Teke-teke

From fragrant grilled shojiki shio tsukune (salted chicken meatballs) to lightly crisp mugen pari kawa skewers (addictive chicken skin), Teke-teke centres its menu on a wide variety of yakitori. Signature side dishes like muteki hatsu yukhoe, featuring rich and chewy chicken hearts, and the sizzling Hakata teppan champion-yaki finished with spicy miso, offer dependable fare whether for a casual after-work drink or a larger gathering.

The drink list is easy on the wallet, featuring standard highballs and lemon sours alongside unique house pours like Imo Sukatto!, made with sweet potato shochu, and homemade Teke Lemon. All-you-can-drink options and set courses suit relaxed table dining, working just as well for solo counter visits as for group parties.

Alongside evening izakaya trade, weekday lunch brings a steady stream of local workers. Meal sets focus on satisfying mains like chicken nanban with secret sauce, addictive karaage fried chicken, coarse-ground hamburg steak, and ginger pork. Diners can increase their rice serving from regular to large, extra-large, or a towering 500 g portion at no extra cost. Operating as a hearty lunch stop by day and a bustling skewer pub by night, it is a handy address to keep in mind around Nihonbashi Muromachi.