Restaurant Details

Stepping through the doors of Chicken Kappo Hajime is like taking a step back in time; its creamy lighting, dark wood furniture and latticed windows are straight out of the Taisho Roman era.

But its preparation methods are anything but traditional. For instance, its yakitori goes through a deceptively simple two-step process. As with all yakitori, the meat is grilled above a charcoal flame—but Hajime’s method involves placing a water-filled pan beneath the charcoal.

As the water evaporates, it steams the chicken. This process brings out the meat’s natural flavor and juices, before the direct heat from the coals seals them in with a crispy crust. The meat is also sparingly seasoned, making sure to let the natural flavor and texture of the chicken shine through.

According to the chefs, ingredients are important—they are, after all, the bedrock of Japanese cuisine. But just as important is finding the optimal way with which to prepare them, so as to maximize their inherent flavors.

And oftentimes, that “optimal way” involves washing it down with a glass of sake from Hajime’s vast collection. Handpicked by the chef’s wife, the rarest of its selection includes some of Shinkame Sake Brewery’s finest long-aged sake.

Chicken Kappo Hajime Remarks

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Chicken Kappo Hajime Business Days

Chicken Kappo Hajime Address

1-1-8 Tomioka, Koto City, Tokyo, 135-0047

Chicken Kappo Hajime Access Info

• Chicken Kappo Hajime is a 1-minute walk from Monzen-nakacho Station.

Chicken Kappo Hajime Phone Number

Chicken Kappo Hajime Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 48 hours before the dining start time to receive a full refund.