01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Opening its doors as the noren curtain goes up at 16:00 in the evening, Tobuha in Higashi-Jujo draws patrons for its charcoal-grilled skewers. The menu spans classic cuts like liver, heart, and bonjiri tail, alongside shoulder meat (furisode) and neck meat topped with grated daikon (seseri oroshi). Specialty items also make an appearance, from rare chōchin (egg yolk and fallopian skewer) to tsukune chicken meatballs served with crisp raw green pepper.
Flavorful Side Dishes and Drink Pairings
Between skewers, the kitchen provides an inventive selection of small plates to pace the meal. Highlights include the signature air-dried chicken, which concentrates deep savory flavors, along with refreshing gatsu pork stomach mixed with plum and sliced onion, and tender beef sinew bound with egg. The drink list complements these bites with Sapporo draft and bottled Akaboshi, refreshing Baisu sour, corn silk tea highballs, and shochu options like Yaki Kuro Kirishima.
A Relaxed Setting for Solo Dining or Dinner Gatherings
The dining room maintains a relaxed, approachable atmosphere that works just as well for someone stopping by alone for a few skewers as it does for small groups. To wrap up the meal, diners often order comforting carbs such as toasted onigiri rice balls, seasoned minced-chicken rice, or a bowl of miso soup with loose nori seaweed. Because peak dinner hours can get busy, booking a table in advance is recommended.
