Tori Saki
鳥さき
Yakitori in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Karasuma Oike Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 yakitori restaurants in Imperial Palace Area
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 17 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Tori Saki is 1st of the 3 yakitori restaurants in Imperial Palace Area and 1st of 13 in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2024 (3 times; one of 45 in Kyoto in this guide with that run), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 5 of the 13 yakitori restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a private room (for 4).
How it compares
Yakitori restaurants in Kyoto City with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kyoto | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tori Saki | #1 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Karasuma Oike | Sun |
| Yakitori Kyoto Tachibana | #2 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Nishino | #3 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | No public phone or online | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Saiin | Wed, Sun |
| Tori Kago | #4 | ¥17,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Ōmiya | — |
| Torino Koji Yamagishi | #5 | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Shijō | — |
| wabiya | #6 | ¥15,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Shijō | Mon, 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, Private rooms |
How to book Tori Saki
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-252-6789 (+81-75-252-6789 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
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The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 12% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 19 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | smart casual |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | November 2019 |
Getting there
4 min walk (290 m) from Karasuma Oike Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Nijōjō-mae (Exit 2): 8 min · Marutamachi: 8 min
- Leave Karasuma Oike Station by Exit 2 and walk west for 40 m.
- Turn right onto Ryogaemachi Street and walk 140 m.
- Turn left onto Oshikōji Street and walk 70 m.
Tori Saki is on your right.
On your right
Look for
鳥さき
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鳥さき京都府京都市中京区押小路通室町東入蛸薬師町292-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 292-1 -, Kyoto 604-0021 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 2 minutes walk from Karasumaoike Station on both the Karasuma and Tozai subway lines. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Tori Saki has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Tori Saki in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto
- Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Yakitori WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2024
- Selected for Tabelog Yakitori WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Yakitori “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Yakitori “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tori Saki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 12%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Tori Saki closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Tori Saki?
Karasuma Oike Station, about 4 minutes on foot (290 m). Marutamachi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Tori Saki have a dress code?
smart casual
Does Tori Saki have a Michelin star?
Yes. Tori Saki has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.