creative dining Toriya

Raw octopus, finely chopped and marinated in wasabi. Its pungent spiciness and the octopus's chewy texture are perfect with drinks.

A delicacy of shark cartilage mixed with plum paste. Enjoy the chewy cartilage and the refreshing tartness of the plum.

Firefly squid marinated in a soy sauce-based sauce. A rich umami and oceanic aroma fills your mouth.

Lightly seared mentaiko. Crispy on the outside and rare on the inside, it offers a concentrated flavor of roe.

Fava beans simmered in or coated with brown sugar. The rich sweetness of brown sugar and the flavor of fava beans are a surprisingly good match.

Celery lightly pickled in soy sauce and seasonings. Its crisp texture and refreshing aroma are perfect for cleansing the palate between bites.

Chilled sliced tomatoes. Refreshing and perfect for cleansing your palate.

Freshly sliced avocado, served like sashimi with wasabi soy sauce. Creamy and rich.

Boiled chicken skin mixed with ponzu sauce. Its chewy texture and the ponzu's tartness are a refreshing combination.

A salad of lean red meat and vegetables with a fragrant nut dressing. Enjoy the meat's umami and the nuts' richness.

A Western-style salad combining salty prosciutto and creamy avocado, served with a refreshing Italian dressing.

A platter of two types of lightly seared Satsuma Chiran chicken tataki. Enjoy the difference in texture and flavor between breast and thigh meat.

Lightly seared chicken breast, served with wasabi soy sauce. Its moist texture and refreshing taste are characteristic.

Satsuma Chiran chicken thigh tataki. Enjoy the strong elasticity and rich umami characteristic of local chicken, along with the fragrant seared skin.

Freshly sliced chicken, mixed with a special sauce and egg yolk. A rich dish that pairs well with drinks.

A dish made by pounding chicken meat with miso and seasonings until sticky. Originally made with fish, the chicken's umami and miso flavor are a great match.

Chicken meatballs, grilled. Coated in a sweet and savory sauce, they have a fluffy texture.

A classic yakitori skewer with chicken and scallions. The chicken fat and sweet grilled scallions are a perfect match. Served with salt for a refreshing taste.

The meat around the chicken's neck. As it's a well-exercised part, the meat is firm, with moderate fat and a springy texture.

The part of the chicken near the thigh joint. Juicy and rich, it's one of the most popular parts for yakitori.

Chicken wrapped with shiso leaves (perilla) and grilled. The refreshing aroma of shiso cuts through the richness of the chicken.

Lean chicken tenderloin, grilled with a sour plum paste. A healthy and refreshing dish.

Lightly seared chicken (mainly tenderloin or breast) served with wasabi. The pungent spiciness enhances the meat's sweetness.

Pork belly. It's rich in fat, juicy, and as you chew, the umami of the pork and the sweetness of the fat spread through your mouth.

The muscle of the diaphragm. It looks like red meat but is tender and rich in flavor. Served with grated daikon radish and ponzu for a refreshing taste.

Chicken's fatty liver. Less gamey than regular liver, with a creamy and rich flavor like foie gras.

Chicken liver. It has a unique flavor and a sticky texture, rich in iron and other nutrients. Grilled with a sweet and savory sauce.

Chicken heart. Characterized by its distinct, chewy, and springy texture, it's a tender part with little gaminess.

Chicken gizzard. Low in fat, with a distinct chewy and crisp texture.

Skewers featuring a rare chicken part or seasoned with Niigata's spicy condiment. Enjoy its unique flavor and texture.

Grilled eggplant skewers. Grilling makes them melt-in-your-mouth tender and enhances their natural sweetness.

A type of small green chili pepper. While some can be spicy, they generally offer a mild bitterness and aroma.

Skewers of flavorful mushrooms. Grilling intensifies their aroma and makes them juicy.

Cherry tomatoes wrapped in thinly sliced pork or bacon and grilled. The sweetness and acidity of the cooked tomatoes complement the meat's fat. Be careful, it's hot.

Green asparagus wrapped in pork or bacon and grilled. The crispness of the asparagus and the richness of the meat are exquisite.

Deep-fried onion skewers. Frying brings out the onion's sweetness, resulting in a fluffy texture.

Deep-fried pork belly skewers. Juicy pork fat is sealed within a crispy coating, making them satisfying.

Deep-fried eggplant skewers. Eggplant, which pairs well with oil, becomes meltingly tender inside when fried, making it delicious.

A skewer of deep-fried Camembert cheese, drizzled with sweet and sour blueberry sauce. It can be enjoyed as a dessert.

Roast beef made from domestic beef thigh, slowly cooked at low temperature. It has a strong red meat flavor and a moist, tender texture.

Crispy fried chicken thigh, a Japanese-style fried chicken. Juicy meat coated in a flavorful soy-ginger sauce.

Bite-sized deep-fried octopus. The coating is crispy, the octopus inside is plump, and its flavor intensifies with each chew.

A Japanese-style omelet baked with plenty of dashi broth. A fluffy and delicate taste, unique to a chicken restaurant, infused with dashi.

An appetizer combining "Iburigakko" (smoked pickled radish from Akita) and cream cheese. Its smoky aroma and the richness of the cheese pair well with sake and wine.

French fries tossed with salty anchovies. The salty flavor is perfect with beer.

Ginkgo nuts, stir-fried or deep-fried. They have a unique slightly bitter taste and a chewy texture, popular as an autumn snack.

Beef tendon simmered for a long time in a miso-based soup. Characterized by the meltingly tender tendon and the rich miso flavor.

A bowl of rice topped with fragrant grilled yakitori. Delicious when eaten with the sauce-soaked rice.

A dish of rice with chicken broth or hot tea poured over it. The soup, infused with chicken umami, is easy to eat and perfect for finishing a meal.

A bowl of rice topped with fresh Satsuma Chiran chicken yukke (seasoned raw meat style). The rich sauce and egg yolk create a dish that goes perfectly with rice.

A luxurious bowl of thinly sliced roast beef generously piled on rice. Enjoy the tenderness of the meat and our special sauce.

A noodle dish made with thick champon noodles and mentaiko sauce, served pasta-style. The chewy noodles are well coated with the spicy mentaiko.

Hand-formed Japanese onigiri (rice balls) made with delicious rice. Choose between pickled plum or mentaiko (spicy cod roe) filling.

A simple soup slowly extracted from chicken bones and other ingredients. Concentrated chicken umami, warming and perfect for finishing a meal or cleansing the palate.

A Japanese-style dessert with chewy shiratama (mochi balls) and cream served over sweet red bean paste (anko). Its gentle sweetness is perfect after a meal.

A frozen dessert made with fruit juice. Low in milk fat, with a refreshing, icy texture.

Classic vanilla-flavored ice cream. Enjoy its rich milk flavor and vanilla aroma.