Torishiki: Eating the Best Yakitori in the World Made by the Yakitori Godfather -鳥しき-日本語ちょっと有り

The meal of my dreams. Eating at Torishiki, the number 1 Yakitori shop in the world by Master Ikegawa. This is the hardest Yakitori shop to get a seat in Japan. Really grateful for this opportunity. Although just captured with my iPhone, I hope my longest video edit to date does this experience justice.
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[@DMigz187]

fun fact the master taught me how to cook yakitori at Torien a few years ago, I still have the picture of us together and the business card he personalized for me when he visited New York

[@gregmatchett7110]

What an Honor!

[@MudDragon723]

What an amazing night to document. I'm just a simple Texan who wants to learn how to grill all kinds of foods and styles. This channel has been absolutely amazing in opening my eyes to how intricate just one style is. Thank you.

[@Yakitoriguy]

Thanks for watching! I hope to continue to spread the culture and stories about Yakitori

[@danielmiddleton8173]

Mind blown at the skill, the subtle and almost rythymical way he moves. So intuitive and natural.

[@williamcouncil2011]

Thos was probably one of the most inspiring and moving videos i have seen in a long time. Thank you for sharing this experience and channel.

[@Yakitoriguy]

It was a very memorable experience so appreciate you enjoying it!

[@Dr-uh3mm]

I just got back from spending time with Fumio-san and his family in Sukagawa, Fukushima. Great hospitality. Immense culture in Kuboki tatami. Thank you done sharing this video. I watched this video after researching and speaking with Fumio-san and was so excited to see him in your video. I share your passion for Japan much like you do through their culture. Arigatou!

[@andrewremington124]

Love it. It is fascinating how he moves - his movements are quick but it seems like he conserves energy well

[@Yakitoriguy]

Yea super human Yakitori skills!

[@heyitsrichard3607]

This is absolutely brilliant. The video should have millions of views because everyone should watch this. You captured what everyone experiences when they taste something truly amazing and it becomes an unforgettable experience. Your ability to break down what you know about Yakitori made this video so much more enjoyable for cooking beginners like myself. My jaw dropped at the pure mastery of skills. You did an amazing job capturing this moment. Bravo!

[@BryanMyint]

its amazing that you got this experience. thanks for documenting and sharing with all of us!

[@Yakitoriguy]

Thanks for watching it all!

[@waitaminute-vw9hf]

The man is a master. Imagine devoting your life to the art of yakatory cooking. Amazing!

[@Yakitoriguy]

Truly a master and I wanted to capture all the moments of it so everyone can see!

[@iyohiyohiyoh586]

here we are again, even after 5 months i’m still getting goosebumps off of oyakata san broccoli masterclass

[@gian323]

Congrats! This was truly beautiful. And it was touching to know that this was such a big moment for you, like being on the court with Michael Jordan

[@Yakitoriguy]

Yes it sure felt that way!

[@sou-alex]

You are a real foodie 😁thanks for sharing with us !

[@chrisbarreno4033]

What an amazing experience for you. These are the moments that stay with us forever.

[@RAYNORIEGA1]

I am loving this! Gonna make a reservation for when I move there to Japan next month

[@angellover02171]

Good Luck

[@Yakitoriguy]

Torishiki is nearly impossible to book, but Japan is Yakitori paradise with so many great shops everywhere so you're enjoy it so much.

[@RAYNORIEGA1]

@@Yakitoriguy yup. But I already got my reservation! Lol

[@cochow3168]

I feel your heart from this video! (It’s not new though, just recently I m learning Yikitori so coincidentally bumped into you KZbin channel , you are awesome 👍🏼. Thanks for your lectures)

[@electroorg]

Thank you so much Yakitori Guy. All your videos are always full of 誠.

[@ThongNguyen-fl9jp]

this was so beautiful. this is what we live for!

[@Yakitoriguy]

I wish everyone can experience it including myself again. Till then we got this video to look back to.

[@generaymond9282]

wow so simple yet not.i loved the story that came with a loving tribute.

[@griffian4454]

I'd love to see a video on your take on some of the appetizers that you get at these places. Also, that tofu looks awesome please do an episode on that with some shochu recommendations.

[@Yakitoriguy]

Yea hoping to try and recreate some of my favorites from these experiences so stay tuned!

[@Tablahands]

This inspired me to make yakitori at home. I look forward to this culinary journey for myself, friends and family.

[@fauzanharisiswanto7891]

this is one of the most emotional videos i've ever watched, i feel like all the feelings are going into my body. at the end of the video i felt my body goosebumps and i almost shed my tears

[@Yakitoriguy]

It was an emotional experience for me too so glad you enjoyed it!

[@opsdev]

Wow, this was great, thank you so much for filming it and editing it so beautifully.

[@Yakitoriguy]

It's been a long time waiting! Thanks for watching and enjoying my growth in editing too

[@swankswag]

Wow what a great story.

[@wood_rat]

The passion of Japan, love it!

[@Cloudnerd]

Thank you for sharing this lovely experience!

[@Yakitoriguy]

Thanks for watching. Hoping more people will get to see how deep Yakitori can be!

[@TheD510addict]

Pretty amazing. I'm always in awe of the Japanese art of perfection.

[@Yakitoriguy]

Yea he's the top of the top!

[@jerkoool]

This is so well produced! Congrats

[@juliewheeler5342]

Wow!!! Just wow, Yakitoriguy! What an amazing time! Can't wait to watch you and learn more when you return!

[@Yakitoriguy]

Yes I hope to apply these new inspirations!

[@koanlover]

I was so psyched to see the full video when you first posted this on social media. I rewatched your whole story just to prep myself!

[@Yakitoriguy]

Hope this gets you to go make or eat some Yakitori soon!

[@sebastienmarion]

Incredible to see a master at work. Thank you for this. The best Yakitori video I have seen to date.

[@PrestonLandersIII]

Such an incredible video. Thank you for doing this!

[@Yakitoriguy]

Thanks for watching it through!

[@chasm616]

You can feel and taste the craftsmanship, dedication and pride. This is something I experienced in many shops in Japan, it's why these places and these nights stay in your memory. It is something I think back on regularly, and something that is sorely missing in my own home country's gastronomy. Thank you for reminding me these places exist

[@Yakitoriguy]

Yea Yakitori/Izakaya nights are definitely one to remember but so much of it gets simply categorized as drunk night foods when there are indeed top level masters of Yakitori pushing it to another level. Just wanted to show case that here on this channel!

[@dechoi542]

Awesome video. I tried making reservations myself well-aware of the near impossible nature of even securing one via my hotel concierge, but oh well. There's always next time I suppose. I feel like Den and Torishiki are among the hardest to secure reservations in Tokyo. There's a ton of other cool Yakitori spots like Toriyoshi that I'm excited to try out as well, so no biggie. Great video again!

[@allenshiflett]

You must have been just beside yourself, so happy for you.

[@naterace7]

This was so relaxing after my long work day. Thanks for uploading!

[@Yakitoriguy]

Yea Yakitori is definitely the best after a long work day. Glad this video can provide similar relaxation too

[@brettsimonson4855]

Wow...this blew my mind. Chicago has some good yakitori, but this is next level..obviously because Japan! Best food in the world no question.

[@Dr-uh3mm]

Hey there - thoroughly enjoy all your vids. Thanks for supporting Yakitori culture. It was to my surprise that you were hanging out with a tatami expert, Fumio Kuboki. I have some tatami manufacturing questions I’d like to ask if I can reach out to him or if there is a website you can refer me to in Japan. Much appreciated!

[@luke-xz1gb]

this was one of the best videos ive seen in a long time. i felt very emotional when he served the broccoli and id love to try it. it started me on my yakitori journey. i made my first Tare yesterday. and i am actually heading to japan in september. i would love to get a place here but if not, i am sure ill find somewhere else delicious to eat thanks to you! Best Regards from New Zealand

[@Yakitoriguy]

Great to hear this video has inspired your Yakitori journey!

[@AK-dn7vl]

Just wow, I am speechless, the dedication and mastery shown by the Master has left me mesmerized. He has a vast knowledge on Yakitori and mastered everything there is to it but still is experimenting and trying out new things to take his craft to another level which inspires me so much. I have decided this will be my first stop in Japan when I get there.

[@Yakitoriguy]

Torishiki is at the top but hundreds of top Yakitori shops in Japan not to be missed too. Check out Tabelog Top 100 shops nationwide ranking list.

[@AK-dn7vl]

@@Yakitoriguy thanx for info.

[@FinnysGrille]

I’m so intrigued and it’s all so fascinating…u and they are so passionate of perfection..I hope to find you in my travels…I do live fire 🔥 cooking in Nantucket, MA..and some other places…not sure if your still replying here but I was wondering about specific skewers, and if they use an oil on the meat prior to grilling..thx for all the cool videos and incredible journey of information..

[@wongtom2427]

So touching ! I know how it feels like when biting a food that is so flavourful that tears rolled and hung at the corner of my eyes 👍

[@CaveMan72]

This was amazing, thank you for sharing

[@Yakitoriguy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mochimochmoch7686]

What an incredible experience. Very moving. Feeling the shared passion throughout the evening on so many sensory levels. Thank you for taking us with you.

[@Yakitoriguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@berbeque]

so happy for you man !

[@Yakitoriguy]

Here to share the Yakitori joy!

[@Stephen981cs]

Thanks for the content! This video was awesome. Please keep making this long format documentaries!

[@Yakitoriguy]

Not all the shops I went to I was able to get this much footage so hopefully you're ok with the short stuff too!

[@NigelTufnel612]

The broccoli scene was mesmerizing - well done.

[@RESPEKTOS]

GREAT video, very touching

[@Yakitoriguy]

Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@sirjess5434]

Hi, thanks for the work, and the pleasure to discover the best yakitori sensei. I wonder if the book that you show on your vidéo could be helpful for a french Guy. It semés written in japanese only, i wonder if i should by it ? Have got an advice ? Thanks

[@B.H90]

Can you offer advice on making a reservation for this restaurant? Do you think we can call months ahead? Do they now have a sister restaurant in NY? thank you

[@karasumaru2805]

What a cool place, added to my bucket list! Also, for anyone else like me that wants a copy of that book in the US, I found it on Kinokuniya's online store. You have to search for the name in Japanese, やきとりテクニック

[@Yakitoriguy]

Oh good it's available on Kinokuniya now. Had to ask someone in Japan to get me mine.

[@utensil999]

Omg this video is amazing. Why am I so emotional 😂

[@davidwang7745]

awesome vid man! His movements remind me of Yasuda-san’s kyokushin trained movements as he prepares sushi. so precise and so much intent behind every movement. Very cool.

[@Yakitoriguy]

Yes we can all only strive to have that kinda confidence in each movement. Definitely from years of practice. Very inspiring

[@bellonkg]

Amazing video! Thank you so much for documenting this once in a lifetime experience 🙇‍♂️

[@Yakitoriguy]

glad you enjoyed!

[@redbaron671]

Im adding that to my list for a visit.

[@mandyku425]

Love this video! Congrats and thank you for sharing the beautiful experience. Amazing! ❤❤❤ Everything looks so so so good. Also enjoy your editing. Can’t wait for the rest of the series!

[@Yakitoriguy]

This one I had alot of footage to work with, so can't promise all of them to be like this but hope you enjoy all the shops (about 20+) I will have coming.

[@xanavi1130]

Finally had time to watch this in full after following your travels in Japan! You can see the passion as he cooks each skewer. The broccoli sequence was such a delicate balance I was getting anxious that it could burn. Like when Goku had to balance Kaio Ken with SSG 😂 all this to say, inspired to keep seeing where yakitori goes for all of us and definitely doing yakitori for the new year!

[@Yakitoriguy]

Yea definitely that super saiyan aura coming out of him. Can feel the energy in the room!

[@jorgel5644]

Great video. I hope you do another pop up in socal again soon.

[@Yakitoriguy]

Planning on it!

[@beniscooked]

Definitely upping my game to cook closer on the coals, and layer in sesame or sunflower oil basting along with using schmalz/chicken fat. AND gonna add broccoli to the lineup :)

[@cigancrni2630]

Love it! ❤ i love Japan!

[@stevingroth3703]

Fantastic. Heading to Tokyo in April. Not sure I can make it here but I'm definitely going to Yaki it up!!!!

[@Yakitoriguy]

Hundreds of Yakitori shops in Tokyo so you will be fine. Just follow your nose! I'll also be posting videos of lots of shops that I visited this trip.

[@gstuartdong]

also noticed he had a side vent all the smoke was being sucked back, his charcoal was smoking even when there were no skewers above it wonder if he has some way to keep the charcoal smoking.

[@Yakitoriguy]

Most likely from residual oils dripping on. He's constantly cooking.

[@YungRamo]

im enjoying this series and video format :)

[@Yakitoriguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@thetipsycookery8268]

Absolutely magical!!!

[@gilimonster]

awesome video! hope i get to try torishiki one day

[@Yakitoriguy]

I hope so too, and if not many of his other shops are a great place to visit too if you have a chance.

[@chefdeanjamesmax]

great video brother!

[@thegolfcartshop]

love the clip of u 2 drinking outside lol 🍺👍

[@Yakitoriguy]

Yakitori is drinking food so gotta start it up!

[@drsteele4749]

You got a real treat there! Well done. This might be an odd question, but can you use these techniques on a turkey? Try it, film it, let us see.

[@Yakitoriguy]

Yakiturkey here it is! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5TMo6R-mJylj68si=eXHvQolQgsFfoWVF

[@burtbakman]

I love this...

[@zvonimirleko2131]

Thank you

[@mexican707]

That is soo dope. I tried ordering that book but it's only in Japanese. I don't know how to read it since I only can read English. Is there an English version?

[@haroldtakahashi8875]

💛...being in the presence and realm of the maestro... and, how does he keep that headband on?...

[@Yakitoriguy]

It's definitely held on with the powers of the Yakitori gods

[@snahartupas]

nice videso, what are those 6 little containers above ? oil, water and what else ? interesting haha

[@therascals8237]

Have you tried Yakiton Saitamaya near Tokyo?

[@gstuartdong]

Thank you so much for sharing this. Watched this video 3 times already, on a tv too. So jealous but really happy you get to do something that is a dream come true(yakitori in Japan). Is his cookbook available for sale?? can't read Japanese but would still be cool to have a book with pics. Also, is he using kishu binchotan, his looks different like more chunk type pieces but I did see he had a hammer. If anyone is interested I have found links(very randomly) to channels here on KZbin that are Japanese based channels(no English anything) and you can sit and watch a mounted cam raw footage of the chefs grilling and some videos are over 1/2 hour long. Message me if you can me to post a link(if KZbin allows) or I can send to you directly. Its really cool you get to see them moving charcoal around and you see the sheer amount of smoke being infused to the meat. The key to that taste seems to be from the drippings of the chicken fat onto the charcoal causing insane amounts of smoke, in the vids you will see these chefs basting it with chicken fat. And to Yakitoriguy(don't know your name) thank you for this channel. It is such a treat! Seriously thank you for your content, was so happy when you started this channel.....

[@Yakitoriguy]

He's experimenting constantly with different Kishu Binchotan. Hammer is used to break and pack in the grill. The book is called Yakitori Technique. I had to have someone get it from Japan for me but that was 5 years ago.

[@cocoebby]

Great video! Is it possible to get master Ikegawa book in english somehow?

[@Yakitoriguy]

I have not seen it anywhere in English.

[@keiserkoba9532]

Wow! So jealous! I want to go there too! Pardon for asking, but I assume this was not a very budget friendly experience. How much did this meal set you back financially?

[@urmomma420]

this video makes me want to continue my career im yakitori. i had fun making yakitori for the people during the short time i was making it

[@Yakitoriguy]

Yea Yakitori is fun!

[@Jasongy827]

Bro I need to visit this I have a local yakitori spot it’s good, but I want to splurge on something more artistic, and more complex flavors and textures. I use to be a sous chef I have a few Michelin star experience

[@jginmt]

Is that cook book in English? If so send the link.

[@alvaroapolinar5931]

where can i get that book?

[@Ace-cv1xd]

i was wondering if you know what time do they start taking reservations via telephone on the first day of every month?

[@Yakitoriguy]

I think from 5pm. There's video of it and people writing about how they got in after calling repeatedly until the line connects.

[@Ace-cv1xd]

@@Yakitoriguy thank you

[@Gumden]

Where can i get the book? English?

[@poleun9]

Amazing!

[@Yakitoriguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@jtmg11]

I'd like to think Bourdain would've given this a thumbs up or two

[@Yakitoriguy]

My inspiration is Bourdain and his travels. Definitely would have wanted to have him try this for sure but also be able to share beers and skewers with him.

[@B.H90]

Could the chicken's inner parts be imported from oversea? Two guys, two sticks already need 10 chickens; this restaurant alone will use 250-300 pcs in one night. /chicken. What farm could supply this many chicken hearts ?

[@Yakitoriguy]

Here in California it's very easy to get chicken hearts, livers, gizzards at most grocery stores and definitely at Asian markets.

[@Fallentc]

Do you know if any of the Torishiki restaurant allow children reservations?

[@hausacat]

As stated at the start of the video, the atmosphere they foster there is quiet and serious. Probably best to find a good babysitter. Edit: At least that is the case at the original restaurant. Perhaps the satellite restaurants are more relaxed and family friendly?

[@kylezhao8910]

can u plz tell me the name of the book you learned 5 yrs ago ?🥺

[@TheKidsMoon1]

Would love to eat there? Do you book by phone?

[@junior.senior]

Lucky! It's 10 pm on a Monday night and I am ravenous.

[@moseslargado3288]

Any one have a link to where I can order the Torishiki book, by Master Ikegawa?

[@Yakitoriguy]

I bought mine in Japan, but someone mentioned you can look at Kinokuniya online. Its called Yakitori Technique

[@presz03]

Is master Ikegawa's book available in English or only in Japanese?

[@Yakitoriguy]

I'm only aware about it in Japanese

[@sandip2784]

What’s the difference btwn the nami and seseri?

[@Yakitoriguy]

Nami is neck skin, seseri is the neck meat.

[@sandip2784]

@@Yakitoriguy ohh thanks for clarifying! I always thought seseri was the skin

[@reidk4795]

Piano Song name?

[@JeanTheRa]

the brocoli-part😭

[@w2sixpackchef]

wow i want to go SO BAD

[@Yakitoriguy]

So many places to go in Japan Lets GO!

[@charleymasubed2510]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@i2ealphaze]

The master went bankai on that broccoli

[@Yakitoriguy]

Yea Super Saiyan Bankai Gear Change Yakitori for sure

[@坂本恵一郎-j1p]

Before eating to smell food is bad manner in Japan. I don’t know why.

[@Notmy00000]

❤️❤️❤️❤️😋😋😋😋😋😋

[@AlvinAu148]

This looks so good I think majority of the western culture would not appreciate the offals and the rareness it has been cooked to. There is nothing worse than overcooked liver and kidney.

[@Yakitoriguy]

Yea chicken supply/handling is completely different in Japan for these Yakitori shops. Fish handling and appreciation towards raw fish was quite different in the western countries before sushi become more popular so hopefully things change!