Restaurant Details

Only the strongest izakaya survive in the battleground that is Nishi-Shinjuku 7-chome. An extremely popular nightlife spot just minutes away from the major interchange of Shinjuku Station, only the izakaya with the most delicious food, best drinks, most hospitality or greatest atmosphere come out on top.

Marudori Ruisuke happens to qualify in all of those categories. Having operated in the area since 2010, it is a veteran of the ongoing conflict, but has carved out its own niche with its signature dish: a whole deep-fried young broiler.

The chickens used at Marudori Ruisuke are Daisen broilers sourced from Tottori Prefecture, raised for a shorter time than the average chicken for maximum tenderness and aroma. For the signature dish, the whole chicken (the “marudori” in the restaurant’s name) is marinated for 11 hours in the restaurant’s special sauce, then deep-fried whole at 180 degrees Celsius.

Perhaps oddly for a yakitori restaurant, Ruisuke is also famed for its selection of premium seasonal vegetables, which are all shipped to the restaurant directly from Kanagawa Prefecture’s Miura Peninsula. Its extensive menu, which has all the standard yakitori staples, is further supplemented by a huge selection of sake and shochu. Friendly staff are always on hand to liven things up as well — impeccable food and drink aside, what really keeps regulars coming back is the atmosphere of the restaurant, which never sees a dull moment.

Marudori Ruisuke Remarks

• Children under 12 will not be permitted entry to the restaurant.

• 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.

Marudori Ruisuke Business Days

Marudori Ruisuke Address

Nishi-Shinjuku Daini Takahashi Building 1F, 7-14-6 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023

Marudori Ruisuke Access Info

• Marudori Ruisuke is accessible via a 8-minute walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, or a 10-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station.

Marudori Ruisuke Phone Number

Marudori Ruisuke Cancellation Policy

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