Nagano, Japan｜Toriichi

We’re from Ireland. Stumbled upon this place tonight, and pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food and drinks. We came in without reservation, the kind waiter sat us down with no hesitation. The waiters are very attentive and friendly. The chef on the yakitori grill, super skilled and just amazed how professional and good at multitasking he was while keeping a calm and focused attitude while cooking. The place is super clean and not your typical casual izakaya. I would say they are a little more higher end compared to others. They also have a large range of good sake, some from local breweries as well. Thank you to all the staff there today, the food was delicious and you guys are all super kind. Overall an excellent experience and highly recommend!

Wonderful dinner at this yakitori spot, tucked away from the main street. I got the yakitori course, which got me 9 perfectly cooked skewers - the chicken wings were crisp outside, juicy inside, the tsukune (chicken meatballs) were very flavorful. Also loved the bacon-wrapped shimeji mushrooms and duck/leek combo. Their sake and sochu selection is also exceptionally good. I just asked for a recommendation, the server asked if i preferred sweet or dry nihonshu, and i got great glasses to enjoy both times. Prices are extremely reasonable and the vibe is laid back and friendly. I’d definitely come back again.

Excellent restaurant with tasty yakitori of different types. I had the Ginza course and a cup of sake. Everything was prepared well with quality ingredients. Tasted rich with a nice grilled flavor. The chef was a very nice and was able to speak English to answer questions.