Shimokitazawa Yakitori Derby
下北沢 焼とりダービー
Yakitori in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, 5 min walk from Shimo-Kitazawa Station
Our analysis
- ¥9,900least expensive dinner course; median ¥12,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: TableCheck
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥9,900 (on Tabelog), 17% below the ¥12,000 median of the 21 yakitori restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 23 of the 89 yakitori restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter (11 of its 15 seats), Sundays (30 of the 89 yakitori restaurants in Tokyo say they open then), and a late dinner (open until 23:00). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥12,000 on both Tabelog and its website.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ro no Tori | — | ¥16,500 | ¥9,900 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Ginza-itchōme | Sat, Sun |
| Yakitori Uzura | — | ¥9,800 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Roppongi | — |
| Shimokitazawa Yakitori Derby | — | ¥9,900 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Shimo-Kitazawa | — |
| 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 |
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 | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sofa seating |
How to book Shimokitazawa Yakitori Derby
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5600-5885 (+81-50-5600-5885 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Short Course (from 20:30)
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Duck
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (5)
- Appetizers
- Types of Grilled Dishes
- Side Dish
- Dessert
- Total of 9 Items
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Limited Ura Derby Course
Dinner · 12 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Duck
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (5)
- Appetizers
- Assorted Grilled Dishes
- Side Dish
- Main Course
- Dessert
¥7,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥400 more than the one above
Omakase Course
Dinner · 14 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Duck
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (6)
- Appetizers
- Grilled Dishes
- Side Dish
- Final Dish
- Dessert
- Total of 15 items
¥9,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥2,900 more than the one above
Derby Course
Dinner · 3 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (4)
- Appetizers
- Grilled Dishes
- Side Dish
- Dessert
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥2,100 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 15, including 11 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 15 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is also no smoking space available. Please refrain from smoking near restaurant as it may cause inconvenience to the neighbors. |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
| Opened | March 2023 |
Getting there
5 min walk (370 m) from Shimo-Kitazawa Station.
Also near: Ikenoue: 7 min · Setagaya-Daita: 9 min
- Leave Shimo-Kitazawa Station and walk south-east for 30 m.
- Turn right at Mikan shimokitazawa and walk 260 m.
- Bear right and walk 60 m.
Shimokitazawa Yakitori Derby is on your right.
On your right
Look for
下北沢 焼とりダービー
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
下北沢 焼とりダービー東京都世田谷区代沢5-32-11
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-32-11 Daizawa Setagaya, Tokyo 155-0032 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Shimokitazawa Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Shimokitazawa Yakitori Derby cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Shimokitazawa Yakitori Derby?
Shimo-Kitazawa Station, about 5 minutes on foot (370 m). Ikenoue Station is about 8 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.