Makitori Shinkobe serves wood-fired yakitori omakase in Akasaka, with Tabelog Silver recognition in 2025 and 2026.
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- Address
- Japan, 〒107-0052 Tokyo, Minato City, Akasaka, 3 Chome−9−2 No.R赤坂見附 1F
- Website
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Wood-fired yakitori omakase and chicken signatures
Wood-fired yakitori omakase defines Makitori Shinkobe, with yakitori as the core cuisine. Named dishes include Woodfired Soboro Rice, Woodfired Toast with Chicken Breast Pate, and Smoky Enoki Chawanmushi.
Tabelog Silver and OAD Japan rankings
Tabelog gave the restaurant Silver in 2025 and Silver #73 with 4.4pts in 2026. Opinionated About Dining ranked it #70 in Japan in 2024, #21 in 2025, and #37 in 2026.
Akasaka counter, sake, and dinner pacing
Akasaka 3 Chome is the setting, with a chef’s counter, open kitchen, sake focus, dinner service, leisurely pacing, conversational noise, and smart casual dress. That format suits a planned dinner centered on the cooking.
Reputation First
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makitori Shinkobe | Wood-Fired Yakitori Omakase | $$$$ | Minato | |
| TEMPURA & WINE SHINO | Modern Tempura and Wine | $$$$ | Michelin Plate | Minato |
| Furuta | Japanese Kaiseki and Kappo | $$$$ | Chūō | |
| Kaiseki Ohara | Traditional Kaiseki | $$$$ | Michelin Plate | Shinjuku |
| Ishigaki Yoshida | Michelin-Starred Teppanyaki | $$$$ | Minato | |
| Hirosaku | Traditional Japanese Kaiseki Kappo | $$$$ | Minato |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #37
Opinionated About Dining
Tabelog Silver #73
Tabelog
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #21
Opinionated About Dining
Tabelog Silver
Tabelog
Tabelog 100 #87 · No. 87
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST - 2025
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #70
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended
Opinionated About Dining
At a Glance
- Intimate
- Trendy
- Modern
- Special Occasion
- Date Night
- Chefs Counter
- Open Kitchen
- Sake Program
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 5:30–8:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:30–8:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:30–8:30 PM
- Thursday
- 5:30–8:30 PM
- Friday
- 5:30–8:30 PM
- Saturday
- 3–9 PM
- Sunday
- 3–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Calm counter-only atmosphere with lively wood fire visible, creating a special sensory experience of aroma, sound, and flame.