Torisho Sai
鶏匠 催
Yakitori in Mibu & Nijo Castle Area, Kyoto, 2 min walk from Nijōjō-mae Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,400least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 4
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,400 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥15,000 median of the 5 yakitori restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 5 of the 13 yakitori restaurants in Kyoto can be.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wabiya | #6 | ¥15,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Shijō | Mon, Sun |
| Tori Yasa | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Torisho Sai | — | ¥15,400 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 2 min, Nijōjō-mae | Sun |
| Tori Saki Jiko | — | ¥15,000 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Ōmiya | Sun |
| Nakamura | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Yoshi Da Yoshio | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Sun |
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 |
How to book Torisho Sai
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-384-2288 (+81-75-384-2288 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Dinner course
【おまかせコース】
Dinner · 1–4 guests
What is served (1)（menu in Japanese）
- （串は8～9本、一品料理は全6品）
¥15,400
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 16:00–18:00, 18:30–20:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 16:00–18:00, 18:30–20:30 |
| Wednesday | 16:00–18:00, 18:30–20:30 |
| Thursday | 16:00–18:00, 18:30–20:30 |
| Friday | 16:00–18:00, 18:30–20:30 |
| Saturday | 13:00–15:00, 16:00–18:00, 18:30–20:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Opened | October 2024 |
Getting there
2 min walk (140 m) from Nijōjō-mae Station, Exit 3.
Also near: Nijō: 10 min · Ōmiya (Exit 2A): 11 min
- Leave Nijōjō-mae Station by Exit 3 and walk west for 10 m.
- Turn left onto Kuromon Street and walk 120 m.
You arrive at Torisho Sai.
Look for
鶏匠 催
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
鶏匠 催京都府京都市中京区黒門通り御池下がる大文字町237
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 237 Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 10 minutes walk from Hankyu Omiya Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nijō Castle, 440 m, about 7 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Torisho Sai is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Torisho Sai in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Torisho Sai cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Torisho Sai closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Torisho Sai?
Nijōjō-mae Station, about 2 minutes on foot (140 m). Nijō Station is about 12 minutes away.
Is Torisho Sai in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Torisho Sai is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.