Torihei

One diner who tried the Three-Colour Kamameshi also mentioned the chicken thigh and gizzard yakitori. It is a good example of how a meal at Torihei can centre on kamameshi, with skewers on the side. Alongside the three-colour version, the rice cooked in an individual pot comes with toppings such as chicken, chicken and bamboo shoots, chicken and shiitake mushrooms, or salmon. Choose a chicken-based option, or change things up with salmon or scallop kamameshi.

Yakitori can be ordered from 1 skewers per type, so you can sample a few favourites such as chicken thigh, gizzard, negima (chicken and spring onion) and tsukune (chicken meatballs). If you are not sure what to choose, there are also courses of 5, 8 or 11 skewers. One family singled out hasami, chicken paired with green pepper, and chicken wings as favourites. The menu works for a light meal centred on skewers, or a more substantial dinner with kamameshi.

Torihei’s menu extends beyond skewers and kamameshi to small plates and stir-fries. One review mentions kani tama, eggs and crab served with a tangy soy-based sauce, as a regular order. There is plenty to explore, from trying yakitori one skewer at a time to moving on to a kamameshi or another dish that catches your eye.