Yakitori Yotsuya Sancho-me Imaiya

Name: Yakitori Yotsuya Sancho-me Imaiya
Address: Shinjuku City, Funamachi, 4−1 メゾンド四谷 1F, Tokyo
Price range: ¥400 - ¥5000

The ultimate local chicken 'Kinudori' and Binchotan charcoal. We aim for simple yet delicate techniques that cannot be faked, pouring the soul of the yakitori chef into each skewer to deliver it to our customers.

★ 4.5 (313) $$Moderate 📍 Shinjuku City, Funamachi, 4−1 メゾンド四谷 1F

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Kinudori Yakitori

Negima (Tuna and Leek Skewers)

ねぎま

A classic skewer with alternating pieces of chicken and leek. You can enjoy the umami of Kinudori and the sweetness of the leeks.

¥580 ≈ $4.00

Thigh

もも

Meat from the thigh part of the chicken. It has a juicy and rich flavor.

¥580 ≈ $4.00

Breast and Skin Combination

むねと皮の抱き身

Chicken breast meat wrapped in skin and grilled. The crispy skin and the light flavor of the breast meat are a great combination.

¥580 ≈ $4.00

Sunagimo (Chicken Gizzard)

砂肝

Part of the chicken's gizzard. It has a unique, chewy texture.

¥430 ≈ $3.00

Hatsu (Chicken Heart)

はつ

Chicken heart. It has a firm, springy texture and a mild flavor.

¥430 ≈ $3.00

Liver

レバー

Chicken liver. Characterized by its rich and creamy taste.

¥480 ≈ $3.00

Skin

皮

Grilled chicken skin. It is crispy on the outside and has the rich flavor of fat on the inside.

¥430 ≈ $3.00

Seseri (Chicken Neck Meat)

せせり

Meat from the neck of the chicken. As it's a well-exercised part, the meat is firm and fatty.

¥480 ≈ $3.00

Tebasaki (Chicken Wing Tip)

手羽先

Meat from the tip of the chicken wing. You can enjoy the flavor of the skin and the juiciness of the meat around the bones.

¥480 ≈ $3.00

Bonjiri (Chicken Rump)

ぼんじり

Meat from around the tail bone of the chicken. It is very fatty, with a juicy and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

¥480 ≈ $3.00

Hand-formed Tsukune (Chicken Meatball)

手ごねつくね

Ground chicken meat formed into balls and grilled. The fluffy texture and sauce are a perfect match.

¥580 ≈ $4.00

Harami (Chicken Skirt Steak)

はらみ

Meat from the diaphragm of the chicken. It is tender and offers a juicy meaty flavor.

¥430 ≈ $3.00

Kinkan (Kumquat)

きんかん

This is an egg before the shell forms (yolk). You can enjoy the rich egg flavor.

¥400 ≈ $3.00

Horumon (Offal)

ホルモン

Internal organ part of the chicken. This part becomes more flavorful the more you chew it.

¥480 ≈ $3.00

Sasami (Chicken Tenderloin)

ささみ

Meat from the inner part of the chicken breast. It is low in fat and has a light, tender texture.

¥480 ≈ $3.00

Supreme White Liver

極上白レバー

Due to rare ingredients, please ask staff about availability.

A rare cut with more fat than regular liver, characterized by its rich and smooth texture, similar to foie gras.

¥580 ≈ $4.00

White Liver

白レバー

Due to rare ingredients, please ask staff about availability.

A rare liver with less gamey odor and a milder taste than regular liver.

¥480 ≈ $3.00

Signature Single Grill

Salt-grilled Thigh Meat

もも肉の塩焼き

A luxurious dish of whole Kinudori thigh meat grilled with salt.

¥1,980 ≈ $13.00

Moro-miso Grilled Breast Meat

むね肉のもろみ炙り焼き

Kinudori breast meat is marinated in moro-miso and then grilled. The fragrant aroma whets the appetite.

¥1,680 ≈ $11.00

Hot Pot

Akita Specialty Kiritanpo Hot Pot

秋田名物きりたんぽ鍋

Starting this winter, we have changed the soup to enhance the umami of Kinudori even further. Kiritanpo made with organically grown Akita Komachi rice is grilled to a fragrant crisp over Binchotan charcoal. This is a flavorful hot pot with kiritanpo and Kinudori in a Kinudori bone broth. Additions: Kiritanpo 1 skewer 500 yen / Meat Plate 1000 yen / Vegetable Plate 700 yen / Zosui (Rice Porridge) / Udon Noodles 800 yen

This is a traditional dish from Akita Prefecture. 'Kiritanpo,' made by pounding cooked rice and shaping it around a stick, is simmered in a chicken bone broth. It is characterized by its chewy texture and the umami of the soup.

¥3,300~ ≈ $21.00

Milky White Ultimate Mizutaki Hot Pot

白濁究極の水炊き鍋

We offer the ultimate mizutaki, made with 100% Kinudori chicken bone broth from Imai-ya Honten's specialty. We use Saisai-dori chicken for the meat. Additions: Bone-in Meat 1 skewer 300 yen / Meat Plate 1000 yen / Vegetable Plate 600 yen / Zosui (Rice Porridge) 900 yen

A hot pot dish with a milky white soup that condenses the chicken's umami. Chicken and vegetables are simmered and eaten with ponzu sauce, etc.

¥3,500~ ≈ $22.00

Recommended Dishes - Autumn Flavors

Forest Liver Sashimi from Iwate Prefecture

岩手県産森のレバ刺

Using Natural Ami-take Mushrooms This dish, which evokes the appearance, shape, and texture of beef liver sashimi, can be considered a new culinary creation. Please enjoy it with Henko sesame oil from Kyoto.

A dish using natural mushrooms, offering a texture and flavor reminiscent of beef liver sashimi. Served with sesame oil.

¥980 ≈ $6.00

Boiled Freshly! Late-ripening Edamame with Stems from Yamagata Prefecture

茹でたて！山形県産晩成枝付き枝豆

Aromatic Al Dente We offer edamame from Yamagata Prefecture, located in the northern part of Honshu. The secret to its deliciousness lies in the farmers deliberately leaving the stems attached by hand. *You can choose between boiled or chilled.

Fresh edamame boiled with the stems attached. The beans have a rich flavor and are perfect as a snack with drinks.

¥980~ ≈ $6.00

Fried Ginkgo Nuts

揚げ銀杏

Ginkgo Nut Skewers (2 skewers) 450 yen Ginkgo nuts, removed from their shells one by one, are quickly deep-fried. The moderate saltiness and the unique slight bitterness of ginkgo nuts make them addictively delicious. Please enjoy the freshly fried shine and aroma.

Deep-fried ginkgo nuts. Their chewy texture and unique bitterness create an adult taste.

¥1,080 ≈ $7.00

Autumn Harvest Umami! Charcoal-Grilled Eel Skewers

秋採りの旨味！炭焼うなぎ串

Using Kochi Prefecture Produce We offer eel from Kochi Prefecture, which has stored fat and umami to prepare for winter. While eel is strongly associated with summer, autumn-harvested eel transforms into something different. You can enjoy it in two ways: shirayaki (plain grilled) or with sansho (Japanese pepper) sauce.

Skewers of fatty eel grilled over charcoal. They are fragrant and have a plump texture.

¥1,280~ ≈ $8.00

Shirakami Abalone Mushroom Teriyaki Gratin from Akita Prefecture

秋田県産白神あわび茸の陶板焼き

Shirakami Abalone Mushrooms, which have a unique presence and juicy flavor unlike other mushrooms, possess a delicacy that belies their size. This exquisite dish is simply prepared as teriyaki gratin with garlic oil.

A dish of 'abalone mushrooms,' which have an abalone-like texture, grilled in garlic oil. It is packed with umami.

¥1,280 ≈ $8.00

Miyagi Prefecture Oyster Matsumae-yaki

宮城県産牡蠣の松前焼き

Comes with 3 skewers Miyagi Prefecture Ishinomaki City's seared oysters are simply prepared as Matsumae-yaki. The concentrated umami of oysters and kelp creates an irresistible aroma of the sea. Please enjoy with a squeeze of sudachi lime if you like.

Oysters grilled on kelp. The umami of the kelp transfers to the oysters, allowing you to enjoy the aroma of the sea.

¥1,080 ≈ $7.00

Hoba-yaki (Leaf-Grilled) of Autumn Salmon and Colorful Potatoes

秋鮭と彩どりじゃが芋の朴葉焼き

Autumn Harvest Grilled Onigiri Skewers with Charcoal Grill 800 yen Our autumn harvest product is served with a tabletop shichirin (small charcoal grill), allowing you to enjoy the aroma of miso while grilling. Please savor the collaboration of autumn salmon and colorful potatoes with their enticing aromas.

Salmon and potatoes are grilled on a Hoba leaf with miso. It is characterized by the fragrant aroma of the grilled miso.

¥1,280 ≈ $8.00

Chestnut Ice Cream with Chestnut Skin ~ Japanese Mont Blanc Style ~

渋皮栗のアイスクリーム～和風モンブラン仕立て～

Chestnut ice cream with a rich chestnut flavor, featuring chestnut skin. Topped with pureed and roasted candied chestnuts, finished in a Japanese style. Please enjoy this as a dessert.

Ice cream with a rich chestnut flavor. Topped with chestnut paste like a Mont Blanc.

¥500 ≈ $3.00

Aburi Shimé Saba Battera Sushi (Seared Mackerel Pressed Sushi)

炙り〆鯖のバッテラ寿司

Using Miyagi Prefecture Kinka Saba Battera is an oshizushi (pressed sushi) where thinly sliced, vinegar-cured mackerel is layered on sushi rice, topped with kelp simmered in sweet vinegar, and then pressed into shape. Please try Imai-ya's original mackerel sushi!

Pressed sushi made with mackerel cured in vinegar. Searing the surface melts the fat and enhances the aroma.

¥1,480 ≈ $9.00

Recommended Dishes - Winter Flavors

Cod Milt Ponzu

真鱈白子ポン酢

During the coldest part of winter, the classic winter delicacy 'Cod Milt' becomes exceptionally delicious. Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth cod milt with our homemade ponzu sauce. Perfect with drinks!!

Cod milt (testicles) mixed with ponzu sauce. A delicacy characterized by its creamy and rich flavor.

¥800 ≈ $5.00

Premium Bluefin Tuna Chutoro Sashimi

本まぐろ中トロのお造り

The perfect balance of lean meat and fatty tuna. Premium bluefin tuna 'Chutoro.' The fat and umami of the chutoro melt in your mouth at body temperature. Please enjoy this luxurious delicacy with local sake.

Sashimi of bluefin tuna's chutoro (medium fatty tuna) portion. It has a good balance of moderate fat and lean meat, and melts in your mouth.

¥1,380 ≈ $9.00

Kinka Saba Prosciutto Smoked from Ishinomaki Port, Miyagi

宮城石巻港金華さば生ハム燻製

From the rich fishing grounds off the coast of Kinkaizan, Miyagi Sanriku, comes the brand mackerel 'Kinka Saba,' nurtured by the abundant blessings of the sea. We use carefully selected Kinka Saba, smoke it using the prosciutto method, and preserve its deliciousness in a fragrant delicacy.

Smoked 'Kinka Saba' brand mackerel. It has a texture like prosciutto and a smoky aroma.

¥980 ≈ $6.00

Seared Cod Milt Skewers

真鱈白子炙り串焼き

Cod milt is grilled over Binchotan charcoal. The hot, seared cod milt is infused with the aroma of charcoal for a blissful experience. Enjoy the pairing of hot cod milt with our carefully selected sake, including Ginjo and Daiginjo.

Cod milt is skewered and grilled over charcoal. It has a crispy exterior and a melt-in-your-mouth texture inside.

¥800 ≈ $5.00

Premium Bluefin Tuna Chutoro Negima Hot Pot

本まぐろ中トロのねぎま鍋

We offer premium bluefin tuna chutoro in a luxurious 'Negima (Tuna) Hot Pot' using a donabe (earthenware pot). The combination with charcoal-grilled leeks is excellent. Please savor this heartwarming donabe hot pot.

A hot pot dish where tuna chutoro and leeks are simmered. The tuna fat dissolves into the soup, creating a deep flavor.

¥1,280 ≈ $8.00

Ankimo (Monkfish Liver) Miso Pickle

あんきも味噌漬け

A 'Luxury Delicacy' Monkfish liver pickled in miso. Its melt-in-your-mouth texture and richness are truly a delicacy known as 'ocean foie gras.' Please enjoy it with drinks.

Monkfish liver pickled in miso. It has a rich flavor, also known as 'ocean foie gras.'

¥900 ≈ $6.00

Lunch Set

Half-boiled, Melt-in-your-mouth Kinudori Oyakodon

半熟とろっとろ比内地鶏の親子丼

Oyakodon made with Kinudori thigh meat. Please enjoy the ultimate flavor. Oyakodon, Pickles, Soup

A Japanese rice bowl dish where chicken and egg are simmered in a sweet and savory broth and served over rice. The half-cooked state of the egg is exquisite.

¥1,200 ≈ $8.00

Oyakodon "Akakara" (Chicken and Egg Bowl with Spicy Sauce)

親子丼「赤辛」

Half-boiled, Melt-in-your-mouth Oyakodon "Akakara" Made with Kinudori thigh meat, this oyakodon uses a milky white mizutaki soup as its base, with added spiciness and depth. Please enjoy a flavor that's different from the usual! Oyakodon (Red), Pickles, Soup

An arranged menu item that adds spiciness to the regular oyakodon. The sharp spiciness whets your appetite.

¥1,200 ≈ $8.00

Domestic Chicken Thigh Nanban-age Set Meal

国産鶏もも肉南蛮揚げ御膳

Michinoku Seiryu Wakadori thigh meat is fried, coated in sweet vinegar, and topped with our homemade tartar sauce. It's a generous portion. Fried Chicken, Rice, Pickles, Soup

A set meal of fried chicken dipped in sweet vinegar and topped with tartar sauce. The flavor is perfect for enjoying with rice.

¥1,200 ≈ $8.00

Domestic Chicken Thigh Karaage Set Meal

国産鶏もも肉唐揚げ御膳

This is fried thigh meat from Michinoku Seiryu Wakadori. The karaage is rich in juices and very juicy. Please choose between Yurin Tare or Grated Radish Ponzu. Fried Chicken, Rice, Pickles, Soup

A Japanese fried chicken set meal. The chicken is coated and fried, resulting in a crispy exterior and juicy interior.

¥1,200~ ≈ $8.00

Domestic Chicken Thigh Spicy Nanban-age Set Meal

国産鶏もも肉ピリ辛南蛮揚げ御膳

Michinoku Seiryu Wakadori (young chicken) is fried, coated in a spicy sauce, and topped with our homemade tartar sauce. Enjoy a different taste from the standard nanban-age. Fried Chicken, Rice, Pickles, Soup

A spicier version of chicken nanban sauce. The spiciness and the mildness of the tartar sauce are a good match.

¥1,200 ≈ $8.00

Stir-fried Minced Kinudori Thigh Meat

比内地鶏もも肉のひき肉炒め

A rice bowl made with Kinudori minced meat finished with our special miso. Please mix with a soft-boiled egg if you like. Pickles, Soup

A rice bowl topped with ground chicken meat stir-fried in a sweet and savory miso sauce. Adding a soft-boiled egg makes it milder.

¥1,200 ≈ $8.00