A small, unassuming backstreet yakitori joint tucked just beside Toranomon Hills, marked only by a modest noren curtain that opens onto the smoky scent of charcoal inside. Sumiyasu (formerly known as Tomoecho Tsukune) grills Daisen jidori free-range chicken over charcoal and seasons every skewer with salt only, no tare sauce, letting the quality of the bird carry the flavor. Alongside classic skewers like tsukune, hatsu, and bonjiri, the compact kitchen also turns out chicken sashimi and other izakaya-style small plates. A long-running neighborhood favorite, it fills up with regulars most evenings and is best visited with a reservation in hand.
