Kitesu
希哲
Yakitori in Gotanda & Takanawadai, Tokyo, 5 min walk from Takanawadai Station
Our analysis
- ¥8,800least expensive dinner course; median ¥11,800
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 7 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 5
Inside 1
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥8,800 (on Tabelog), 25% below the ¥11,800 median of the 21 yakitori restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 23 of the 89 yakitori restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Yakitori restaurants in Meguro, Shirogane & Gotanda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizuki | #13 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 10 min, Hiroo | Wed, Thu |
| rigyou | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Shirokane-takanawa | Sun |
| Washoku Shimizu | — | ¥9,040 | ¥4,859 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 min, Takanawadai | — |
| Kurosaki | — | ¥10,000 | — | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 4 min, Shirokanedai | Sun |
| Kitesu | — | ¥8,800 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Takanawadai | Sun |
| Tori Niisumi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Shirokane-takanawa | Mon |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier |
How to book Kitesu
- Call 050-5872-3771 (+81-50-5872-3771 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
Kichijo Omakase Course with 9 Skewers and 3 Recommended Dishes of the Day
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–14 guests
What is served (5)
- Appetizers
- Skewers
- Side Dishes
- To finish off, Ramen
- Dessert
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Dinner: Service charge 5% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Thursday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Friday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Saturday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 14 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please refrain from coming in sandals or excessively casual attire. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | June 2026 |
Getting there
5 min walk (360 m) from Takanawadai Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Gotanda (Exit A6): 6 min · Shinagawa: 14 min
- Leave Takanawadai Station by Exit 2 and walk west for 290 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
Kitesu is on your right.
On your right
Look for
希哲
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Le Millenaire
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
希哲東京都品川区東五反田1-2-3 Le Millenaire 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-2-3 Higashigotanda Shinagawa, Tokyo 141-0022 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 4-minute walk from Takanawadai Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa, 580 m, about 10 min walk
- Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa, 670 m, about 11 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kitesu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Dinner: Service charge 5%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kitesu closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Kitesu?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kitesu?
Takanawadai Station, about 5 minutes on foot (360 m). Gotanda Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Kitesu have a dress code?
Please refrain from coming in sandals or excessively casual attire.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.