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Just as wagyu is the gold standard of beef, and kurobuta (black pig) is the gold standard for pork, Japanese jidori — literally “local chicken” — is the standard by which all other chicken is judged.

The conditions under which jidori are raised differ from prefecture to prefecture, but the Uredori chicken of Ninohe City in Iwate Prefecture is widely regarded as one of the most delicious. Left to mature for up to nine times as long as a regular chicken, the free-range Uredori are known for their distinctive, satisfying texture and strong umami flavor.

The chicken used in Higonoya’s yakitori skewers is sourced from Ninohe producers who supply exclusively to the restaurant. The meat never sees the inside of a freezer; it is refrigerated and sent direct from Ninohe to Tokyo, ensuring maximum freshness from butcher to kitchen.

Higonoya offers several different parts of the Uredori chicken grilled over charcoal, from the richly-flavored liver to soft chicken tender, smeared generously with spicy yuzu kosho paste. Take a seat at the Gaienmae outlet counter to try all the different flavors that can come from a single broiler, washing them down with a glass (or several — the all-you-can-drink plan is a steal) of sake, shochu, or the old reliable: draft beer.

Higonoya Gaienmae Remarks

• Children will only be permitted entry if they order and consume an individual adult course for themselves.

• 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.

Higonoya Gaienmae Business Days

Higonoya Gaienmae Address

Grand Aoyama 2F, 2-27-28 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062

Higonoya Gaienmae Access Info

• Higonoya Gaienmae is located a 1-minute walk from Gaienmae Station’s Exit A1 on the Ginza Line.

Higonoya Gaienmae Phone Number

Higonoya Gaienmae Cancellation Policy

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