Tabelog ratingTokusen Takasaka Dori Katsu Dori is not a typical yakitori shop, but a destination for a full poultry 'omakase' experience. The entire meal is built around the rare and highly prized Takasaka chicken, prepared with masterful charcoal-grilling techniques. The intimate, 16-seat counter is elegant and, thanks to excellent ventilation, entirely free of smoke.
Guests consistently praise the kitchen's precise cooking. Standout dishes include the meltingly soft white liver (白レバー), impossibly juicy low-temperature cooked chest meat (むね), and a rich liver pâté served with hojicha meringue. The tsukune (つくね) meatball, finished with shavings of salt-cured egg yolk, is another signature. Reviewers also note the high quality of other skewers like boneless hand wings, ぼんじり (tail), and ソリレス (oyster). The service is frequently described as warm and English-friendly.
The main point of criticism is the price. The experience is limited to a single set course, and with drinks and any add-ons, the final bill can be high. A few reviewers felt that while excellent, it might not warrant repeat visits for the price. Add-on skewers can also sell out on busy nights.
Reviewers in 2025–2026 reported the fixed course (特選高坂鶏) cost approximately ¥16,500, with additional skewers around ¥1,100 each. A premium highball was noted at ¥2,500, and total bills with drinks typically landed in the ¥20,000–¥29,999 range. Most diners found it represented good value for a special-occasion meal, given the rarity of the ingredients and the level of craft.
- Booking: Reservations are essential and should be made well in advance, as seats are limited and nights are often sold out. Service runs on fixed start times, so punctuality is required.
- Getting There: The restaurant is a 6-minute walk from Shibuya Station, on the first floor of the Shibuya D-second building in Dogenzaka.
- Payment: Credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners, UnionPay), electronic money (including Suica), and QR code payments (PayPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay) are all accepted.
- Seating: There are 16 seats, mostly at the counter. Private rooms for two or four people are also available.
- Dietary: The menu is a single set course. The restaurant states it cannot accommodate any food allergies.
- Age Restriction: Guests must be 16 years of age or older.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No parking is available.
