Tabelog ratingOimatsu Miyamoto (老松みやもと) offers a singular experience: a yakitori omakase that unfolds with the pacing and complexity of a full kaiseki course. At an intimate eight-seat counter in Nishitenma, the chef demonstrates famously precise fire control, grilling long-reared Aizu and Satsuma chicken over Kishu binchotan charcoal. The meal is a procession of inventive small plates interwoven with perfectly cooked skewers.
Guests consistently praise the textural contrast of the grilling—impeccably crisp skin yielding to exceptionally juicy meat. Signature skewers like tsukune (meatball) served with a rich kinkan egg yolk, tender dakimi (breast), and the prized chochin (unlaid egg yolk) are highlights. These are complemented by creative dishes such as chicken breast yukke, liver sashimi, and creamy shirako, with a popular corn rice dish to finish. The restaurant is also known for its curated sake pairings, which allow guests to sample many premium labels like Juyondai in small 60 ml pours.
A minority of reviewers have noted that the service can feel brusque or inflexible, and a few found the course pacing awkward. The final bill can also climb significantly with extensive sake orders. The omakase course was recently reported at around ¥13,200. With drinks, reviewers paid final totals ranging from ¥15,400 to over ¥20,300, with one noting a set of nine small sake servings cost about ¥8,450. For the quality of the ingredients and the masterful technique, most find the base price to be excellent value.
- Booking: Reservations are essential and difficult to secure. Bookings are made online via TableCheck; phone reservations are not accepted.
- Access: The restaurant is an 8-minute walk from either Higashi Umeda Station or Yodoyabashi Station.
- Seating: There are only 8 seats at the counter. There is one seating per evening, starting promptly at 18:00; guests are asked to arrive five minutes early.
- Age Restriction: Minors are not permitted.
- Payment: Credit cards are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not.
- Dress Code: While there is no formal dress code, guests are asked to refrain from wearing strong perfumes or colognes, as entry may be denied.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: There is no dedicated parking, but paid parking is available nearby.
