Yakitori 58 (焼鳥 58) is a popular counter-focused restaurant in Kofu that showcases the local Koshu Jidori chicken. The experience is typically built around a “stop” system, where the chef serves a succession of expertly charcoal-grilled skewers until you indicate you are full. This omakase-style dining allows guests to sample a wide variety of chicken parts, cooked with precision.
Diners consistently praise the quality of the cooking, highlighting the juiciness of skewers like hatsu (hearts) and seseri (neck), and the light, fluffy texture of the tsukune (minced chicken meatballs). Beyond the chicken, creative touches are also popular, including a signature refillable starter of thinly sliced daikon, a recurring dish of cream cheese with pickled green chiles, and satisfying finishers like chicken ramen or grilled onigiri in soup. Many feel the quality is exceptional for the price, especially when paired with local Yamanashi wines.
However, the experience can be inconsistent. Several reviewers have noted variable front-of-house service, with some staff being less attentive or experienced than others. There have also been reports of billing errors, so it is wise to check your check carefully. The small dining room can become smoky from the grill, and some diners have reported others vaping indoors.
Reviewers in 2024–2026 typically paid around ¥6,600 for a set course, with a fuller experience including drinks costing between ¥8,000 and ¥8,500. Individual skewers like seseri and hatsu were cited at about ¥300 each.
- Booking: Reservations are strongly recommended. The restaurant is popular and frequently fills up, and some walk-in guests have been turned away.
- Getting There: Located in the Yoshino Building, a 7-minute walk from Kofu Station.
- Payment: Accepts VISA, Master, and JCB credit cards, as well as QR code payments (PayPay, d Barai, Rakuten Pay). Electronic money is not accepted.
- Seating: The restaurant has 17 seats, including a 5-seat counter and several tables.
- Children: Children of all ages are welcome.
- Smoking: The restaurant is officially non-smoking, but be aware that some diners have reported patrons vaping inside.
- Parking: No dedicated parking is available, but there are paid public parking lots nearby.
