Irodori
いろ鳥
Yakitori in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae, Tokyo, 5 min walk from Gaiemmae Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 yakitori restaurants in Harajuku, Omotesando & Aoyama
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥12,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 4
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Irodori is 1st of the 3 yakitori restaurants in Harajuku, Omotesando & Aoyama. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Tabelog), 38% above the ¥12,000 median of the 21 yakitori restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 23 of the 89 yakitori restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a late dinner (open until 23:30), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,500 on Tabelog and ¥18,150 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥19,800 on Tabelog and ¥21,780 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Yakitori restaurants in Tokyo with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tokyo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizutaki Genkai Honten | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Shinjuku-sanchōme | — |
| Gaigai, | — | ¥8,800 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Azabu-Jūban | — |
| Omino Shizuku | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 4 min, Nihombashi | Mon |
| Irodori | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gaiemmae | Sun |
| Sumiya | — | ¥14,520 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Roppongi | Sun |
| Tori Sawa 22-2 | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 12 min, Hiroo | Sun |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Irodori
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5868-3456 (+81-50-5868-3456 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Tokyo.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Yakitori Course
3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (7)
- Chicken broth
- Seasonal appetizers
- Grilled chicken
- Seasonal vegetables
- Includes 8 skewers of grilled chicken and vegetables
- White soup
- Additional skewers or meals can be ordered.
¥9,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Omakase Course
3 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥6,600 more than the one above
Omakase Course (with Bento Box)
3 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥3,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–23:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–23:30 |
| Thursday | 17:30–23:30 |
| Friday | 17:30–23:30 |
| Saturday | 17:30–23:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Dress code | There is no dress code, but please refrain from wearing excessively strong perfumes. If it is determined that your scent significantly affects other customers, you may be asked to leave. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available |
| Opened | March 2020 |
Getting there
5 min walk (410 m) from Gaiemmae Station, Exit 1a.
Also near: Omotesandō (Exit A5): 9 min · Nogizaka (Exit 5): 12 min
- Leave Gaiemmae Station by Exit 1a and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 240 m.
- Bear right and walk 100 m.
- Turn right at Goblin Park and walk 40 m.
Irodori is on your right.
On your right
Look for
いろ鳥
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
セントラル第5青山 1F1A
Written this way on the building
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
いろ鳥東京都港区南青山3-2-6 セントラル第5青山 1F1A
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-2-6 Minamiaoyama Minato, Tokyo 107-0062 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - About a 4-minute walk from Exit 1a of Gaienmae Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Irodori cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Irodori closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Irodori?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Irodori?
Gaiemmae Station, about 5 minutes on foot (410 m). Omotesandō Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Irodori have a dress code?
There is no dress code, but please refrain from wearing excessively strong perfumes. If it is determined that your scent significantly affects other customers, you may be asked to leave.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.