that experience in mind.
People who tried the grilled-chicken set have described Awaodori chicken as pleasantly chewy, with a springy texture and no unpleasant smell. Chicken neck is another cut that some visitors recommend. The menu also offers individual fried dishes, including fried chicken neck (660 yen), fried chicken thigh (720 yen) and fried chicken wings (two pieces, 580 yen). One visitor singled out the wings for their salt seasoning and crisp texture—a good alternative when you fancy something other than grilled chicken.
For a meal to linger over together, consider the Toribi hot pot or sukiyaki, both served with a small appetizer and a choice of udon or ramen. Some visitors have mentioned saving the hot pot for a future visit, while others said they would like to try it after making a reservation. Reservations are accepted, so it may be worth enquiring ahead for a group dinner.
One visitor ordered kamameshi, rice cooked in an individual pot, alongside grilled chicken and reported that it took about 1 hours to prepare, so ordering it at the start of the meal is recommended. Other listed options for finishing the meal include chicken rice porridge (700 yen), chicken soup ochazuke (650 yen) and the Toribi oyakodon (840 yen). You can build a meal around the grilled chicken or make one of the rice dishes the centrepiece.
Toribi is a yakitori restaurant in Higashikobashi, Higashinari Ward, Osaka City. Beer and shochu are also available.
